Bandera, Texas travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Bandera is a city in the River Region of Texas Hill Country.

1 sights · 2 places to eat · 2 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Bandera

Hill Country State Natural Area

5,400 acres which was once part of the Merrick Bar-O Ranch. Great opportunities for horse riding and camping.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Oct–Apr. Summer highs reach about 96°F; winter lows dip to about 41°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Sep. (climate data from nearby San Antonio)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
SAT San Antonio International Airport, San Antonio — 39 mi away (major hub). Directions
AUS Austin Bergstrom International Airport, Austin — 91 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

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See

See Hill Country State Natural Area

5,400 acres which was once part of the Merrick Bar-O Ranch. Great opportunities for horse riding and camping.

📍 10600 Bandera Creek Rd☎ +1 830-796-4413

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Buy

Bandera's Main Street has dozens of antique and gift shops.

Eat

Eat OST Restaurant

Mexican

A lunch favorite with the locals, this joint has an interesting decor, with wagon wheel chandeliers and barstools made from saddles. The menu has a lot of well-made Tex-Mex standards.

📍 305 Main St☎ +1 830 796-3836

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