Overview
Castroville is a city in the South Texas Plains. Castroville is known as the Little Alsace of Texas, because its founder brought in a large group of settlers from Alsace in the 1840s.
4 sights · 6 things to do · 7 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Castroville
German-style country cottages
Look for the unevenly-sloping roofs.
The Steinbach House
Come visit the Alsatian house that had been built in Walbach, France in the 1600s. The house was relocated to Castroville in 1998. The Chamber of Commerce now operates here.
Landmark Inn State Historical Site
Tour the Inn exhibit area and take a self-guided walk of the historic grounds. One-hour guided tours available. Features a bed and breakfast with 8 historic guest rooms.
St. Louis Catholic Church
The third church to house the ever-growing St. Louis parish community, built between 1868 and 1870. Beautiful stain glass windows and original wood carved altar and statues.
Tours of Historic Castroville-Castroville Garden Club
Enjoy a scenic walking tour by the many historic Alsatian style homes and buildings. Minimum of 15 persons per tour. Step-on tours available on your van or bus. Please schedule at least two weeks in advance.
Alsatian Golf Club
An 18-hole championship golf course featuring distance wedge game range, full size driving range, practice bunkers, three-level putting green and pre-round putting green.
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 — 28 mi away (major hub). Directions
- AUS Austin Bergstrom International Airport, Austin — 93 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning German-style country cottages, Landmark Inn State Historical Site, Tours of Historic Castroville-Castroville Garden Club
- Lunch Hillside Texas Bistro
- Afternoon South Texas Maize, Paradise Canyon
- Dinner Castroville Cafe
- Evening Texas Spirits Saloon
Day 2
- Morning The Steinbach House, St. Louis Catholic Church, Alsatian Golf Club
- Lunch Cora's 471 Grill
- Afternoon Medina Lake & Dam, Castroville Regional Park
- Dinner Haby's Alsatian Bakery
- Evening Jenn's Beer Wine & Spirits
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Many restaurants here specialize in Alsatian cuisine, a hybrid of French and German.
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
See
See St. Louis Catholic Church
The third church to house the ever-growing St. Louis parish community, built between 1868 and 1870. Beautiful stain glass windows and original wood carved altar and statues.
Do
Do Tours of Historic Castroville-Castroville Garden Club
Enjoy a scenic walking tour by the many historic Alsatian style homes and buildings. Minimum of 15 persons per tour. Step-on tours available on your van or bus. Please schedule at least two weeks in advance.
Do Medina Lake & Dam
Visit the Bandera County Park and Medina Lake for fishing, boating, picnicking and water sports.
Do Castroville Regional Park
Enjoy outdoor activities along the Medina River such as camping, swimming, hiking, tennis courts, sand volleyball and covered picnic areas. Also features 40 complete pull-thru RV sites.
Buy
Castroville has some good antiques and collectibles shopping.
Shop Castroville Emporium Antiques
Eat
Many restaurants here specialize in Alsatian cuisine, a hybrid of French and German.
Eat Hillside Texas Bistro
Serves Alsatian food.
Eat Castroville Cafe
sandwiches, soups, salads, and other light faires
Eat Cora's 471 Grill
Mexican, American and best Nachos in Texas!
Eat Haby's Alsatian Bakery
Pastries, cookies, cakes, and don't forget the Haby's bread.
Eat Luigi's Italian Restaurant
Strombolis, calzones, etc., in rustic building.
Eat Sammy's Restaurant
Enchiladas, steaks, catfish, or char-broiled burgers.
Drink
Drink Jenn's Beer Wine & Spirits
Liquor store, beer, wine, spirits, cigars
Sleep
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