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Cedar Park Dance Co
300 Brushy Creek Rd
Cedar Park,
TX
78613
Joyce K. writes: Tiny dance studio but lots of potential. They offer free dance workshops and they're regular classes are very well-priced and taught by an excellent dancer. I took jazz classes with Cathy who's a former Ice Bats and Wranglers Dancer (and is now a…
Bluebonnet Yarn Shoppe
2800 E. Whitestone Blvd., Suite 127
Cedar Park,
TX
78613
Shellie F. writes: Bluebonnet Yarn Shoppe may be located out in the wilds of Cedar Park, but it is well work the drive. Bluebonnet's selection isn't quite as extensive as Hill Country Weavers, but they tend to have a wider variety of prices, which is nice on the…
Texas Magic Supply
715 Discovery Blvd
Cedar Park,
TX
78613
Jen L. writes: Texas Magic Supply is located on Discovery Blvd. in Cedar Park, right near the Cedar Park Library (and next to the Albertson's School of music). It is, currently, the only magic supply store in all of metro Austin. It also has a web storefront where…
Thamnak Thai
200 Buttercup Creek Blvd. #128
Cedar Park,
TX
78613
Jen L. writes: A friend called me up and invited my husband and I out to lunch to "eat Thai". But I don't like Thai food, I said. He asked me if there was anything that I liked that he may know that they have - and that's when I was forced to admit that I, much…
Tokai Restaurant
601 E Whitestone Blvd
Ste 720
Cedar Park,
TX
78613
Ellen J. writes: A Japanese Hibachi and Sushi restaurant that delivers in Cedar Park! Yay!
4 stars for providing an alternative to the tired "pizza or Chinese?" dilemma when too lazy to drive for food...
The prices are fab--less than $5 for sushi rolls, no specialty…
Wal-Mart
201 Walton Way
Cedar Park,
TX
78613
J R. writes: When I went to Texas last month to visit my sister one of the first things I wanted to do was visit a Wal-Mart Superstore. I figured this would be the home base for everything I envisioned Texas to be, I was not disappointed.
First of all, nothing in…
Jardin Corona
600 S Bell Blvd
Cedar Park,
TX
78613
Danielle G. writes: Great Casual Mexican fare. The service is good and the food is GREAT! Their tortilla soup is HUGE so if you like it, only order that! They make great fajitas and they have a great menu. Local Mexican, can't beat it.
Rio Vista Farm
13013 Fallwell Ln
Del Valle,
TX
78617
Rachel F. writes: This place has it all. They offer multiple lesson times and schedules, at various prices (ranging from $35 an hour for group lessons to $60 for private lessons). They take good care of their lesson horses and offer a variety of sizes and levels of…
A & J Moving
16302 Fagerquist
Del Valle,
TX
78617
Lisa A. writes: Moving sucks! Every bit is completely miserable: finding boxes, packing, heavy lifting, flying dust, carrying boxes up and down stairs, setting up new utilities (see my review of Comcast), unpacking...there is absolutely nothing fun about moving.…
Driftwood Vineyards
4001 Elder Hill Rd
Driftwood,
TX
78619
Leigh M. writes: This place was packed with lots of large groups when we got there. They have about a dozen wines to taste, and you can taste six for $5, so my husband I tasted everything between the two of us. A lot of the grapes come from the wine-maker's sisters…
GiGi's Java and Donuts
2400 W Hwy 290 W
Dripping Springs,
TX
78620
John B. writes: Starbuck's eat your heart out. I'm so lucky to be in Drippin' to experience this establishment. First rate coffee's, cold coffee drinks, and great donuts and pastries. Lines can get long on weekends (by drippin' standards). Lunch items and…
Sharman Ralph S Jr MD
104 W Mercer St
Dripping Springs,
TX
78620
John B. writes: small town friendly doctor. easy in and out. you don't have to wait weeks for an appointment. Willing to take all the time necessary for his patients. This is not a high churn rate medical practice.
Orgeron's
301 W Hwy 290
Dripping Springs,
TX
78620
Sonja B. writes: I've been twice to Orgeron's. The first time my experience was great. The cream of asparagus soup was top notch.
This time, we were still fairly impressed, but we got a better idea of the menu. The corn and crawfish soup was wonderful. The red beans…
Timpone's Market
700 Hwy 290 W
Dripping Springs,
TX
78620
John B. writes: Wonderful new Health Food - Organic - Grocery - Eatery. Bit pricer than Central Market or Whole Foods but there are no options for natural and organic products in Drippin'. The pizza alone is worth a trip to this location from anywhere in the area.…
Ace In the Hills
2200 W Hwy 290
Dripping Springs,
TX
78620
John B. writes: Interesting mix of hardware store and home furnishings. Something for both the guys and gals. I know that when I'm on a project and need something, I can get lost for hours. So having a place that I can do what I need to while my female companion…
Rolling In Thyme & Dough
301 Hwy 290 E
Dripping Springs,
TX
78620
Christine A. writes: My friend warned, "Call first before you drive out there. The gluten-free goods go fast." And when I called, they had only 6 cranberry/apple/walnut muffins left and no bread. I mentioned I was coming from Austin and the wonderful baker, Fabienne,…
Cowgirls & Lace
1111 W Highway 290
Dripping Springs,
TX
78620
David O. writes: Very nice people in this store. Sampley dude rules.
Recreation Plantation Camp Ground
3650 Pursley Rd
Dripping Springs,
TX
78620
John E. writes: This is a slightly off the beaten track, but it is an excellent place for events. They have a huge field, a pavilion, a nice powered stage, plentiful camping areas, and a small creek/water hole. Infrastructure-wise, they have indoor toilets and…
Memory Lane Bed & Breakfast
403 K C Memory Ln
Dripping Springs,
TX
78620
John B. writes: Beautiful location. Wonderful facilities. Great Yoga Studio.
Southside Market and Barbecue
1212 Highway 290 E
Elgin,
TX
78621
Deanna S. writes: Elgin is known for its sausage, but there's a feud over who has the best - Meyer's has its Elgin sausage, and Southside has its Elgin Hot sausage. Subtle difference, but I hear neither place has the rights to the name. Coincidentally I like…
The Golf Club at Star Ranch
2500 FM 685
Hutto,
TX
78634
John D. writes: To play at Star Ranch, you need to be able to hit a piercing 3 iron that is immune to wind and travels no higher then 50 feet off the turf.
If that phrase scares you, or worse yet, if you have no idea what it means, then either (1) stay away from this…
Aquaholics Watercraft Rental
14297 Fm 2769
Leander,
TX
78641
Catherine Y. writes: We rented speed boat from Aquaholics last Saturday, the staffs are very easy going and helpful! My friend's boat driving skill was a little questionable but the staffs were nice enough not to scream and yell at us about it. The rental fee is about…
Villa Antonia
19039 Adrian Way
Jonestown,
TX
78645
Kristen F. writes: I went to a wedding here last weekend. I suspect this is an expensive venue for two reasons.
1. It was so beautiful, it made me feel like I was not in Texas and instead in a Tuscan villa.
2. The wedding was on Friday the 13th. Maybe it was the…
Twin Liquors
Brodie & Slaughter L
Manchaca,
TX
78652
Catherine D. writes: Great location. Friendly & helpful staff and great 2 for 1 specials. Last time I was in here the clerk explained the difference between several Tequilas I had never tried. I was impressed and asked if he had really tried them all. He said yep. I…
Tacos & More
10900 E Highway 290
Manor,
TX
78653
Jackie A. writes: My only visit was 5:30 AM... in Manor? What the hell was I doing in Manor? And why was I so hungry? Am I really going to wait to get to back to Austin? HELL NO cuz Tacos & More is open.
Really cheap and really good. Three tamales, huge breakfast…
Springhill Restaurant
Neighborhood: Pflugerville
2505 Pecan St W
Pflugerville,
TX
78660
p d. writes: First off, service is wow...spectacular. Not only did we have a group of 20, we were all fed in under an hour. That is some crazy good service. Also, the waitress totally let me tape a remote-controlled fart machine under my coworker's chair (his…
Pflugerville Isd
2021 Crystal Bend Dr
Pflugerville,
TX
78660
Susie G. writes: Well being a 15 year veteran of PISD I feel that I am qualified to discuss its benefits. Really, it is a good school district. I attended Palmer Lane, River Oaks, Westview middle School and Connally High School ( with one other elementary school…
Star Rite Towing
Neighborhood: Pflugerville
1300 Lincoln Street
Pflugerville,
TX
78660
Susie G. writes: My car broke down in the snow and ice. We called AAA and they sent us a very nice ( and attractive) man from Star Rite towing. He jumped my car, gave me suggestions on what might be wrong, and told me to get it checked out just in case the battery…
Joy of Austin
Neighborhood: Pflugerville
3105 S I H 35
Round Rock,
TX
78664
Jackie A. writes: Let's face it. Strip clubs can either be really fun, or really sad- the choice is all yours.
My recipe for a good strip club night:
1. Bring four friends. No less than four (it can get kinda awkward), no more than 8 (it can get outta hand). A group of…
Castaways
1901 N I H 35
Round Rock,
TX
78664
John D. writes: I admit, the prospects of going to a seafood place that specializes in fried shrimp and po boys is about as tantalizing as going to a fast food place that sells hamburgers. Yawn. I realize that deep frying everything is cheap and fast, but that's a…
Al Capone's
2601 S I H 35
Round Rock,
TX
78664
Mary C. writes: I, as opposed to the other reviewers have only been here for dinner, never for the lunch buffet.
I've been at least 6 or 7 times with my fam and I can't ever think of anyone complaining about their food. I always get the same pasta dish and love it.…
Chola Indian Restaurant
2601 S I H 35
Round Rock,
TX
78664
matt S. writes: I try to avoid buffets because I always attempt to leverage my investment into a food coma.. This place is one of the few buffets I will eat. Food is both North and South Indian and I personally like the goat and the tandoori chicken. Funniest…
Classic Automotive Group
2301 N IH-35
Round Rock,
TX
78664
Jaye J. writes: Most people in Austin seem to favor Howdy Honda over all other Honda dealerships, but for me, Classic was a much better experience, and I'd go back for sure.
When I was buying my Accord, I had narrowed it down to the Accord and the Passat. I had…
Tio Dan Puffy Tacos
409 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock,
TX
78664
jessica s. writes: I know I have much more breakfast taco tasting to do, but Tio Dan's, hands down, is my favorite place for bacon, egg, and cheese tacos. I can't quite figure out what it is that makes them taste so much better than others I've tried, but I'm thinking…
Lamppost Pizza
117 Louis Henna Blvd
Round Rock,
TX
78664
Aaron T. writes: Wow, first reviewer! I love Lamppost Pizza! The pizza is sooo cheesy! They have all the toppings you'd expect, plust feta, chicken, breakfast bacon, artichoke hearts and more. They have karaoke once a week I think, but we haven't been lucky…
Cooper's Pit Bar-B-Q & Catering
403 N Mays St
Round Rock,
TX
78664
Sasha C. writes: I normally find Round Rock to be a place best viewed from the I-35 overpass or the rear view Mirror. After visiting coopers on hot summer day in 05, however, I have opened my heart to this town. Although their BBQ is not quite as good as a…
Buck's Bikes Superstore
1830 N Mays St
Round Rock,
TX
78664
Erik S. writes: Just bought a bike here last month. Best price in town and they had very good service. I really love my new bike.
Keva Juice
Neighborhood: Pflugerville
3107 S I H 35
Round Rock,
TX
78664
Toby M. writes: Keva Juice is always good on a hot summer afternoon. Their more tart flavors are a perfect compliment to a hot day. Granted they're no Jamba Juice, but that's nice, they're not nearly as hippie pretentious and have some off the wall flavors that…