Texas Eats, Season 3, Ep. 2: All Americana with a taste of Mexican seafood

We’re headed to Austin, San Marcos, Castroville, New Braunfels and Broadway in San Antonio

Join KSAT’s David Elder as he hits the road to bring you to some day-trip spots you don’t want to miss.

You’ll see an innovative take on classic American comfort food at “Moonshine” in Austin. Then we head to New Braunfels’ “Muck and Fuss” for burgers, beer and bar bites! And it’s Mexican seafood at “Señor Fish” in San Antonio, followed by the “Hillside Texas Bistro” in Castroville, “Tia’s Kitchen” in Hutto, and “Playa Bowls” for those delicious açaí bowls.

Then, we round out the road trip with a visit to the “Root Cellar” in San Marcos for home-brewed beers in a homey space filled with local art.

Below is a list of some of the restaurants that are featured in this episode:

Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill - Austin

  • 10525 W Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78717
  • American
  • Serving up great cooking with an innovative take on classic American Comfort Food!
  • $$$
  • Open 7 days a week

Muck & Fuss - New Braunfels

  • 295 E San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • Burgers, craft beer & elevated American bar bites in a stylish locale with live music & a courtyard.
  • $$
  • Open 7 Days a week

Señor Fish Seafood Bar - San Antonio

  • 1915 Broadway Suite # 111, San Antonio, TX 78215
  • Seafood / Mexican
  • Authentic Mexican seafood recipes and cocktails served in a trendy, relaxing environment
  • $$
  • Open 7 Days a week

Hillside Texas Bistro - Castroville

  • 1651 US-90 W, Castroville, TX 78009
  • Modern Comfort Food
  • Enjoy a modern twist on comfort food with favorites like smoked brisket grilled cheese, cilantro lime chicken pasta, and pot roast.
  • $$$
  • Open Wednesday - Sunday

Tia’s Kitchen - Hutto

  • 550 S FM 1660, Hutto, TX 78643
  • Mexican / Tex-Mex / Tacos
  • Tia’s Kitchen serves Breakfast Tacos, Enchiladas, Tacos & Quesadillas & Everything is made from scratch including her famous Salsas!
  • $
  • Open Tuesday - Saturday

Playa Bowls - San Antonio

  • 22706 US-281 Ste 104, San Antonio, TX 78258
  • Health / Juices
  • Using the freshest, highest quality ingredients, Playa Bowls serve healthy, delicious açaí, pitaya, coconut bowls and smoothies with sustainability and community in mind.
  • $
  • Open 7 Days a week

The Root Cellar - San Marcos

  • 215 N LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
  • American
  • American meals available morning to night, plus home-brewed beers, in a homey space with local art.
  • $$
  • Closed Mondays

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About the Author:

David Elder is the host of the San Antonio food show, Texas Eats. The social media segment, Elder Eats, dominated in Central and South Texas in 2017, 2018, and 2019, with more than 18 videos receiving more than 1 million views each! He is also an award-winning graphic designer and web designer working for top companies and nonprofits in Texas.