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- CchelseaSacramento / Sacramento Valley •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoElaine our server was absolutely delightful!! She helped us navigate the general splendor of the menu. Breakfast there is really more a cultural experience, everything is done with carefully crafted thought and intention. Well done !!More infoMagnolia TablePrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Waco•4.7
- CChristineAlabama •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoGreat time and service was super. Love the social hour vibe. Keep up the great work.More infoWhiskey Cake - Round RockPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Round Rock•4.7
- TTerryvipPittsburgh / Western PA •58 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 15, 2024Outstanding food, service and ambiance. Would come again.More infoCheeves Bros. Steak HousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Temple•4.4
- MmaryCentral Texas •1 review4.0Dined on Oct 6, 2024Don’t bother making a reservation. We showed up 15 min before our time, and were told 10-20 min, but we’re seated until 20 min after our reservation time. This impacted the timeline of the rest of our evening.More infoBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - TemplePrice: Moderate• American• Temple•4.5
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Central Texas follows the Interstate 35 corridor from Waco to San Antonio and encompasses all the municipalities in between. This area is rich in diverse heritages that have vastly influenced the food served here. German cuisine is famous in Central Texas, with dozens of family-owned restaurants and bakeries making it easy to find. Another specialty of the region is Southern Texas barbecue. Central Texas has perfected the art of slowly smoking pork and beef to the point that you might not even need sauce! Steakhouses and burger joints round out your beef selections. And restaurants here have been serving Tex-Mex food for generations, thus making it a longtime favorite among locals.
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Healthy restaurants located in Central Texas include Casa Do Brasil - College Station, Casa Mangiare and The University Club
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Central Texas are Casa Do Brasil - College Station, Luigi's Patio Ristorante and Ronin
Bottomless brunch in Central Texas is available at Casa Do Brasil - College Station, Gate 12 Bar & Grill and Luigi's Patio Ristorante
The most romantic restaurant in Central Texas is Casa Mangiare
Restaurants in Central Texas with a great view include Gate 12 Bar & Grill, Casa Do Brasil - College Station and The University Club
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- First Calvary Division Museum
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- Tanglewood Park
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- Lofers Bend Park
- Ham Creek Park
- Iron Bridge Park
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- Valley Mills Historical Museum
- Copperas Cove Municipal Golf Course
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