Welcome to Castroville, a mini-France in Texas!
Food scene
Located in a gorgeous historic Castroville homestead, this restaurant is owned by Gianni, a warm-hearted Sicilian who takes great pride in his eats! Affordability and ambience combined with generous portions makes this a favorite local haunt! Highly recommend the pizza.
Luigi's ITALIAN RESTAURANT
1403 Angelo StreetLocated in a gorgeous historic Castroville homestead, this restaurant is owned by Gianni, a warm-hearted Sicilian who takes great pride in his eats! Affordability and ambience combined with generous portions makes this a favorite local haunt! Highly recommend the pizza.
Located in a former gas station, this charming little place offers a vintage vibe, great coffee, and sweet treats! A big-time local haunt.
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Magnolia Filling Station
1101 Fiorella StLocated in a former gas station, this charming little place offers a vintage vibe, great coffee, and sweet treats! A big-time local haunt.
This ramshackle, cozy, but charming little spot is located in a former home. The food is consistently good, the waitresses are beyond sweet (and will often sing to patrons just because), and the prices are reasonable.
Andrea's Mexican Restaurant
901 US 90This ramshackle, cozy, but charming little spot is located in a former home. The food is consistently good, the waitresses are beyond sweet (and will often sing to patrons just because), and the prices are reasonable.
People travel from all over San Antonio to patronize this delicious little shop! Anticipate top-quality meats, cheeses, artisanal items such as pecan brittle, and more. This place is dangerously good. They also regularly sell fantastic BBQ accoutrements, including pits.
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Dziuk's Meat Market
608 Old US Hwy 90 EPeople travel from all over San Antonio to patronize this delicious little shop! Anticipate top-quality meats, cheeses, artisanal items such as pecan brittle, and more. This place is dangerously good. They also regularly sell fantastic BBQ accoutrements, including pits.
The latest culinary innovation from a Spanish chef, Rock & Tapas offers real-deal Iberian cuisine with a local Texan twist! Great rockin' ambience with a vintage vibe.
Rock & Tapas
The latest culinary innovation from a Spanish chef, Rock & Tapas offers real-deal Iberian cuisine with a local Texan twist! Great rockin' ambience with a vintage vibe.
This newly launched BBQ dive is soon to become a local legend! The dream of a James Beard-nominated owner, Blu Lacy Smokehouse pairs classTexas BBQ with fun twists such as Alsatian sausage and bison brisket.
Blu Lacy Smokehouse
This newly launched BBQ dive is soon to become a local legend! The dream of a James Beard-nominated owner, Blu Lacy Smokehouse pairs classTexas BBQ with fun twists such as Alsatian sausage and bison brisket.
Get your hipster coffee fix at this little dive! The boba tea is equally divine and not to be missed. Great vibe for the millennial crowd and oldsters alike.
Bean & Boba LLC
Get your hipster coffee fix at this little dive! The boba tea is equally divine and not to be missed. Great vibe for the millennial crowd and oldsters alike.
Sightseeing
Also walking distance, Castroville Pottery features lovely work by local artisans. There is something to fit every budget. The shop also offers classes!
Castroville Pottery Inc
1215 Fiorella StreetAlso walking distance, Castroville Pottery features lovely work by local artisans. There is something to fit every budget. The shop also offers classes!
Named after the legendary French king famous for his charitable acts, St. Louis Catholic Church is a little slice of Europe in Texas! The "new" St. Louis Catholic Church was founded by Alsatian immigrants nearly 150 years ago. The original St. Louis Catholic Church, which still stands on the grounds of the Moye Retreat Center, dates back still further. Fun fact: The home's front porch comprises stone that formed the foyer of this original church (!)
St. Louis Catholic Church
610 Madrid StreetNamed after the legendary French king famous for his charitable acts, St. Louis Catholic Church is a little slice of Europe in Texas! The "new" St. Louis Catholic Church was founded by Alsatian immigrants nearly 150 years ago. The original St. Louis Catholic Church, which still stands on the grounds of the Moye Retreat Center, dates back still further. Fun fact: The home's front porch comprises stone that formed the foyer of this original church (!)
This cool little museum offers free tours (although donations are welcome!) with guides in period dress, greetings in French, and a fascinating glimpse of colonial life, Texas-style.
Castro Colonies Alsatian Heritage Association - Living History Center
309 Paris StreetThis cool little museum offers free tours (although donations are welcome!) with guides in period dress, greetings in French, and a fascinating glimpse of colonial life, Texas-style.
This amazing home dates back to the 1600s and was shipped to Castroville, Texas from Alsace, France as part of a goodwill offering and cultural exchange. An absolute must-see for history buffs!
Alsatian Steinbach House
203 US 90This amazing home dates back to the 1600s and was shipped to Castroville, Texas from Alsace, France as part of a goodwill offering and cultural exchange. An absolute must-see for history buffs!
For a small town, this park is pretty epic. It offers riverside camp and picnic sites (reservations required), river access, miles of hiking trails, an enormous pool, soccer fields, basketball courts, and so forth! GREAT for families or those seeking a physical challenge.
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Parc régional de Castroville
816 Alsace AveFor a small town, this park is pretty epic. It offers riverside camp and picnic sites (reservations required), river access, miles of hiking trails, an enormous pool, soccer fields, basketball courts, and so forth! GREAT for families or those seeking a physical challenge.
For nearly two centuries, pilgrims and trekkers have walked the challenging Cross Hill Loop Trail to reach the top, where a massive cross and glorious views of the Hill Country await. My understanding is that mass and prayer services were regularly held at the cross in the past, with settlers often praying for blessings (read: rain!) on their home and fields.
Cross Hill
For nearly two centuries, pilgrims and trekkers have walked the challenging Cross Hill Loop Trail to reach the top, where a massive cross and glorious views of the Hill Country await. My understanding is that mass and prayer services were regularly held at the cross in the past, with settlers often praying for blessings (read: rain!) on their home and fields.
The little museum attached to this place has incredibly friendly staff, great visitor tips, a fun gift shop, and interesting exhibits. Best part: it's free! AND there is plenty of parking, river access, and all kinds of cool outdoor historical exhibits. Highly recommended, especially for families.
Landmark Inn State Historic Site
402 Florence StThe little museum attached to this place has incredibly friendly staff, great visitor tips, a fun gift shop, and interesting exhibits. Best part: it's free! AND there is plenty of parking, river access, and all kinds of cool outdoor historical exhibits. Highly recommended, especially for families.
Conseils aux voyageurs
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Don't miss the open-air market every other Saturday!
Located just off of 90 as you enter Castroville, farmers and regular residents sell their wares--every thing from local honey to lavender plants, roosters, and cowskin rugs!
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The Castroville Christmas Market
Also called the "Old Fashion Christmas" by locals, this event offers a European-style Christmas market with lots of lights, vendors, live music, etc. It is PACKED so park early and bring cash. This exceptionally family-friendly event does not require any tickets or other hassle to purchase what you need. Word to the wise: patronize the philly cheesesteak truck; their food is phenomenal!
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St. Louis Day celebration in August!
Celebrate all things Alsatian at this festive gathering. Featuring local specialties such as Alsatian sausage, there is also a Biergarten, brisket, live music (including mariachis, which isn't so Alsatian after all), silent auction, and just an overall good time.
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Take the (free!) Historic Walking Tour
Featuring more than 50 historic homes, including ours, this tour is fantastic for those interested in architecture and culture. A physical guide can be found at the Landmark Inn State Historic Site (located super-close) or you can simply look for the historical markers as you stroll along.