Guadalupe River through cypress trees in Gruene Texas
The Wiggins Homestays Journal

Insider guides to Gruene & the Hill Country.

The good restaurants. The best music nights. The river spots locals actually float. Written by people who live here and host here.

Every post is written for one type of reader: someone planning a trip to the Texas Hill Country who wants to skip the tourist traps and find the places worth their time. We update this blog regularly with seasonal guides, restaurant picks, music venue recommendations, and river-day plans. Bookmark the page, there's always something new.

Fine dining restaurant table in the Texas Hill Country

Best Restaurants in Gruene & New Braunfels (2026 Local Picks)

May 15, 2026
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Scott Wiggins

Owner of Wiggins Homestays, New Braunfels local since 2006, local musician.

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