Hill Top Café


Located 10 miles north of town in a renovated 1950s gas station, this cozy roadhouse serves up satisfying meals and Hill Country ambience at its best. Look for a few Cajun dishes on the menu. Reservations are recommended.

Check the online calendar for live music from the owner, Johnny Nicholas, a former member of the West Coast swing band Asleep at the Wheel.


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