Hill Country Post Biking Eats
After an exciting day of biking at Spider Mountain, what better way to unwind than with some great food? Recharge and relax in Burnet with delicious meals, cold drinks, and even live music. Here are four of our top spots to enhance your Texas Hill Country adventure with the perfect post-ride bites and more.
Bill’s Burgers & Wings
A favorite Texas mountain biking hangout for post-ride feasts, featuring massive burgers, perfectly crispy wings, cold drinks, and live music under the trees in their outdoor space. Bill’s Burgers & Wings offers something for everyone, making it a fun spot for all! Just a short drive from Spider Mountain, don’t miss out on this ideal place to satisfy your post-ride cravings.
Templeton’s Tavern
Built from shipping containers, Templeton’s Tavern is just a short ride from Spider Mountain. Spend your evening with friends, savoring bar bites and cold drinks, all set against the stunning backdrop of Spider Mountain and the vast Texas sky. With a focus on serving hyper-local beers, wines, and spirits, Templetons is a proud supporter of Spider Mountain riders, making it the perfect spot for a post-ride hangout.
Storm’s Drive-In Restaurant
Storm’s is a classic drive-up burger joint and a true Hill Country staple, known for serving some of the most mouthwatering burgers in Texas! They grind their own beef, ensuring each burger delivers that authentic Texas flavor. Perfect for grabbing a quick bite if you’re on the go, but worth taking the time to savor. We strongly recommend trying the Storm’s Special—it’s a flavor experience you won’t want to miss!
El Rancho Mexican Restaurant
Offering some of the best Mexican cuisine in the region at unbeatable prices, this spot in Burnet is a must-visit for Mexican food lovers. Whether you’re craving authentic flavors or a satisfying meal after a day on the trails, this place delivers. The Spider Mountain team highly recommends trying the Super Molcajet. This dish is a promise to impress your taste buds.
Savor The Experience
To fully experience Texas Hill Country, you need three essentials: biking, water, and great food.
Biking
Eliminate the first essential with a visit to Spider Mountain and feed your itch for excitement with Texas’ only chairlift. Featuring 19 intertwined trails and the ability to rent a full package of gear, it is promising to say your downhill adventure will be truly unforgettable.
Water
The second essential is water, and there’s no better place to enjoy it than at the lake. Just a few hundred feet from Spider Mountain, Lake Buchanan offers fun for everyone! Whether you’re boating, renting SUPs and kayaks, or taking a refreshing swim, the lake has it all. Thunderbird Lodge is the perfect spot to satisfy your water-filled adventure in Hill Country. Check out everything there is to do at Thunderbird below!
Great Food
The final essential to cap off your day is exploring the Burnet food scene. After an action-packed day, relax with our top recommendations above. With a variety of options, you can choose whatever suits your mood—whether it’s enjoying live music and scenic views or grabbing a quick bite. Either way, a delicious meal is the perfect way to wrap up your adventure-filled day of biking at Spider Mountain and enjoying Lake Buchanan.
