San Saba, Texas – A Fun, Small-Town Girls’ Getaway

Western Wear

Harry’s Boots is a must-see.   Much more than boots, Harry’s has been providing high-quality western wear to the Texas Hill Country and beyond since 1939.  There are over 12,000 square feet of hats, shirts, jewelry, outdoor gear, and more in five historic buildings downtown.  It was here where I tried on my first pair of cowboy boots.

Mandy bought these cute boots.

Be sure to take a look at the weather wall in the back of the store, with written notes on important local weather events dating back to the mid-1900s.

Olive Oil And Vinegar

Also downtown, we enjoyed tasting a huge variety of olive oil and balsamic vinegar at San Saba Olive Oil Company.  Everything I tried was amazing.  It was hard to choose just a few to bring home.  I ultimately decided on the roasted garlic olive oil and the peach balsamic vinegar.

Pecans!

For gifts or to treat yourself, be sure to head over to Alamo Pecan Co, both a coffee shop and storefront.  The pecan coffee was as amazing as the customer service.   We could have spent all day there.   With so many options from sweet and savory pecans, to pecan pies, butters, and jams, I ended up choosing some pecan coffee and chocolate-covered pecans to bring home.

And for even more pecan goodies, at the recommendation of a customer at lunch, we visited Millican Pecan, a family-run business a little way down the road.  We learned about the different varieties of pecans and sampled the delicious pecan roll and pie cups.

As a heads up, most of the stores in San Saba close around 5pm.

Nature

Wedding Oak Tree

The 400-year-old Wedding Oak Tree was not only a great place for photos but so awe-inspiring.   This tree is the site of wedding ceremonies from the Native Americans, early settlers, and even modern-day couples.

Parks

For walking trails, waterfalls, picnic areas, and a sandy beach, head over to Mill Pond Park.

Across the street, there are additional acres of San Saba River Greenbelt at the San Saba River Nature Park and Risien Park.

Food And Drink

Wedding Oak Winery

You can’t come to San Saba without doing a wine tasting.  Using Texas sourced grapes, grown in their estate vineyard, Wedding Oak Winery has won many awards including having one of the best white wines in Texas by Texas Monthly.

Mandy and I enjoyed sampling the red and white wines.  In the end, I chose a bottle of Tioja wine, their signature Spanish Rioja-style blend. 81% Tempranillo, 7% Mazuelo (carignan), 7% Garnacha (grenache), 3% Graciano, 2% Monastrell (Mourvedre).

Agave Jalisco Mexican Restaurant

On our first night in San Saba, we walked a few blocks to eat dinner at Agave Jalisco.  With a huge menu, there were so many inexpensive, delicious-looking options.  We started with a horchata for me and a margarita for Mandy.  Both were tasty and refreshing.  We shared chips and queso and for dinner, Mandy got the tortilla soup and I got tostadas.

Oliver And Co

Since we wanted to sleep in a little, we arrived at the cute, farmhouse style, Oliver and Co for breakfast a little after 10 am, the time when they stop serving breakfast.  The staff were very friendly and offered to make us breakfast if we wanted.

While we waited just a few minutes for our food, we browsed (and tasted samples) of the products for sale in the adjoining shop.  Mandy said the pecan cinnamon roll was delicious and I liked my chicken quiche and smoothie.

Gage’s BBQ

For lunch, just a couple of blocks off of the main street, we walked to Gage’s BBQ.  We both opted for a two-meat plate with sides.  Everything was delicious. We especially loved the potato salad. We also enjoyed talking with the other customers at nearby tables.