FIRST LOOK DINING
BY SIERRA MARTIN
SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW
As Adobe Verde reopened after a brief closure, some of the long-standing menu items and customer favorites—such as the frog dip—remain on the menu, while others are new introductions to the restaurant’s o erings.
SOMETHING NEW: The Texas plate ($14) consists of two cheese enchiladas served with a side of carne guisada, rice and refried beans.
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SOMETHING NEW: The mini tacos ($17) come with a choice of meat topped with grilled onions, cilantro and grilled jalapenos.
Owner of Adobe Verde Bob Wilson has made several improvements to the popular Tex-Mex Restaurant while maintaining the rustic feel.
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Adobe Verde New ownership revitalizes long-standing staple of Gruene Historic District T he famed Adobe Verde Tex-Mex cocina and cantina in downtown Gruene has chance to do something, I was like, we could bring that back.” The restaurant reopened on Wilson describes as “nuclear.” Renovations also include a new deck to serve to-go drinks; replaced walls, ceilings and sub oors; party
SOMETHING OLD: The frog dip ($8) is queso topped with guacamole, pico de gallo and ground beef.
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been given a second chance and a fresh appeal after new owner Bob Wilson stepped up to revitalize the popular restaurant. Wilson, who also owns Billy’s Ice in New Braunfels, said once he heard Adobe Verde closed and was for sale in December, he worked to purchase the restaurant and had a deal drawn up in just nine days. “[Adobe Verde] was just such a staple of New Braunfels and Gruene, and I’d seen it had been declining over the last few years, and it made me sad like I think a lot of people. And then when I had a
Feb. 10 and has an essentially all- new sta , with Courtney Wilson— Wilson’s daughter—as general manager and Beto Alvarez as chef. Many menu items stayed the same, including the popular frog dip. Some new items include the Texas plate with cheese enchiladas and the mini tacos. The restaurant occupies a 100-year-old building that was originally a cotton gin before becoming Adobe Verde in the 1990s, Wilson said. New updates include a fresh coat of lime green paint added to the roof of the restaurant, which
Adobe Verde 1724 Hunter Road, New Braunfels 830-629-0777 www.adobeverde.com Hours: Daily 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
room improvements; and more. “[Customers] can expect they’re gonna get great service,” Wilson said. “They’re going to be in a clean and safe environment with deli- cious food. And it’s going to be a fun time; it’s going to be a party.” Wilson said more than 1,400 customers came opening weekend. “The feedback and the following have just been superb. It’s more than we anticipated. … Hopefully [Adobe Verde] is still their favorite place to come eat in Gruene,” Wilson said.
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NEW BRAUNFELS EDITION • APRIL 2023
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