WHERE TO EAT IN HICO, TEXAS
Jersey Lilly’s Mexican Restaurant
Take a seat at the full bar and sip on a Cadillac Margarita or ice cold beer, and sample a variety of Tex-Mex dishes, from the classic grilled fajitas, to the Bacon Bacon Ranch Sandwich, served with crispy fries. When the weather is nice, sit out on the 2nd floor patio and enjoy a night out with friends.
BarbaCelli’s Pizza Joint
Can you get crispy fried wings, wood fired pizza made with high quality ingredients, a variety of sandwiches on house made bread, a diverse selection of salads AND the world’s best mozzarella sticks in a small town? The answer is a resounding YES at BarbaCelli’s. With crispy made-to-order fries, a nice selection of beer and wine, and sea salt dark chocolate chip cookies, you won’t leave BarbaCelli’s hungry.
Two Clay Birds Bakery & Garden Market
At Two Clay Birds, be sure to stock up on fresh baked bread, cinnamon rolls, kolaches, fresh garden-to-market pickles, and a selection of garden fresh sandwiches and salads for lunch, there really is no reason to NOT stop at Two Clay Birds. It’s places like Two Clay Birds that make Historic Hico, Texas one of the Best Small Towns in Texas.
WHERE TO SHOP IN HICO, TEXAS
Hico Mercantile
Hico Mercantile is a collection of shops housed in the historic two-story 1890’s building that was once an Opera House. Shop for home furnishings, decor, clothing, jewelry, art and much more. Don’t miss their line of candles hand poured in Hico, Texas by Hico Candle Co.
Hide and Horne
Stop by Hide and Horne for authentic Texas ranchwear, including their one-of-a-kind custom hat bar offering an incredible opportunity to design your very own hat.
Sugar Moon Market
Sugar Moon Market is full of antiques, linens, furniture and unique gifts on Pecan Street in downtown Hico, Texas.
Blue Star Trading
Blue Star Trading has been defining Texas style with original Texas art, handmade jewelry, custom furnishings and thoughtful gifts since 1999. Browse their extensive collection of beautiful Texas art, and learn about the history of Hico at the Hico Retrospective Museum on the 2nd floor, overlooking downtown Hico.
Hill Country Dwellings
Located in the historic Wooden Indian Building, Hill Country Dwellings is more than a retail store, they are also a residential home design firm. Shop for custom made furniture, local handcrafted pottery, candles, gifts, textiles and more.
Wiseman House Chocolates
Award winning chocolate handcrafted in a small town in Texas? That’s what’s happening at Wiseman House Chocolates. They use the highest quality ingredients to hand craft their gourmet truffles, ganache, toffee, sipping chocolate and much more. Wiseman House is just one of the many reasons that Hico is one of the Best Small Towns in Texas.
Punchy Vaquera
Punchy Vaquera is a unique clothing boutique in Historic downtown Hico, Texas for everyone with a punchy, eclectic, western vibe. Shop clothes, jewelry, bags, hats and more.
WHERE TO STAY IN HICO, TEXAS
Off the Vine RV Park
Step back in time at Off the Vine RV Park. Glamp in style at one of their renovated Airstreams, or if you’re a little more adventurous, stay the night in one of their Safari tents.
The Midland Hotel & Chop House
The historic Midland Hotel is a 14 room hotel in downtown Hico, Texas. Built in the 1890’s and beautifully restored in 2014, the hotel houses the magnificent restaurant The Chop House serving top notch steaks, fresh fish, house made pasta and much more.
WHERE TO HANG OUT IN HICO, TEXAS
Eis Sandwich Shop
Eis is a sandwich shop, ice cream shop, and bar serving handcrafted sandwiches made with Texas ingredients, salads, a variety of Texas made ice cream, and a full bar with one of the best margaritas in town. Stick around on Friday evenings for live music from local and regional talent.
Green Canoe Outfitters
Part men’s shop, part tap room, Green Canoe Outfitters carries a varied selection of men’s outdoor clothing and gear from Howler Brothers, Orvis, Texas Hill Country Provisions, Seager and more. Stop in for a beer on tap, or an ice cold can, and hang out on the outdoor patio where you can smoke a fine cigar from the adjoining Wooden Indian Cigars.
HiCo Hall
HiCo Hall is an event and concert venue on 4+ acres sitting near the Bosque River. With monthly concerts and weekly live music every Sunday from 2-5, HiCo Hall is a great place to listen to some live music and sip on a cocktail or beer from their full bar.
