Spring Break in Hico, Texas

Spring Break in Hico, Texas – Come spend some time in the friendliest little town in Texas, where small town charm meets big time fun. Located between the DFW metroplex and Austin, Historic Hico is the gateway to the Texas Hill Country. Explore all Hico has to offer, including destination worthy dining, boutique shopping, a tree-lined historic downtown, live music, cozy lodging, and much more.

Where to Eat in Hico, Texas

As soon as you arrive in Hico, you have to check out the many delicious dining options available, including wood-fired pizza, Texas soul food, handmade baked goods, and craveable coffee.

Jersey Lilly’s Mexican Restaurant

Located in heart of Historic Downtown Hico, Texas, Jersey Lilly’s is serves Tex-Mex done right, with an upstairs outdoor patio, craft cocktails, and friendly staff, it’s easy to love Jersey Lilly’s.

BarbaCelli’s Pizza Joint

Wood-Fired Pizza, delicious sandwiches, fresh salads, cripy chicken wings, and house baked chocolate chip cookies. BarbaCelli’s Pizza Joint has the goods! Chefs Austin and Shannon Odom have put together a fantastic menu full of elevated favorites that the whole family will love.

Eis Sandwiches, Ice Cream, & Libations

Make your Spring Break in Hico a good one with a stop at Eis for house made sandwiches crafted with Texas ingredients, a scoop (or 2) of ice cream, and handcrafted cocktails from the full bar. Join them every Friday night for free live music with an eclectic mix of local artists. Just don’t forget to grab a Hico hat that’ll be sure to make all your friends back home jealous!

Buzzed Brumby

Need a pick me up after a long drive? Stop by Buzzed Brumby for cold or hot coffee, handmade wood-fired pizza, and breakfast treats, like the Brumby Toast, a toasted bagel with avocado, egg, and bacon. Join them for live music on Thursday nights, or stop by in the mornings for your caffeine fix!

Two Clay Birds

Two Clay Birds is part bakery, part garden market, but all good. Head baker Kevin Stahnke bakes sourdough breads, pastries, cookies, and whips up a delicious farm to table lunch.

The Midland Hotel & Chophouse

Chef Eric Hunter along with his wife Jen, have created a dining destination at The Midland Hotel & Chophouse. Stop in for lunch or dinner, and brunch on Sundays, for scratch made Texas cuisine with a Creole flair. Dine on a house made Charcuterie board, expertly cooked steaks, house made pasta, and pair it all with handcrafted cocktails for a memorable night out.

More Local Favorites

With so many great dining options for your Spring Break in Hico, it’s hard to choose what your next best meal is gonna be! For sky high pie, chicken fried steak, or classic diner food, stop by Koffee Kup Family Restaurant. Tex-Mex is king in Texas, and Hico has plenty of great options, from the sizzling fajitas at Jalisco Mexican Grill, to the tasty tacos at Lenchaz Taqueria taco truck, or the Birria Quesadillas at Don Julia Mexican Restaurant.

In the heart of Historic Downtown Hico, Oma Leen’s is a chef-driven, made from scratch kitchen with fantastic food and quality crafted cocktails, but you can’t horse around, reservations a required! Follow the locals to Goin2Be to grab a loaded tea, coffee, baked goods, hearty breakfast, or local lunch special. If you’re in the mood for Italian cuisine, grab a delicious pasta, pizza, or sub from Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant.

Bistro LeAnn is a food truck featuring fresh, seasonal produce and made from scratch goodness like Cajun Catfish, Asparagus & Mushroom Quiche, Granny’s Meatloaf, and much more. If you’re in need of your coffee fix, grab a fresh baked good and your favorite coffee with house made seasonal syrups from the drive through at 2nd Street Social.

Where to Shop in Hico, Texas

Shopping in Hico is a unique small town Texas experience, with a walkable Historic Downtown, explore all Hico has to offer at local boutiques full of decor, art, clothing, jewelry, home goods and more.

Best Small Towns in Texas: Hico - Green Canoe Outfitters

Best Small Towns in Texas: Hico - Blue Star Trading

Best Small Towns in Texas: Hico - Hill Country Dwellings

Green Canoe Outfitters

Green Canoe Outfitters is a men’s shop and taproom with an outdoor beer garden in downtown Hico, Texas. Shop for men’s clothing, shoes, accessories and more. Join the locals on the patio for live music on Saturday nights, or cheer on the Tarleton State University men’s basketball team during their WAC tournament appearance March 13-16. Next door, browse the two-story Hico Mercantile for home decor, clothing, jewelry, and unique treasures.

Blue Star Trading

Blue Star Trading has been defining Texas style with original art, handmade jewelry, custom home furnishings, and thoughtful gifts since 1999 in historic downtown Hico, Texas. Stop in for a tour of the Historic Hico Museum in the beautifully restored upstairs.

Hill Country Dwellings

Explore Hill Country Dwellings in Historic Downtown Hico for home furnishings, clothing, gifts, decor, and pottery from local artisans.

More Local Shops in Hico, Texas

Experience an authentically Texas shopping experience with carefully curated western boots, hats, jackets, accessories, and custom hat bar at Hide and Horne. Find handpicked antiques, art, candles, linens, furniture, rugs, glassware, mirrors, jewelry, paper products, and friendly service at Sugar Moon Market in the historic C.L. Lynch building in downtown Hico, Texas. Pop in Hico Popcorn Works where they pop, flavor and cook their delicious popcorn in house along with fudge, and other tasty treats. Cantaimer Shopping is a woman owned shop featuring metal art, signage, gifts, decor and more.

Ginger Roots is a boutique with apparel and accessories for all ranchy, boho, small town souls in Historic Hico, Texas. Just look for the neon HICO sign downtown! Wiseman House Chocolates has fine handmade chocolates including award-winning chocolate truffles, ganache, almond toffees and carefully curated gifts. Take a trip to Cole’s General Store for western wear, tools, hardware, gifts, home decor, accessories and more. Stop by The Wooden Indian Fine Cigars for premium cigars, Arbuckles coffee, and unique candles, next to Green Canoe Outfitters.

Keith Ace Hardware has a large selection of tools, hardware, and helpful service for all of your household projects. Located in historic downtown Hico, Punchy Vaquera is a unique clothing boutique for everyone with a punchy, eclectic, western vibe. Located on Pecan Street in historic downtown Hico, Silver Spur Winery has award winning premium dry wines. Come in for a wine tasting or grab a few bottles to enjoy at home.

Where to Stay in Hico, Texas

There are plenty of unique places to stay after a long day of shopping, exploring and playing in historic Hico, Texas. From glamping and bed and breakfasts to hotels and RV parks, no matter where you stay you’re in for an authentic Hico experience full of Texas hospitality.

Off the Vine

Off the Vine RV Park offers a one-of-a-kind lodging experience with renovated vintage Airstreams, RV hook-ups and safari tents in Hico, Texas.

The Midland Hotel

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 Chop House restaurant and 1896 Saloon.

Upstairs Inn

Upstairs Inn is a charming, spacious, comfortable retreat with three cozy private rooms with private baths and one shared living/common area in historic downtown Hico, Texas. Make sure and stop downstairs at Eis for a sandwich and some ice cream, or grab a hand crafted cocktail from the bar.