We value our patrons and our artists….
As a patron you want an enjoyable art experience. And we at the Helotes Gallery want to give you just that with a friendly atmosphere and beautiful unique art of all types. As an artist you want to share you art and meet people who appreciate art. And we want to give artists the opportunity to do that.
For 75 years, John T. Floore’s Country Store has hosted Texas and American music legends alike. This quintessential Texas Honky Tonk has hosted such legendary performers as Willie Nelson, Bob Wills, Ernest Tubb, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Jerry Lee Lewis, Merle Haggard, Ray Price, George Jones, Waylon Jennings, Dwight Yoakam, Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen, B.B. King, Little Richard and many many more. Known by many as the musical “birthplace” of Willie Nelson, Willie immortalized John T. Floore in his hit recording “Shotgun Willie”. John T. Floore and Wille Nelson were partners in the original Willie Nelson Music Company. Texas Monthly listed John T. Floore Country Store as one of the “50 Things Every Texan Should Do”.
Three decades and two generations of experience and passion go into every smiling face and mouth watering bite that make-up El Chaparral. Our family history is etched into everything we do. In 1972, our parents, Charlie and Mary Garcia, followed their dream to open a small eatery in Helotes, Texas. We sold our home in San Antonio and moved into the modest living quarters behind the restaurant.
If you’ve been to El Chaparral in the last 50 years, you’ve probably savored a Taste Like No Other. This is the core of our reputation and is the essence of everything we do!
Located in the heart of beautiful Old Town Helotes, The Cracked Mug Coffee House is a cozy place to get lost in a book or meet up with friends.
The smell of fresh baked goods wafts through the cozy cottage that houses one of the best kept secrets in the Hill Country. The Cracked Mug Coffee House is a gathering place for locals and visitors in Helotes who are on the hunt for an incredible cup of coffee and a place to feel at home. Whether you’re stopping by for a cup on the go, or you’ve got the whole day to sip and savor, The Cracked Mug is the dreamy coffee spot your mornings have been missing.
Providing real wood smoked brisket, ribs, sausage, pork and all the trimmings along with some daily specials!
