BANDERA HORSE FIELD GUIDE
Saddle to the Saloon: Riding from a Bandera Ranch to the 11st Cowboy Bar Steak Night
An afternoon ride from the ranch into Bandera along the Medina River that ends with the iconic 11st Cowboy Bar steak night — this guide lays out the route, logistics, cabins and what to expect.
Saddle to the Saloon: Riding from a Bandera Ranch to the 11st Cowboy Bar Steak Night.
The Steak Night Ride pairs working-ranch life with a short, scenic road ride into Bandera: guests meet at the barn, match to mounts and canters across town and along the Medina River before hitching up at the famous 11st Cowboy Bar for steak night. Meals are included, riders can join ranch chores, and the ranch’s morning coffee and rides — with longhorn sightings — close the experience.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Three Hours in the Saddle to the Cowboy Capital
The program includes a focused riding segment — a total riding time of three hours — that takes the group from the ranch, across town and along the Medina River en route to Bandera’s famed saloon culture.
Steak Night at the 11st Cowboy Bar
The ride’s destination is the 11st Cowboy Bar where participants dismount, hitch horses, and enjoy steaks and fixings provided as part of the experience.
Chuckwagon Breakfasts and Morning Ranch Rides
Beyond the evening ride to town, the ranch life continues with authentic fire‑cooked coffee, a chuckwagon breakfast and a morning ride around the property that includes a look at the longhorns and the 89‑acre pastures.
What the day feels like
What the Afternoon and Morning Feel Like
You begin at the barn where horses are matched to riders and then set out for a short ranch-to-town journey: riders follow tracks that pass the Medina River into Bandera, hitch their horses at the saloon for steak night and are later returned to the ranch by arranged transport. The following morning the pace shifts to slow ranch life — coffee by the chuckwagon, breakfast and a light saddle loop checking longhorns and pastures.
THE RIDE
Three Hours in the Saddle to the Cowboy Capital
The program includes a focused riding segment — a total riding time of three hours — that takes the group from the ranch, across town and along the Medina River en route to Bandera’s famed saloon culture.
THE MEAL
Steak Night at the 11st Cowboy Bar
The ride’s destination is the 11st Cowboy Bar where participants dismount, hitch horses, and enjoy steaks and fixings provided as part of the experience.
THE RANCH
Chuckwagon Breakfasts and Morning Ranch Rides
Beyond the evening ride to town, the ranch life continues with authentic fire‑cooked coffee, a chuckwagon breakfast and a morning ride around the property that includes a look at the longhorns and the 89‑acre pastures.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this ride suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
All meals are included; riders should bring comfortable riding clothes and any personal items they need for an overnight cabin stay. Cabins have basic amenities such as coffee machines, mini fridges and, in one cabin, a fully equipped kitchen.
The ranch offers multiple guest cabins with beds, bathrooms/shower and small appliances: Longhorn Cabin (queen and double), Coyote Cabin (queen, full kitchen), and Deer Cabin (multiple queen beds and a bunk); snack bar and coffee machines are available.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the total riding time?
Total riding time is three hours.
Where is the meeting point?
The meeting location is 749 Old Medina Highway.
Are meals included?
Yes — meals, including the steak night and the morning chuckwagon breakfast, are included.
Are there age or weight restrictions?
Minimum age is 10 years and the maximum weight is 220 pounds.
What does the trip cost?
Pricing is listed per person by cabin: $290 per person for the Longhorn Cabin and $315 per person for the Coyote Cabin.
Who operates the Steak Night Ride?
The operator is Bandera Historical Rides.