Todd Hower

Flores Mexican Restaurant: Tex-Mex in Lake Travis

Written by Todd Hower | June 5, 2014

Many of you may remember Flores as the Mexican restaurant that first opened its doors in the corner spot in the strip of retail shops next to Home Depot at Four Points.

I must admit … I was never a huge fan of the location or the food at Flores — it was all pretty average. It was more about having a place to go for halfway decent tex-mex without making the trek to Chuy’s and waiting an hour for a table.

But just like many of you, I kept going back — the place was always packed. And after trying a few more dishes, I really started to like the tex-mex at Flores.

Lake Travis Area History: Steiner Ranch

Written by Todd Hower | May 29, 2014

The story of Steiner Ranch is as big and as colorful as its founder, the late Thomas Casper “Buck” Steiner.

From a dusty and desolate upbringing to rubbing elbows with some of the country’s highest entertainers and politicians, the rodeo showman turned leather businessman from Cedar Creek was one character, to say the least.

Born and raised in Bastrop County in 1899, Buck was a farm boy who was brought up to endure the hardships of country life, already picking cotton by the age of 6. By the ripe age of 12 he had run away and found work at nearby Wild West shows, lying about his age to book the gigs.

A Call for Lake Travis Favorites: Let's Hear Yours

Written by Todd Hower | May 22, 2014

We’re not all one-way around here at Lake Travis Lifestyle.

We have a fantastic staff of writers, all whom adore and love sharing with you all the cool places to go, people to see, and things to do in the Lake Travis area.

What we’ve noticed over on our Facebook page is: y’all get passionate about all that IS Lake Travis! From beer, to outdoor recreation, to food (especially food) — when we say good or great, there are always places that we’ve missed that make your good and great lists.

Todd Hower

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