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Dale's Essenhaus Dale's Essenhaus (means "eating house" in German) has been a major part of Walburg, Texas since 1997 In March 2011 we introduced 3 new burgers to our menu.

In 1966 Joe and Frances Lamer, who had been leasing a bar in the small, German, farming community of Walburg, decided it was time for them to build their own bar. It wasn’t long before “Joe’s Place” became a popular hangout for many of the locals. Over the years “Joe’s Place” continued to thrive and even began grilling burgers on a small grill set up behind the bar. In 1997, Dale Cockerell, a long time Walburg resident and regular customer of “Joe’s Place”, decided to try his hand at bar ownership. Due to popular demand Dale quickly converted the bar into a family friendly restaurant. When trying to find a name for the new restaurant, Dale remembered a German place he had once visited in Ohio called “Das Duchman Essenhaus,” meaning “The Dutch Man’s Eating House.” So he named HIS restaurant “Dale’s Eating House,” or “Dale’s Essenhaus.”

In 1998 the beirgarten was constructed and a barn, which was already on the property, was turned into a stage for live music. Since then that stage has served as a platform for many great musical performers including names such as: Gary P Nunn, Kevin Fowler, Pauline Reese, Johnny Lee, Bobby Flores, Rotel & the Hot Tomatoes, Johnny Dee & the Rockin’ 88’s, and the list KEEPS GROWING! In 2002 the Burt Stuewe Banquet Hall was built creating an ideal venue for weddings, receptions, birthdays, graduations, retirement parties, company parties, and other private events. Dale’s has become well known for our home-style cooking and, of course, our famous WALBURGER (made of ½ pound of quality ground beef, freshly ground in-house, piled high with grilled onions, lettuce, tomato and pickles, with mayonnaise and mustard on a toasted bun.) In addition to the Original Walburger we now offer a BAJA WALBURGER (bacon, avocado, and pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and mustard) a TEXAS WALBURGER (melted cheddar, 2 onion rings and barbeque sauce on Texas toast) and a MUSHROOM SWISS WALBURGER (with sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions and swiss cheese) all made with the same quality ½ pound patty as our ORIGINAL. Whether you’re looking for good food, Texas music, or just a great family atmosphere, you will find it here at Dale’s Essenhaus!

Keller Driskill & the Wildcards ... It's going to be a great time!
10/17/2026

Keller Driskill & the Wildcards ... It's going to be a great time!

Trick or treat?! We've got both at Dale's Essenhaus (plus all your delicious favorites)! 🎃
10/17/2026

Trick or treat?! We've got both at Dale's Essenhaus (plus all your delicious favorites)! 🎃

We can't wait to see everybody! Keller Driskill & the Wildcards is today see you all soon!
10/16/2026

We can't wait to see everybody! Keller Driskill & the Wildcards is today see you all soon!

If you’ve eaten at Dale’s, you can definitely thank Daysi for your meal. She has been a loyal employee and talented cook...
10/16/2026

If you’ve eaten at Dale’s, you can definitely thank Daysi for your meal. She has been a loyal employee and talented cook for us, for many years now.

Daysi’s sister had a heart transplant recently, but is unfortunately having complications.

Please consider donating to help with everyday expenses while she is trying to recover and unable to work.

Hello everyone, We, our mother’s children, are creating this G… Jasmin Gonsalez needs your support for support for my mom after her heart transplant

There's nothing like good food, and good w**e, with good friends: Join us for Radiostar Tickets -$20 - UPDATE 8/24, 12:1...
10/16/2026

There's nothing like good food, and good w**e, with good friends: Join us for Radiostar Tickets -$20 - UPDATE 8/24, 12:12 PMThe technical problem has been resolved however we feel it is only fair to give everybody an equal opportunity to purchase a VIP or picnic table; so therefore, sales for tables will open tomorrow, August 25 starting at 7 AM.VIP platinum tables will go live at 7:00 AMGold platinum tables will go live at 7:05 AMPicnic table sales will go live at 7:10 AMIndividual tickets are currently available for purchase.WE VERY MUCH APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. $20 plus tax and processing fees$25 at the gateSales for individual tickets go live at 7:15am, 8/24 . 📣Ticket and Table sales will go live on Monday, August 24, at 7:00 am on this events page. They’re BAAAACK! 📻🎃 That’s right… RADIOSTAR is returning to Dale’s Essenhaus for an EPIC Halloween show! 🕺 RADIOSTAR — 1980s Halloween Party 📅 Friday, October 30, 2026 ⏰ 7:00–10:00 PM Get ready for a night of 80s hits, dancing, costumes, cold drinks, great food, and one seriously fun Halloween party! 🎟️ TICKETS & TABLES Tickets and tables go on sale Monday, August 24, 2026 on our Events page: Dales-Essenhaus-Walburg.com/events 💎 PLATINUM VIP TABLE * Price: $300 * Includes: 6 tickets * Seating: Interior table * Perks: Reserved parking spot + dedicated server (no waiting in line!) ⸻ 🥇 GOLD VIP TABLE * Price: $200 * Includes: 6 tickets * Seating: Interior table * Perks: Priority table seating experience ⸻ 🧺 RADIOSTAR PICNIC TABLE * Price: $150 * Includes: 6 tickets * Seating: Reserved picnic table * Capacity: Seats up to 10 people ⸻ 🎟️ INDIVIDUAL TICKETS * Price (Advance): $20 * Price (At Gate): $25 * Includes: 1 general admission ticket ⸻ 👻 COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED! Call your best friends and start planning your most ICONIC 1980s Halloween costumes now! There WILL be prizes for the best costumes, so start thinking big. 🕺💃 More details coming soon! 🅿️ PARKING We’ve got good news! This year, extra parking will be available at the Walburg Community Center next door. 🎉 However, parking is expected to fill up quickly. We strongly encourage you to Uber or arrange a designated driver so you can party responsibly, get home safely, and skip the parking headache. 🍻 🍔 B**R 🍺 W**E 🍷 We’re preparing for a BIG crowd! There will be three b**r & w**e bars open, along with our outside kitchen featuring a modified menu so you can grab food quickly and get right back to the party. 🍽️ COMING FOR DINNER? If you come into the restaurant for lunch or dinner before the show, everyone in your party will receive a FREE souvenir to commemorate the night, (ticket holders only) 🎁 🚫 NO OUTSIDE LIQUOR Due to the large number of people expected and for everyone’s safety, no outside beverages will be permitted on the premises, including liquor. If this rule is violated, Dale’s Essenhaus reserves the right to require the individual(s) involved to leave the premises without a refund. ⸻ 📻 GET READY TO PARTY LIKE IT’S 1989! RADIOSTAR • HALLOWEEN • 1980s MUSIC • OCTOBER 30, 2026 Start planning your costumes. Call your friends. Grab your tickets. This is one Halloween party you’re not going to want to miss! 🎃📻🕺. Friday October 30th at 7:00pm!

Justice ... It's going to be a great time!
10/16/2026

Justice ... It's going to be a great time!

We can't wait to see everybody! Tom and Larry is today see you all soon!
10/15/2026

We can't wait to see everybody! Tom and Larry is today see you all soon!

We are helping raise money for Mission 4031 from 10/14-11/14. Mission 4031 exists to offer respite care opportunitiestha...
10/15/2026

We are helping raise money for Mission 4031 from 10/14-11/14.

Mission 4031 exists to offer respite care opportunities
that will in turn provide hope, renewal, and refreshment
for adults experiencing disabilities
and their families.

https://mission4031.org/

You can donate $1, $3, or $5 when you check out with us or you can purchase a plate for the fundraising event in our banquet hall on 11/14/26.

See our events page to purchase adult and/or child plates.

Dales-Essenhaus-Walburg.com/events

10/13/2026

Sing and eat tacos 🌮 with us tonight!

Just 3 days away! Tom and Larry - Thursday October 15!
10/12/2026

Just 3 days away! Tom and Larry - Thursday October 15!

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3900 FM/972
Georgetown, TX
78626

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm

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+15128199175

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