Dale's Essenhaus

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.
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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!

Have your taco and eat it too! (also known as get two tacos).. TACO 🌮 TUESDAYS! Up to three $0.99 tacos with the purchas...
06/16/2026

Have your taco and eat it too! (also known as get two tacos).. TACO 🌮 TUESDAYS! Up to three $0.99 tacos with the purchase of any beverage. Also enjoy $5 margaritas!

The stage is calling your name... Karaoke at Dale’s
06/16/2026

The stage is calling your name... Karaoke at Dale’s

Josh Martin - Thursday, June 18, 6:00 pm... Y😎U don't want to miss it! Thursday June 18th!
06/15/2026

Josh Martin - Thursday, June 18, 6:00 pm... Y😎U don't want to miss it! Thursday June 18th!

Delight in a homestyle country-fried favorite topped with creamy gravy and perfectly paired sides. 🍽️
06/14/2026

Delight in a homestyle country-fried favorite topped with creamy gravy and perfectly paired sides. 🍽️

The Alibis - Saturday, June 13, 7:00 pm - see you soon! 🙌
06/13/2026

The Alibis - Saturday, June 13, 7:00 pm - see you soon! 🙌

We can't wait for Lonestar Renegades - WALBURG FIREWORKS SHOW!Saturday, June 27thLonestar Renegades start at 6:30pm. It'...
06/13/2026

We can't wait for Lonestar Renegades - WALBURG FIREWORKS SHOW!Saturday, June 27thLonestar Renegades start at 6:30pm. It's happening Saturday June 27!

No plans today? You do now! Backroads Band! Friday, June 12, 6:30 pm
06/12/2026

No plans today? You do now! Backroads Band! Friday, June 12, 6:30 pm

Hurry down for Al Kaler! Thursday, June 11, 6:00 pm. Today!
06/11/2026

Hurry down for Al Kaler! Thursday, June 11, 6:00 pm. Today!

Homemade Chicken and Dumplings
06/10/2026

Homemade Chicken and Dumplings

The stage is set! Al Kaler: Thursday, June 11, 6:00 pm - Thursday June 11th
06/08/2026

The stage is set! Al Kaler: Thursday, June 11, 6:00 pm - Thursday June 11th

Address

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

Telephone

+15128199175

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