Location & roads
Highway 90 and FM 462 are major routes, with access east toward Castroville and San Antonio and west toward D'Hanis and Uvalde.
Medina County • Community Guide
Living in Hondo
A regional small-town hub along Highway 90.
Hondo is west of San Antonio on Highway 90 and serves as a center for government, agriculture, services, and commerce in Medina County.
Homes & property
Buyers may find established town neighborhoods, larger lots, updated older homes, newer builds, and ranch or acreage property outside the city.
Amenities
The city maintains parks, recreation facilities, a golf course, and community spaces. Local shopping and services support both town residents and surrounding rural areas.
Eat, explore, and live locally
A feel for everyday life in Hondo
Restaurants & coffee
Hondo has locally known barbecue, Tex-Mex, cafés, and longtime casual restaurants, including Hermann Sons Steak House and Heavy's Barbeque. Highway 90 carries much of the town's dining and retail activity.
Parks & outdoors
City parks, Sunset Park, recreation facilities, and the Hondo Golf Course provide in-town options. The surrounding Medina County landscape supports hunting, ranching, wildlife viewing, and seasonal outdoor activities.
Activities & things to do
The Medina County Museum, local events, historic downtown stops, the municipal airport's aviation history, and seasonal destinations such as South Texas Maize provide a mix of history and recreation.
Overall feel
A working regional hub with strong agricultural roots. Hondo feels more self-contained than smaller nearby towns because it provides county services and everyday shopping, while still maintaining a rural South Texas pace.
A closer look
What buyers should compare
Monthly costCompare the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, HOA dues, and any utility or special-district costs.
Property detailsReview the lot, drainage, utilities, restrictions, survey, condition, and maintenance needs for the exact address.
Everyday routesTest the drive to work, regular appointments, shopping, and the places you visit most at realistic times.
For HondoCheck city limits, utilities, floodplain, property condition, agricultural use, access, and county restrictions based on the exact location.
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Community information, restaurant hours, and amenities can change. Verify property-specific taxes, school boundaries, HOA documents, utilities, and amenities during your search.
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