Rockin' Roadrunner385 Steamboat · Canyon Lake, TX

Vietnamese Kitchen · Canyon Lake, TX

Homestyle Vietnamese, Hidden in the Hill Country

Tucked off the beaten path near Canyon Lake, Rockin' Roadrunner is a husband-and-wife kitchen cooking everything fresh and to order — wonton soup loaded with goodies, garlic pork noodles, and herbs snipped straight from their own garden. Locals rate it 4.6 stars, and once you find it, you'll understand why.

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A Hidden Gem Worth Finding

Don't let the secluded location fool you. Rockin' Roadrunner is run by a couple who handle everything themselves, from the stove to the counter, and reviewers keep calling it a "true hidden gem" and "spectacular find." The building is small and a little funky — off the beaten path, easy to drive past — but that's part of the charm once you're inside and the food starts arriving.

Everything is made from scratch and cooked to order, right down to the herbs, which come straight from the owners' own garden, and the soy sauce, which is made in-house. Reviewers rave about the wonton soup ("loaded with all kinds of goodies"), garlic pork noodles that are "fantastic," and beef with rice noodles piled high with fresh herbs. Nothing sits under a heat lamp waiting for you — it's cooked when you order it, so expect a short wait for food that tastes like it.

The hospitality matches the food. One reviewer on a motorcycle said the owners packed his wonton soup so carefully it didn't spill a drop on the ride home; another said the couple stayed late just to make sure a pickup order arrived hot. Whether it's a 9-year-old's favorite restaurant or a first-time visitor who swears they haven't found food this good outside a big city, Rockin' Roadrunner earns its regulars one plate at a time.

4.6 Stars on Google

361 reviews and counting, from guests who say it's worth seeking out.

Made From Scratch

Fresh herbs from the owners' garden and homemade soy sauce — nothing pre-made.

Family Run

A husband-and-wife team handling the cooking and the counter themselves.

Word of Mouth

What Customers Say

★★★★★

Don't let the secluded location fool you—Rockin' Roadrunner is a spectacular find. The couple who runs it handles everything themselves, cooking up fresh, phenomenal meals. They saw I was on the Harley and bagged it up extra tight so it wouldn't spill — I hadn't spilled a single drop of the wonton soup. You don't find genuine, kind business owners like this very often anymore.

Preston H.
★★★★★

We went late on a Sunday night and were glad we did. The food was cooked to order and was exceptional. We had spring rolls, roadrunner's nest, and garlic pork noodles — the garlic pork noodles really were fantastic. It's home-cooked food better than in any big restaurant.

Keith R.
★★★★★

So don't go here for the atmosphere...but the food...WOW. Fresh and delicious, made to order but not a long wait. We had the egg soup, beef with rice noodles and fresh herbs, and snow peas with tofu and rice noodles. Everything was so good, can't wait to go back.

Barry M.
★★★★★

My 9-year-old son brought me to his favorite restaurant today. We had the crab rangoon and the tropical teriyaki with one egg roll and fried rice. Their homemade soy sauce is the bomb. He ate all of his and half of mine.

David S.
★★★★★

This is a true hidden gem. Fresh food, made from scratch, cooked to order cuisine. It's a small, unique establishment. Serving you fresh herbs from their garden, you won't regret your meal here. Some of the best food I ever had, thank you!!!

Chesney S.

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Contact & Hours

Address:
385 Steamboat, Canyon Lake, TX 78133

Phone:
(830) 899-2052

Hours:
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM
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