The Sauer Kraut Grill

01/15/2026

A quick update! (But kinda long)
Since we closed the restaurant just over 2 years ago, a lot has happened.

We spent the first 8 months liquidating equipment, furniture and anything from the restaurant that we couldn't use on the food truck. It took a while to clear out the storage unit!

All along were remodeling the food truck. Removed the 9 year old wrap and replaced with a sleek paint job and decals. It looks new again. We did some much need engine and mechanical repairs and also remodeled the kitchen.

Next we moved the food truck to new Braunfels, Tx, where I was living in my RV mostly at the New Braunfels RV park with the food truck stored next to me. We re-imagined our menu by doing daily plate specials of our most popular items, like Rouladen, Sauerbraten, Schnitzel and Brats. Serving up our made from scratch German sides (spaetzle, red cabbage, pan fried potato, etc).

We set up in a fabulous location on Landa Street. We were open for dinner 4 nights a week, but unfortunately could never make a profit. We did our best to market our business, but it barely made a difference. The feedback was that our customers really wanted a situation where they could sit and eat the food comfortably on location. Air conditioning, protection from the weather, restrooms and alcoholic beverages were our top requests. Basically, folks wanted to eat these meals in a restaurant and not get them as take out from a food truck, even though we were selling our meals for super cheap.

We gave up after a few months and I was tired of living in an RV. We decided to get a place to live in nearby San Marcos, TX where my 2 girls could live also while attending TXST.

We reverted back to our regular food truck menu and tried to hit the streets, going to schools, neighborhoods and apartments. Again, we just couldn't make a profit. Even times when we had a crowd, it seemed no one in New Braunfels wanted German food. The burger truck and the taco truck next to us were slammed.

We started serving lunch on TXST Campus and finally found success. The students, faculty and staff have showed us much love. At the end of this month and the month of February, you can find us Monday to Thursday serving lunch in the Qaud (heart of campus)!!!

We continue to serve at every Tomball German Fest (every March and December) and this year we were invited to serve at Wurstfest in New Braunfels. Tomball German Fest has always been our Jam and we love everyone there. So much love!

Wurstfest did not turn out so well for us. We ended up in a terrible location, away from all the action and foot traffic in an area where food has never been sold. It was a very nice location to ourselves with many tables in front of the truck, but we just didn't have the foot traffic. Location, location, location. Despite selling half of projections, we did make many new friends and seemed to be well liked by those that found us. They loved the Currywurst and the Schruben for sure.

We have discontinued doing any event that can't guarantee a minimum sales and love to do catering. Unfortunately, these types of events and catering opportunities have yet to emerge.

At this point we are out of ideas. We may continue serving TXST and do festivals mostly until I get too old. A restaurant is now out of the question. Real Estate is way too much $$$ in New Braunfels and I haven't found a partnership with a brewery or bar that works.

In the meantime and in between time, I am honing my skills to be a travel agent. I am very good at building memorable travel experience and hope to help others to see the world and experience new places. I am focusing on booking cruises at the moment, but land based travel to Mexico and Europe will also be my specialty. The goal is to build "come-a-long" trips where I take groups on the trip and make sure they are well taken care of.

I hope you will give me a chance to book your next vacation! You will find me on all the social media platforms AND YouTube. I am working to add tons of content now and I can't wait for it to take off!!!

I am currently working under the guidance of Accent Travel in San Antonio. A family owned independent travel agency with Brick and Mortar. Wonderful company and I am excited to be a part of it.

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10/03/2024

Found the

Tyler Tea
Tea, Peach, Raspberry, Fresh Lemon

at Sip 'n Food Truck. Our neighbor at The Red Bus food truck park in San Marcos!!!

Try it. You will thank me Later

https://sipnspecialtydrinks.com/

08/22/2024

The list of angels that came to my rescue yesterday and today is long. Incredible humans among us.

First and foremost, Joel Barrios, friend and owner of Bayou Boy Poboys restaurant in Needville, Tx who came immediately when he heard I was in trouble with a broken down pickup pulling a trailer in the middle of nowhere. At 8:30am, it was already hot and without a running engine, there was no air conditioning. He not only towed my truck and attached trailer 30 miles to Universal Automotive in Sealy, but then attached the trailer to his truck and took me and the trailer to the intended destination, San Marcos, 2 hours further. This was not asked for, but rather offered so that I could more easily get past this whole situation.

Jeremy at Universal Automotive in Sealy was next. Said they would be waiting for me to bring in the truck and happy to help me get the problem diagnosed and fixed. By end of the day, they called to let me know it was not as serious as expected and it would be ready to roll by the next morning! Their ratings were very high and they easily lived up to their reputation.

Next was Elias Palmer, who I had asked to help me unload the trailer, kinda last minute and then had to cancel our 10am appointment. I then reached out at noon, when I knew for sure I was going to make it home, and he said he would be there without hesitation. He was so helpful in getting the trailer unloaded, even though it was so hot out, he made it fun.

Now I had come so far, but still had an empty trailer in front of the house and no way to get it turned back in to uhaul. I called the guys at Contigo Auto sales and told them about my situation. Seth Miller, Uhaul area manager offer to come to my home and pick it up!!! I couldn't believe it. Everyone with Uhaul was so friendly and helpful.

And then there was the problem of how to get back to the shop today to pick up my truck. 2 hours away in Sealy, was another big favor to ask. My neighbor and new friend Amanda Shane Fluitt offered to give me a ride to Sealy!!! Thank you Amanda!

I was really stressed when it happened and couldn't imagine how I would get this situation behind me without ruining my entire week. I asked for help and help came. Thank you friends

And Thanks to all of you that offered to help, like Amy Maxwell, John Tankersley, Brian Shaw, Valina Polka and Preston Voosen.

Life can be tough sometimes. It's so much better knowing there are great people out there willing to make it better.

Thank you

08/20/2024

A shout out also to Elias Palmer for coming last minute to help get th trailer unloaded today. An upstanding young man. His parents should be proud!

08/18/2024

Hello friends
We are hard at work in New Braunfels trying our very best to win over this community with our food truck. If you like what we do, could you do us a favor?

1. Be sure to like our food truck page
https://www.facebook.com/share/reRtcBuibxHZyRDX/?mibextid=qi2Omg

2. Share our page with your friends, telling them a little what you love about what we do

Thank you
Eric
The Sauer Kraut

Authentic German cuisine with a touch of Texas flavor. Schnitzel Sandwiches, variety of German style bratwurst, burgers, fries, sauerkraut & schrubens.

08/17/2024

We are open till 9pm today!

Serving up awesome Jaegerschnitzel plates for only $11 this week!!!

385 Landa St
New Braunfels, TX

08/11/2024

I want to give a HUGE shout out to my high school friend and fellow Chef, Mario Thomas, for coming out to the food truck opening and helping me get through this first week open in New Braunfels, TX.

Not only were we friends from High school, but we both lived and went to School in the same town in Germany before high school!!!

THANKS Mario Thomas

Vielen Dank

08/10/2024

So happy to see so many friends. Some I've know for like 40 years!!! Lol

Life is a blessing.

08/10/2024

Saturday the food truck will be serving up a bratwurst plate and a currywurst!

We also have some schnitzels available and also Beef Rouladen!!!

Come see us tomorrow 5pm to 9pm

In front of Smile Advanced Dentistry on Landa street!

Picture of Texas Jaegerschnitzel we served today!!!

08/09/2024

Thank you New Braunfels for welcoming us to the area! They sent this guy for the welcoming committee!!! I think he's in a band

08/06/2024

Latest Update:
We are now permitted with the City of New Braunfels. YAY! It actually turned out to be quite pain free. I look forward to a long relationship with NB Health services!!! I had a great relationship with city of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County.

The only caveat is that we are allowed to operate in the same spot no more than 3 days a week. This means we had to scramble to find a spot to serve on Thursdays, and we did! Thank you Stonehaven Apartments!

So as you know...Opening day was delayed.

We now Open this Thursday 5pm to 9pm Featuring Beef Rouladen with Spaetzle and Red cabbage.

Thursday 5pm to 9pm
Beef Rouladen
Stonehaven Apartments
1360 W County Line Rd
New Braunfels, TX

The rest of the week I am at Smile Advanced Dental Care near Landa Park (Thank you Dr. Matos).

Smile Advanced Dental Care
385 Landa St Suite A
New Braunfels, TX 78130

Friday 4pm to 9pm: Schnitzel Plate
Saturday 4pm to 9pm: Brat Plate
Sunday noon to 6pm: SauerBraten Plate

This week only, all meals will be $10+tax, online or ordering via QR code at the food truck.

Pricing will go up next week, as this is introductory pricing. Pricing is expect to go up a little each week for a while if ordering ahead and online. After this week, meals will sell for $14+tax at the truck and will sell out.

07/07/2024

The food truck has arrived in New Braunfels!!!

Next step, permitting!!!

So excited