Although we definitely value a restaurant’s food quality over its atmosphere, sometimes it’s nice to go to a place that can do both – and Magic Time Machine in San Antonio and Dallas is one such place. You’ll almost feel like you’re in Alice in Wonderland because it’s such a whirlwind of different themes that you won’t know exactly where you are. For the length of your meal, you’ll get to completely escape reality and become someone else. Check out this quirky restaurant in Texas!

Magic TIme Machine is so much more than just a restaurant - it's a, well, time machine back to one of several different eras depending on what room you choose to dine in.
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All the servers are dressed up like fictional characters, whether it be a superhero, Disney character, or musician.
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All of the rooms are themed, so you get to choose your adventure. Do you want to be Batman (or the Joker) for the night? What about eating on a carousel or in a teepee? All of these are dining options at Magic Time Machine.
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Instead of a salad BAR, you'll serve yourself from a salad CAR...a 1952 MG-TD Roadster, to be exact.
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And if you so choose, you can dine inside a vintage bus...with Nacho Libre as your waiter.
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Or maybe this elegant, wood-paneled room is more your style. Either way, your experience here will be unforgettable because you can make it exactly what you want it to be.
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And we haven't even gotten to the food yet - there's something for every palate, from prime rib to fresh salmon to a roast feast complete with fresh vegetables and other side dishes.
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The drinks are just as unique as the restaurant itself. You can order a "Magic Potion" and it'll come to your table boiling and bubbling. There's a non-alcoholic version of this drink for the little ones to enjoy, too.
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As if this place wasn't awesome enough already, it often features some of the region's best live bands!
Between costumed servers, themed rooms, a salad car, great food and drinks, and live music, your experience at Magic Time Machine will be one for the books.
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The Magic Time Machine's San Antonio location is located at 902 NE Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78209, and the Dallas location is located at 5003 Beltline Road, Dallas, TX 75254.

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What are the best family-friendly restaurants in Texas?

If you find yourself in Austin, you must stop by Phil’s Icehouse. This colorful eatery is one of the best family-friendly restaurants in Texas. Their scrumptious burgers are perfect for all palates, and they even have a colorful playscape on their property. Most locations are attached to an Amy’s Ice Cream parlor, so you can easily enjoy a frozen sweet treat after your meal. It’s the recipe for a perfect afternoon with the little ones.

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The Big Texan, located in Amarillo, is one of the most famous restaurants in Texas. Come and satisfy your craving for epic steaks, sides, and dessert. Are you hungry enough to finish their massive 72-ounce steak? Czech Stop, located in the town of West, is another famous eatery in the Lone Star State. This roadside shop specializes in tasty kolaches and Czech pastries. It’s the perfect pick-me-up when you’re on a long road trip.

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902 NE Interstate 410 Loop, San Antonio, TX 78209, USA
The Magic Time Machine, 5003 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254, USA