Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

I came here yesterday to experience our first ever drive in movie theater but unfortunately we didn’t really have a good experience. We came from out of town and they started having issues with the registers which we weren’t able to purchase anything. We also waited 2 hours for the movie to start but unfortunately they also started having issues with that so we did not get to experience watching the movie on the big screen. So when I asked for a refund they told me to call the next day which I did and I’m unable to get a hold of anyone. They also were giving out vouchers which is a great idea for locals but for the ones traveling it would be nice to get our money back.

I gotta go to this time capsule drive in theater I wish they'd bring this exact same drive in theater to California ❤️🤍💙😎🍿🍻

Both assistant manager and manager were incredibly rude. Regular theatre is much better.

Great spot wish the missions drive inn San Antonio I was still open but this is a good substitute

Great set up. Everything we got from the concession stand was good, but it's an awesome thing to still be able to bring outside food in.

Little pricey but the food was very good. Very fun and enjoyable experience.

My supervisor Marisella Ruiz is a very nice person, very attentive and every time I have any question she will be there to give me an answer right away.

The screens are close together so you hear the movie next to you the whole time, but the atmosphere is fun.

Always recommend folks come here. Super fun way of seeing a movie, plus their snacks and drinks are reasonably priced. Saw Twisters here most recently and it made the experience even better.

My family loves this place. We love that we can take our cooler with drinks and snacks. They also have clean bathrooms with plenty of stalls. Staff is always very friendly.

Love to come here with the family been. Coming here since it first opened

I love this place!!! Very clean food is great and movies are always on time

My husband and I made the Stars and Stripes a priority in our San Marcos quick getaway. The drive-in was a highlight of our trip! I only wish there was one closer to my house!!! It's a great bargain, and really fun! The bathrooms were clean. The snacks were good. It was just so much fun!

pros: affordable food, paid less than $20 for popcorn, hamburger, and icee. affordable tickets, appreciate the veteran discount cons: the patrons, had numerous headlights on throughout the movie, being blinded sucks. there was a baby next to us whose parents allowed it to cry for the entirety of the movie "twisters;" and at one point someone had a laser pointer pointing to the screen don't want to say this place is bad, but the people not tending to their children, plus the random headlights on throughout the movie ruined the experience. the venue is nice enough, service is okay; but we drove too far for our date night to listen to an upset baby cry for an hour and 45 minutes.

The experience itself was nostalgic, and we'd do it again. Next time we'll be better prepared! The concession line was ridiculous! We missed the first 30 minutes of the Twisters movie. And that's because we arrived early. A popcorn and candy cart would be super convenient outside or passing by the vehicles before the movie starts and during intermission. The women's restroom had only one soap dispenser functioning, which made it inconvenient. Four sinks, but we have to stand in line for the soap first? Not cool. Luckily, the line moved fairly quickly. It's a nice venue with a cool outdoor hangout area. The parking for the movie is just like the good ol' days. There are rules about not leaving the car in idle, no lights, etc... but we didn't see anyone enforcing them. We had to knock on some vehicles to get lights turned off that were facing us. We had a great time and the weather was perfect! With better planning, I'm sure the next trip will be a better one! #AgentVal Val J Aranda A Wonderful Life Real Estate Group Brokered by eXp Realty, LLC

The experience is always great here come early because it is a popular place to enjoy a movie with the family. Great atmosphere for the whole family

Drive in experience is always nice

Kids had a blast, snacks were good, and the nachos and burgers were subpar.

Love this place!!! Always a great experience!!

Wonderful drive-in! Make sure you go there early (at least 45 min prior to the movie) to take advantage of their concessions. The food and drink prices are very reasonable for a movie theater.

Pros: Great prices and lots of fun for the whole family. It's nice to be able to take my older kids to the movies with their baby sister and not have to worry about the baby disrupting others. They will jump you if your battery dies. They play new movies, not old ones. Two movies for the price of one. Cons: I wish they had sections for cars & trucks and a section for people who want to leave their car running during the movie. It's too hot in the summer to not have the A/C on. If you're in a car I recommend getting there early. Bathrooms are a little dirty and toilet water was running on the floor with several toilets.

Have called up here multiple times to see if they’re playing long legs

It was a very cool experience. Just make sure in the summer to bring shorts and clothing that'll just keep you fresh. I was dying in my pair of jeans.

This place is awesome. A little slow on concession 30 min wait but I understand having a full lobby. Enjoyed the experience immensely.

The Stars and Stripes Drive-In Movie Theater is truly a gem and one of the last of its kind. It's incredibly heartening to see this theater thriving in a time when many others have disappeared. The quality of the screens is top-notch, providing a fantastic viewing experience for all the latest movies. Their selection is always on point, offering a great variety of films to suit everyone's tastes. The theater's 1950s style adds a wonderful nostalgic charm, making each visit feel like a step back in time. It's an experience that blends the magic of classic drive-ins with modern amenities. The food here is another highlight—absolutely delicious! Whether you're craving classic movie snacks or something more substantial, they have you covered. Overall, the Stars and Stripes Drive-In offers a unique and enjoyable movie-going experience that you can't find anywhere else. Highly recommended for a fun night out with family or friends!

Awesome place got to watch Jurassic park and jaws ♥️ haven't felt this happy in a while

Didn't know there was a drive in theater in New Braunfels... very nice

Love the concept. During the second movie though, two people pulled up in spaces next to me and kept their cars running through the second movie. No employees come down the aisles to tell people to turn them off

Great, nostalgic place to watch movies.

Was on vacation& hadn't been to a drive in for many years so we went & had a good time. The popcorn wasn't very good but watching the movie outside at the car was a fun family time.

I loved the whole experience!! We hadn't gone to a drive-in in years and this was awesome!!

Every where is the best seat in the house and the food, especially the wings, are amazing!

Very nice drive-in theatre with three large viewing screens showing different shows. The concession stand area was very clean and modern. There was even a Large playground area directly outside the concession area for kids. One drawback from my visit was the popcorn. It was stale and not very tasty for the price.

Always an amazing experience!! Be sure and arrive early to get a good spot, sometimes bigger vehicles in front of you can take up some of the view of the screen.

Food ain't to expensive. Tickets are priced fairly. I love the drive ins

We've been here multiple times but it had been a few years. Still the nicest drive in as it was before! Took our kids to see inside out 2 and they enjoyed themselves but the summer heat got to them.lol Still 98 degrees even when the sun goes down! We will try again when the temps go back down.👍🏼

Never disappoints! Been going here for years, the staff is helpful and the concessions are good and quick!

Wish there was a closer one to me, but worth the drive! fun nights ! With the family or a romantic date night can't go wrong with the drive in

Always an amazing time! Great cafe, clean restrooms, great playground. No summer is complete without a trip to Stars and Stripes!

One of those spots of Americana where you can still bring the family with all the goodies. I'd suggest hitting the concessions too at this place. Things they prepare and sodas to better support these film nerds. You stay open guys, I'll keep bringing the family. Hope there are plans for the surrounding land for this wonderful spot for the fam. Thank you S & S

This drive in theater was so fun to go to with my kids. We watched Inside out 2, and got food from the large concession stand. There's also a playground for the kiddos to run around at and picnic tables to eat at. The customer service was super friendly as well. Will definitely go back.

Had a good time just wish people would mind their vehicle lights and being loud. Guess just way things are now days.

If you have little ones best place to go and watch movies. Clean and everyone so nice

Absolutely love it here. My family and I prefer coming over here opposed to a regular movie theater. I love the playground for my kids. We get there early so they can play for a bit and also while we wait for the 2nd movie to start. Everything is fairly priced. Everything is clean. Definitely recommend!

Usually great. This time the rep at the gate gave the wrong screen and radio. Had to pack our stuff and move when the movies all started.

Friendly staff good movies great selection of snacks candy popcorn and food and it's in a great.location

We had such a great time! I was worried that my kids (14, 7 and 5) weren't going to sit through the whole movie, but they did. Definitely looking forward to our next visit! :)

Very happy with my first time experience going, I'd definitely would go back again 💫💫💫

This is one of the worst movie experiences we have ever had. We have been coming to this drive in for years and have always thoroughly enjoyed it but at our last visit it was a far cry from enjoyable. The entire movie a teenager drove around on a golf cart monitoring to make sure nobody had their vehicles turned on. I understand that some people like to sit outside of their vehicles to go to the movies but the majority of people prefer to go and sit in the car with their own families. My daughter is allergic to mosquitoes and we did not bring bug spray as we are usually able to sit with the windows rolled up. It is also 90* at 9:00pm in the summertime in TX. So sitting through a movie at those temps while getting eat up by mosquitoes and having to worry about whether or not the battery on your vehicle is going to die, while other people are walking around outside of your windows making noise so that you can’t even hear the movie, DOES NOT make for an enjoyable movie watching experience. For the price we pay to watch a movie at the drive in, we will just go to a regular theater. At least we will have air conditioning and quiet to watch our movie. And our vehicle will start when it is time to leave. As sad as it is we WILL NOT be back!!!

Our grandkids love when we bring them here it's not that bad of a drive from San Antonio. Good food and snacks for the kids, big playground for the kids to play if you can come out early enough before the movies start. Bathrooms are clean that's a plus. People are nice, tables indoors and outdoors. Definitely recommend this place and will keep coming back.

Great movies, food, snacks, and clean restrooms. So glad there is still a drive in location in my area

Great. U enjoy the movie in plain air

Worst experience ever. Food was horrible nachos stale, burgers not tasty, I rented a speaker because I was told to turn my vehicle off at a drive in theater when it is 98 degrees out. Speaker was not charged I went to return it and got attitude from the staff. They did not have another speaker and refused to give me my money back. Needless to say my family and I ended up leaving the drive in. We were not even 10 minutes into our movie. I am retired military. I wish they would not dishonor our flag by naming there horrible theater the stars and stripes. Also, people smoking weed and I had to have my windows down because 98 degrees and not allowed to run my car with the window s up and AC on. I don't no what type of business they are running with people smoking and doing drugs on the premises but I can not run my car in 98 degrees and get a fully charged speaker and eat horrible food. Please boycot this theater. Law enforcement may want to do there job and stop the drugs in this establishment. I suspect they are probably selling drugs on the premises.

Some people bring their own Bluetooth speakers and it distorts the sound making their sound come out first on their speakers then it comes out on the radio station in your car…so you hear the sound/voice double….. very annoying and frustrating……. My family and other customers did advise staff personnel (driving around covering headlights during the movie) and they (staff) advise they would address the problem but they never did so we left…..☹️ Stars and Stripes Drive-In Theaters should ban people from bringing their own boombox/Bluetooth speakers into the property……. I just wanted to comment on this matter because I believe I’m not the only one that experienced this……

We’ve been coming here for years, staff is always friendly and great place to bring your kids

We enjoyed the drive in movie theater. Plan to return soon.

Just loved it. The staff was amazing and it was a great experience we'll do again and again.

Nice change from a traditional movie theater. Only reason not 5 stars was the food - chips in the frito pie were stale.

When for the first time and had a blast with the grandkids.

Excellent time with the wife at the drive-in...if the truck is rockin don't come knockin!

Wonderful experience, especially in light of the fact that Stars & Stripes represents one of this newly-widowed contributor’s first outings, shortly after relocating to TX (in late-July/early Aug of ‘19), all from 2100+ miles northeast, and just after finding himself settling with his (also widowed) new wife and children here in the Hill Country. Stars & Stripes proved to be a truly enjoyable and welcoming experience during this otherwise incredibly overwhelming transition.

I be love going here with my family! My nephew loves to bring a bunch of snacks and sit on the sun roof

This just brings back memories when my parents would take us. It’s just like the old days except for they have a playground, which is pretty cool and they have these cute kids meals that come with cars. I love it.

Nice little drive in very few still around.

Love the choice of 3 different movies - and double features on the weekend. Really appreciate the many reminders about courtesy for lights and hatches. Projection quality is excellent and detailed.

A great place to watch the latest movies. We always have a good time!

We went to see the new Godzilla and King Kong movie. It was such a cool experience.

Great amenities and place to watch movies! It would have been a-lot more enjoyable if people were not smoking weed. It’s crazy that people are doing that with kids near by.

This is our go to place for a nostalgic movie nights! Get there early to get the prime spot also to not be a neusence to others who get set up in time. The best thing to do is bring a boom box for audio as the sound comes in FM radio. Also chem lights to guide you once it's dark.

So clean, great staff such a throwback vibe and overall an amazing experience

We try to support local businesses, especially in these times. Please DO NOT Support STARS and STRIPES Drive-Inn Theatre in New braunfels. While we thoroughly enjoy evenings/nights out at a movie, this facility will not, NOT, enforce rules and procedures. Therefore making the evening eperience all but impossible to enjoy....... even when being proactive and requesting intervention, if necessary, support is NEVER given. So, each visit we sit in front of, behind, or beside someone with a running motor, lights on, hatchback up in front of screen and/or an alarm going off, etc. The phone number to the business, 100% of the time, goes directly to voicemail. Therefore, you need to leave your movie, walk to the concession building, stand in line and speak to a manager. The Manager, Scott, when asked for assistance more than once, shrugs his responsibility’s off. If business is good, why bother caring? After several attempts and hopes for change, we will no longer be supporting this business and ask that you strongly consider the same. Even during this time of COVID-19, where every other parking spot is made available to ensure social distancing, cars will still park next to each other and no one holds them accountable. We are a retired military family celebrating Independence Day here and business was such a disappointment, once again. UNACCEPTABLE! We used to bring many people here and share our experiences together as a group. Now, we will work to keep people away! We will never return.

This was my first time at this drive-in. I went to see the Bob Marley movie. The drive from San Marcos was easy and quick. Easy to find once you exit I-35. Nice well lit sign at night that you can notice. My first impression was that it felt like I was driving into an airfield. A guy took my ticket as I drove through the booth. I was then shown which direction to drive in to see the movie that I paid for. These areas to park are very spacious. The parking spots seem endless. I like listening to the movie through my own cars speakers. I brought my own snacks and drink but there is a great snack bar with low prices. They have popcorn, milkshakes, candy and funnel cakes, and even hamburgers. The bathrooms are located inside the diner you either have to walk to the diner or drive your car there but you will disturb everyone during the movie with your headlights. The only thing I didn't like is there is no one present at the actual theater. No one to ask a question to, or to keep the peace in case someone is being rude. The theater areas themselves are pitch black with no lights except for the screen itself.

We love coming here! Great food and prices too!

Nice place if ur child is like mine and can't stay still for a whole movie we park in front so he can run around

Best place if you have young ones. Food is reasonably priced and friendly staff.

I absolutely LOVE that you all are using subtitles now! Thank you for ensuring accessibility for all ❤️

Been going here for years. Good prices and location.

They have no food ridiculous smdh

Excellent experience with our family to see a great family movie. Restrooms and facilities were clean. Food was okay but overall it was fantastic. I would highly recommend this place to anyone!

Wow super cool retro experience! Highly recommend the drive in for the whole family. Even pets!

Our family enjoyed this drive-in. Picture and sound were good and the concessions/ bathroom were very clean.

Perfect place and location to experience the drive-in. Its always a place where my family and I would spend a weekend evening. Yummy food and its reasonably price with great customer service!

Great experience and the the quality of the video was a lot better then I expected! Hope more people give it a try!

I've come here with my family a few times and we always enjoy it. We've watched new releases here. This is our go to if we wanna bring the kids. Makes the whole experience an event! We stop by Buc-ees to load up on snacks and get cozy with some blankets and camp chairs. I fold down the back seats of my van and set up some little kid camp chairs so they can see better. Be sure to check the weather before coming and dress appropriately. Bathrooms are clean but it's handy to bring a small light if you don't have a phone to walk over to the building, it can get pretty dark. We bring a Bluetooth speaker that can pick up FM radio so we don't have to use the car. They provide a tie down string to keep your back door from going up too high and blocking the view of those behind you. Get there early for good parking, it is first come first serve. On occasion there have been bigger trucks that have people in camp chairs in the bed that look like they could block a bit of the screen, but we haven't been behind them. This is one of my favorite inexpensive things to do as a family!

Friendly staff, great nostalgic atmosphere, good prices. Excellent place for family outing.

Nice place to take the kids for a night out. Would be better if they actually enforced the no head lights. Last time we went a vehicle had their lights on the screen the entire movie

Nice experience! No issues. Food is not overpriced and neither is admission!

Very clean, good prices, fun for the family.

Great family friendly place to kick back and enjoy a show

Always a great time, haven't been there in awhile since there haven't been many movies we wanted to watch but we went on a whim and it never disappoints. Been to a number of drive ins throughout the country and this is definitely on the top of the list

Such a fun night out, highly recommend!

Great place to watch a movie the old fashioned way.

This place was an excellent spot for a date night!

Great place for the kids to play, eat and enjoy a movie. We have gone in the winter and summer. We appreciate the military support!

Jan 3 rd and our 37th Anniversary and I choose to see a movie. Enjoyed the evening. Thank you!

Absolutely love this place always a great time!

Always a great experience! I love the outdoors and that it's kid friendly. Worth it for the space and convenience!

This is a very nice drive-in they have a good concessions area also a great playground, and clean bathrooms.

It's the second time since my husband and I came to Stars & Strips, and once again, we enjoyed being able to stay in our car to watch the movies.

Fun time. Food was delicious. Will definitely go again soon