Restaurants in San Marcos
The Best Restaurants
Mama Kat's Restaurant
950 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078This place was hyped up so figured I'd try the place w a few friends! It's a lovely diner that's always busy w people so it can be a bit of a...
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- Superb1002 Reviews4.8
Sorrento's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
1450 W Mission Rd D, San Marcos, CA 92069This place is AMAZING ,I was there to pick up a DoorDash order and while I was waiting for the food they gave me a salad and bread and to be honest was...
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- Superb525 Reviews4.8
Old California Mining Company
1020 W San Marcos Blvd #118, San Marcos, CA 92078Had a very nice experience, the decor is fantastic! Seevice was great as well as a lunch menu and a dinner menu with much more available to choose from. We had...
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- Superb457 Reviews4.6
Aria Restaurant
1650 Descanso Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078This place is great! Nice clean ambience, great service, consistent quality in their dishes. Highly recommend the lamb kabob, Persian tea and appetizers....
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- Superb222 Reviews4.7
Mariah's Westwind Restaurant
1691 Melrose Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078Pretty cool little restaurant near the hidden, elite, hideaway of the San Elijo area of San Marcos. The menu is pretty good size and so far everything I have...
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- Superb280 Reviews4.6
The Habit Burger Grill
727 W San Marcos Blvd #100, San Marcos, CA 92078The customer service was stellar! I didn't care for my party melt burger and was made a a fresh one. The manager brought me fresh warm fries too....
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- Superb444 Reviews4.5
San Elijo Vine & Tap
1231 Elfin Forest Rd W Ste #110, San Marcos, CA 92078Went for brunch on mother's day around 11 am. It was busy but the wait wasn't long and plenty of seating and beautiful views in the town square...
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- Superb173 Reviews4.7
Sub-marine
997 W San Marcos Blvd suite 101, San Marcos, CA 92078I don't think I would put sandwiches on my list of comfort foods, but man, I love and appreciate a good sammich. Recently I've been on a hunt for...
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- Superb157 Reviews4.7
Flavor of Himalaya
727 W San Marcos Blvd #115-116, San Marcos, CA 92078Prompt service: taking of our order and delivery of food... Considering it's made and not premade. Nice quiet and clean atmosphere. The booths look like...
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- Superb152 Reviews4.7
Tina's Deli
760 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd # D, San Marcos, CA 92069Not that Tina's needed another 5 star review, but this place deserves their ratings. Great selection of sandwiches, snacks, and tasty beverages (including...
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- Superb205 Reviews4.6
Philly Frank's Steaks
151 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069I had the Philly cheesesteak w/ cheese wiz and onion rings. It was good. Staff was friendly and polite too. Vibe is chill. They have refillable fountain drinks...
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- Superb316 Reviews4.5
Nothing Bundt Cakes
595 Grand Ave Suite 101, San Marcos, CA 92078These are so cute and fancy looking. They are super moist and great tasting but very very sweet...I had the Red Velvet with Creme cheese on top. Would try...
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- Superb198 Reviews4.6
Umami Japanese Restaurant
251 N City Dr Suite 122, San Marcos, CA 92078We came for lunch. Sushi was very good. Truffle hamachi was delish. Spicy lemon roll had amazing flavor and the protein roll was the best non rice roll...
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- Superb299 Reviews4.5
Eugenio Italian Ristorante
679 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078Hidden Gem!!!!!Enjoyable time, restaurant was full took the chance based on reviews to swing by. Got a spot outside alongside a nice toasty heater. Solid...
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- Superb183 Reviews4.6
Wholly crepe
746 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078I had heard that this Crepe place has really good Philly Cheesesteaks. I wasn’t in the mood for a crepe so I tried it. This Philly was as good, if not...
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- Superb175 Reviews4.6
Panda Garden
742 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078Note: this review is based on my experience ordering from Panda Garden delivery. The food is ALWAYS amazing, delicious, and hot. The portions are perfect and...
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- Superb255 Reviews4.5
Station Pizza
1531 W Mission Rd Suite B, San Marcos, CA 92069The most incredible pizza!! Such a fun local spot. Padre games, cold drinks, amazing pizza & wings. The 'white stone' pie changed my life. You...
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- Superb159 Reviews4.6
Curry Craft Indian Restaurant & Catering Services
689 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078This restaurant is in the same building as the Starbucks in this shopping center right across from San Marcos HS. Small dining room but pleasant and bright...
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- Superb230 Reviews4.5
Sushi Huku
727 W San Marcos Blvd #105, San Marcos, CA 92078Had lunch on Saturday 3/19/22 with a group of 13. What a delightful and tasty lunch we all had. The ahi sashimi was so fresh and tasty, we tried so many...
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- Superb214 Reviews4.5
Las Brisas Mexican Cuisine San Marcos
577 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd #105, San Marcos, CA 92078Varied menu options and nice open atmosphere with sports and music. The surf and turf tacos were fantastic along with the chips and salsa before hand. Food was...
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- Superb368 Reviews4.4
Pizza Union
823 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078Born and raised in NYC---finally found a place that is classic NYC pizzeria style that I grew up with. Perfect, thin crust, great sauce, cheese topping ratio....
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- Superb89 Reviews4.8
Raging Cider & Mead Co
177 Newport Dr suite b, San Marcos, CA 92069I came cuz I love cider and wanted to support some local businesses. The ciders were good but more on the dry and sour side. Come try for your self. I'll...
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- Superb88 Reviews4.8
Landon's: East Meets West
1020 W San Marcos Blvd Suite 138, San Marcos, CA 92078been here twice everything is hand made to order, ethnic food from around the world including gourmet pizza, go here try something new you wont be...
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- Superb324 Reviews4.4
Banh Mi San Marcos
706 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078Great spot for a good selection of Banh Mi's. The food was fresh and made to my liking. Prices were very reasonable. Perfect place for lunch or to satisfy...
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- Superb186 Reviews4.5
Curry Craft Nordahl - Indian Restaurant & Catering Services
763 Center Dr Suite #101, San Marcos, CA 92069The first time I came to Curry Craft I ran into an inconvenience that left me unhappy. However, the management was very accommodating. I must say that this is...
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- Superb133 Reviews4.6
Muay Thai Kitchen
740 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069We really wanted Thai but were too tired to go anywhere. So decided to try a new place for delivery. Ordered... Tom kha soup Eggplant curry Garlic wings Pad...
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- Superb197 Reviews4.4
Tacos Alex
250 W Mission Rd #1645, San Marcos, CA 92069was feeling down one night and made my way to this place. it was soooo fire, the tacos tasted amazing, the quesadilla was immaculate. the overall vibes of this...
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- Superb192 Reviews4.4
Cocina Del Charro
1020 W San Marcos Blvd Suite #50, San Marcos, CA 92078I came in with my family a few days ago, very nice place and great music, we waited for about 15 minutes which is not bad because they were kind of busy, our...
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- Superb366 Reviews4.3
Amalfi Marina Bar (Dockside)
1035 La Bonita Dr Suite B, San Marcos, CA 92078Pretty cool open bar next to San Marcos lake. Stopped by here for a function and previously had no idea this place existed! Had to ask at the hotel front desk...
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- Superb177 Reviews4.4
Money Pit
Vallecitos Town Center Shopping Center, 1360 E Mission Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069I love this place. I always get the fish sandwich which seems like a weird choice but is delicious. Their onion rings are amazing and my son says their...
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- Superb307 Reviews4.3
American Restaurants
American in San MarcosMama Kat's Restaurant
950 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078This place was hyped up so figured I'd try the place w a few friends! It's a lovely diner that's always busy w people so it can be a bit of a...
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- Superb1002 Reviews4.8
Mariah's Westwind Restaurant
1691 Melrose Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078Pretty cool little restaurant near the hidden, elite, hideaway of the San Elijo area of San Marcos. The menu is pretty good size and so far everything I have...
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- Superb280 Reviews4.6
Money Pit
Vallecitos Town Center Shopping Center, 1360 E Mission Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069I love this place. I always get the fish sandwich which seems like a weird choice but is delicious. Their onion rings are amazing and my son says their...
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- Superb307 Reviews4.3
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in San MarcosSorrento's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
1450 W Mission Rd D, San Marcos, CA 92069This place is AMAZING ,I was there to pick up a DoorDash order and while I was waiting for the food they gave me a salad and bread and to be honest was...
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- Superb525 Reviews4.8
Station Pizza
1531 W Mission Rd Suite B, San Marcos, CA 92069The most incredible pizza!! Such a fun local spot. Padre games, cold drinks, amazing pizza & wings. The 'white stone' pie changed my life. You...
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- Superb159 Reviews4.6
Pizza Union
823 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078Born and raised in NYC---finally found a place that is classic NYC pizzeria style that I grew up with. Perfect, thin crust, great sauce, cheese topping ratio....
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- Superb89 Reviews4.8
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in San MarcosLas Brisas Mexican Cuisine San Marcos
577 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd #105, San Marcos, CA 92078Varied menu options and nice open atmosphere with sports and music. The surf and turf tacos were fantastic along with the chips and salsa before hand. Food was...
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- Superb368 Reviews4.4
Tacos Alex
250 W Mission Rd #1645, San Marcos, CA 92069was feeling down one night and made my way to this place. it was soooo fire, the tacos tasted amazing, the quesadilla was immaculate. the overall vibes of this...
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- Superb192 Reviews4.4
Cocina Del Charro
1020 W San Marcos Blvd Suite #50, San Marcos, CA 92078I came in with my family a few days ago, very nice place and great music, we waited for about 15 minutes which is not bad because they were kind of busy, our...
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- Superb366 Reviews4.3
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in San MarcosPanda Garden
742 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078Note: this review is based on my experience ordering from Panda Garden delivery. The food is ALWAYS amazing, delicious, and hot. The portions are perfect and...
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- Superb255 Reviews4.5
PanPan Wok
149 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078Panda wok is truly a gem! To all the negative reviews it's simply bullshit! The vegetables are perfectly diced not to small not to big as another review...
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- Good49 Reviews4.1
Panda Express
333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92096I admire this restaurant! They serve delicious dishes, they have a nice menu, The chief cook in that spot is a specialist, I like a lot trying all their...
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- Good23 Reviews3.3
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in San MarcosSub-marine
997 W San Marcos Blvd suite 101, San Marcos, CA 92078I don't think I would put sandwiches on my list of comfort foods, but man, I love and appreciate a good sammich. Recently I've been on a hunt for...
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- Superb157 Reviews4.7
La Fe Tortilleria
1512 Linda Vista Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078just went to kill some time waiting to see the fireworks show and try a taco with my son best beef taco I've eaten in a long time.Will definitely be...
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- Superb37 Reviews4.5
Chick-fil-A
587 Grand Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078You know the billboards by The side of the road with the cows telling you to eat more chicken… This is the place… They have chicken, salads, soup, and...
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Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in San Marcos
Fish House Vera Cruz
360 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, CA 92078Had lunch here today with clients. I ordered the Cajun catfish with romano potatoes and steamed broccoli and an amber ale. Restaurant was busy but the set was...
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- Good273 Reviews4.2
Mariscos La Baja
363 Autumn Dr Ste 111, San Marcos, CA 92069The restaurant is messy and a little dirty. Their green sauce should always be shaken before use to get the full experience and flavor. It’s absolutely...
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- Good202 Reviews3.9
Rubio's Coastal Grill
1158 W San Marcos Blvd Suite A, San Marcos, CA 92078I really wanted something with fish tonight. Either a burrito or sandwich, so decided to go to Rubios.The Mahi burrito was great & they put the rice on the...
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- Good113 Reviews3.5
Thai Restaurants
Thai in San MarcosMuay Thai Kitchen
740 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069We really wanted Thai but were too tired to go anywhere. So decided to try a new place for delivery. Ordered... Tom kha soup Eggplant curry Garlic wings Pad...
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- Superb197 Reviews4.4
Onny's Thai Restaurant
1903 W San Marcos Blvd #100, San Marcos, CA 92078Food is always flavorful. Prices are reasonable. Usually only do takeout, so not sure about dine in. The Keow Wan Roti is amazing- a must try. This is our go...
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- Superb248 Reviews4.3
Sue Thai Om
1450 W Mission Rd # ABC, San Marcos, CA 92069Best Thai restaurant in San Diego County... and yes, it's in North County, but totally worth the drive. You won't find a better selection of...
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- Good200 Reviews4.2
Indian Restaurants
Indian in San MarcosCurry Craft Indian Restaurant & Catering Services
689 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078This restaurant is in the same building as the Starbucks in this shopping center right across from San Marcos HS. Small dining room but pleasant and bright...
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- Superb230 Reviews4.5
Curry Craft Nordahl - Indian Restaurant & Catering Services
763 Center Dr Suite #101, San Marcos, CA 92069The first time I came to Curry Craft I ran into an inconvenience that left me unhappy. However, the management was very accommodating. I must say that this is...
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- Superb133 Reviews4.6
Curry & More - Indian Bistro
113 S Las Posas Rd #111, San Marcos, CA 92078This is a golden spot to eat at. First heard about it from the TV show a couple years ago and it is the bomb. The curry dishes are great and quite frankly you...
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- Good273 Reviews4.2
Italian Restaurants
Italian in San MarcosEugenio Italian Ristorante
679 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078Hidden Gem!!!!!Enjoyable time, restaurant was full took the chance based on reviews to swing by. Got a spot outside alongside a nice toasty heater. Solid...
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- Superb183 Reviews4.6
Amalfi Marina Bar (Dockside)
1035 La Bonita Dr Suite B, San Marcos, CA 92078Pretty cool open bar next to San Marcos lake. Stopped by here for a function and previously had no idea this place existed! Had to ask at the hotel front desk...
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- Superb177 Reviews4.4
Buona Forchetta - San Marcos
250 N City Dr Suite 3, San Marcos, CA 92078Looked at the previous (lower) reviews and still took a chance on a Saturday impromptu date lunch. All I can say is they must read the reviews here because we...
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- Superb87 Reviews4.4
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in San Marcos
Sourdough & Co.
1620 San Elijo Rd Ste 105, San Marcos, CA 92078Absolutely delicious, friendly staff, beautiful views and very cute decorations, I came on April 16th and had the garlic pesto turkey sandwich, after not being...
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- Good163 Reviews3.9
Jersey Mike's Subs
730 Nordahl Rd Suite 105, San Marcos, CA 92069Going to Jersey Mike's to pick up dinner this evening was great. Greeted by courteous and friendly people. I appreciate everybody at Jersey Mile's...
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- Good115 Reviews3.8
Vietnamese Restaurants
Vietnamese in San MarcosBanh Mi San Marcos
706 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078Great spot for a good selection of Banh Mi's. The food was fresh and made to my liking. Prices were very reasonable. Perfect place for lunch or to satisfy...
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- Superb186 Reviews4.5
Chef's Phở & Grill
324 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd STE 130, San Marcos, CA 92078Great food! I ordered a 2 protein meal and Thai tea. Food was done within minutes and customer service was great! Definitely coming back for some pho soup!...
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- Good174 Reviews4.1
Pho 4 Queen
159 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078Best vietnamese restaurant that ive tried in the area, worth the trip. I had bo lac lac and wife had pho ga. Authentic. We recently moved from long beach...
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Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in San Marcos
The 55 Yardline Sports Bar and Grill
1020 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078Pretzel with artichoke dip was on point. It would be even better if the pretzel was a bit bigger. The server/bartender were grest and always on time checking...
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- Good171 Reviews4
49'er Bar & Grill
546 W Mission Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069I went to north bar and there was nobody there . I asked someone hey I'm new in town where do the mamitas go? He said 49er bar and grill. Andale ay vamos....
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- Good38 Reviews3.6