Restaurants in San Marcos
The Best Restaurants
Mama Kat's Restaurant
950 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!The person who runs this place (sorry don't know your name, I assume it's Kat), my hat is off to you. Well done.Mama Kat's...
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- Superb951 Reviews4.8
Old California Mining Company
1020 W San Marcos Blvd #118, San Marcos, CA 92078Stopped by here around lunch time on a Sunday. This is a 3.5 star review but I am leaning towards 4 because the food was good at a good price. The place is...
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- Superb428 Reviews4.6
Sorrento's Pizza
1450 W Mission Rd D, San Marcos, CA 92069best sauce I ever had and their pizza crust is to die for. This restaurant has been around for decades and there's a reason...fantastic handcrafted...
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- Superb485 Reviews4.8
The Habit Burger Grill
727 W San Marcos Blvd #100, San Marcos, CA 92078I've been to quite a few Habit locations and this one was very nice. I tried a few new items that I have never tried there and was really impressed. The...
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- Superb420 Reviews4.5
Philly Frank's Steaks
151 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069Finally had a chance to try this place. The place is super small in the middle of a strip mall. Ordered the original steak and cheese sandwich. Good flavor,...
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- Superb284 Reviews4.5
Umami Japanese Restaurant
251 N City Dr Suite 122, San Marcos, CA 92078We both ordered a Bento box, which was tasty, filling and served promptly. We were happy with the food. But the wait staff seemed to be in a constant state of...
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- Superb259 Reviews4.5
Cocina Del Charro
1020 W San Marcos Blvd Suite #50, San Marcos, CA 92078Came for lunch. Abigale works the hostess desk. They should pay her more money! She is super cute, very good at her job! Handled three sets if customers and...
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- Superb330 Reviews4.3
Aria Restaurant
1650 Descanso Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078This place is amazing!!! Best dizi (meat stew) I've ever had. Great wine and great Persian Shams beer. Excellent service. Espranza was a wonderful server....
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- Superb176 Reviews4.7
Las Brisas Mexican Cuisine San Marcos
577 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd #105, San Marcos, CA 92078We spent few days at the lake San Marcos and had a chance to eat at this place few times. The food is excellent and the staff is very professional and...
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- Superb344 Reviews4.4
Eugenio Italian Ristorante
679 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078I agree with all the other reviews. I wasn’t planning on eating here but I was drawn in. Smack dab between a tea joint and a taco shop this restaurant is a...
- Superb153 Reviews4.7
Curry Craft
689 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078Tried this place for the first time and ate their lunch buffet which had a nice variety of Indian dishes. I recommend this for anyone unfamiliar with Indian...
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- Superb200 Reviews4.5
Panda Garden
742 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078I think Chinese food is either really good, or really bad. This place was awesome, got the shrimp low mein and it was super tasty. Came with a sweet and sour...
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- Superb227 Reviews4.4
San Elijo Vine & Tap
1231 Elfin Forest Rd W Ste #110, San Marcos, CA 92078Taco Tuesday changes weekly and never disappoints. If you find yourself coming in on any other day of the week, no matter what you order is going to be amazing...
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- Superb147 Reviews4.7
Sushi Huku
727 W San Marcos Blvd #105, San Marcos, CA 92078In town visiting family and decided to try this place as it was close to our hotel. Phoned in order and was ready in 30 mins. Food was excellent, service was...
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- Superb185 Reviews4.5
Curry & More - Indian Bistro
113 S Las Posas Rd #111, San Marcos, CA 92078The best Indian food in San Diego! We love the Korma, Sagg, and Tikka. And the Somosas appetizer is amazing. Lunch specials are big enough for leftovers. Love...
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- Superb237 Reviews4.3
Fish House Vera Cruz
360 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, CA 92078The food was all really good, our waiter Eric was very friendly, attentive & our drinks were never empty. I will definitely be back the next time I'm...
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- Superb230 Reviews4.3
Onny's Thai Restaurant
1903 W San Marcos Blvd #100, San Marcos, CA 92078The food was fresh and delicious. The staff was friendly. And the orange chicken was by far some of the best I've ever had! I'm glad I found this gem...
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- Superb219 Reviews4.3
Debbie's Restaurant & Pie Shoppe
740 Nordahl Rd UNIT 114, San Marcos, CA 92069Yeah Reuben Burger with Onion Rings you have pretty much ruined allllll the other great burger experiences in my life. So thanks Debbie, I mean that!! 40...
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- Superb216 Reviews4.3
The Pita Guys
133 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd #104, San Marcos, CA 92069The young man who helped us was wonderful. He helped us choose all the best options and told us which sauces worked best with which dishes. It was extremely...
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- Good235 Reviews4.2
Churchill's Pub & Grille
887 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078Grand British pub! Was greeted by the manager, a chap from Manchester, he made us feel at home right away, and made sure I always had a pint of the black stuff...
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- Superb204 Reviews4.3
The Bellows
803 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd #107, San Marcos, CA 92078This place came up in a search for best burgers but there was only 2 burgers on the menu and one was vegetarian I think ?. The food and cocktails were...
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- Superb203 Reviews4.3
Nothing Bundt Cakes
595 Grand Ave #101, San Marcos, CA 92078Great cakes! Been coming here for a few years now and most recently for my daughter's birthday cake. She loves the carrot cake here and after trying it...
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- Superb186 Reviews4.6
Money Pit
Vallecitos Town Center Shopping Center, 1360 E Mission Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069Greasy burgers are your thing, this is great. I like the every so artery clogging patty melt. The chef salad is good too, but rather have a burger. The wife...
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- Superb260 Reviews4.3
Pizza Nova
141 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069Great Service, love the ambiance of the place. Very clean and love the patio setting. Would recommend their food, most of all the wood fired pizza! Would love...
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- Good223 Reviews4.1
Muay Thai Kitchen
740 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069I stopped here pretty randomly after a hike and liked the food so much that I now regularly drive 25 minutes just eat there. I love the spicy fried rice and my...
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- Superb158 Reviews4.4
Landon's: East Meets West
1020 W San Marcos Blvd Suite 138, San Marcos, CA 92078The buffalo wings from here are really good and the buffalo sauce they come with taste great. I really like coming here in general because the service is...
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- Superb278 Reviews4.3
Sub-marine
997 W San Marcos Blvd suite 101, San Marcos, CA 92078My first time coming here and I'm almost mad at myself that I didn't know about this place sooner since I've lived in San Marcos my whole life....
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- Superb142 Reviews4.7
Sammy's Woodfired Pizza
121 S Las Posas Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078First, I want to commend the wait staff. The night we ate at Sammy's they were understaffed and fairly busy for a Thursday evening. We went for Happy Hour...
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Mariah's Westwind Restaurant
1691 Melrose Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078First time there, friendly staff, good food. We split the Country Benedict and it was plenty for the two of us. Yummy too, try the salsa. Fresh clean...
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- Superb149 Reviews4.4
American Restaurants
American in San Marcos
Pegah's Kitchen
576 E Mission Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069Great breakfast. This location is smaller than at least one other, so it can get pretty loud. But the service is great and the food is tasty at a great value!...
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- Superb161 Reviews4.3
In-N-Out Burger
583 Grand Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078This location not only has excellent food but also the most excellent service of any fast food restaurant ever. Real meat ?, homemade fries ? served with a...
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- Superb198 Reviews4.3
Old California Restaurant Row
1020-1080, W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078Steak was super tender and juicy. The baseball steak was marinated beautifully. Service was friendly and fast. Not a fan of having to scan aqm qr code to see...
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- Good118 Reviews4.1
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in San Marcos
Shanes Pizza and Pints
1523 San Elijo Rd #109, San Marcos, CA 92078I ordered the chicken, bacon, artichoke pizza and the vodka penne pasta. Both were great choices and delicious. The pizza crust is quality!!! If I lived here,...
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- Superb156 Reviews4.3
Station Pizza
1531 W Mission Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069I've lived in Escondido for over a year now and it wasn't until today that I found good pizza in the area. I've tried so many local places thank...
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- Superb142 Reviews4.6
Manhattan Giant Pizza
1691 Melrose Dr #195, San Marcos, CA 92078Pretty good pizza and a great value. The slices are enormous. The under carriage is perfectly cooked, although the large slices become a bit doughy approaching...
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- Superb180 Reviews4.3
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in San Marcos
Tacos Alex
250 W Mission Rd #1645, San Marcos, CA 92069Long wait for food as it was really busy but the tacos were awesome. The meat was very delicious and we got a variety of different flavors. They put a lot of...
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- Superb178 Reviews4.4
Sayulitas Mexican Food
630 Nordahl Rd Suite Q, San Marcos, CA 92069I'm giving it a 5 star for two reasons and two reasons alone:A - I like they offer two sizes for the carne asada fries, because I can never finish the big...
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- Superb182 Reviews4.3
Señor Panchos Mexican Restaurant
1909 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078This is my favorite Mexican restaurant. I only go to get the surf and turf burrito. I really like the chipotle cream sauce that they add to the burrito. I wish...
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Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in San Marcos
Panda Express
670 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069Good selection of choices, very helpful staff, reasonable prices. It satisfied our taste buds. If you're looking for authentic Chinese food look a little...
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- Good107 Reviews3.7
Panda Express
708 Center Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069Accessibility: they have accessible parking directly in front of the store and a ramp to get up to the sidewalk and building. The door to get inside is a pull...
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- Good101 Reviews3.3
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in San Marcos
Curry Stop
997 W San Marcos Blvd STE 107, San Marcos, CA 92078This is a gem of a place. Ordered 3 item combo all vegetarian dishes and each of them were very flavorful and delicious. The Naan was very soft. Their Black...
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- Superb40 Reviews4.9
Sonic Drive-In
1215 Grand Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078Just dropping a review for the girl working her ass off at the sonic she was running back and forth to make sure everything was done ! Even tho the food and...
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- Average226 Reviews2.8
Sushi Bars
Sushi Bars in San Marcos
Love Boat Sushi
121 S Las Posas Rd APT 120, San Marcos, CA 92078Great sushi in fair prices for the quality. Love that they took the sports TVs out and it's not a noisy atmosphere anymore! Thank you for the great food...
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It's Tabu Sushi
344 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd #147, San Marcos, CA 92078Have been here a couple times now for dining in and take out. The staff are always so nice and accommodating. At first I was daunted by the roll prices but...
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Ahi Sushi & Grill
157 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd UNIT 136, San Marcos, CA 92069Hands down one of the best!!! Their service was top notch and very friendly. The sushi was perfect!!!! I have had a lot of sushi in 32 years however this place...
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- Good171 Reviews4.2
Thai Restaurants
Thai in San Marcos
Sue Thai Om
1450 W Mission Rd # ABC, San Marcos, CA 92069Don't let the fact the sign says it's under new management stop you from eating here as the food is as delicious as it's always been. After...
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- Good177 Reviews4.2
Kinaly Thai Restaurant
1220 E Mission Rd #3036, San Marcos, CA 92069It's good food and I will definitely go again and the place is clean (doesn't smell bad...
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Darunee Thai Cuisine
1001 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078This is a small mom and pop family run operation with just a few tables and a lot of love and heart and soul put into the food! I honestly felt like I was...
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- Superb133 Reviews4.3
Burger Restaurants
Burgers in San Marcos
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
767 Center Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069Definitely different but I love it. The burger patties are thin but crispy, giving it a unique texture and flavor.The custard is rich and creamy and different...
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George Burgers
217 N Las Posas Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069So glad we stopped in.Great portion sizes and quality food with wonderful staff.Just the place to satisfy your burger craving.Food was so good I forgot to take...
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- Good193 Reviews3.6
Italian Restaurants
Italian in San Marcos
The Old Spaghetti Factory
111 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069Haven't been here in a while. Supporting local post pandemic. Knowing when i am craving minestrone soup will not be let down. You can have a choice soup...
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- Good280 Reviews3.6
Amalfi Marina Bar (Dockside)
1035 La Bonita Dr Suite B, San Marcos, CA 92078Had a delicious salad, right on the water, it was beautiful even on a hot day! Food came out in a timely manner even with a large party. Drink refills were a...
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Two Brothers From Italy
591 Grand Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078Their Italian food is outstanding. I love their meatball sub and lasagna. It is so delicious. I often wish I lived closer so I could get their food more...
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- Good185 Reviews4.1
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in San Marcos
Sourdough & Co.
1620 San Elijo Rd Ste 105, San Marcos, CA 92078Picked up my sandwiches to-go and headed to a concert in the park. The smokehouse brisket was very flavorful. It's suggested pairings include coleslaw,...
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- Good135 Reviews3.9
Jersey Mike's Subs
730 Nordahl Rd Suite 105, San Marcos, CA 92069First time trying a Jersey Mike Sub, very pleasant experience. Had the Big Kahuna sub, which is basically a Philly style cheesesteak sandwich with the all the...
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- Good102 Reviews3.9
Panera Bread
575 Grand Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078Love this place so much, the food comes really fast and it's pretty cheap. The customer service is really good, I love the bread bowls that's my...
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- Good121 Reviews3.6
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings in San Marcos
Chick-fil-A
587 Grand Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078Ever since the marron rd location closed for construction, this chick fila has doubled in customers. It's pretty packed every time we go, but the team...
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- Good227 Reviews4.2
Epic Wings
324 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078One of the better locations in terms of quality of food. However, what really sets this establishment miles above the rest is the customer service. Upon...
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- Good152 Reviews3.7
Vietnamese Restaurants
Vietnamese in San Marcos
Banh Mi San Marcos
706 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078Love this place. Authentic french bread makes these sandwiches great. I can't speak to all the meat, except to say my meat eater friends love the...
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- Superb164 Reviews4.5
Chef's Phở & Grill
324 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd STE 130, San Marcos, CA 92078The best beef stew and grilled pork around!Can't say I've ever had either a bad meal or bad service.Thank you Chef Pho & Grill for being great at...
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Pho San Marcos
700 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd # D, San Marcos, CA 92078One of the best my husband and I have had in awhile. Pho Broth was super flavorful, portion was quite big. Definitely will be back, nice to have a good place...
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- Good160 Reviews3.6
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in San Marcos
The 55 Yardline Sports Bar and Grill
1020 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078I love 55 yard line always good vibes , good food , music & drinks . But the guy working as a bartender who is less than 6 ft tall , bald head , long beard...
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Inland Tavern
1001 W San Marcos Blvd #195, San Marcos, CA 92078Great tri tip sandwich, decent beer and fair pricing. The counters are clean, the bathroom is clean and the service was great. Not really sure what else you...
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- Good125 Reviews3.7
Sports Bars
Sports Bars in San Marcos
Players Sports Grill
328 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078Been coming to this place since 2017. It's also a great place to get together with old buddies from back in the day & enjoy great sporting...
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- Good165 Reviews3.8
Hooters of San Marcos
775 Center Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069Good evening to all. If you are hungry for wings they aight. If you hungry for my best friend's hat you can find it on table 33.i want his hat back....
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- Good187 Reviews3.5
Buffalo Wild Wings
1010 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078The environment is just what you think it would be for a sports bar! Great experience! We didn't even have a game to watch and found ourselves enjoying a...
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- Average232 Reviews2.6