Karl Strauss Outpost San Marcos

1293 Armorlite Dr, San Marcos
(760) 891-2850

Recent Reviews

Phil Sensmeier

Didn't try the food but had some great beers served by a super friendly staff. Large open yard with seats and heaters/fire pits. Looking forward to going back!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Golden Stout 4 Pack 16oz Cans, Aurora Hoppyalis 6 Pack 12oz Bottles

Jason Raichert

This place is so much fun. The beer is very good, big fan of the Tower X. Staff is chill and attentive, good music mix, outdoor and spread out — cool place to catch a happy hour beer during traffic

Troy Stepp

What a great place to relax with friends, have a drink, & some great food! We went tonight for my wife's birthday! She loved it! We'll all be coming back!The only suggestion, more sodas for the kids & myself (sometimes I like a soda for myself).

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Tinga Burrito

Kimbely Campbell

I attended the indie maker's market this weekend. The beer was super cold. The lines moved quickly and there were quite a few cool vendors. The food was yummy and Christian is the best! He is friendly and provides Excellent customer service. We'll be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Tinga Burrito

John Thiede

Very cool outdoor setup that is a departure from the typical KS brewery restaurants. Menu is fairly small but the food was good. It's exclusively Mexican, but has a variety of options between tacos, burritos, nachos, and some other stuff. They have a wide range of KS beers on tap and cans/bottles to go. Lots of tables and seating with a mix of umbrellas and open air seating. They also have a couple of cornhole boards. Overall a great place to grab lunch on a sunny afternoon or just relax on a warm evening.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Anthony Bullock

Food truck

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Daniel Santiago

Loved the outdoor setup, and the customer service was beyond excellent.Drinks are great. Food is still a working process.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Jp Perrelet

We love this place. All of the bartenders and the bar manager are wonderful and super nice to talk to. They love seeing our dog, Gibson. There’s great beer/tacos, friendly service, and a chill atmosphere to grab a brewski/food. I couldn’t recommend this place enough!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michele Rosa

We showed up today at 1259 and walked through the open gate ! A lady ( the manager , I believe) said oh you came through this gate it’s the wrong gate ! We said it was open, well it’s the wrong one I’m opening the other one now . We said ok want us to go back out ! No! Then she said make sure those balloons don’t fly away and they are tied down ! Also you are having a birthday party ? Yes we are ! Well how many people . We said not many people , they will be in and out over the next 4 or so hours ! She said well how many people , we said we don’t know , maybe 20! Ok well there’s no food till 2 and it’s only 1. Ok we said ! There were 3 of us and we were all a bit taken back at why she was so mean and rude. She was extremely rude and quite honestly set a pretty bad tone for what was going to be a fun day , and bringing a decent amount of money to this business! We felt very uncomfortable and worried about the balloons and also had a plastic tablecloth and a cake we wanted to set up so people would know where we were sitting .What a shame she had to be so nasty , had not most people been on their way we would have left. The food was good , and the other workers were polite and kind . Not a good example as the manager

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 2

Fred Hernandez

Great relaxing time outdoors.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gena S.

Nice place ! Staff here are accommodating and knowledgeable about the food and brews.

JuanReyez Zuazo

A backyard vibe. 100% outdoor seating with benches, umbrella's, propane fire pits and towers, and a catering truck. It's perfect for mellow weather. Come summer you will need way more shade. Mesh sails or pergolas would be great. Staff is helpful and friendly. Close to the freeway.i did not eat so can't comment on the food. Beers on tap are cold and there's a good variety. Would recommend some NA, kombucha, hop water options. Will be back. Would recommend.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Larry Castro

Nice beer garden, very good beer! Mikaela and Stace provided great service! Outdoor heating, firepits. Dogs (on leashes) are welcome. I'll go back...Parking: Large gravel lot.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Carmen M.

Loved the vibe and great beer. The food and service was amazing. I had the chicken Cesar salad.

Victor M.

Came with my girlfriend on a Thursday night and dang! Those Tacos and Nachos were BUSSIN'. Nice open space with a lot of lights and heaters. I loved the vibe! Lucia and her crew were always checking on me and my girlfriend too. 10/10 would definitely recommend.

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