Restaurants in San Marcos
The Best Restaurants
The Pita Shop
1904 Ranch Rd 12 # 111, San Marcos, TX 78666We love this place! When we walk in, the guy at the counter knows our order! Truth is, he probably knows every repeat customer's order! ; ) So, you get a...
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- Superb281 Reviews4.8
Don Japanese Kitchen
829 N LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666I will always give 5 stars to Don. They used to be cheaper, but it's such a comforting meal. Not sure how authentic or Japanese it is, but the food is...
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- Superb197 Reviews4.9
The Root Cellar Cafe
215 N LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666Highly recommend! Excellent food served in a funky, bohemian atmosphere. Super nice folks. Crazy underground interior with a cool, funky multi-room restaurant....
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- Superb434 Reviews4.6
Pie Society
700 N LBJ Dr # 107, San Marcos, TX 78666The best pizza in San Marcos! Their pizza is huge and reminds me on NY pizza and they have the best ranch. The pyramid is my personal favorite which comes with...
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- Superb386 Reviews4.6
Taiwan Bowl
804 Chestnut St Suite A, San Marcos, TX 78666Kept trying to find an authentic Taiwanese restaurant and at my cousin's suggestion, drove an hour to try it out. One of the best decisions ever. It is...
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- Superb131 Reviews4.9
Patio Dolcetto
322 Cheatham St, San Marcos, TX 78666This place was a super cute place to have a date night or a girls night out . The outside was absolutely beautiful and the scenery was beautiful. The only...
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- Superb188 Reviews4.7
Chili Dog Stand
1140 Invasion St, San Marcos, TX 78666What can I say this place had been around for years! Since before I was born. It's the chili dog stand. My out of town family always come here bcuz they...
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- Superb141 Reviews4.7
Cody's Restaurant Bar & Patio
690 Center Point Rd #209, San Marcos, TX 78666No words are really needed , but if I have to , the picture DOES taste the way it looks. Have had most of the menu but if your looking for eating (and...
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- Superb290 Reviews4.5
Prik Nam Pla Thai Cuisine
1917 Dutton Dr Ste 104, San Marcos, TX 78666Best Thai food around! I live about 30 minutes from this restaurant but I would drive that drive any time! So worth it!!! My favorite is the Yellow Chicken...
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- Superb176 Reviews4.6
The Growling — Texas Craft Beer Bar
700 N LBJ Dr #111, San Marcos, TX 78666I love it when I find a hidden gem! The Growling is an unassuming little beer establishment located strategically amongst pizza, Ramen and sushi joints.The...
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- Superb76 Reviews4.9
Mucho Taco
1109 North Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX 78666Really like the food here, flautas are amazing. And as someone who likes texmex but doesn't eat cheese or other dairy sauces, this is the -only- place...
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- Superb144 Reviews4.6
Loli's Cafe
1501 Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666A small physical building that leaves you with a large satisfaction of great food! Get the breakfast tacos. No fancy coffee here but who needs it! Smiling...
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- Superb206 Reviews4.5
Taqueria El Charro Tapatio
311 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666I stopped in for a breakfast taco a while back. It was 2.50, but it was a hefty serving, and it was oh so good! The staff were very friendly, and the service...
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- Superb206 Reviews4.5
Palmer's Restaurant Bar & Courtyard
218 Moore St, San Marcos, TX 78666We love Palmer's. My only complaint is that there's typically a long wait. We try to make reservations when we know that we want to dine here. I love...
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- Superb347 Reviews4.4
Fresco Food
200 Springtown Way #120, San Marcos, TX 78666Such a solid healthy bowl place. Build your own style, most similar to Cava I think, but more Caribbean than Mediterranean. Staff was upbeat and friendly, and...
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- Superb70 Reviews4.9
Roughhouse Brewing
680 Oakwood Loop, San Marcos, TX 78666Awesome Texas brewery! What a treat to visit this Texas brewery with amazing beer and fabulous service. The space where the brewery is located is beautiful and...
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- Superb127 Reviews4.6
Hays County Barbeque Restaurant
1612 S Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX 78666Great BBQ, you can't go wrong with anything you order. Best BBQ in the San Marcos area, there is only a couple of spots in Austin that are better. Do...
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- Superb293 Reviews4.4
Phở Tran88
212 N LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666First time trying this place and it was AMAZING! I ordered the P2 : Pho with beef trimmings and R1: grilled pork with rice (best grilled pork I've ever...
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- Superb80 Reviews4.8
Hawaii Poke San Marcos
200 Springtown Way #106, San Marcos, TX 78666Loads of fresh choices and toppings makes this poke experience top notch. Seaweed, crunchy onions, crab, tuna and salmon, salad, garlic, edamame-you really can...
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- Superb94 Reviews4.7
North Street Curry Shop
216 North St, San Marcos, TX 78666We went here on a saturday, beautiful day out. Staff was incredibly friendly, especially our server who was attentive and helpful with recommendations. Food is...
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- Superb161 Reviews4.5
Middleton Brewing LLC (MBTX)
101 Oakwood Loop, San Marcos, TX 78666The bartender who waited on us was so so sweet and friendly. We felt very welcomed. We got a flight which I felt was very reasonably priced and tried 5...
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- Superb153 Reviews4.5
Earth Burger
656 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666I never expected the burger too be so tasty!Portions were decent size and service was friendly!More importantly the food was awesome that we ordered more to...
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- Superb223 Reviews4.4
Texas Bean & Brew House
1328 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666A very interesting place to have a brew and a coffee. They serve breakfast all day and the beers on tap are decent. The dinners consist of burger, chicken...
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- Superb211 Reviews4.4
Taquitos Mi Rancho
651 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666Must visit for the tacos. They were really tasty. Service was great too for a food truck. We went on a chilly night. They came to our car from taking the order...
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- Superb81 Reviews4.7
Chunk Deuce BBQ
801 Chestnut St, San Marcos, TX 78666I first have to say Adam (the owner) is not only a great cook but a genuinely kind person. He and his family operate the truck right next to the university....
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- Superb66 Reviews4.8
Umami Sushi
700 N LBJ Dr Suite 105, San Marcos, TX 78666Everything we had was great! The server was super patient and attentive. Prices are reasonable considering the food was delicious. So many menu choices, I...
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- Superb202 Reviews4.4
54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse
1303 IH 35 S, San Marcos, TX 78666I've ordered the double smashed cheeseburger 3 times already. It's delicious and the fries are EVERYTHING! I've also had their New York...
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- Superb399 Reviews4.3
American Restaurants
American in San MarcosThe Root Cellar Cafe
215 N LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666Highly recommend! Excellent food served in a funky, bohemian atmosphere. Super nice folks. Crazy underground interior with a cool, funky multi-room restaurant....
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- Superb434 Reviews4.6
Palmer's Restaurant Bar & Courtyard
218 Moore St, San Marcos, TX 78666We love Palmer's. My only complaint is that there's typically a long wait. We try to make reservations when we know that we want to dine here. I love...
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- Superb347 Reviews4.4
Texas Bean & Brew House
1328 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666A very interesting place to have a brew and a coffee. They serve breakfast all day and the beers on tap are decent. The dinners consist of burger, chicken...
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- Superb211 Reviews4.4
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in San MarcosPie Society
700 N LBJ Dr # 107, San Marcos, TX 78666The best pizza in San Marcos! Their pizza is huge and reminds me on NY pizza and they have the best ranch. The pyramid is my personal favorite which comes with...
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- Superb386 Reviews4.6
Gumby's Pizza
312 W Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666This place is so cool! It has some crazy kinds of pizza and a whole bunch of different options. Love the vibe in here. Lovely pour for my Jack and coke as well...
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- Good251 Reviews4.1
Sunny's Pizza & Wings
507 Craddock Ave, San Marcos, TX 78666This place was so good! I usually hate thin crust, but their thin crust is perfect and delivery was fast. I ***HIGHLY*** recommend Sunny's for great,...
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- Good132 Reviews4.1
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in San MarcosLoli's Cafe
1501 Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666A small physical building that leaves you with a large satisfaction of great food! Get the breakfast tacos. No fancy coffee here but who needs it! Smiling...
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- Superb206 Reviews4.5
Taqueria El Charro Tapatio
311 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666I stopped in for a breakfast taco a while back. It was 2.50, but it was a hefty serving, and it was oh so good! The staff were very friendly, and the service...
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- Superb206 Reviews4.5
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in San Marcos
KAsian Garden
302 University Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666There is no way to describe how much I love this restaurant!!!! I lived in Maryland for 4 years and the seafood, especially the shrimp, crawfish, and crab...
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- Good79 Reviews3.9
Asian Garden
302-A University Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666My first experience here, I ordered delivery online. There were a few snags like the screen shrinking and not wanting to show your entire email at once as you...
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- Good175 Reviews3.8
Panda Express
100 W Woods St, San Marcos, TX 78666Great place for delicious chinese food. great hospitality. there was fast and courteous service. the bill was decent. i can see why they have so many great...
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- Average45 Reviews3
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in San MarcosMucho Taco
1109 North Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX 78666Really like the food here, flautas are amazing. And as someone who likes texmex but doesn't eat cheese or other dairy sauces, this is the -only- place...
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- Superb144 Reviews4.6
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
928 TX-80, San Marcos, TX 78666Sunday lunch was so busy but we were able to find parking and a booth for 4 people. I had the three finger combo- chicken was super fresh and so crispy. Along...
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- Good202 Reviews4.2
Wienerschnitzel
1071 Wonder World Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666It's okay. I know going in that it was a fast food hot dog, but both the chili dog and the Chicago dog were just okay. Giving it 4 stars because they...
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- Good163 Reviews4.1
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in San Marcos
OMG seafood
205 Moore St, San Marcos, TX 78666Picked up a 31# sack Saturday. After cleaning and purging only had to toss out 12 dead crawfish. Never had such a low dead loss ever. Very impressed with...
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Longhorn Daiquiris LLC
1617 Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666Came in for the Jack&Coke margarita … definitely was not disappointed!!! I bought the small size while I waited for my food and I had to get another...
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- Good48 Reviews4
Krab Kingz Seafood San Marcos
801 Chestnut St, San Marcos, TX 78666I'm from San Antoinio and I love seafood. Krab Kingz was on-point with the seafood! Crab legs, shrimp, corn on the cob and potatoes were delicious. The...
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- Good27 Reviews3.9
Italian Restaurants
Italian in San Marcos
Italian Garden
415 N LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666Went recently on a short trip. Good food. The waitress was very friendly and nice. Personal pizza was okay, nothing special, but we did only order cheese....
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- Good275 Reviews4.1
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
1305 I-35, San Marcos, TX 78666Had a really nice lunch yesterday with my husband. We were seated immediately where we requested. The waiter was at our table within a moment after being...
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- Good215 Reviews3.8
Rosie's Pizza To Go
1318 TX-123, San Marcos, TX 78666I love these guys, they will always have my business. A large pizza for $6.97 and they aren't skimpy with the toppings. We always get sausage and...
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- Good114 Reviews3.7
Steakhouses
Steakhouses in San Marcos
Texas Roadhouse
1502 IH 35 S, San Marcos, TX 78666I highly recommend coming here!! It has the best food and the best service! I want to thank Cayla the to-go host for being super sweet and kind! She definitely...
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- Good272 Reviews4
Outback Steakhouse
4205 IH 35 S, San Marcos, TX 78666Positive vibes all around. Thank you Lia for great service and your kindness. The food was on par for outback, but the service is what pushed this to a 5star....
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- Good242 Reviews4
Saltgrass Steak House
1141 I-35, San Marcos, TX 78666We decided to go to Saltgrass for Valentine's, and it was an amazing choice. We had a reservation, so we didn't have a wait. Our waitress, her name...
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- Good263 Reviews3.7
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in San Marcos
McAlister's Deli
180 Springtown Way Suite 101, San Marcos, TX 78666Loved the sandwich, it took a while to get the food and it was a bit messy. But it's understandable because there were maybe 3 or 4 people working, so I...
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- Superb166 Reviews4.3
ThunderCloud Subs
1035 TX-123 #101, San Marcos, TX 78666We stopped at Thunderclouds because the line at the McDonald's was so long. Boy am I glad did.The employees were all enthusiastic, friendly, and...
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- Superb125 Reviews4.3
Alvin Ord's
204 University Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666A true gem. I've gone to Alive Ord's for years and it is an absolute experience. It is a true sandwich shop from the atmosphere to the amazing food....
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- Good187 Reviews4.2
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings in San Marcos
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
4002 IH 35 S, San Marcos, TX 78666Not a bad place to eat at all. Wider range of options than comparable restaurants, but lower quality in my experience. Also, for being chicken, it's...
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- Good154 Reviews3.7
Gills Fried Chicken
2550 Hunter Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666Gill's has really good chicken, and does have drive-through service, but the restaurant is not really made for drive-through as you can get killed. When...
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- Good120 Reviews3.6
Pluckers Wing Bar
105 Purple Heart Trail, I-35, San Marcos, TX 78666Great meaty wings. I like them hot. Cocktails and mixed drinks were delicious as well. Beer is ok. It does get loud in here so get used to yelling at each...
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- Good283 Reviews3.6
Japanese Restaurants
Japanese in San MarcosDon Japanese Kitchen
829 N LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666I will always give 5 stars to Don. They used to be cheaper, but it's such a comforting meal. Not sure how authentic or Japanese it is, but the food is...
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- Superb197 Reviews4.9
Kobe Steak House & Sushi
210 Springtown Way, San Marcos, TX 78666This particular location is the best I have ever been too. I'm used to this chain and the food is normally good but this location is a step above the rest...
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- Good135 Reviews4
Kobe Teppanyaki
210 Springtown Way, San Marcos, TX 78666This particular location is the best I have ever been too. I'm used to this chain and the food is normally good but this location is a step above the rest...
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- Good174 Reviews3.6
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in San Marcos
Ivar's River Pub
701 Cheatham St, San Marcos, TX 78666On our way to Wimberley and had lunch here. So glad we stopped! The pork belly sandwich was delicious! My wife said that the grilled chicken pesto sandwich was...
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- Good303 Reviews4.1
Blind Salamander Cantina
301 N LBJ Dr Ste 111, San Marcos, TX 78666Food and atmosphere were great. Really cool benches for the booths. Seating looks limited but seating outside and in an upper floor. Had the Taco Salad with...
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- Superb23 Reviews4.4
Sports Bars
Sports Bars in San Marcos
The Taproom
129 E Hopkins St #120, San Marcos, TX 78666Um, does anyone ever not recommend this place? I have been coming here since 2003, it is my go to for amazing burgers and cold drinks. It started with $5...
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- Good231 Reviews4.2
