20 Best Indian Restaurants near San Marcos

“One of the best Indian food around the area . Food has rich flavors and outstanding taste.“

“Best Indian food and friendly service!“

“The food was terrific, came out quickly and the staff was friendly. Nice experience.“

“Absolute best Indian food in San Diego county! I love spicy and got the 10 out of 10 chicken dish, which was outstanding. Initially smooth and savory with an after burner bite it was great! On the chicken kebab, which was ridiculously juicy and incredibly marinated full of flavor Last, but not least, they surprised us with dessert, which was a homemade ice cream with hints of pistachio and rosewater. Can’t really say more than that! You really want to have some fun with it order the mango smoothie it’s out of this world! #currylife #curry #indiancuisine #sanmarcos #delicious“

“This restaurant is exactly what Oside needed! Excellent food and service. If you haven't tried them, please do so. Will not disappoint!!!“

“We ordered the family meal to go and enjoyed the variety and flavors. Since there are only two of us, it provided several meals for us and we’ll definitely order it again! (The staff are also helpful and friendly).“

“We eat here and order from here on a regular basis! Dependable customer service and consistently elevated quality every time! Substantial menu variety for every palate. Family-operated and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy!“

“So flavorful! I like the Pokra as an appetizer and the Malai Kofta, Ram Torya, or Bhanta Aloo as entrees. The naan is really flavorful too.
In the year after first trying the Malai Kofta here, I ordered this at every other Indian restaurant to compare. No other curry and kofta was able to match here. Himalayan Kitchen was the best“

“All I have to say is I’ll be definitely be coming back Everything was amazing the food was so flavorful and the chicken was so juicy and the staff were so friendly and always cheerful and checking if we need anything or need anything else
honestly I think we found our new favorite restaurant .“

“I had such an amazing experience at this Indian restaurant! From the moment I walked in, the staff were warm, welcoming, and attentive without being overbearing. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, perfect for both a casual night out or a special occasion.

The food was absolutely outstanding—full of flavor, rich spices, and perfectly balanced. Every dish tasted fresh and authentic. I especially loved the Chicken Curry Stir Fry. It was hands down the best I’ve ever had! The naan was soft and fresh out of the oven, and the portions were generous without being overwhelming. And don't get me started about the lunch buffet - AMAZING!!!!!

What stood out most was the attention to detail and the pride they clearly take in their food and service. You can tell this is a place that cares deeply about giving guests a wonderful dining experience.

I’ll definitely be coming back again and again, and I’d highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for truly delicious Indian cuisine!“

“If you’re craving authentic South Indian food, this place is an absolute must-try. Their Karampodi and Akarvepaku chicken, along with the cauliflower dishes, are unique and packed with flavor. They catered one of our family events with over 150 guests, and the food was delivered in hot boxes that kept everything warm for 4–5 hours after delivery. Our guests were thoroughly impressed with both the quality and the generous portions!

Highly recommend Hyd Cafe for takeout and family events !!“

“I’m in love with biryani here vegetarian biryani I tried at 100places but finally I quit eating vegetable biryani But this place when I tried I loved it Will never go anywhere if I want vegetarian biryani this is my only place to go Plus another thing I love their chats samosa chat and aloo tikki chat Aloo tikki chat is my favourite one Haven’t tried anything else yet but will update if I will tried some another dishes 💯 recommended“

“Indian/Nepalese cuisine is one of my favorite cuisines. I am South African and grew up eating eating variety of traditional curries and stews. I travel a lot for work and have had the fortune of trying some of the best Indian restaurants in the nation, including dozens of places in SoCal. Everest Himalayan Cuisine is by far, the best restaurant I've ever been to. This cozy casual restaurant opened in November originally for take-out. I am a big fan of dine-in, so I was excited to find out that they recently opened for dine-in. I came with my best friend (we're always looking for new favorite restaurants). We decided to get a couple things to share. Started off with the Lamb Momos. They were such a wonderful treat. For Entrees, we went with the Lamb Tikka Masala and the Butter Chicken with Cilantro Garlic Naan. While eating our Momos, an adjacent table received their Tandoori Chicken and Lamb. It smelled and sounded so good, we decided that we would have to order more (we also ordered Chicken Vindaloo and Chicken Tandoori). Our food came, and when I dipped my Naan into the sauce, I nearly cried it was so good. It reminded me of a better version of my grandmas famous Tikka Masala. It's was then, that I knew this would become my new favorite place. It was so flavorful and luscious. All the meat was so tender. The Naan was supple, while pillowy and stretchy at the same time, (clearly proofed perfectly). Every dish we tried was the best iteration of the dish I've ever had. I usually order my food quite spicy (9-10), but if you like a flavorful warm heat, get a 5 to 7. We ordered another order of the Cilantro Garlic Naan to get every bit of the sauce. I know I'll be back soon. I really would like to try more of their dishes and their desserts. They also have a nice Lunch Special, I'd like to try. Thank you for sticking around, and reading to the end. I hope more people discover this new place; there's nothing like it, especially in San Diego.“

“Oh my gosh! I FINALLY went here and was not disappointed... I only had both types of dal and a mango lassi ...all were REALLY wonderful and VERY fresh tasting. I will be back!“

“This is by far the best indian authentic food experience that we tried. The tandoori variety of dishes is amazing. We've been returning to this small restaurant for a few times since we discovered it. My kids love it!
The lady who cooks here knows what needs to be done to crave for the authentic indian taste. Highly recommend it to everyone who wants to experience an authentic, delicious indian cuisine.“

“Just had a great lunch with my wife and mother-in-law. My mushroom jalfrezi, a vegan dish with mushrooms, ginger and onions, dish, was delicious, served with rice, sambar, and garlic naan. My wife enjoyed her shrimp biriyani, but thinks, in general, that the sauces here would benefit from more onions. We will definitely be back soon!“

“Awesome food and good hospitality“

“I've only been here once...and I came away VERY impressed...food was VERY tasty and FRESH... service was wonderful and they were so eager to have you enjoy their food. A lovely small neighborhood restaurant. I'll go again!“

“Great service , friendly staffs“

“This place I tired tonight with my family was definitely not a disappointment. The food was really delicious and I will definitely be coming back. Comparing to a new place near by in 4 s ranch it was just okay and won’t be going back (Bahar).
Till next time…. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻“