Restaurants in San Marcos

“We have been searching for authentic Neapolitan pizza since we visited Italy…and this is it! It was fantastic. You can tell it’s amazing quality & the churro ice cream is phenomenal as well. The owner is so very kind and genuine, this will be our go to for pizza no doubt!”

“The food is amazing 🤩 I’m excited to go back and I just had it tonight. The pork is so tender and the steak cooked perfectly. Thanks for a great experience Don’s 🙌🏼”

“I am gluten sensitive. Phoned and the said everything was gluten-free except the Mac salad. Ordered my food without but Mac was in my Oder. What a deal. Not happy one bit. Will not return”

“Recently went to Twin Peaks and had one of the best experiences with my waitress Deasiah. She made sure my family had great understanding of the menu items and suggested some favorites since it was our first time, not only that but she ensured all meals were okay and was very patient with us since we sent back orders to be heated more than once. But overall the food was very tasty but not well heated, I would definitely try it again.”

“Honestly one of my favourite steakhouses and if you have Dayton as your server, you’re in for a treat :) super friendly and very respectful”

“Best ramen hands down! I travel from Seguin as often as I can to enjoy this delicious broth and noodles. Staff is always friendly and prompt. 😊”

“Best pizza, awesome staff, I love their daily deals too!”

“Amazing food and service! My new favorite burger place. Everything is delicious and fresh. Had the double classic that was a perfect amount of crispy edges and flavor. Don’t miss the vanilla shake— 10/10!”

“we LOVE the The Pita Shop!! its great food and large portions! Highly reccommend you stop by and get the bowl. Support local business AND get something great to eat!”

“Love Hopdoddy’s for good, healthy meat options like regenerative beef and bison burgers. This location (San Marcos) has the best staff / customer service of any of them. Carl the GM does a great job leading by example.”

“Excellent burger and fries, could be a little bigger. Recommend getting a woman’s bathroom only and a men’s bathroom only.”

“Amazing food and great service! The Philly cheesesteak was absolutely delicious, the best thing on the menu in my opinion. Everything else we tried was great as well, and their special sauce is a must-try. Abdullah, who served us very nicely, recommended the Philly cheesesteak, and it turned out to be a perfect choice. Highly recommend this place!”

“Really enjoyed our meal there this last Saturday. When I attended college at SWT back in the '80's this was the high end go to place...especially for parent visiting from out of town. Now I am the parent as we visited for a Sigma Chi reunion and to show my HS senior step son the campus. It felt good and JORDAN, our waitress was OUTSTANDING. It felt good being there.”

“Today was my first time getting tacos from TMR❤️ I’m absolutely in love!! The best tacos in San Marcos!! 100% recommended☺️ I’ll be coming back for sure and I’ll tell all my friends about this place! It’s well deserved..”

“It’s a great place! Nice atmosphere, good music playing, delicious migas! Service is great, friendly staff! We’ll be back and recommend the place to family and friends! Thank you for your hard work and keep up the great work!”

“I came during brunch and Carmen was amazing! She was very attentive, fun to talk to and she managed to take care of several tables! Definitely will be coming back and hope to be greeted with her bright smile and awesome energy!”

“My waitress from Boston was excellent and attentive. her name was Tracy B”

“Alex was our server and expand the menus to us and really enjoyed the food we we’ll return soon Thanks Debby Curcoe”

“We were passing through and noticed this bbq place. Oh my! We are so glad we tried it. Absolutely the best burnt ends and potato salad!”

“We were one of the first group of residents to try Tarbox & Brown with our SPARK group. The atmosphere, the food and service was amazing. Five stars! Congratulations to Chef Chanel! 🍾🥂👩🏻‍🍳”

“My husband and I took our daughter today. The moment we walked in we absolutely loved it. It’s so cute! The food was delicious! We had wonderful service. We are definitely coming back. I’d 10000% recommend this place!”

“I had a great experience at this restaurant! The food was great and our server, Faith, was very helpful, attentive, and welcoming. I would definitely come back and hope to be served by her again!”

“Highly recommend. Hailey made our visit very pleasant The pretzels seasoned in house & chardonnay dijon mustard, martini, & sangria are AMAZING!”

“My daughter and I had lunch and were very pleased with the atmosphere, service, selection and quality of the food. Our dishes came out quickly and the price seemed to be a great value for the food we recieved. Our server, Aiden, was very attentive but not intrusive. Overall, a great lunch! We will be back. A refreshing find.”

“Isabella was a fantastic waitress!! She brought a lot of energy to our family today as we celebrated our son’s 21st birthday! Thank you Isabella for the great service, always smiling, and the recommendation on our food order!! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ service!”

“Hubby and I went for dinner and the environment was very welcoming and so were the staff. Julius was our waiter and he was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! Not only did he make great menu recommendations, he fixed our bill to reflect their Happy Hour half off prices!!! Things to try… Fried Mushrooms - A MUST!!! If you like spicy - the stuffed/fried jalapeños Caesar salad - AMAZING (with fresh pepper) Cajun ribeye - Yummy Fried shrimp - OMGEESH Brussel sprouts - Must try Even the bread with fresh honey butter was great!!! 10/10 will return again and again!!!”

“it's a chill spot just to grab a drink I'll definitely have to check out there food during the day thou”

“The best part of our dinner was our service . Our server was Madelyn Murphy. She was Amazing!!! Our drinks were ALWAYS full, breadsticks ALWAYS fresh, and questions answered right away!! My Trio left a lot to be desired. The Lasagna was burned, Alfredo was as dry as saw dust and the Chicken Parm was cold. Though I was very disappointed at the food, our service was top notch !!

Forget the fact that I am an Air Force/Desert Storm veteran/Senior Citizen, OG does not offer ANY senior/mikitsry benefits. And that is OG prerogative, but if I am going to pay $80+ for 3 people, I would like my food hot !! I PROMISE this, I will think twice, before I select Olive Garden the next time I eat out !!”

“Always delicious...!!! My Birthday go to place!!!”

“We had Walnut shrimp and it was delicious, fresh and perfectly cooked. Extremely clean. Wonderful contemporary atmosphere. Fast service. We loved it and look forward to the next time. Great job!!!”

“We had a wonderful experience at the IHOP in Orlando Universal Studios. Food was great and the service and hospitality was outstanding. I want to especially compliment Mimoun-Chouikhi for his incredible hospitality but also for his kindness. We had accidentally left our wallets in the hotel and he was so kind to let my husband run back and get his wallet. I was not feeling well and he let both of us go. He didn't make us feel bad. That kind of hospitality needs to be celebrated. That interaction made us IHOP fans for life.”

“We absolutely love everything they offer. The barbacoa tacos, especially, are amazing! One note: the Carne Guisada tacos are really good, but very messy.”

“Ive eaten at IHOP since I was a kid and this location really impressed me! I came on a busy morning and still my server, Luna was full of energy and made me feel prioritized. Great service and the food came out quickly and hot!”

“good service friendly and quick.”

“Typical jack in the box They have decent food for a fast food place.They serve breakfast all day long. They had a little bit of trouble with their drive-through speaker. Friendly staff, eager and enthusiastic. You don't see that very many times at fast food places anymore.”

“The hispanic lady manger she gets things done. And everything seems to run smoothly whenever she is working. We have gone other times and it has been chaos. We try and go only when she is working.”

“Nice location community located. The guy who took my order was friendly. And I was shocked at how good the food was. It was the best Wendy's I've had in years. Good job!”

“We recently moved to San Marcos and visited Roughhouse Brewing for the first time on Friday evening. On a map, it seemed a lift to get there, but it was less than 20 minutes and an easy drive from our house in South San Marcos - glad we finally did it! This is a beautiful property and building. The staff was friendly and let us try plenty of beer samples before deciding. The beer is quality, and I appreciate they have some wine selections for someone who isn't a beer drinker or doesn't feel like beer during their visit. We really appreciated that they have a kitchen. It's mainly bar snacks and sandwiches, but the sandwich combinations they offer are top notch. We had the queso (great!), the Roughhouse Reuben and Big Italian, both excellent. Highly recommend folks visit Roughhouse!”

“Hands down, the absolute best tacos al pastor in San Marcos! I will eventually try everything else, but hard to argue with perfection.”

“I’m from Fort Worth and was looking for some late night food and came to Jax and 10/10 recommended if you’re looking for a good burger spot”

“Five words: Back garden, egg salad tartine. You will be very pleasantly surprised. Best combination of ambience and flavor I've had in a long time.”

“You definitely gained a customer I highly recommend Flying Dutchman”

“This place is definitely rated ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ great food ? the most amazing women work in this little stand… I am a very happy repeat customer ?”

“Every meal I have ever tried here was fresh and delicious! Prik Nam Pla is also a fantastic place to buy greatly priced groceries, and their produce is always fresh. The owners are always friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about what food they are serving and the groceries that they are selling. It is a San Marcos and personal household staple buisness for me. I will always come here first before anywhere else in town!”

“Great food fast friendly service”

“The decor for velntines day was fantastic, food was exceptional, Chipotle sauce was spicy just how we love it. Bought some pan dulce on the way out to take back home. Overall a great experience!”

“The best restaurant in San Marcos! So happy that it is now 100% gluten free. They should advertise this more. A lot of people with celiac or gluten sensitivity would love it.”

“was some of the best enchiladas and tacos o have ever eaten. service for one man in the place was great. we had our food within 10 minutes of arriving.”

“This place is amazing and so is the man behind the counter I highly recommend this place five stars”

“We just had our Jack C. Hays High School 50th Reunion at Ivar's River Pub, Saturday, Oct 4th, 11am-2pm. It was an amazing gathering; the outdoor venue incomparable because of the gem of the San Marcos River view, the drinks and food delicious, the service great, and working with Denele Gunnarson, VP of Ivar's was refreshing. Thank you Denele and Ivar's River Pub for helping make our 50th Reunion so memorable! The 'spirit' of Ivar Gunnarson and his legacy is alive and well on the beautiful banks of the San Marcos River. Gerrel Williams, Chair of the 50th and Marieta Hutchison, 1975 Hays H.S. Class President.”

“Burgers were very good and the Hat Dog special, how can you go wrong with dollar dogs.”

“Everything here was amazing! Food came out quick too.”

“I recently began visiting The Native Blends for my matcha lattes, and they are the best I've ever tasted. Unlike many coffee and smoothie places, their lattes are organic and unsweetened. The menu features a fantastic selection of healthy bowls, beverages, and smoothies. Additionally, Bella the Baker offers a variety of organic baked goods that I've tried and found consistently delicious. I highly recommend stopping by this fantastic spot in downtown San Marcos!”

“Lampost catered a coffee cart for my daughters's wedding and it was the best decision we made! From signature bride & groom brews to a menu of delicious coffee choices, our guests were kept caffeinated and happy! Their communication was superior and I recommend them for all special events.”

“I was in town for work and popped in around 5 in the evening. Chill place, older crowd in the day time on a Tuesday, so do with that what you will. Don't have any further experience but I did meet some locals that invited me to chill next time I'm in town. Mature crowd when I went, plenty of other places to choose from if you are not feeling it. I'd say give it a try!”

“laid back atmosphere and friendly bartenders.”

“Best Sandwich shop On the Planet!!.. I've been a Thundercloud customer almost 40 years and it's still my go-to!. If you like a Fresh, Fast and Healthy sandwich??!!... This is the place.. You won't be disappointed!!...”

“First time here the food was delicious very flavorful. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. Food came fast and hot.”

“Their brewed coffee (dark roast) was tasty and inexpensive. And I really like the fact that if you drink it there, you get it in a real mug! Super friendly personnel also!”

“Really cool. Good coffee. Great service.”

“awesome bar with great street tacos”

“the menudo was amazing and served quickly 🖤”

“need an Alvin Ords back in Temple/Belton area sure do miss it”

“I have to say the restaurant was off the chain! The food was superb and extremely reasonable prices.. We need to give a shout out to our waitress Kiley who was Magnificent. She is definitely 5 star restaurant quality. We have been to very upscale restaurants and not had half of the amazing service she provided. When you go ask for Kiley!!”

“Ordered a pepperoni and cheese calzone and oh my goodness it was so delicious. The type of cheese that they use is really good. Expect Gooey cheese and the need for napkins”

“Best food and great friendly atmosphere”

“We usually come most Sundays after church. Abbie always waits on us when we come in and she is ready with our order. She has a smile on her face and excellent customer service. The cafe is lucky to have her on their staff. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Great food. 10/10 would go again.”

“Most important - these Kolaches are made on the premises ! Fresh and yummy. Friendly, helpful staff. So happy I found this jewel.”

“Such a cute Asian market! I love that it basically has everything you need for good prices as well. My boyfriend LOVES the ramen there and would get like 7-10 packs of them for around $20 ! Definitely recommend and they have a small Thai restaurant inside. 10/10”

“Loved this cafe, very nice atmosphere, friendly staff. The food and coffee were delicious. I strongly recommend Jo’s Cafe. Can’t wait to go back!”

“It’s over all a good place, the food is good and the people are nice however my biggest concern is they do not update the price of foods online to reflect the in house menu. For example the “super taco” used to be 4.99 and it still reflects that online however after the most recent visit there the price has gone up to 10 dollars with tax. Other than that a great place.”

“The place is to Indian cuisine what Tex-Mex is to Indian food, and it ROCKS! Highly recommended. The staff is great and food is delicious. Try the "Notchos". Wowsers!”

“Went ahead and tried the bacon egg and cheese with jalapeño cheddar bagel, and let me tell ya….The presentation was spot on! The bagel was cooked perfectly with a slight crisp on the outside and soft on the inside! I’d say there was an adequate amount of cream cheese on it, but I’m thinking with a bit heavier on the schmear. It wound without a doubt knock your socks off, but that’s my personal opinion. All in all I score it an 8.7/10 !
Would recommend it to everyone, and best believe I’ll be back!”

“Coffee is amazing service is astounding”

“love the chille cheese fries 🤤🧀🍟”

“Awesome. Pure awesome!!!!!!”

“Had a vegan avocado coconut ice cream scoop and it was absolutely delicious”

“Just a good, homey mexican restaurant. Real good food, quick service, cheaper pricing in comparison to bigger mexican restaurants. You cant go wrong with Chepos. Carne guisada plate is the bomb. Tender and homey feeling. Husband always get the breakfast burrito cuz its packed, it's cheap, and its good.”

“Great coffee and a great location right in downtown San Marcos. I love that they kept some of the old character of the building. Cozy, simple, and always a good stop.”

“Stopped by Frullati Caffee and had an excellent experience. The coconut orange drink was incredibly refreshing, and Joseph recommended a sandwich that was absolutely delicious — spot on suggestion. Friendly service, great flavors, and a perfect stop whether you’re hungry, thirsty, or both. Highly recommend giving this place a visit. Great Lunch Spot!”

“This place is our go to for korean food. Their portions are generous. My favorite is their bulgogi bowl and shrimp tempura kimbap! You’d have plenty of leftovers. Ask for extra sauce on the side!”

“I had my first sub a 12 inch and I'm telling you it was so filling and very tasteful and loaded. I have never tasted a sub as good as this one and will certainly go back and either try another sub or sandwich or anything else they have their. My grandson loved their Mac and cheese for sure. My hubby enjoyed his side dish of tomatoes and cucumbers very fresh and tasty too!. The 12 inch sub was a little too much for us but it were super great and will not go to waste for I will continue to eat up the remainder of it. I'll need to try their Carrot Cake next visit and believe me there will be many from now on. Thank You McAllister the employees were very nice and quickly to do orders. Got a little busy but they all worked together to serve customers as quick as possible. Thank you again, I went to the one by the KOBE Restaurant in San Marcos. Excellent choice!”

“We dined in a few days ago and we will be back again. The food was delicious and the service was amazing. I will definitely recommend them to family and friends. Review by Gabriel Culiat.”

“Found this place looking for a decent burger. They had it covered, a Guinness bacon cheeseburger. It was tasty! Great staff, will be back!”

“Really enjoyed our meal there this last Saturday. When I attended college at SWT back in the '80's this was the high end go to place...especially for parent visiting from out of town. Now I am the parent as we visited for a Sigma Chi reunion and to show my HS senior step son the campus. It felt good and JORDAN, our waitress was OUTSTANDING. It felt good being there.”

“Highly recommend. Hailey made our visit very pleasant The pretzels seasoned in house & chardonnay dijon mustard, martini, & sangria are AMAZING!”

“The place is to Indian cuisine what Tex-Mex is to Indian food, and it ROCKS! Highly recommended. The staff is great and food is delicious. Try the "Notchos". Wowsers!”

“They are so accommodating that Buddy the bartender will even take a bath in your martini. It’s true”

“I am gluten sensitive. Phoned and the said everything was gluten-free except the Mac salad. Ordered my food without but Mac was in my Oder. What a deal. Not happy one bit. Will not return”

“Fantastic food, superb service and pocket friendly prices, what more can you ask for? I had a coupon and decided to try the fried chicken. The beautiful and courteous woman informed me that it is made from scratch so it would be a while. No problem, as I was waiting I almost ordered a breakfast sandwich for the next day because a gentleman was smacking on a juicy one at a table. Nevertheless, I went outside to talk on the phone and the cook came to apologize about the time (but it had only been 20 minutes). She offered me an absolutely delicious mouth water brisket sandwich with the bread toasted to perfection. It was so good, I almost forgot about the sauce and it was good too! I scarfed it down and had some succulent catfish too…MMMM! The ladies were so professional, friendly, and delightful you need to zip on down to Zippliners!”

“My husband took me and the patio after my meal almost put me to sleep clean atmosphere and easy going staff like nothing I wanted would be a problem what a view of spring lake”

“This restaurant, located next door to the big HEB, has some of the best food in San Marcos! I would recommend this place 100%! It is a family owned restaurant, and I have always felt welcomed!”

“Really enjoyed the nachos here; chose the option to make your own nacho plate. So many delicious options to choose from; we got exactly what we wanted. What a great meal!”

“From this little truck comes the best tacos I've ever had! Quesobirra is outstanding, great consumme, aL pastor made right and so good. I just wish they were open more hours.”

“Amazing food and great service! The Philly cheesesteak was absolutely delicious, the best thing on the menu in my opinion. Everything else we tried was great as well, and their special sauce is a must-try. Abdullah, who served us very nicely, recommended the Philly cheesesteak, and it turned out to be a perfect choice. Highly recommend this place!”

“I am gluten sensitive. Phoned and the said everything was gluten-free except the Mac salad. Ordered my food without but Mac was in my Oder. What a deal. Not happy one bit. Will not return”

“The decor for velntines day was fantastic, food was exceptional, Chipotle sauce was spicy just how we love it. Bought some pan dulce on the way out to take back home. Overall a great experience!”

“Always great food friendly waitresses and waiters. Love the store. Love the food always a great time.”

“We have visited this location annually specifically for a beef rib and it never disappoints. The brisket and smoked chicken are always good. The sides are always good. Restaurant and bathrooms are always clean. In addition, besides good food the young men working the counter are always friendly and go above and beyond. Great staff.”

“Best ramen hands down! I travel from Seguin as often as I can to enjoy this delicious broth and noodles. Staff is always friendly and prompt. 😊”

“Best pizza, awesome staff, I love their daily deals too!”

“Amazing food and service! My new favorite burger place. Everything is delicious and fresh. Had the double classic that was a perfect amount of crispy edges and flavor. Don’t miss the vanilla shake— 10/10!”

“First time here. Honestly was kind of iffy reading some of the reviews, but I gave it a shot anyway. Everything turned out fine. Wings were warm and well sauced. Courteous staff. Fairly quick service. I got the vampire killer, buffalo hot, and the bakers son? Or something along those lines. I've learned my heat tolerance is a bit high and I need even spicier wings which they do offer. Overall experience was worth giving this place a chance if you haven't been yet”

“It's always AWESOME! My wife and I have been eating at this place for years...and it's always an awesome experience. The food is always great and ready to be served.”

“We just had our Jack C. Hays High School 50th Reunion at Ivar's River Pub, Saturday, Oct 4th, 11am-2pm. It was an amazing gathering; the outdoor venue incomparable because of the gem of the San Marcos River view, the drinks and food delicious, the service great, and working with Denele Gunnarson, VP of Ivar's was refreshing. Thank you Denele and Ivar's River Pub for helping make our 50th Reunion so memorable! The 'spirit' of Ivar Gunnarson and his legacy is alive and well on the beautiful banks of the San Marcos River. Gerrel Williams, Chair of the 50th and Marieta Hutchison, 1975 Hays H.S. Class President.”

“You definitely gained a customer I highly recommend Flying Dutchman”

“The best part of our dinner was our service . Our server was Madelyn Murphy. She was Amazing!!! Our drinks were ALWAYS full, breadsticks ALWAYS fresh, and questions answered right away!! My Trio left a lot to be desired. The Lasagna was burned, Alfredo was as dry as saw dust and the Chicken Parm was cold. Though I was very disappointed at the food, our service was top notch !!

Forget the fact that I am an Air Force/Desert Storm veteran/Senior Citizen, OG does not offer ANY senior/mikitsry benefits. And that is OG prerogative, but if I am going to pay $80+ for 3 people, I would like my food hot !! I PROMISE this, I will think twice, before I select Olive Garden the next time I eat out !!”

“Burgers, chicken quesadillas, potato skins”

“I have to say the restaurant was off the chain! The food was superb and extremely reasonable prices.. We need to give a shout out to our waitress Kiley who was Magnificent. She is definitely 5 star restaurant quality. We have been to very upscale restaurants and not had half of the amazing service she provided. When you go ask for Kiley!!”

“Great food, staff is always friendly”

“The food was AMAZING. The service was also wonderful- very attentive and answered my questions kindly. I ordered the dumpling appetizer and banh-mi sandwich with pork and my friend had the fried rice plate. We were both very pleased with the food and said we would come back. Highly recommend!”

“We enjoyed lunch today @SanMarcosToyota where Anthony, Emily, & Jose setup Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken for all to enjoy! Spicy and delicious—we can’t wait to have it again! Check them out at one of their TX locations!”

“Best birria I’ve had hands down and charro beans are perfect my gf had the tacos bistek very good aswell I’m from Fort Worth but stopped here and now this will be a go to spot from now on 👏”

“nothin like it anywhere around :)”

“Tried out our new Greek restaurant off of common & 306 yesterday . Loved it! Lots of delicious choices, including vegan/vegetarian options. Nice, bright dining area, with additional seating outside. Everyone was friendly, courteous, and focused on customer service. I’ll definitely be back!”

“went there today for the first time and was super excited to try it, the atmosphere was one of the best i’ve seen in san marcos and it was very clean! However the baristas acted like they did not want to be there, only one barista acknowledged me even though there was 3 starring right at me. When one of the baristas was taking my order she seemed very uninterested and i asked a question about the sizes (because i’ve never been there) and she blank faced looked at me and pointed out where they were. Overall just felt very unwelcoming, but the coffee was great!”

“Wineaux is just getting started, but I've already stopped in several times, as It is an absolute pleasure every time. I've chatted a bunch with Peggy, I've also met Mike and Rutherford, and they're all so knowledgeable and just lovely to be around. Peggy often plays silent films on a screen, as well as lovely music. I love that I'm able to find wine here that I can't find anywhere else, as well as chat and get proper recommendations from actual Sommeliers. It's an absolute pleasure. I'm only hesitant to recommend it because I don't want them to get too crowded for my own selfish reasons, but I also want them to do well here, because they are so wonderful, so I have to highly recommend them. Just leave room for me at the bar, please. ☺️🥂”

“We placed an online order and wanted to make some edits. When we called, Ariana answered and gave us the best service. She was helpful and had a great attitude! She went above and beyond. This is our favorite location, even though it’s farther away!”

“I live on campus right now and Harris is near to my dorm. It’s quite far away from most of the dorms. The food here is good you can find almost everything you want in a week, just the time has to be perfect as the manu changes everyday.”