25 Best Bars in San Marcos

“Love this place! The food is awesome and I absolutely love Chelsea the bartender she Is extremely friendly and very attentive to the customers. I would highly recommend this place.“

“A new hideaway on the way to Austin! Had a great time and enjoyed the open-air ambience. We dined standard seating inside but the doors were open which hosted patio diners. I ordered the Carne Asada plate that was delicious and complemented by warm homemade corn tortillas and delicious nopalitos!“

“Loved their space and the drink specials. Particularly on a Sunday we enjoyed the inexpensive Mimosa carafe.
They're up a flight of stairs facing San Marcos' main square and have plenty of shaded bar and table seating.
Free parking is available on nearby streets.“

“awesome bar with great street tacos“

“laid back atmosphere and friendly bartenders.“

“Oct 2024 - found this place on our way back from Fredericksburg just off I-35 and before our Luling cutoff to get back to I-10. They have a wide variety of food options of favorite foods for everyone. The food was good, and portions fit well for a hungry traveler. The decor strikes me as an explosion of TGI Fridays, Benniganis, Fuddruckers, and Chili's all shocked up. There's so many interesting visuals. Tiiger or server did well. One food option we didn't particularly enjoy was the fried mushrooms. Their way uses big mushroom caps stuffed with cream cheese.... not bad, just not to our liking. The wife ended up removing the filling and enjoyed them much more.“

“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!“

“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.“

“This place is awesome. Manny, the owner and bartender, is the coolest, and is very personable with his customers. And there are themed nights! My boyfriend and I love Vinyl Night on Wednesdays. I also attend a Craft Night with a group of ladies there on Vinyl Night. I love getting to share music I enjoy and hear what vinyl others have collected. Def the coolest bar in San Marcos that attracts similar funky folks around town, offering a space to find community and have nice THC seltzers or local craft beers, ciders and meads. The lavender mead is my favorite! You can also bring your own food which is a plus. :)“

“The Wednesday night blues Jams are awesome. Some really great talent shows up every Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00. It's always a party.“

“Has a great vibe and friendly staff“

“good texano music. loved it“

“Music is good. Managers are nice. THEY GOT SPICY POPCORN!! I mean it’s a real chill spot“

“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! 🍾🥂👩🏻‍🍳“

“Met my wife there 20 years ago. So yeah, 4 stars.“

“Really cool. Good coffee. Great service.“

“Harpers has reached out, corrected their policy and apologized for not allowing my daughters service dog to enter their establishment. I applaud their ability to learn, retrain and apologize for their mistakes.“

“Everyone is family here! Great people, great fun, stellar drinks. This my spot!“

“Best food and great friendly atmosphere“

“My favorite bar in the SQUARE*Reasoning: Service is immaculate; the owner, Sean; as well as Ben* have p it together a team of young college-aged workers who make the environment fun, saucy and SAFE. Tyler, Joe, Caleb, Isaiah, Shaine, McKinley & of course, the workhorse of the group: MARY BETH* Have made this a nostalgically-Local drop-in w/ the BEST VIEW of the city. 10/10 recommend!“

“Came in for a quick drink and ended up having one of the best bar experiences I’ve had in a minute. Jose was on point the whole time — super helpful, knew the menu like the back of his hand, and made some solid recommendations that hit every time. Chill vibe, fast service, and you can tell he actually cares about the people walking in. Appreciate the hospitality — definitely coming back.“

“Me and my friend were there and the bartenders and bouncers made us feel so happy and safe! Some customers made us feel uncomfortable but all the workers made sure we were okay!!!“

“The outdoor seating and ambiance is on point! Come check out 7-10 different restaurants and get alcoholic beverages at the Red Bus! Live music starts in March!“

“Best bar on the square!!!!! All the bartenders are super friendly and make the best drinks! The attentive and knowledgeable staff at mayloos are committed to providing exceptional service, ensuring that every guest feels welcomed and well taken care of. Whether you need a recommendation for the perfect cocktail or simply desire a friendly conversation, the staff members go above and beyond to enhance your overall experience!! Make sure to tip your bartenders!!!!!!“

“Great spot! Brayden is an awesome bartender 10/10 recommend the Serrano marg!!“