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Top restaurants in San Marcos, Texas
Like Round Rock, San Marcos is another little sister to Austin proper. Whereas Round Rock sits on the city's north side, San Marcos lies along I-35 to the south, only a short drive away from the University of Texas campus.
Like Austin, San Marcos is mainly a college town, home to Texas State University. That fact should give you an idea of the type of atmosphere you can expect at most restaurants. It can get pretty loud and boisterous, especially since San Marcos has a thriving nightlife scene with plenty of places to grab a bite to eat throughout the day. The best restaurants sit near the campus near East Hopkins Street, LBJ Drive, and Highway 123, but there are other places to eat closer to I-35 at the intersection of Highway 123.
In San Marcos, you can find everything from casual American restaurants to Tex-Mex and Asian food. It's an eclectic mix of styles and cuisines that you wouldn't expect in a city this size, and that's what makes San Marcos one of the top destinations in the Texas Hill Country.
San Marcos's top cuisines
Must-try San Marcos restaurants
EZ Eats Kitchen - Mill Street Market
641 Mill Street, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Breakfast Quesadilla | $8.50 |
| Half Pound of Fries | $4.50 |
| Chicken Quesadilla | $9.75 |
EL REY DE POLLO
207 N IH 35, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| #15 Cheese Burger with Fries | $8.95 |
cheese Burger with Fries | |
| #1 FULL CHICKEN/POLLO FULL | $19.95 |
Full Chicken (8 pieces) grilled on charcoal w/rice,Beans,Salsa,Toritillas and Onion. | |
| #2 HALF CHICKEN | $10.95 |
Half Charcoal Grilled Chicken w/Rice,Beans,Salsa,Tortillas and Onion |
The Groove- A Unique Eatery
2626 Hunter rd Suite 101, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Almond Butter Cup | $0.00 |
Almond butter, banana & chocolate protein MEDIUM: Calories: 355 Protein: 26g Carbs: 38g Fats: 13g LARGE: Calories: 410 Protein: 27g Carbs: 52g Fats: 13g | |
| Buddha Bowl | $11.00 |
spinach, chickpeas, rice, black beans, chicken, avocado & red bell peppers | |
| Chicken Pesto Sandwich | $11.00 |
Grilled chicken, tomato, spinach, mixed bell peppers, pepperoncini, gouda cheese & pesto on sourdough bread w/ a side of chips |
BBQ • SANDWICHES
San Marcos BBQ - 1701 S IH 35
1701 South Interstate 35, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| JP Special | $18.50 |
1/4lb brisket, 1/4lb rib, 1 ring, & 2 sides w/ Drink - option to sub hatch ring for $0.75 | |
| Sausage Ring | $3.00 |
Homemade in house recipe beef/pork mix | |
| Family #1 (4-6) | $42.00 |
1lb brisket, 3 rings or 1/2 chicken, 2 pints of sides & Gallon of Tea |
Fresco
200 Springtown Way Suite 120, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Keto Bowl | $12.95 |
•\t½ Shredded Kale •\t½ Arugula •\tAdobo Lime Grilled Chicken •\tAvocado •\tRed Cabbage •\tCucumber •\tSunflower Seeds •\tQueso Fresco •\tAvocado Yogurt Ranch | |
| Vegan Bowl | $11.95 |
•\tFresco Greens •\tCilantro Lime Rice •\tMushrooms/Onions/Peppers •\tAvocado •\tCherry Tomato Pico •\tRainbow Carrots •\tCucumber •\tSesame Lime Dressing | |
| Bobcat Bowl | $11.95 |
•\tBaby Spinach •\tCilantro Lime Rice •\tCuban Style Black Beans •\t½ Adobo Lime Chicken •\t½ Roasted Sweet Potatoes •\tCherry Tomato Pico •\tCharred Corn •\tCucumber •\tJack Cheese •\tTortilla Strips •\tAvocado Yogurt Ranch |
SMOKED SALMON • FRENCH FRIES
Industry - San Marcos
110 E MLK, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Crispy Fries | $5.00 |
parmesan, smoked ketchup | |
| Crispy Brussels Sprouts | $8.50 |
Dijon Glaze, Candied Pecans, Green Onions | |
| Fried Avocado Tacos (vg) | $12.00 |
Purple cabbage, lime, house salsa, cilantro, flour tortillia |
Spud Ranch - San Marcos
1330 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Jalapeno Poppers | $7.19 |
Served with ranch | |
| Fried Mushrooms | $7.29 |
Served with ranch | |
| Quesadilla Spud | $12.39 |
Marinated chicken fajita, butter, Mexican cheese, sauteed bell peppers topped with sauteed onions and sour cream |
Valentino's Pizza
110 N LBJ Dr., San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| BYO Pizza | $0.00 |
Build your own Pizza... Go crazy! | |
| Half & Half signature pizza | $0.00 |
Pick two of your favorites | |
| Cheese Breadsticks | $11.00 |
10 inches of signature pizza dough baked with garlic and provolone/mozzarella blend. Served with marinara and housemade ranch. |
Radish and Dill
102 Wonder World Dr Suite 201, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| El Cubano | $14.25 |
Cured cotto ham, Michoacan roasted pork shoulder, swiss cheese, house pickles, yellow mustard on panini press | |
| BYO (Build Your Own) Sandwich | $9.00 |
Choose your own bread, proteins, toppings and dressings | |
| R&D Club Royale | $13.75 |
Roasted turkey breast, beefsteak tomato, bacon, local greens, lemon-thyme aioli on house made Texas Toast |
BBQ • SANDWICHES
San Marcos BBQ - 2601 Hunter Rd.
2601 Hunter Rd, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| JP Special | $18.50 |
1/4lb brisket, 1/4lb rib, 1 ring, & 2 sides w/ Drink - option to sub hatch ring for $0.75 | |
| Sausage Ring | $3.00 |
Homemade in house recipe beef/pork mix | |
| Brisket per lb | $24.00 |
Smoked 18 to 24 hours, Moist or lean how ever you prefer |
SANDWICHES • CHICKEN WINGS • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Fat Shack - San Marcos
350 N Guadalupe Street, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| The Single | $0.00 |
Single Cheese Burger served with American Cheese, Burger Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Pickles | |
| The Classic | $0.00 |
Double Cheese Burger served with American Cheese, Burger Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Pickles | |
| Mozzarella Sticks | $0.00 |
Served with Marinara |
Xian Sushi and Noodle San Marcos - 200 Springtown Way 138
200 Springtown Way 138, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| O Soup Dumplings (4) 小笼汤包 | $8.75 |
Steam soup dumpling with pork and spring onion. 4 pcs | |
| O Shu Mai (4) 鮮蝦燒賣皇 | $7.75 |
Steamed Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. 4 pcs | |
| O Stir-Fried Noodle 炒麵 | $13.50 |
Served with sweet soy sauce, baby bok choy, bell peppers, onions, leeks, and eggs. |
The Halal Project
312 University Drive - Unit A, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Gyro Wrap | $10.99 |
Gyro with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and our white sauce and hot sauce. | |
| Hummus | $3.99 |
A blend of chickpea puree and tahini sauce flavored with lemon, and olive oil. | |
| Falafel (4pcs) | $3.99 |
Mixed vegetables and special spices combined to create a delicious deep fried veggie ball made fresh to order. |
Habana Restaurant & Bar
2728 South Congress Ave, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Maduros | $9.00 |
Caramelized Ripened Sweet Plantains | |
| Pollo Salteado | $23.00 |
Chicken Stir Fry, Sautéed in Dry White Wine and Olive Oil, Red and Green Bell Peppers, Onion, Garlic | |
| White Rice | $3.00 |
Fresh Steamed Jasmine White Rice |
The Coffee Bar - 142 N.LBJ Dr.
142 N.LBJ Dr., San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Vegan Vanilla Almond Scone | $4.00 |
**Contains coconut oil, almonds, oat milk and gluten** | |
| The Pumpkin King | $5.00 |
Regular 12oz- 2 espresso shots Large 16oz- 4 espresso shots | |
| Vegan Cranberry almond scone | $4.00 |
Gil's Broiler and Manske Roll Bakery
328 North LBJ Drive, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| 1/4 pound burger | $5.00 |
Fresh baked buns, hand formed patties | |
| 1/2 pound burger | $7.00 |
Fresh baked buns, hand formed patties | |
| 12-Pack | $30.00 |
To-Go Manske Rolls |
Aquarium - San Marcos - 126 S. Guadalupe
126 S. Guadalupe, San Marcos
BBQ • SANDWICHES • GRILL
Ivar's River Pub - 701 cheatham st
701 cheatham st, San Marcos
Kahvie Cafe - - San Marcos, Tx
817 Chestnut St Suite 221, San Marcos
Umami Sushi Tx
700 n lbj dr. Ste 105, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Dragon | $12.00 |
Crab, cucumber, avocado, topped with eel, avocado, eel sauce, and sesame seeds | |
| Philly | $9.00 |
Smoked salmon/ avocado/ cream cheese topped with sesame seeds | |
| Bob Cat | $14.00 |
Spicy crab/ avocado topped with tuna/ avocado/ spicy mayo/ eel sauce/ and spicy flakes |
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