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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
Buddy's Burger
927 TX-80, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Thin Mint Shake | $4.99 |
Andes mint chocolate chip shavings and mint flavoring! | |
| Double Classic With Cheese | $6.89 |
Two (100%) Never Frozen Angus Beef, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Buddy’s Smack Sauce All of our burger ingredients are made fresh daily. Buddy’s Burger takes the time to create quality products with: Hand formed Patties Hand squeezed Lemonade Hand Spun Milkshakes Hand Cut Veggies | |
| Texan Melt Meal | $13.45 |
Two (100%) Never Frozen Angus Beef, Monterey Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato,Grilled Onions, Jalapeños, Buddy’s Spicy Smack Sauce All of our burger ingredients are made fresh daily. Buddy’s Burger takes the time to create quality products with: Hand formed Patties Hand squeezed Lemonade Hand Spun Milkshakes Hand Cut Veggies |
The Groove- A Unique Eatery
2626 Hunter rd Suite 101, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Classic Cobb w/ Chicken | $16.00 |
Grilled chicken, bacon bits, hard boiled egg, romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, shredded mixed cheese & ranch dressing | |
| Shrimp Fiesta Bowl | $14.00 |
Shrimp, rice, corn, black beans, pico de gallo, cilantro & lime Calories: 568 Protein: 33g Carbs: 40g Fats: 30g Sugar: 3g | |
| BBQ Chicken Bowl | $13.00 |
Chicken, rice, black beans, squash, zucchini, spinach & BBQ sauce Calories: 469 Protein: 40g Carbs: 31g Fats: 19g Sugar: 7g |
Sylvia Pizza
316 North Edward Gary Street, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| The Queen. 12” | $13.50 |
Hand Crafted Organic Tomato Sauce Topped With Fresh Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese And Whole Leaf Italian Basil Finished With 100% Authentic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. | |
| Pepperoni. 12” | $15.00 |
Hand Crafted Organic Tomato Sauce Topped with Fresh Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese And Crispy Pepperoni Cups. | |
| Pepperoni with Jalapeños. 12” | $15.10 |
Hand Crafted Organic Tomato Sauce Topped With Fresh Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese And Crispy Pepperoni Cups Finished With Thin Slices Jalapeños |
Crater Coffee - 312 University Drive
312 University Drive, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| White chocolate lavender | $0.00 |
| Green | $0.00 |
| Honey Lavender | $0.00 |
Pie Society
700 North LBJ Drive Suite 107, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| 18" 78-666 | $25.00 |
Italian sausage, pepperoni & bacon. | |
| 16" Garden of Eden | $21.00 |
Fresh spinach, local mushrooms, roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts & feta. | |
| 16" San Martian | $22.00 |
Elote, Dos XX Chicken, Jalapeno, Texas Goat Cheese, Cilantro Lime Crema, Fresh Cilantro This pizza cannot be modified. |
SMOKED SALMON • FRENCH FRIES
Industry - San Marcos
110 E MLK, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Industry Burger | $13.00 |
Smoked Beef Patty, Greens, Bacon Onion Jam, Dill Pickle Mayo, Tomato, Swiss Cheese | |
| Industry Bowl (vg) | $13.50 |
field greens, rice, brussels, sweet pots, pepita, chevre, cashew-garlic dressing/Honey vin | |
| Tatas Bravas | $7.00 |
Tots, chipotle aïoli, and green onion |
Spud Ranch - San Marcos
1330 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Steak Spud | $12.49 |
Juicy shaved sirloin steak, butter, Cheddar cheese topped with sauteed onions A1 sauce upon request | |
| Fried Okra | $6.19 |
Served with ranch | |
| Hot Wing Spud | $12.49 |
Boneless buffalo chicken tossed in hot wing sauce, butter, Cheddar cheese and choice of ranch or blue cheese |
Valentino's Pizza
110 N LBJ Dr., San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Pepperoni | $0.00 |
red sauce, old world pepperoni, provolone & mozzarella | |
| BYO Pizza | $0.00 |
Build your own Pizza... Go crazy! | |
| Cheese Breadsticks | $12.00 |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese Deluxe (VEG) | $11.00 |
A healthy portion of colby jack, fontina, and provolone pressed between fresh buttered sourdough. (VEG) | |
| Caprese Sando (VEG) | $13.00 |
Thick sliced mozzarella, beefsteak tomato, basil pesto, balsamic reduction, focaccia (Veg) | |
| Chicken Pesto Sando | $14.00 |
Herb roasted heirloom chicken, basil pesto, roasted peppers, fontina and provolone cheese, pressed focaccia |
North Street
216 North St, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Beef Kebab Plate | $16.00 |
Tender all-beef kebab and veggie skewers. Served with Coco Rice, Paratha, and Cucumber-Mint Raita. | |
| Butter Chicken | $15.00 |
***CONTAINS DAIRY*** Tender oven-baked chicken in a rich, creamy tomato sauce. Served with Coco Rice and crispy Papadum. | |
| Chicken Tikka | $15.00 |
***CONTAINS DAIRY*** Tender oven-baked chicken in a complex, creamy tomato sauce. Served with Coco Rice and crispy Papadum. |
BBQ • SANDWICHES
San Marcos BBQ - 2601 Hunter Rd.
2601 Hunter Rd, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Tortillas | $0.25 |
Flour only | |
| The Rattler | $16.50 |
1/4lb brisket, 1 ring, & 2 sides w/ a Drink | |
| Sausage Ring | $3.50 |
Homemade in house recipe beef/pork mix |
SANDWICHES • CHICKEN WINGS • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Fat Shack - San Marcos
350 N Guadalupe Street, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| The Classic | $11.99 |
Double Cheese Burger served with American Cheese, Burger Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Pickles | |
| Chicken & Fries | $9.99 |
Served with Honey Mustard & Ketchup | |
| Philly Cheesesteak | $0.00 |
Traditional Philly style cheesesteak with grilled onions and American cheese |
The Halal Project
312 University Drive, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Falafel (4pcs) | $4.99 |
Mixed vegetables and special spices combined to create a delicious deep fried veggie ball made fresh to order. | |
| Chicken Shawarma Wrap | $13.99 |
Marinated chicken breast, thin sliced wrapped in pita bread with tomato, onions, and our white sauce and hot sauce. | |
| Hummus | $3.99 |
A blend of chickpea puree and tahini sauce flavored with lemon, and olive oil. Each side of hummus will come served with 1 pita bread. |
Habana Restaurant & Bar
2728 South Congress Ave, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Beef Empanada | $5.00 |
Lightly Fried Pastry Filled with Cuban Style Seasoned Beef. Served with Salsa Picante | |
| White Rice | $3.00 |
Fresh Steamed Jasmine White Rice | |
| Pollo Salteado | $24.00 |
Chicken Stir Fry, Sautéed in Dry White Wine and Olive Oil, Red and Green Bell Peppers, Onion, Garlic |
K Bop | San Marcos - 301 North Guadalupe Street
301 North Guadalupe Street, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Chicken Dumplings | $8.00 |
Chicken Dumplings with sweet chillie sauce | |
| Coffee Milk Tea | $4.49 |
Non-dairy | |
| Jasmine Milk Tea | $4.49 |
Non-dairy |
The Coffee Bar - 142 N.LBJ Dr.
142 N.LBJ Dr., San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Honey Bunny | $0.00 |
Honey Almond flavored Chai Latte | |
| Egg Nog Chai | $0.00 |
Chai with egg nog spices | |
| Orange Chocolate Mocha | $0.00 |
Mocha latte with orange syrup |
The Taproom || The Porch On Hopkins - 129 East Hopkins Street Suite 120 & 110
129 East Hopkins Street Suite 120 & 110, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Mushroom Swiss | $13.95 |
An old-school classic: 1/2 pound burger with extra mushrooms, grilled onions & Swiss cheese on our sweet sourdough bun. Served with lettuce, tomato and pickle. | |
| Fried Pickles🍆 | $7.95 |
House-made panko-crusted fried pickled spears, served with ranch. | |
| Fat Mac | $12.95 |
Do you dare? 1/2 lb burger topped with homemade mac & cheese, bacon & grilled onions on a toasted sweet sourdough bun. Pickle spear on the side. |
Gil's Broiler and Manske Roll Bakery
328 North LBJ Drive, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| 1/2 pound burger | $7.00 |
Fresh baked buns, hand formed patties | |
| Large Fries | $4.00 |
Golden brown shoe string fries | |
| Large Rings | $5.00 |
Hand battered onion rings |
Balcon
407 S. Stagecoach Trail Ste 201, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| California Burrito | $15.00 |
The original! Carne asada, fries, guacamole, pico de gallo, cheddar, avocado salsa, sour cream. | |
| Fish Tacos (2) | $13.00 |
beer battered fish, cabbage, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli | |
| Al Pastor Taco | $6.00 |
Marinated pork,avocado salsa, cilantro, onion, pineapple |
EL REY DE POLLO
207 N IH 35, San Marcos
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| #2 HALF CHICKEN | $14.19 |
Half Charcoal Grilled Chicken w/Rice,Beans,Salsa,Tortillas and Onion | |
| Chicken Or Beef Nachos | $10.99 |
Kava Kava Down - 817 Chestnut Street Suite 221
817 Chestnut Street Suite 221, San Marcos
BBQ • SANDWICHES
San Marcos BBQ - 1701 S IH 35
1701 South Interstate 35, San Marcos
Aquarium - San Marcos - 126 S. Guadalupe
126 S. Guadalupe, San Marcos
Tantra - 217 West Hopkins Street
217 West Hopkins Street, San Marcos
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