Restaurants, Bars & Coffee in San Marcos
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Restaurants, Bars & Coffee in San Marcos, checked by People of Austin. Every restaurant, bar, coffee shop, bakery and food truck we have checked, sorted by neighborhood so you can pick something near you. Filter by cuisine, patio, kid-friendly or reservations, and look for the Reserve badge when you need a table tonight.
Balcon
San Marcos Mexican kitchen whose Gobernador taco layers cheese, shrimp, pico de gallo and house salsa.
Jorge's Mexican Restaurant
San Marcos Mexican restaurant on Hunter Road that opened in 2023, one of several new Mexican spots added to the San Marcos scene that year.
Katz on the Go Cafe
San Marcos cafe pairing bakery items with breakfast tacos, including a chorizo and egg option.
Los Jambados Tacos
San Marcos taco stand serving quesabirria, al pastor and beef tacos at shaded outdoor picnic tables.
Herbert's Taco Hut
San Marcos taco hut with a drive-thru, serving breakfast tacos all day plus carne asada, pastor and fish tacos.
Blue Dahlia Bistro
European bistro on the square with a back garden, serving crepes, Belgian waffles and coq au vin.
Grins Restaurant
Open since 1975, a student and tuber favorite with a dozen burger varieties, onion rings and frozen margaritas.
Industry
Converted garage with brisket tacos from a live oak smoker and live music on the patio most nights.
North Street Curry Shop
Curry shop near campus with 24 rotating beers on tap, curry queso and the Forbidden Taco on the menu.
Pie Society
Artisan pizzeria with specialty pies like the Tempeh of Doom and a willingness to make any pie vegan.
Root Cellar Cafe
Brick-walled farm-to-table cafe with a Beet Burger, giving $1 from each homemade dessert to the Hays County Food Bank.
Middleton Brewery
Pet-friendly brewery with a resident dog named Banjo, signature micheladas and lawn games like Jenga.
Red Bus Bar
Dive-style bar with bus seats for booths, eclectic art, live music and weekly trivia nights.
Zelicks Icehouse
Laid-back icehouse known for funny bathroom signs, pub food and monthly music and trivia events.
Ivar's River Pub
Riverside pub on the San Marcos River serving burgers and all-day breakfast, with a happy hour.
Dos Gatos Kolache Bakery
Bakery with 30-plus kolache flavors and a Cinnamon Loaf that sells out daily, so locals call ahead.
Babe's Doughnut & Coffee
Doughnut shop with flavors like maple bacon and cookies and cream, plus fresh coffee and a chicken biscuit.
Casa Maria Restaurant & Bakery
Mexican restaurant with an attached bakery and a heart-shaped plate of 24 tacos called Taco Bout Love.
Hays County BBQ
Barbecue spot on Texas Monthly's Top BBQ list for three years, with beef ribs served only on Saturdays.
Gil's Broiler & Manske Roll Bakery
Long-running flame-grilled burger joint sharing space with Manske Rolls, glazed cinnamon rolls served with ice cream.
Palmer's Restaurant Bar & Courtyard
Historic restaurant with a leafy courtyard and a fountain, known for San Antonio Benedict and pork tamales.
Loli's Cafe
Southern-style cafe with chicken and waffles, big stacks of pancakes and homemade pies, served all day.
Rhea's Ice Cream
San Marcos scoop shop churning small batches with flavors like Texas Honey and Mexican Vanilla, a reliable last stop on the drive back up I-35.