Breakfast & Brunch

The infusion of cultures and lifestyles in San Marcos brings a surprising range of flavors to the table. Soak up some local art while sipping your perfectly blended cup of joe. Grab an extreme burger before hitting the river. Enjoy a freshly crafted dinner at a local restaurant then stroll the Downtown Square to catch live music or an adult beverage from a rooftop view. From home-cooked treats and comfort food to international cuisine, and lunch on the go, you’ll find just what your belly is looking for.

Couple on trails at scenic overlook

Outdoors & Nature

San Marcos is a natural beauty and the most intriguing feature is her river. The San Marcos River bubbles to life from hundreds of springs right in the center of town. Always a refreshing 72…

Serving a craft beer

Breweries

Looking for a cold craft brew to quench your thirst after a long day on the trails, river or outlet mall? San Marcos is home to four breweries and brewpubs, with two located within walking…

Barista making coffee pour-over

Bakeries & Coffee Shops

Hot, fresh and straight from the ovens! Get a kolache with a twist, sweet glazed donut, melt in your…

Giant platter of BBQ and all the fixings

BBQ

Juicy brisket, succulent pork ribs, tender chicken, smothered chopped beef, tangy turkey... and…

Buffet with assorted dishes

Buffet

The infusion of cultures and lifestyles in San Marcos brings a surprising range of flavors to the…

Double stack burger with quesadilla bun

Burgers & American

The infusion of cultures and lifestyles in San Marcos brings a surprising range of flavors to the…

Assorted Chinese dishes

Chinese

Whether it's dine-in, take-out or cooked right at your table, you'll find a variety of…

Fresh salad with deli meat and cheese

Delis

Panini’s, flat bread, bagels, sourdough, toasted, melted, crispy, fresh, tangy.... craving a…

Chicken tikka masalas with naan bread

Indian

The infusion of cultures and lifestyles in San Marcos brings a surprising range of flavors to the…

Bowl of spaghetti

Italian

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Server making tableside guacamole

Mexican

The infusion of cultures and lifestyles in San Marcos brings a surprising range of flavors to the…

Pho bowl with noodles, shrimp and green onions

Pho

The infusion of cultures and lifestyles in San Marcos brings a surprising range of flavors to the…

Pizza being made

Pizza

The infusion of cultures and lifestyles in San Marcos brings a surprising range of flavors to the…

Snow crab legs and crawfish boil

Seafood

The infusion of cultures and lifestyles in San Marcos brings a surprising range of flavors to the…

Steaks cooking over open flame

Steakhouses

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Hand with chopsticks picking up sushi

Sushi

The infusion of cultures and lifestyles in San Marcos brings a surprising range of flavors to the…

Plate of Pad Thai

Thai

The infusion of cultures and lifestyles in San Marcos brings a surprising range of flavors to the…

Vegan protein bowl

Vegan / Vegetarian

The infusion of cultures and lifestyles in San Marcos brings a surprising range of flavors to the…