my Guidebook for San Marcos

Michael
my Guidebook for San Marcos

Food Scene

WHATABURGER https://locations.whataburger.com/tx/san-marcos.html
I started Palmers in 1985, and sold it (thank goodness) in 1988.. still going strong and the nicest place in town. Great outdoor patio and bar
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Palmer's Restaurant Bar & Courtyard
218 Moore St
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I started Palmers in 1985, and sold it (thank goodness) in 1988.. still going strong and the nicest place in town. Great outdoor patio and bar
Shoot, Herberts is the BEST mex-food in town. Don't expect to wait more than about 5 minutes for your food, they are fast. Also, don't expect fancy. But do expect yummy.
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Herbert's Taco Hut
419 Riverside Dr
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Shoot, Herberts is the BEST mex-food in town. Don't expect to wait more than about 5 minutes for your food, they are fast. Also, don't expect fancy. But do expect yummy.
if you have a kid at the University, this is probably one of the places all your money is going to. Good music (which my company installed btw) and good value on food and bar. Nice
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Chimys
217 TX-80
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if you have a kid at the University, this is probably one of the places all your money is going to. Good music (which my company installed btw) and good value on food and bar. Nice
what can i say. It's Jack.
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Jack in the Box
1200 Barton Springs Rd
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what can i say. It's Jack.
more blah blah blah (seafood)
Red Lobster
3815 S Lamar Blvd
more blah blah blah (seafood)
Ok, this is my other favorite mex-eaterie, and where i get my migas, everytime. Good food and authentic.
The Palm Cafe 2
504 Broadway St
Ok, this is my other favorite mex-eaterie, and where i get my migas, everytime. Good food and authentic.
caffine
Starbucks
601 University Drive
caffine
My favorite italian place in town. Bring a wine with you, they can't have it there, so close to campus. best prices in town.
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Italian Garden
415 N LBJ Dr
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My favorite italian place in town. Bring a wine with you, they can't have it there, so close to campus. best prices in town.
nice, bar, food is decent. blah blah blah
Johnny Carino's
5601 Brodie Ln
nice, bar, food is decent. blah blah blah
i don't recommned it, cause it's mcdonalds
McDonald's
1001 TX-123
i don't recommned it, cause it's mcdonalds
My 'go to restaurant' for all things wonderful: food, service, ambience, price, and quality. I can't imagine someone not liking this place, in downtown New Braunfels. You can walk downtown too. wheee
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Huisache Grill
303 W San Antonio St
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My 'go to restaurant' for all things wonderful: food, service, ambience, price, and quality. I can't imagine someone not liking this place, in downtown New Braunfels. You can walk downtown too. wheee
Land ho--seafood ahead. Good stuff
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McAdoo's Seafood Company
196 N Castell Ave
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Land ho--seafood ahead. Good stuff
oh lord--this is catfish heaven. Big onion rings, decent shrimp, good prices.. if you fry it--they will buy it, kinda place. Historic old building just a bit outside of N.B.
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Clear Springs Restaurant
1692 TX-46
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oh lord--this is catfish heaven. Big onion rings, decent shrimp, good prices.. if you fry it--they will buy it, kinda place. Historic old building just a bit outside of N.B.
Baja BBQ Shack, overlooks the marina and Canyon Lake. You'll feel like a yachter-dude-person. Decent food too; a nice drive in the country and just right down Hunter Road a bit.
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Canyon Lake Marina
280 Marina
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Baja BBQ Shack, overlooks the marina and Canyon Lake. You'll feel like a yachter-dude-person. Decent food too; a nice drive in the country and just right down Hunter Road a bit.
everyone likes this little hole in the wall, with a gourmet touch from the kitchen. Yumgood
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The Root Cellar Cafe & Brewery
215 N LBJ Dr
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everyone likes this little hole in the wall, with a gourmet touch from the kitchen. Yumgood
have some coffee here. It's different.
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Wake the Dead Coffee House
1432 Ranch Rd 12
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have some coffee here. It's different.
My favorite BBQ in all of texas. Be sure to get the pinto beans with lots of brisket in them, oh my god they are so good. Brisket and smoked turkey to die for. EAT HERE for sure.
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Hays County Barbeque Restaurant
1612 S Interstate 35
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My favorite BBQ in all of texas. Be sure to get the pinto beans with lots of brisket in them, oh my god they are so good. Brisket and smoked turkey to die for. EAT HERE for sure.
It's just down the street from Turkey Grove (where you are staying). as good as Starbucks and closer/cheaper/local owned. I like it. There is a bakery in the same little center that will make you sigh
Mochas & Javas
102 Wonder World Dr
It's just down the street from Turkey Grove (where you are staying). as good as Starbucks and closer/cheaper/local owned. I like it. There is a bakery in the same little center that will make you sigh
they deliver too, there is one closer to me, just behind LOWES. This one is down town on the square, if you are in town though.
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Jimmy John's
3203 Red River St
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they deliver too, there is one closer to me, just behind LOWES. This one is down town on the square, if you are in town though.
authentic hippy/skater/moon-doggie style whatchamacallit. See to appreciate. Just two blocks from Zellicks, which you must see too.. HEB is next door for your groceries and snacks.
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Tantra
217 W Hopkins St
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authentic hippy/skater/moon-doggie style whatchamacallit. See to appreciate. Just two blocks from Zellicks, which you must see too.. HEB is next door for your groceries and snacks.
eat like a king for maybe $3 to $4. Great chili-dogs. Americana at its cheapest. THere's a Dairy Queen next door where you can get an ice cream.
Chili Dog Stand
1140 Invasion St
eat like a king for maybe $3 to $4. Great chili-dogs. Americana at its cheapest. THere's a Dairy Queen next door where you can get an ice cream.
it's a Deli, what could go wrong? be hungry. I like the muffalata. Big salad bar if your feeling green.
Jason's Deli
901 TX-80
it's a Deli, what could go wrong? be hungry. I like the muffalata. Big salad bar if your feeling green.
I eat here a lot and most always get the six ounce SIRLOIN. it's as good as their filet but half the price. It's all good. The Salmon is superb. The brews cold. Football and baseball TV place.
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Texas Roadhouse
9300 S I- 35 Service Rd
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I eat here a lot and most always get the six ounce SIRLOIN. it's as good as their filet but half the price. It's all good. The Salmon is superb. The brews cold. Football and baseball TV place.
dammed good chicken. Try the corn thingys...
Gills Fried Chicken
714 E Hopkins St
dammed good chicken. Try the corn thingys...
all the locals have breakfast here and read the paper. Old-timey place on the square. Know what a flat grill is? that's what they cook on...
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Cafe on the Square
126 N LBJ Dr
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all the locals have breakfast here and read the paper. Old-timey place on the square. Know what a flat grill is? that's what they cook on...
Near campus, cheap delicious chinese foods with chopsticks. NOT FANCY, but the food is delish.
Asian Garden
302 University Dr
Near campus, cheap delicious chinese foods with chopsticks. NOT FANCY, but the food is delish.
good burgers and cinnamin rolls, next to the outlet malls , but on the opposite side of the freeway. You'll go by it on your way to the mall. Neat things to buy inside too.
Center Point Road
Center Point Road
good burgers and cinnamin rolls, next to the outlet malls , but on the opposite side of the freeway. You'll go by it on your way to the mall. Neat things to buy inside too.
have a donut or other thing they have. Been here forever--must be good.
Dixie Cream
201 S L B J Dr
have a donut or other thing they have. Been here forever--must be good.
inexpensive and tasty. period.
In-N-Out Burger
1437 N Interstate 35
inexpensive and tasty. period.

Shopping

big a big car and a bunch of boxes to hold the feeds 45 people selections. Cheap flowers for the house.
Sam's Club
1350 Leah Ave
big a big car and a bunch of boxes to hold the feeds 45 people selections. Cheap flowers for the house.
good car fixer
Franks Automotive Inc
328 S Guadalupe St
good car fixer
good schlotzsky's style sandwich (probably better). They've been here 40 years or more. Across from campus. Same tiny spot. Take you kid there and impress the heck out of him, by how cool you are. :)
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Alvin Ord's
204 University Dr
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good schlotzsky's style sandwich (probably better). They've been here 40 years or more. Across from campus. Same tiny spot. Take you kid there and impress the heck out of him, by how cool you are. :)

Drinks & Nightlife

they are everywhere. blah blah blah
Chili's Grill & Bar
102 Interstate 35 North Frontage Road
they are everywhere. blah blah blah
authentic 60's style bar. Popcorn, jukebox. https://www.yelp.com/biz/chances-r-san-marcos
Chances R
138 South L B J Drive
authentic 60's style bar. Popcorn, jukebox. https://www.yelp.com/biz/chances-r-san-marcos
HUGE ULTRA COOL restaurant overlooking the guadalupe river; and next door to Texas OLDEST dance hall (live entertainment all weekend).
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Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar
1287 Gruene Rd
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HUGE ULTRA COOL restaurant overlooking the guadalupe river; and next door to Texas OLDEST dance hall (live entertainment all weekend).
cool old-timey bar on the downtown drag. Great CHILI too.
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The Phoenix Saloon
193 W San Antonio St
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cool old-timey bar on the downtown drag. Great CHILI too.
everyone who is someone (and not necessarily a student) hangs here. Authentic 1950's ice house. NO AIR CONDITIONING--but who needs it. Open air seating-with fans and misters when it's hot. ON the way.
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Zelicks Icehouse
336 W Hopkins St
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everyone who is someone (and not necessarily a student) hangs here. Authentic 1950's ice house. NO AIR CONDITIONING--but who needs it. Open air seating-with fans and misters when it's hot. ON the way.
Bar and Good RIBS and burgers, and one million beers on tap. Kids love it and so does everyone else, except some old fogies who hate dogs too.
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Taproom
129 E Hopkins St
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Bar and Good RIBS and burgers, and one million beers on tap. Kids love it and so does everyone else, except some old fogies who hate dogs too.

Everything Else

there is a sak n' pak ice house for that late night ice cream bar you may be craving. You could walk there in about 20 minutes or drive in 2, if you go fast. Sam's Club or HEB has the least expensive gasoline to buy.
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Exxon
1320 E Oltorf St
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there is a sak n' pak ice house for that late night ice cream bar you may be craving. You could walk there in about 20 minutes or drive in 2, if you go fast. Sam's Club or HEB has the least expensive gasoline to buy.
where i went to school
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Universität von Texas in Austin
2515 Speedway
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where i went to school
where you kid goes to school, probably.
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Texas State University
601 University Dr
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where you kid goes to school, probably.
University based river park area
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Sewell Park
601 University Dr
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University based river park area
public river spot for swimming in the 72 degree San Marcos crystal clear water. Bring a tube and float. (rentals are all around)
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Rio Vista Park
555 Cheatham St
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public river spot for swimming in the 72 degree San Marcos crystal clear water. Bring a tube and float. (rentals are all around)
big french fries.
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Five Guys
3208 B Guadalupe St
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big french fries.
Just across the street, in walking distance. i like it.
First Baptist Church
325 W McCarty Ln
Just across the street, in walking distance. i like it.
A classic church in a classic 100 year old sanctuary, good place to give thanks. (i'm a member here)
First United Methodist Church - San Marcos
129 W Hutchison St
A classic church in a classic 100 year old sanctuary, good place to give thanks. (i'm a member here)

Arts & Culture

THE SPOT is a year or two old and the best place to watch a movie, sonically and visually. They serve good food and alcoholic beverages. Bowling is within the building as is a nice bar and other areas. It's cool.
Go see a movie, 12 screens, bound to be something on that's good.
EVO Cinemas Starplex 12
1250 Wonder World Dr
Go see a movie, 12 screens, bound to be something on that's good.

Tipps für Reisende

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The link below offers historic and eating advice.

http://www.toursanmarcos.com/dining/index.html