Guidebook for San Marcos
Food Scene
The hosts are foodies and enjoy chef prepared meals. This restaurant also has a well stocked bar. The best time to go is happy hour.
54 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Palmer's Restaurant Bar & Courtyard
218 Moore StThe hosts are foodies and enjoy chef prepared meals. This restaurant also has a well stocked bar. The best time to go is happy hour.
Good food and reasonable prices. Great bar drinks, especially the margaritas.
412 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdGood food and reasonable prices. Great bar drinks, especially the margaritas.
Hays County Barbeque Restaurant
1612 S Interstate 35Best for local barbecue.
Good for steak - has a very nice bar with happy hour specials.
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Saltgrass Steak House
1141 North Interstate 35Good for steak - has a very nice bar with happy hour specials.
Good barbecue from the famous family in Lockhart. Yes! they have a location in San Marcos! They have live music on Friday and Saturday nights. It has a great outdoor patio to accommodate large crowds.
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Black's Barbecue San Marcos
510 Hull StGood barbecue from the famous family in Lockhart. Yes! they have a location in San Marcos! They have live music on Friday and Saturday nights. It has a great outdoor patio to accommodate large crowds.
Chef prepared food, good beer and an awesome bakery. The restaurant has a pub type decor reminiscent of pubs in Europe. Please note, while ambiance and food is good, the service can be sketchy. Worth a try though.
62 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Root Cellar Cafe & Brewery
215 N LBJ DrChef prepared food, good beer and an awesome bakery. The restaurant has a pub type decor reminiscent of pubs in Europe. Please note, while ambiance and food is good, the service can be sketchy. Worth a try though.
Home style Mexican and American food restaurant run by a local family. Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Very affordable dining.
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Garcia's
104 S Main StHome style Mexican and American food restaurant run by a local family. Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Very affordable dining.
This coffee bar and bakery serves French Press coffee which is simply delightful.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Barfish Lounge
142 N LBJ DrThis coffee bar and bakery serves French Press coffee which is simply delightful.
Gil's Broiler
328 N LBJ DrHome of the famous Manske roll that is more than enough for sharing!
An iconic bbq joint well known in this area. You must take a look at their giant pits and give a howdy to the pit master. There are several wineries making this a very nice trip, only 40 Minutes from San Marcos.
480 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826An iconic bbq joint well known in this area. You must take a look at their giant pits and give a howdy to the pit master. There are several wineries making this a very nice trip, only 40 Minutes from San Marcos.
This restaurant is a host favorite, living on the Austin side of San Marcos and about 30 minutes from this establishment. Very good chef, good service with daily specials. They have a spacious outdoor area and offer a venue for local musicians on the weekends. Friday is prime rib night and don’t miss the happy hour. This place is no longer a secret, so plan ahead.
94 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hays City Store
8989 FM150 WThis restaurant is a host favorite, living on the Austin side of San Marcos and about 30 minutes from this establishment. Very good chef, good service with daily specials. They have a spacious outdoor area and offer a venue for local musicians on the weekends. Friday is prime rib night and don’t miss the happy hour. This place is no longer a secret, so plan ahead.
Very nice restaurant on the river in Gruene. A nice day out would be wine tasting and shopping, then a nice lunch OR a nice dinner with a show next door at Gruene Hall.
211 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar
1287 Gruene RdVery nice restaurant on the river in Gruene. A nice day out would be wine tasting and shopping, then a nice lunch OR a nice dinner with a show next door at Gruene Hall.
Award winning local brewery. Tastings are available. This place is a must visit for the aficionado! Food trucks on site, make this a real special place to visit. You are welcome!
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Guadalupe Brewing Company
1586 Wald RdAward winning local brewery. Tastings are available. This place is a must visit for the aficionado! Food trucks on site, make this a real special place to visit. You are welcome!
Best of Hays 2017 and serves Greek specialties. The falafel, the schwarmas and stuffed grape leaves are awesome. The owner makes all of his food fresh daily. Must try the homemade hummus!
The Pita Shop
1904 Ranch Rd 12Best of Hays 2017 and serves Greek specialties. The falafel, the schwarmas and stuffed grape leaves are awesome. The owner makes all of his food fresh daily. Must try the homemade hummus!
Wow-Wees Cafe
1505 Aquarena Springs DrBest known for the giant burrito!
Kobe Japanese Steak House
210 Springtown WayPopular local Japanese style cooking.
Ivar's River Pub
701 Cheatham StDecent food with a view of the river.
Industry
110 E Martin Luther King DrFreshly created food, diverse drink menu
Great burgers and such with a very nice craft beer.
780 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveGreat burgers and such with a very nice craft beer.
Great food with lots of options. Breakfast is served all day. Ask about their chicken and waffles. There are some healthy options; espresso and beer under one roof!
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Texas Bean & Brew House
1328 N Interstate 35 Frontage RdGreat food with lots of options. Breakfast is served all day. Ask about their chicken and waffles. There are some healthy options; espresso and beer under one roof!
Wok & Roll
812 S Guadalupe StThis restaurant serves quality Asian food: Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
3940 S Lamar BlvdGreat for takeout too!
Grins Restaurant
802 N LBJ DrLong time local favorite restaurant.
Sakura Sushi & Steak&hot pot
117 Meiners StA variety of sushi, hibachi and chinese cooking without MSG
Valentino's
110 N LBJ DrPie Society
700 N LBJ DrGreat breakfast served all day, lunch served until 3 pm 7 days a week. Check out on line menu to order freshly prepared for take away or eat in. All healthy options as well as smoothies. 20 minutes straight through town from our place in San Marcos.
The Groove
Great breakfast served all day, lunch served until 3 pm 7 days a week. Check out on line menu to order freshly prepared for take away or eat in. All healthy options as well as smoothies. 20 minutes straight through town from our place in San Marcos.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to see local and not so local musicians. Check out their website for events.
367 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene RdGreat place to see local and not so local musicians. Check out their website for events.
Cheatham Street Warehouse
119 Cheatham StPopular for local entertainment.
Bar with excellent pub grub. Hamburgers outstanding! Popular with the “locals”.
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Taproom
129 E Hopkins StBar with excellent pub grub. Hamburgers outstanding! Popular with the “locals”.
AquaBrew
110 E Martin Luther King DrNewly opened brewery in downtown San Marcos.
Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh RdHome - brew beer in the caves on the property. Offers charcuterie from the local butcher to munch while enjoying the fresh brew.
40 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Roughhouse Brewing
680 Oakwood LoopHome - brew beer in the caves on the property. Offers charcuterie from the local butcher to munch while enjoying the fresh brew.
Parks & Nature
Caves - highly recommended by a guest, especially good for hot days.
58 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque de Aventuras y Cueva Mundo Maravilloso
1000 Prospect StCaves - highly recommended by a guest, especially good for hot days.
This is a hike along rocky trails and starts on Lime-Kiln and goes direct into San Marcos.
NOW OPEN FOR DIVING and Paddle Boards.
Spring Lake Preserve
County Road 225This is a hike along rocky trails and starts on Lime-Kiln and goes direct into San Marcos.
NOW OPEN FOR DIVING and Paddle Boards.
Very nice with lots of outdoor activities for children and young people. Nice walking/running path when it is not too busy. The Lions Club tube rental is on premises. Be sure to check the www.toursanmarcos.com for amenities and special events. Doesn’t cost a thing to visit, just mind the rules and cleanup after yourself.
City Park
Very nice with lots of outdoor activities for children and young people. Nice walking/running path when it is not too busy. The Lions Club tube rental is on premises. Be sure to check the www.toursanmarcos.com for amenities and special events. Doesn’t cost a thing to visit, just mind the rules and cleanup after yourself.
Short drive from San Marcos and worth the trip! Check www.naturalbridgecaverns.com for events, times and tours for your visit. Advance tickets offer discount.
San Antonio Natural Bridge Caverns
26495 Pvt Rd at FM 3009Short drive from San Marcos and worth the trip! Check www.naturalbridgecaverns.com for events, times and tours for your visit. Advance tickets offer discount.
This area offers scenic trails in a natural reserve between San Marcos and Wimberley. A helpful link if you like hiking is http://smgreenbelt.org/natural-areas/
42 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Purgatory Creek Natural Area
2102 Hunter RoadThis area offers scenic trails in a natural reserve between San Marcos and Wimberley. A helpful link if you like hiking is http://smgreenbelt.org/natural-areas/
Lovely park with an awesome swimming hole on a lazy & shady river in Wimberley. Just 30 minutes from the “Roadrunner “. This area is protected, so make your reservations early during busy summer months. The park limits the number of visitors each day.
275 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Blue Hole Regional Park
333 Blue Hole LnLovely park with an awesome swimming hole on a lazy & shady river in Wimberley. Just 30 minutes from the “Roadrunner “. This area is protected, so make your reservations early during busy summer months. The park limits the number of visitors each day.
County park has river access points. For swimming or floating. Dogs on leashes are allowed. The park is very clean. It can be busy in the sporting season, but otherwise a nice park.
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Five Mile Dam
4440 Old Stagecoach RdCounty park has river access points. For swimming or floating. Dogs on leashes are allowed. The park is very clean. It can be busy in the sporting season, but otherwise a nice park.
Lovely and easy walking trails, as well as the swimming hole. Busy in summer so booking required for swimming, however walking trails are usually accessible and allow leashed dogs.
178 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jacobs Well
Lovely and easy walking trails, as well as the swimming hole. Busy in summer so booking required for swimming, however walking trails are usually accessible and allow leashed dogs.
The best short float on the San Marcos River. End your float at Ivar’s River Pub.
62 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
San Marcos Lions Club Tube Rental
170 Charles Austin DriveThe best short float on the San Marcos River. End your float at Ivar’s River Pub.
Private Park is in downtown San Marcos with private river access. Available to rent in the afternoons. Must book in advance.
Private Park
313 Nicola AlleyPrivate Park is in downtown San Marcos with private river access. Available to rent in the afternoons. Must book in advance.
Essentials
15 minutes from the property off of Aquarena Springs Rd & Thorpe Lane
626 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
H-E-B
641 E Hopkins St15 minutes from the property off of Aquarena Springs Rd & Thorpe Lane
Walmart Supercenter
1015 TX-80It’s Walmart. Need I say more?
San Marcos Quality Cleaners
1504 Aquarena Springs DrEasy in and out between the Roadrunner and the HEB.
Closest laundry for extended stay visitors to the RV. Host has been told it is comfortable with TV while you wait.
Laundry Basket
1525 Aquarena Springs DrClosest laundry for extended stay visitors to the RV. Host has been told it is comfortable with TV while you wait.
My favorite and they will visit the RV for pet care/walks during the stay. They also have boarding in their home business.
On Paws Professional Pet Services
2710 Hunter RoadMy favorite and they will visit the RV for pet care/walks during the stay. They also have boarding in their home business.
Entertainment & Activities
This theater is open to adults only during evening hours. The name has been changed to EVO.
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
EVO Entertainment Springtown
1180 Thorpe LnThis theater is open to adults only during evening hours. The name has been changed to EVO.
LBJ Museum
131 N Guadalupe StVery popular local brewery with several craft beers to sample. They do not serve food, however word is out that a food truck with awesome slammers is always parked outside.
71 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Middleton Brewing
101 Oakwood LoopVery popular local brewery with several craft beers to sample. They do not serve food, however word is out that a food truck with awesome slammers is always parked outside.
Fall Creek has a very nice selection of wines. Some very nice blends too. They do have busy times, but otherwise offer good accommodation for tastings for small and larger groups. Good idea to call ahead with very large groups. Yes, this can be a tourist’s “trap” as located across from the Salt Lick. Excellent pairing for bbq and wine. So plan wisely and you will have a nice couple of hours.
55 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fall Creek Vineyards in Driftwood
18059 Farm to Market Rd 1826Fall Creek has a very nice selection of wines. Some very nice blends too. They do have busy times, but otherwise offer good accommodation for tastings for small and larger groups. Good idea to call ahead with very large groups. Yes, this can be a tourist’s “trap” as located across from the Salt Lick. Excellent pairing for bbq and wine. So plan wisely and you will have a nice couple of hours.
Texas State Tubes is a responsible outfit and cleans up the river, but please take a trash bag for your empties!
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Texas State Tubes
2024 North Old Bastrop HighwayTexas State Tubes is a responsible outfit and cleans up the river, but please take a trash bag for your empties!
Highly recommended for its quality brew and locally sourced food. Check out the website for events. Music is generally scheduled on the weekends.
40 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Roughhouse Brewing
680 Oakwood LoopHighly recommended for its quality brew and locally sourced food. Check out the website for events. Music is generally scheduled on the weekends.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1207 N Interstate 35Shopping
High-end shopping in the largest outlet mall in the country.
88 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tanger Outlets San Marcos
4015 I-35 SouthHigh-end shopping in the largest outlet mall in the country.
High-end shopping in the largest outlet mall in the country.
358 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
San Marcos Premium Outlets
3939 I-35High-end shopping in the largest outlet mall in the country.