Guidebook for San Marcos
Food Scene
San Marcos BBQ
2601 Hunter RdClose to the Pool House and the best BBQ in San Marcos, The Johnny Special is great!
Figaro’s Pizza & Pub
243 Wonder World DrGreat Pies! Try the Hawaiian
Great original Mexican food, The Herbert Special is my favorite
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Herbert's Taco Hut
419 Riverside DrGreat original Mexican food, The Herbert Special is my favorite
Grins Restaurant
802 N LBJ DrThe best burgers and onion rings!
Pluckers Wing Bar
105 I-35The Best Wings in San Marcos!
Henry's Restaurant in San Marcos
102 Wonder World DrGreat breakfast, try the egg sandwich!
El Golfo De Mexico
900 N Interstate 35 Frontage RdBest Mexican seafood in San Marcos, the shrimp cocktail is excellent!
Italian Garden
415 N LBJ DrBest Italian in town!
Best Irish food in town, try the Irish burger!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sean Patricks
202 E San Antonio StBest Irish food in town, try the Irish burger!
Drinks & Nightlife
The most Taps offered in town, also their cheeseburger is great! Try the Guns and Oil lager!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taproom
129 E Hopkins StThe most Taps offered in town, also their cheeseburger is great! Try the Guns and Oil lager!
Try the sampler tray to find your best beer, sit on the deck on the rooftop when weather is good.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Middleton Brewing
101 Oakwood LoopTry the sampler tray to find your best beer, sit on the deck on the rooftop when weather is good.
The oldest licensed bar in Texas, they also have music.!
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Riley's Tavern
8894 FM1102The oldest licensed bar in Texas, they also have music.!
Sightseeing
Aquarena Center Ticket Kiosk
201 San Marcos Springs DriveTake the glass bottom boat tour and learn the history of the lake.
Parks & Nature
700 acre nature preserve with lots of hiking trails, try to make it back to the grotto!
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Purgatory Creek Natural Area
2102 Hunter Road700 acre nature preserve with lots of hiking trails, try to make it back to the grotto!
A beautiful park on the San Marcos River, it can get crowded during the summer on the weekends.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rio Vista River Dam
A beautiful park on the San Marcos River, it can get crowded during the summer on the weekends.
Sewell Park
601 University DrA nice park on the river to relax
Arts & Culture
Learn the history of President LBJ who graduated from Southwest Texas (Texas State)
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LBJ Museum
131 N Guadalupe StLearn the history of President LBJ who graduated from Southwest Texas (Texas State)
Watch live glass blowing demonstrations for free. See the beautiful pieces in their store.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wimberley Glassworks
6469 Ranch Rd 12Watch live glass blowing demonstrations for free. See the beautiful pieces in their store.
Essentials
The biggest grocery store in San Marcos also provides free air for tubes on the river
626 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
H-E-B
641 E Hopkins StThe biggest grocery store in San Marcos also provides free air for tubes on the river
The best liquor store in San Marcos, they are closed Sunday per Texas law. The best tequila is Messicano Alteno Reposado , 100% Agave, mix with Tres Agaves mix, 100% organic.
Spec's Wines, Spirits, and Finer Foods
510 Barnes DrThe best liquor store in San Marcos, they are closed Sunday per Texas law. The best tequila is Messicano Alteno Reposado , 100% Agave, mix with Tres Agaves mix, 100% organic.
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos
1301 Wonder World DrOur biggest and best hospital and ER, they saved my life.
Sac-N-Pac
2700 Hunter RdClosest convenience store and gas station.
Country Clean Laundry
311 W Hopkins StEntertainment & Activities
The best tube trip on the San Marcos river, takes several hours, bring water and beer, but no glass containers
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Texas State Tubes
2024 North Old Bastrop HighwayThe best tube trip on the San Marcos river, takes several hours, bring water and beer, but no glass containers