This place is great if you are in the mood for something quick and healthy! The business is located…read morein a shopping center so there is an abundance of parking and it is easy to find. Once walking in, it is very open and the windows let in a good amount of light and it is very clean. The staff is very welcoming and very helpful with the menu options. I ordered the Bobcat Bowl which comes with Baby Spinach, Cilantro Lime Rice, Cuban Style Black Beans, 1/2 Adobo Lime Chicken, 1/2 Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Cherry Tomato Pick and Charred Corn. You get to pick your own sauces and add ons. This place has great prices and the taste is just as good! I highly recommend coming here and cant wait to try other menu options.

My friends have been raving about this place for years. Finally decided to give it a try…read more You walk in and it's your typical bowl place. Reminds me of Cava. Decent amount of variety and for a great price. Refreshing whole food and filling. It's a good place to grab a quick lunch and customize your own bowl for an affordable price. Nothing crazy special but I would come back!

Tarbox & Brown at Kissing Tree is one of the true standouts in San Marcos. Although Kissing Tree…read moreis a 55+ community, the restaurant itself is open to all -- and thank goodness, because the food and service are simply too good to keep behind any gate. The kitchen consistently turns out high‑quality dishes made with fresh ingredients, and you can taste the care in every bite. The chef has clearly built a knowledgeable, confident staff who deliver a smooth, top‑tier dining experience from start to finish. I've eaten here many times, and nothing anywhere has matched their "Par 3" plate -- chicken salad, tuna salad, and egg salad served on crisp lettuce. Simple, fresh, and absolutely unmatched. The staff is always pleasant, attentive, and genuinely enthusiastic about the menu. They're not afraid to tell you what they personally enjoy, which makes the whole experience feel warm and authentic. San Marcos is incredibly fortunate to have Tarbox & Brown. In the two years I've been a regular, they've only continued to raise the bar -- and that says everything.

Came here for lunch on the weekend & it was the perfect place to sit out on the covered patio! You…read moreorder at the counter & then the food is dropped off to you, which is nice. Everything came out timely & the portion sizes were good. I got the French dip grilled cheese which was ok however I wish there was more cheese in it. Besides that everything was great, would recommend!

Great service, quick, and delicious!…read more The heavenly eggs were so good with the candied bacon, and the dirty fries were honestly enough to make me full on their own. I would come back and try their stupid hot (ghost) flavor next time. I had the habanero and it was spicy yet the chicken flavor was still good. If you're a true spicy fanatic I would recommend this spot to try, as there is still good flavor outside of being spicy with their chicken.

My wife and I love this place....it's a borderline problem. When we lived in Kyle we would drive up…read moreto the Lake Austin location once a week. When we moved to San Marcos and realized they were opening one up across from HEB off exit 205 we both looked at each other and said in unison "uh-oh". Hot chicken sandwiches are one of my favorite things to eat on the planet. Our yearly trips to Nashville aren't complete until I go to Prince's, Hattie Bs and Boltons. The first time we went to Tumble was 2 days after returning from a trip and I'll put T22 up against any of them all day. We have never even gone to the Hattie Bs in Austin because we don't need to. I have tried a couple other hot chicken spots in the area and was severely disappointed. They set the bar that high. A Big Larry is a must have. Blood orange frozen marg with a Gran Mariner floater that is perfect for that Central Texas heat. Bone-in chicken and tenders are great but the OG sandwich is the star of the show. You can choose from 6 different heat levels from nothing to "stupid hot"...which is in fact stupid hot. I go one notch below (cluckin hot) and my wife enjoys dang hot. The OG is huge so come hungry. We have actually taken to ordering the Lil OG so we don't drive home in a coma. Try it Korean style at least once. It doesn't disappoint. They have several other sandwich versions as well so, plenty of variety. The fries are like old school McDonald's fries (compliment, have to get the comeback sauce of course) but the ranch beans are my typical go to. I do wish they had potato salad like other locations but the slaw is great if I'm in the mood to cool things off. They are also know for their pies, I'm partial to the Key Lime. The happy hour menu (4-6pm) is a legitimately good value as well and has items on there you'll actually want to order (Big Larry, Lil OG, etc). The staff, management, bartenders and hosts are always attentive and cheerful. We bring our dogs and sit on the patio and everyone comes by to give them some pets, water bowl and even the occasional treat. You'll love it here just like anyone and everyone we take here who visits from out of town or who we brow-beat in to going who hasn't been yet.

The food is incredibly delicious, specially the pizza and the wings. And the staff is very kind.read more

Two non-vegans approve of the Vegan Paradise pizza. Everything about it was great, even the cheese…read morewas tasty (which used to be a hurdle back in the day but modern stuff is so much better). I didn't tell Mr R it was vegan until halfway through his first piece and he hadn't been having any suspicions or complaints. If you handed this to my randomly picky mother and told her it was some kind of low cal cheese I don't think she'd blink, just ask for a second slice. Crust was the perfect point between crisp and chewy. The cherry tomatoes were roasted to absolute sweet perfection. Mushrooms were chunky (and I think marinated), flavor was everywhere. Little vinegary punches of pepper kept the whole thing light, we loved it. My receipt says personal size, but two adults were fed and happy (we did snack on guacamole a little earlier). We're also not feeling as full/heavy as after a typical kind of winter weight pepperoni pizza, which is nice. Worth a try, good fresh taste.

First the vibe of the place was like a country cafe in France or Italy. Not swanky, simple. Very…read morecool and loved the art on the walls. The food was just as delightful. We visited for Easter brunch. We began with tabouli and hummus appetizers and enjoyed both the traditional and smoked salmon Eggs Benedict. Eggs were cooked to perfection and the silky hollandaise were flavorful. We toasted with the pomegranate mimosas. Everything was perfectly balanced and the service was friendly and attentive. It was a very pleasant experience and we look forward to going back to explore the rest if the menu. Such a great surprise in the heart of San Marcos, Tx.

The food here was fine. Like a 3.5/5. But the ambience!!!!!!!! The backyard seating!!!!! Beautiful…read moreperfect gorgeous. They graciously accommodated our 10 person party. I tried my friends Blueberry crepes (blintzes?) and they had only one flavor: ricotta.... not even sweetened. I myself ordered the savory crepes, and as I'm staring at this picture months later, I'm trying to remember any taste or experience from the meal. My mind is blank. The coffees are good though! It'd be 3 stars just for the food but the beautiful backyard gave it an extra. Great place for pics and coffee

i've been multiple times and love it! the staff is always friendly and attentive, the food is…read morealways fresh and delicious, and i think the prices are reasonable as well!

Came here for a mid-week date night and really enjoyed ourselves. I've gotten in the habit of doing…read morethe date night thing in the middle of the week and that should certainly be a pro-tip. Definitely avoids the crowds. We arrived and the place was maybe 1/3 full. They had a steady stream and even more take outs/food deliveries, so I knew the place was good. We just found a quite dark corner and tucked in. Started off with the A1. Shrimp & Pork fried egg roll. It was a perfect Vietnamese egg roll. You can definitely tell the national differences across the different countries and I think Vietnamese style are my favorite. Very tasty and I love the texture. We had a Blue Moon that is only second to Tsing Tao beer at an Asian restaurant. For the main course I went with the B5. Shrimp Stir Fry Noodle (Vermicelli) Bowl. It tasted very good! Glad I went with it. Next time I'll try a pork or beef. For some reason the tails are attached to the shrimp. I get it likely is much more flavorful and easier, but it is always awkward to dissect them when you are eating. I'm pretty nimble with chop sticks but I'm not a pro, so I just eat them with my hands with the tails on. But they tasted great! And the bowl was HUGE. I need to eat thru more of the menu and we will definitely be stopping by again to troll thru it.

Great place to eat with friends. Good food, quick service, and relaxed atmosphere. They easily…read moreaccommodated our group of 20.

Hat Creek is a good place to go for fast food. The menu has a variety of items for the whole…read morefamily. The prices are reasonable. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Seating inside or outside depending on what you perfer. Plus a playground for children. Drive through is great. Never really have to wait that long from placing your order and then going to the window to pay and wait for your meal. Noticed waiting at the drive through window for my meal, they even have a pup cup for your dog(s) if you have them with you on request. Which I thought was cool and a fun treat for the pups.

Added ourselves to the waitlist before heading over, rolled in at 9:50 pm fully expecting…read morelate‑night chaos... and instead got seated so fast I barely had time to close the app. Points for efficiency. The staff was on it the whole time--attentive without hovering, and our waitress actually seemed to like her job (rare these days). Place was clean, too, which again... late night. Impressive. We did the Dinner for Two for $40 because I love a deal that doesn't feel like a deal, and this one delivered. Appetizer, two entrées, dessert--no weird upcharges, no "that's not included" surprises. I got the chicken with vegetables and pasta, plus garlic bread and a salad. Everything tasted way better than a $40 bundle has any right to. The other entrée was a burger and fries--simple, hot, and legitimately delicious. For the app, we grabbed the cheese bites (both cheddar and mozzarella) and honestly, I could've eaten a bucket of them. Dessert was a giant slice of cheesecake that looked like it belonged in a display case and tasted even better. Overall? Shockingly great experience. Fast, clean, delicious, and an actually good value. If every late‑night dinner went this smoothly, I'd never cook again.

Was brought here by a friend for my birthday. Id never been here and it was nice. The server was…read morefriendly and polite. The food was really good as well. I got crab cakes. Usually crab cakes from restaurants are too bready and that's not the case here. Its predominantly crab which i enjoyed. They also aren't dry. Id come to this place again in a heartbeat!

My mom found a hidden gem in the food courts of the Premium Outlet Mall in San Marcos so I decided…read moreto come check it out. It's so nice to find some good soul food without having to drive to San Antonio or Austin. The oxtails were delicious and flavorful. The braised cabbage was great too! I also enjoyed the catfish. Shhh, don't judge me. I wanted to try everything! That was especially good with the homemade tartar sauce which seems to be a rarity at the catfish places I've been to. It was perfect, not too sweet. I loved meeting Ted! He is so full of joy and provides excellent service! I'll definitely be back! Keep in mind that this is a food court in a major outlet mall so you will need to give yourself time to find a good parking spot.

Nice moist cornbread, excellent okra, brisket is good. Overall a very solid meal. Server was very…read morepolite. Also recommended the ice cream next door.

Update: I recently got a shawarma club pita and it was reallllllly good! There's some sort of…read moredelicious sauce in the shawarma club pita!

The falafel pita was extremely bland. The falafel itself tasted like lettuce no seasoning no…read morespices, nothing. The bread was chewy and tough to chew! It barely had any tahini in it. The fries are inedible, fried in old grease, flaccid and not crispy. Very soft to touch. Portion size of the fries was very limited. The fries look old since the color is very dark. They look like they were fried to the very minimum or not at all. I couldn't even finish them. They got cold very quickly. Just disgusting really. I emphasize that they taste old. I'm sure why this place has high reviews on Google or Yelp. They did not do a good job on my order at all. I'm from Houston and I've had better falafels with full flavor, but I guess since this is San Marcos they know they can slack off. I know my Mediterranean food and usually the cuisine has a lot of good spices! I won't be coming back. It was disgusting! I now have to eat at a better restaurant to cover the disgust on my palate.