Palm Cafe

Great spot! delicious food, cute environment, and friendly staff! Love to eat here when we visit…read moreour son at school

I really love this place. Me and some friends come here after we float the river. The burgers are…read moregray in the fried fish was awesome!

The Industry Bowl (vg) and Brisket Breakfast Sando

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Under the Minzletoe! Amazing drink!!! I dare u not to like it!!

The Groove

4.5(71 reviews)

2.0 mi

Wow! I wasn't expecting much when I arrived. There was only 1 car in the parking lot. I usually go…read moreto restaurants where there are more cars which usually means the food is good. The restaurant got busier after we sat at our table. The restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside. The inside isn't much either. But the food and service was TOTALLY EXCEPTIONAL! We ordered some pot stickers and roll appetizers. They were very good. I ordered the "C4 Panang" with shrimp. The one word to describe this dish is "AMAZING!" The flavors were deep and complex. I thoroughly enjoyed every bit. The service was also excellent. My son ordered a dish with "Fried Snapper" which he enjoyed very much. I consider my son an expert in Thai food since he's been to Thailand and lived in England where the cuisine is heavily influenced by India and Thailand. Everyone at our table enjoyed their meals. Our waitperson checked on our table often but not overly intruding into our table's conversation. And the "Fried Ice Cream" and "Mango Rice" were unique and excellent endings to a great meal. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this restaurant.

I got another 5 off $20 coupon and Mr R wasn't flying out until the afternoon, so we grabbed brunch…read morehere to go. Migas plate has enough to make three pretty fat tacos. The new onions and peppers as well as eggs tasted fresher than most breakfast places. Still love their middle-ground salsa. Avocado toast benedict is Mr R's new favorite, (beating out their carnitas in his opinion and even after eating most of a tub of Fuego's good guacamole this weekend). I think it's absolutely wonderful, the only drawback being one of the soft eggs had leaked beautiful golden yolk but the base of toast and fried potatoes did a good job soaking it up. Enjoyable balance of rich and fresh, beautiful colors, filling without being sleep-inducing. It's more expensive than drive-through sausage biscuits or a taco stand and there's a wait if you don't call in your order ahead, but there is some tasty stuff here made with decent ingredients and presented well. Once again, it would have been worth the price without the coupon and I understand why this parking lot was busy after church hours. We'll definitely be back.

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Tantra

4.1(198 reviews)

1.6 mi

This is my favorite coffee shop of all time ! It's the only cafe I go to in San Marcos because of…read morehow much the atmosphere and drinks can't be replicated anywhere else ! The service is always amazing, and workers are beyond friendly and helpful.

Drove in from New Braunfels to give Tantra a try on a Saturday morning. The shop was pretty empty…read morebesides a few people working on their laptops in the back room. We took a moment and then ordered an iced vanilla latte and a drip coffee and sat outside to enjoy the porch and fenced in picnic table area. Though we chose to sit outside there was plenty of seating inside near the register and then a larger room past the 2 restrooms they had. Parking lot in the back hold probably 6-8 cars so be aware of that full you'll need to move somewhere else. Loved the shop was in an old house that provided a quaint charm to it. Would for sure come back!

Breakfast taco (unsure of the name)

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Front patio and coffee shop sign facing main road

The Root Cellar Cafe

4.1(1.4k reviews)

1.7 mi

My roomate recommended to come here for my birthday, so I went. Cameron G had great service and…read moretook great care of me, my dad and brother. Also wished me a happy birthday!! Would definitely recommend to come here anytime!

Oh my! Since it was weekend Inhad to do the Eggs Benny... can I just say the white wine…read morehollandaise is worthy for everything. Slap that i. The challa bread and call me done! A slight overcook on the poached eggs but still had the golden glaze. Tater were cooked perfectly with the outer crunch and inner fluff. Was not done there because the half order of biscuits and gravy were calling my name. Have it with a sausage patty and the bonus will not disappoint. Scratch made takes time to cook which was all right by me. Everything was really darn good and earned my Love the speakeasy vibe downstairs too. Service was good and very attentive. Joshua was a star too

Bar

Bourbon Pecan Chicken House Side Salad

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Cute bar called Uproot. Cason (bartender) made up for the unavailable menu items. He was great. Drinks delish.

Texas Bean & Brew House

4.1(358 reviews)

2.5 mi

Amazing spot for breakfast! Food is excellent, people are very nice, and the outdoor seating is…read morevery cool!

Sat outside, enjoyed the atmosphere and the food was delicious! Service staff very friendly and…read moreattentive. Highly recommend!

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Jo's Cafe

4.1(180 reviews)

1.7 mi

Such a cute little spot!!! The food was amazing!!! Turkey club and blueberry pancakes are my fav!!read more

Second time here. If solely based on the first trip, 5 stars, all the way. Service was spot on…read more The coffee was hot, and the breakfast quesadilla was to die for. Second trip, little less so. Maybe because it's a Tuesday morning and they are aren't slammed but everything was just a little less on point. The breakfast sandwich was tasty, but lacked flavor. The sweet potatoes were cold. Not just room temp, but cold. Even my cortado was colder than I expected. While I will likely give them another shot, my experience left me crestfallen.

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Breakfast sandwich

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Exterior

Cafe On the Square

3.1(305 reviews)

1.6 mi

I can only speak on the friendly service and the amazing pies, but those things were 5 stars for…read moreme. I love finding a big, homey diner like this. If I'm ever in the area for breakfast, I would love to stop by. My friend said "I bet they have chicken fried steak here". We browsed over the menu and they sure do. Big slice of delicious pie and an unsweet tea was about $8, not bad at all.

My partner & I have gone a couple of times since our last review and our experiences have been…read moreamazing and friendly! Sara is an AMAZING waitress, she's super friendly and attentive. Give that girl a raise!

LOTS of seating!

French Silk and Pecan Pie

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Kerbey Lane Cafe - San Marcos

3.8(247 reviews)

2.1 mi

Sam is the MAN and manager! Chicken and pancakes were AMAZING! Not only was the service great from…read moreservers, the hospitality was over the top!

Came to celebrate another birthday. Despite our server being in training and accompanied, the…read moreservice was fantastic. They were very attentive and made sure the food was exactly how we ordered. The seasonal pork chop was delicious. Had a bit woof the enchiladas as well and the seasoning was perfect. I think they have updated the porch with improved coverage from the sun and clean enclosure from the bugs.

Bar (center of restaurant)

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Outside seating just above the water

Blue Dahlia Bistro

4.3(324 reviews)

1.6 mi

My absolute favorite when I am in town. My mom and I love sitting in the secret garden. Their…read moremimosas are so good. I get the savory crepes and my mom gets the Smoked Salmon Tartine. Every single time. We did get the biscuits and gravy and they are delightful. We love this place so much I wanted my entire family to do breakfast there after our wedding. It's a wonderful spot. You won't regret it.

10/10 - Blue dahlia is one of my favorites. I was so sad when the Austin location closed. I…read morerecently moved out near San Marcos and when I realized this little gem was there, it's become my go to brunch spot. The open face sandwiches are delicious. They also make an incredible waffle on the brunch menu! They staff is kind, friendly, and fast! The vibe is European bistro in a historic Texas building. I love the exposed brick and local art hung around the room. Highly recommend trying this place out if you are in the area!

Entrance

Savory Crepes

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Out Front!

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Denise S.

10 years ago

Great service at Palm cafe. I think their salsa is so much better than the other main Mexican eatieris in town. The have homemade tortillas that are so good! Try their chille rellano. read more

Misty T.

187

9 years ago

The food was amazing and the wait staff was great! Would definitely eat there again.

Christine E.

15 years ago

mmmm. good food, good and tortillas n the green hot sauce are great!

Brad H.

13 years ago

The best Mexican food in town!!!!

Palm Cafe - mexican - Updated September 2026

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