One of the few places you can get fine dining in San Marcos. Excellent service and excellent vibes…read more I will be taking the wife for date night again soon.

Had a girl's date night here and we would definitely go again:) I definitely recommend making a…read morereservation because it was a Wednesday and I made a reservation the night before and there were already no inside tables available. We started with the milk bread and it is delicious! A must to get here. The lobster roll was good but so big I could only eat one. The brussel sprouts are perfect. The drinks are good and it was a beautiful evening to sit outside. Great dinner at a great place with great service:)

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!

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.

great chips and queso brisket pastrami Sando…read more burger drinks were great and bartender was very attentive constantly checking on us great experience saw this place on triple D DDD

Beware of the "5 Star" Reviews…read more Offering free drinks/apps in exchange. I do want to point out that I never submit reviews. Went in and sat down quick, yet the food took over an hour. We sat, ordered drinks along with the food when we got there. After we realized the people around us that arrived significantly later were already paying to leave, we got up to ask about our food as it had easily been 40 minutes. Got told it would be a couple of minutes, gave us waters. Mind you, we are now over an hour into waiting. Food started to roll out and we kept getting offered free chips in the meantime- sorry but this solves the situation how? We are now going to be full of chips and not food. 2 of the meals still took an extra 20 min after the majority rolled out and of course, my parents' food came out COLD. What were we waiting for on this exactly? A lady, who I am assuming is the manager, came to apologize, told us she would remove the 2 items from the ticket. We were understanding. However, she then admitted they dropped the ball- this is where this place really lost us. She stated that they tried to reheat the plates and just pass it as "fresh." Thank you for finally being honest but this truly just gave me a bad image of management. I felt like they just threw the team under the bus. We asked for the check and when we asked if she did comp the 2 plates, she gave an attitude responding, "I did, I fixed it" and then proceeded to send someone else to check us out. That is not how you manage or take ownership. As a manager myself, you take care of the person full on through to try and turn the situation around. Had she done that or had the staff communicated that they messed up when we had initially asked, we would've been completely fine instead all that happened here. We were in there for about 2.5 hours. Unfortunately left disappointed due to the good reviews we initially saw.

kennedy was sweet. food was good and serevers were nice. there was a bit of people but they didnt…read moretake very long to get food out

Great food and great prices!! Service is excellent and the food portions are more than enough!!read more

We wanted food so we showed before 6 pm, sat outside and served fast…read more Pleasantly surprised at how " fusion" would work with Indian. I went with the suggested "forbidden taco" and she wanted the Saag Paneer" both excellent and we ordered extra kebabs to share. The fusion TexMex/Indian works and the service was fast and friendly, a great early dinner.

Second time here... Forever customer!…read more Food is FRESH and full of flavor. Service with heart, portions are good. It's a cute little place in Downtown San Marcos, and the atmosphere reflects the city!

Let's not overthink Texas Roadhouse. This is not fine dining. It's meat and potatoes and peanuts on…read morethe floor. It's a steakhouse you take the kids to. It's next door to the Courtyard Marriott and you just need a beer, a place to watch the game, and something to eat. It is what is and its role in the culinary world is essential. For that we salute you!

TRH please do better. This uncleanliness is not okay! I can only imagine what the other dishes…read morearound the restaurant look like. This should have been noticed when leaving the dish washer OR when rolling them up in these linty hand towels

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!

There are meals you enjoy... and then there are meals that make you pause mid-bite and question…read moreevery other fried chicken decision you've ever made in your life. Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken? Yeah. It's that kind of place. We went for the chicken sandwiches and I need you to understand--these were not just "good." These were ruin-other-places-for-you good. Crispy, juicy, perfectly seasoned... the kind of sandwich that makes you immediately start planning your next visit before you've even finished the first one. Now let's talk sides, because they did not come to play. Coleslaw (mine): fresh, balanced, actually flavorful (which is rare because let's be honest... slaw can be a gamble). This one? Solid win. Fried okra (my friend's): I am extremely picky about fried okra. Like, I side-eye most of it. But THIS? Golden, crispy, not a hint of that weird slimy nonsense. It was so good we ordered more to take home... which tells you everything you need to know. And because we clearly make excellent life choices, we shared a chess pie for dessert. Rich, sweet, buttery perfection. What really tied it all together though? The service. Warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without being over the top. The kind of service that makes you feel taken care of, not rushed. Bottom line: Every single bite was worth every penny--and honestly, I would've paid more and still walked out happy. This is one of those spots that doesn't just meet expectations... it casually exceeds them and then sends you home thinking about it later like a crush you're not over yet.

I have been here many times. I always like to stop here when I am in the area. The Chicken are…read morefreshly prepared after order. The chicken always comes out piping hot. I love the way they prepare their chicken; they are seasoned very well with a little bit of kick to it. They are not heavily breaded. I have had chicken tender, breast and wings. The size of the chicken is bigger than their competitors'. I find their meals are good value for your money. As far as the sides I have tried Cole Slaw, Mac and Cheese and Potato Salad. Their potato salad is my favorite, so I always upgrade to that. The Mac and Cheese are good too. The wait staff are very friendly. I received an excellent service from Emily from the time I walked in until I received my order.

This Cracker Barrel presents tasty meals and excellent service. Our server was superb…read more If you're an RV owner looking for a place to eat and park for the night, you'll discover this Cracker Barrel is co-located in a shopping plaza and does not own the parking lot. Thus, if you park for the night, you do so at your own risk. Yet, you'll find commercial vehicles in the lot for the night. This place is worth a stop.

My daughter wanted a burger for brunch! Typical of an 11 year old. So, after a morning of shopping…read moreat the San Marcos outlets, we stopped this Cracker Barrel location. My daughter and enjoyed the old time feeling of their gift shop and country souther hospitality of the staff. Her burger was juicy and the fries were crispy, just like she likes them. I also tried Grandmothers special breakfast and that too was very pleasant. Cracker Barrel is staple in the south and the food/service is the reason why. Stop in and see for yourself.