Restaurants in San Marcos

“A gem ?! What a great European coffee shop in San Marcos ! Great drinks ☕️, food and service by very nice ladies! I had a crème brûlée ? croissant ? and a tuna wrap - delicious ?”

“If you're craving a warm, comforting bowl of pho, Pho San Marcos is a must-try! The cozy, casual vibe makes it perfect for any occasion, and the service is friendly and welcoming. The pho broth is rich and flavorful, and the beef is tender and cooked just right. The fresh herbs and lime add a nice touch of brightness. For spice lovers, there’s chili paste and hoisin sauce to kick it up. With a variety of other tasty options like spring rolls and banh mi, Pho San Marcos is a top choice for a satisfying, authentic pho experience. Definitely worth a visit!”

“Loved to have found and gone into O Prego on our drive home to Vegas - we picked up a bunch of goods (do not sleep on the pastries, their pastel de nata is fantastic) that we can’t find often anywhere else and the owners are just wonderful people.

Will definitely stop and stock up every time we make the drive :)

Wishing you all the best for the business, can’t wait to be back!”

“This place can really make you phatt... ? Why, because you just can't stop eating these cookies. You bring home some fancy cookies for the kids and you think to yourself I'll just break off a piece and try it, a little later maybe another, then another, and another, and another, well there is just a little piece left might as well finish it.

These cookies are more of a cookie dough texture and taste, so if you don't like cookie dough you may not like these.”

“Best pizza I've had in a long time. Crust is perfectly made the way I like, crisp on the bottom, but not all the way through, I have tried most of their selections. It's hard to pick just one, so I get a whole pizza and some slices to get the full experience.”

“Birria Tacos are fantastic! Location fresh & lively and beers plentiful and delicious.”

“We have driven passed this place for 20 years and never stopped because the location is kinda weird and the outside doesn’t look very appealing.
Well we are KICKING OURSELVES for not stopping sooner!!! We finally decided to give it a try and it is DELICIOUS! Everything is so fresh and tasty. All the staff is also very friendly and welcoming.
Not much sitting inside though, it’s kinda small and the place was packed both times we stopped by.
It’s definitely worth the crowd though. Delicious food, friendly staff and very reasonably priced.”

“We went here last night for the first time and the food was amazing! Great service and amazing food!”

“The food is truly delicious well worth going to ! The atmosphere is very nice great for a date, or family night out. Definitely will be coming back quite a bit.

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy wheelchair access and plenty of room for a wheelchair at the table”

“Great place to meet friends, hang out, and chat. I get a boba after dinner before going out sometimes. I'm not a boba snob, but I like what I've had so far.”

“Ramen Mik had exceptional service. They always greet you with a smile they always walk through your table. They’ve been very kind and are always eager to give their suggestions and their favorite plates.

Their chicken broth ramen is delicious and I enjoy their chicken teriyaki is great I recommend getting it hot as it does bring out more of the flavors it is the right amount of heat. Their dark beer is good too if you like malt flavor.

Plenty of parking and they have pretty generous hours operating half day on holidays always a great place to stop by for a quick bite.”

“just wanted to thank the extremely kind and patient staff who served us on christmas eve. the food was still amazing as always. i hope your staff all has a merry christmas”

“I ordered the Tuna Melt and it was yummy! I love how evenly they cooked the sandwich and it’s not overly oily for my taste. The tuna tastes very fresh and I can tell the whole sandwich was made with love.

There is a bit of a wait but trust me it’s worth it!”

“Have always had a great experience at The Money Pit; except for today (10/28/24). My wife and I stopped for lunch and ordered 2 hamburgers, 1 fry, and 2 drinks. At the time of ordering your employee gave me a to-go carrier for the two drinks, and I told her that we were eating at the Money Pit. She gave me two cups for the drinks. I paid the bill of $20.04 with cash, and she gave me my change. She seemed very put out that I was not taking the drinks and food out. Anyway, when they brought the meal, there were 3 hamburgers, not 2. I said I ordered 2 and she basically told me I was lying and walked away. If you get a server about 30-35 years old, 5'4" tall, with glasses at the Money Pit expect to be treated in a rude matter. Never happened to me in the past (over 10 years of eating there), and I hope you don't have to deal with this employee.”

“Steak and ribs are off the hook (taste good)”

“We are in town my in-laws and have eaten here twice. The burgers are delicious and the wedge salad is absolutely amazing! The homemade ranch was loved by the whole table too. Highly recommend!”

“Food was excellent and service was great!!,..will be back!”

“Authentic Birria It took me so long to find this place”

“I ate here twice and ordered two different ramen noodle combos. It’s a pretty good deal and the portions are pretty big. The ramen are not what you would get in a traditional Japanese restaurants. I had a friend try the broth and he agreed as well. The broth lacks the umami I was craving the first time around. The broth is more akin to what you would find in a Korean or Chinese restaurant, which is delicious, just not the flavors I was seeking. If you are looking for noodles in a good soup broth, you are going to be happy. If you are looking for traditional Japanese ramen, this is not the place for you.”

“yellowtail roll is amazing!”

“Best Indian food and friendly service!”

“Good food and awesome service”

“As they say this is what a burger is all about. Double double animal style is the way to go. So much healthier without the extra bread. My friend and I just got one fries (which are some of the best in the business) to also try to cut down on carbs. However he started eating too many of them and ruined my french fry to burger ratio. We were sitting right across from the counter so I just yelled over "emergency fry replacement order" walked over and threw $2.50 down on the counter. They magically appeared on the table in literally 10 seconds. At this point I had to clearly delineate my portion of the fries to maintain the proper ratio.”

“Just saw some jabroni asking question to a cashier that was clearly on her lunch time. And she stopes to help. 5 star service 1 star costumer. Sometimes people lack common sense.”

“First time here. I’ve heard how great it was. Service was great. Food came in timely manor. And they sell homemade pies. Mmm”

“We love our neighborhood go to spot for excellent wine and beer choices and perfect bistro food: salads, small plates, flat breads and out of this world cheese boards. Lucky to have so close and with such friendly staff!”

“Great pizza and the owners are wonderful caring people.”

“We love Shores. With football now starting, it is not so great. It is known as a Packers bar. Today there were 6 Packers fan and the rest of the other team fans had to listen to the loud Packers game. Also, one bartender saved seats for over 2 hours for people who didn't show up. That is not right for everyone who shiftwd seats to accommodate the regular guests. Not "shore" if we'll be back during football. I hope Pete figures it out.”

“It’s my favorite SUSHI BAR !!! The freshness of the seafood !!! Excellent service. Only complaint was last SUPER BOWL SUNDAY, they ran out of OYSTERS ;(”

“Great small brewery! Very friendly owners who provide great customer service and offer a welcoming atmosphere. There are many really good beers here, but the strong blonde ale is fantastic.

This brewery is more tucked away on a back Vista road, but it's worth finding your way here. The tasting room bay widows open up, and it's a perfect place to sit while the sun is out and enjoy the amazing weather.

There are often food trucks here while you can grab some food while you enjoy your beer.”

“Unlike some other quick Asian food places, all our food was cooked to order, ready quickly, tasty and piping hot. We got the 2-4 person special and had plenty of left overs for the two of us. We will certainly be back even though it's a bit of a drive for us. Our only small nit was it could be spicier. The default spice level was too mild for us. Next time we will know.”

“The portions are huge! The food taste awesome, and they gave a great happy hour special for $7.99! Comes with 3 tacos, rice, beans and a beer! Great customer service and their salsas are ???”

“The food was terrific, came out quickly and the staff was friendly. Nice experience.”

“Family friendly. Dog friendly. Nice patio. Mimosas. Biscuits and gravy. Corn beef hash. Chocolate chip pancakes. Rueben sandwich.”

“One of the best Chinese restaurants in the area the best in San Marcos.. my only disappointment is the wonton soup here on the west coast!! Back on the east coast the wonton noodles are large and very doughy here the are small and soft. Hard large wonton noodles in my soup. Still the best I have found other then Philadelphia and New York Chinese restaurants.”

“Carlsbad location -delicious grilled veggie melt sandwich with unique fries and salad on the side dot-dot-dot really delicious and couldn't finish it all. Loved the buffalo cauliflower appetizer and amazing beer selection. Great service! We will be happy hour regulars”

“The bbq burger was the best hamburger I have ever eaten! All the food was great and service too!”

“OMG these shrimp tacos were so good. Thank hod I found a place I can go and eat some delicious seafood. The consomé they have me even before we got our food had so much flavor. My husband had fish tacos which he loved but he love the 7 seas soup. I totally recommend this place to anybody as it was recommended to me.”

“great smores and also a strawberry and nutella crepe today. great size. flavor on both. will be back for sure.”

“Good food and awesome service”

“We come here a lot. It’s a go to every time we have company from out of town that like seafood. Very good service too.”

“Incredible food and service. Pricey, but worth it!”

“Great value. GreaT service. The owners are great. Always pack your container. They are fast and friendly. Been coming here for years since they first opened. Quality hasn’t dropped over all this time. can’t say enough good things. it’s very clean inside too.”

“Best pasta west of the Mississippi”

“Was relaxing. Couple of issues. Either water pressure was low or it’s a water saving measure. Outlets at night stands were inoperative. Toilet seat hinge broken. No lighting at bathroom mirror was dim from overhead light. But still nice would return. Nitpicking only. I’m easy. Oh yeah I got a great price.”

“As always, Oscar's is the fastest quality service with the recognition that you have more important work to do than waiting and burning gas. A true commitment and respect to customers looking for a flavorful quick bite.”

“This was my second trip to Albertacos. The service was above average with employees that are friendly and helpful. Special orders are no problem, and the food was delicious, but smaller portions than average for the burritos (SoCal is spoiled with so many places serving burritos bigger than my arm), and its pretty much average taco shop atmosphere, but I must say it appears to be VERY CLEAN. Overall, I think it is above average with the downfall being the portion sizes. Hope this helps.”

“esta muy rica la comida y muy bien atendidos”

“I got chilaquiles, my expectations were not high but I was surprised at how delicious and generous the portions. The service wasn't great but it was 4am so I can't really complain.”

“The only thing I didn’t like is that you have to place your own order in the kiosk.

Kid-friendliness: They have tablets so the kids can stay busy on them”

“excellent as always !

when i say always, i mean ALWAYS

thank you, sub-marine ! you’re doing charity work for my tastebuds”

“delicious ice cream, great location! Perfect local spot …”

“So glad to have a Handel’s in the neighborhood! Nice little courtyard to sit and enjoy the ice cream, and I appreciated the code to scan to see the current menu because the screens inside the window were a little hard to see. We will be back frequently!”

“First time eating authentic Filipino food in a restaurant and we weren’t disappointed. We enjoyed everything but especially liked the adobo chicken and halo halo...was pleasantly surprised by the pickled tomatoes”

“very food”

“Hands down the best persian food in the city. Everything is spectacular and the service is top notch”

“Love love this place! Catfish is fire!!!”

“Love the atmosphere and the Foundation mead.”

“Perfect, amazing and always awesome. Fast service, nice staff and great food!”

“I love the food and service but when I come here for lunch the music is a little intense. It’s the really hardcore edm. I like edm but when I’m eating lunch I just want to relax. It’s something I would listen to at a rave or festival and that’s all good, just not in this setting.”

“absolutely delish yummmmm”

“los menús muy deliciosos”

“Met some friends at Amalfi Dockside about a week ago. The food was superb!!! We also enjoyed the wonderful entertainment provided by Relic Ruckus....”

“Really good authentic sushi, the best I've had in the area, fair prices. Small operation with only about 8 tables, the decor and vibe is a cool mix of classic Japanese and American culture. Gotta knock them at least one star for the service though, took us half an hour to place our order, and over an hour and a half to get our food. I realize they don't have a big staff but service should never be this slow.”

“My lunchtime experience at Que Tortas! left me thoroughly impressed with their delicious tortas and excellent service. Here's a detailed review of my visit:Arriving at Que Tortas!, I found parking to be a breeze, making the start of my dining experience hassle-free. The small, clean shop has a very welcoming atmosphere, although the loud blender added a touch of humor to the ambiance.The customer service was exceptional, with the staff displaying friendliness and efficiency from the moment I walked in. My order was taken promptly and accurately, and I was delighted to find that my torta was ready in less than 10 minutes. The staff delivered our order to our table with a smile, enhancing the overall dining experience.Now, onto the star of the show – the "QUE TORTA!" torta. Despite initial concerns about the bread size in the pictures, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the torta was generously filled, with just the right amount of bread to complement the fillings. The torta bread itself was a highlight, striking the perfect balance between softness and crunch, thanks to its slightly toasted exterior. The combination of ham, veggies, and sauce mixed together perfectly. I devoured the torta without pausing for anything else, thoroughly enjoying every moment.In conclusion, Que Tortas! offers a delightful dining experience with their delicious tortas and friendly service. The deceptive pictures may suggest otherwise, but rest assured, the tortas are generously filled and bursting with flavor. I, for one, am already planning my return visit to indulge in more of these irresistible tortas.”

“spring rolls, pot stickers, green curry, spicy fried rice. Everything I have tried I like. Fast friendly service.”

“The cookies were great, and the brown sugar butterscotch is an absolute must try! The cookies were more on the crunchy side than the fudgey side but still delicious”

“Love my baristas here!!! For such a tiny store, it has HUGE personality and great customer service.”

“good sushi, and the teriyaki samon is delicious.”

“The young ladies that are usually working there are quite friendly and always make our orders perfectly. The smoothies and bowls are excellent and if you can’t find something for you on their menu then you probably can’t find anything anywhere! The shop is usually clean and tidy, which, in addition to the food/drink, makes it a nice place to hang, which my son and I will usually do when we get one of their bowls. Our favorite smoothie shop, hands down.”

“Delicious Thai food small family business with great food and friendly staff.”

“Portions were very big, and for that price, I think it's rather worth it for what you are paying. Taste wise it was very satisfying as well. The large weekday lunch crowd is a good indicator as well.”

“Food was tasty but it was a smaller portion than I'm used to. I appreciate the well stocked salsa bar with additional veggies..
Pricing on the higher side imo”

“My company catered Pita's for a staff meeting and everyone loved how delicious and fresh everything was!! Tonight I had to go back to introduce my husband and best friend, we were not disappointed! The lamb sandwich was delicious and filling, falafel was soft and flavorful inside, perfectly crunchy on the outside, hummus is super creamy and wonderful and the salads were crisp and tasty!! The restaurant is very clean and the staff was friendly and helpful with menu questions. We're all full and excited to go back to try more of their menu.”

“We just picked up a curbside order and the member who brought out the order was so kind , had the biggest smile ever .”

“It was the 1st time,for My Wife and I, at this Store, even though, we've been to Costco there, many of times. Very good experience, our drinks were made up, quickly”

“New location that isn't busy in my experience. Order came out quickly and accurately and I was greeted when walking in. They even grouped my 2 orders together (due to an issue with the app) which is what I wanted. Food could be a little warmer though so have to take a star off for that.

Parking: Parking lot is on the smaller side but this location is not busy for some reason.”

“Pizzas were decent
Only issue was Aircon was a little powerful and they was unable to adjust apart from that it was very good even the waitress tried her upmost to keep the kids happy by adding grenadine to lemonade to make them think it was strawberry didn't catch her name but she was good!”

“Drinks are always great! Speedy service and great people! Sam always handles my drink orders super well despite their complexity and slays everytime! My favorite location !!!!”

“I'm vegetarian - no fish either - and allergic to shellfish. They went out of their way to make sure nothing that made it into my bowl had been cross contaminated.”

“My coworkers and I would frequent this restaurant often. I would normally get one of the Large Pho bowls but other times I would venture out to Rice Vermicelli Noodles. These noodles were served with lettuce, cucumbers, bean sprouts, mints, pickled carrots and daikon, roasted peanuts and fish sauce. This instance I got it with grilled chicken and egg rolls. Great food all the time!”

“I was looking for tacos on the way home and found this place off the freeway. I noticed the high rating and it didn’t disappoint. I had the chicken tacos and the meat was moist and flavorful.”

“Wow! I love this place! The staff was so friendly and kind. They gave me recommendations and my coffee was made before I even left the register! I got an iced specialty drink and it was ✨sublime✨. It was the perfect blend of sweet and coffee where a lot of other places it’s either one or the other. I got the HOB sandwich on a croissant, and it was AMAZING! The sandwich was so warm, so tasty, and the perfect amount of food. It even came out on a beautiful wooden tray! The atmosphere is 10/10 and I would definitely come again. Thanks for such a great café experience! 💖

Parking: Close by to the coffee shop.

Kid-friendliness: There are games and cushioned seating! I had a stroller and baby and I didn’t feel in the way! It was awesome!”

“Love this place! Very clean and great customer service! :)”

“Good home cooked type food, excellent service, clean and very well run.”

“It exceeded our expectations! Recently ordered catering for a special event. My guests expressed positive feedback and wanted to know more about the restaurant. Everything was delicious, the meat (grilled Carne Assada and Carnitas) was very good and juicy. They made sure our meal was warm and very well organized with exceptional service! I believe Nacho's Taco Shop is a restaurant that should be encouraged by the community, they deserve our support.”

“Although I'm not Vietnamese, I have been living in Vietnam for 6 years and I'd say the Banh mi here is pretty great. Despite only being here for like 2 months I have had the Banh mi for like 4 times. Crispy exterior, soft inside, I think it's pretty authentic for what you can get here in the states. Excellent price point as well, for under 10usd.”

“Great atmosphere,delicious food and marvelous customer service.”

“The girls of Girl Scouts troop 2999 want to thank Debbie’s Pie shoppe for the wonderful pie!! It was tasty and wonderful. Thank you #girlscoutstrong”

“Very Friendly Atmosphere. The level of spice I asked for is just right amount. I love the taste of my Pad Thai and the noodles is cooked perfectly, its not soggy nor too firm.

I love the thai tea with boba as well, it is on the bigger portion but it tastes great! It’s not too sweet not too bland and the boba is very soft not harden or sits there for too long, you can tell it was made fresh. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Vegetarian options: There are some Tofu and vegetables only dishes!

Kid-friendliness: Has high chair if needed!”

“Wow. Was heading home one day and thought I’d swing in for a quick beer. Absolutely loved everything about this place. Amazing beers, great people. Will be coming back often. Highly recommend”

“Clean Clean Clean Clean Clean”

“Absolutely the best Thai I have ever had!!! I recommend this wonderful restaurant!!”

“Great spot good food and the employees are the best”

“Fking great food and service!! I smashed a campechana filled with oysters, octopus and shrimp!. I recommend it, Maria is a great Server with an excellent personality.”

“Have always had a great experience at The Money Pit; except for today (10/28/24). My wife and I stopped for lunch and ordered 2 hamburgers, 1 fry, and 2 drinks. At the time of ordering your employee gave me a to-go carrier for the two drinks, and I told her that we were eating at the Money Pit. She gave me two cups for the drinks. I paid the bill of $20.04 with cash, and she gave me my change. She seemed very put out that I was not taking the drinks and food out. Anyway, when they brought the meal, there were 3 hamburgers, not 2. I said I ordered 2 and she basically told me I was lying and walked away. If you get a server about 30-35 years old, 5'4" tall, with glasses at the Money Pit expect to be treated in a rude matter. Never happened to me in the past (over 10 years of eating there), and I hope you don't have to deal with this employee.”

“We love Shores. With football now starting, it is not so great. It is known as a Packers bar. Today there were 6 Packers fan and the rest of the other team fans had to listen to the loud Packers game. Also, one bartender saved seats for over 2 hours for people who didn't show up. That is not right for everyone who shiftwd seats to accommodate the regular guests. Not "shore" if we'll be back during football. I hope Pete figures it out.”

“I would highly recommend one of the best restaurant locally located in neighborhood. We visited, today. Everything was so delicious, great service, customer service. Staff and owner works so hard and providing the best service. Thank you.”

“Great food 9am Sunday for Breakfast”

“Great place to meet friends, hang out, and chat. I get a boba after dinner before going out sometimes. I'm not a boba snob, but I like what I've had so far.”

“Food was excellent and service was great!!,..will be back!”

“Met some friends at Amalfi Dockside about a week ago. The food was superb!!! We also enjoyed the wonderful entertainment provided by Relic Ruckus....”

“Best Indian food and friendly service!”

“Best pizza I've had in a long time. Crust is perfectly made the way I like, crisp on the bottom, but not all the way through, I have tried most of their selections. It's hard to pick just one, so I get a whole pizza and some slices to get the full experience.”

“I was turned on to LA Pinsa Mia pizzas at a farmers market that I go to at Chapman University, every Saturday. I had never had Pisa style pizza before. I grew up in Gloucester Mass. with a huge Italian population that made some of the best pizzas I had ever eaten. The thing that separates LA Pinsa apart from other pizzas is the crust. Absolutely delicious! I try to stay vegetarian as much as possible, and that is easy to do with these pies, like Margherita, Truffle, Pesto, and Veggie which are my favorites. The crust is so awesome that I will eat the pie, all except for the outer crust. I will then use it to dip into homemade hummus.”

“This place can really make you phatt... ? Why, because you just can't stop eating these cookies. You bring home some fancy cookies for the kids and you think to yourself I'll just break off a piece and try it, a little later maybe another, then another, and another, and another, well there is just a little piece left might as well finish it.

These cookies are more of a cookie dough texture and taste, so if you don't like cookie dough you may not like these.”

“If you're craving a warm, comforting bowl of pho, Pho San Marcos is a must-try! The cozy, casual vibe makes it perfect for any occasion, and the service is friendly and welcoming. The pho broth is rich and flavorful, and the beef is tender and cooked just right. The fresh herbs and lime add a nice touch of brightness. For spice lovers, there’s chili paste and hoisin sauce to kick it up. With a variety of other tasty options like spring rolls and banh mi, Pho San Marcos is a top choice for a satisfying, authentic pho experience. Definitely worth a visit!”

“The food is truly delicious well worth going to ! The atmosphere is very nice great for a date, or family night out. Definitely will be coming back quite a bit.

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy wheelchair access and plenty of room for a wheelchair at the table”

“We are in town my in-laws and have eaten here twice. The burgers are delicious and the wedge salad is absolutely amazing! The homemade ranch was loved by the whole table too. Highly recommend!”

“Best Indian food and friendly service!”

“just wanted to thank the extremely kind and patient staff who served us on christmas eve. the food was still amazing as always. i hope your staff all has a merry christmas”

“A gem ?! What a great European coffee shop in San Marcos ! Great drinks ☕️, food and service by very nice ladies! I had a crème brûlée ? croissant ? and a tuna wrap - delicious ?”

“Great spot good food and the employees are the best”

“Love love this place! Catfish is fire!!!”

“Have always had a great experience at The Money Pit; except for today (10/28/24). My wife and I stopped for lunch and ordered 2 hamburgers, 1 fry, and 2 drinks. At the time of ordering your employee gave me a to-go carrier for the two drinks, and I told her that we were eating at the Money Pit. She gave me two cups for the drinks. I paid the bill of $20.04 with cash, and she gave me my change. She seemed very put out that I was not taking the drinks and food out. Anyway, when they brought the meal, there were 3 hamburgers, not 2. I said I ordered 2 and she basically told me I was lying and walked away. If you get a server about 30-35 years old, 5'4" tall, with glasses at the Money Pit expect to be treated in a rude matter. Never happened to me in the past (over 10 years of eating there), and I hope you don't have to deal with this employee.”

“As they say this is what a burger is all about. Double double animal style is the way to go. So much healthier without the extra bread. My friend and I just got one fries (which are some of the best in the business) to also try to cut down on carbs. However he started eating too many of them and ruined my french fry to burger ratio. We were sitting right across from the counter so I just yelled over "emergency fry replacement order" walked over and threw $2.50 down on the counter. They magically appeared on the table in literally 10 seconds. At this point I had to clearly delineate my portion of the fries to maintain the proper ratio.”

“Portions were very big, and for that price, I think it's rather worth it for what you are paying. Taste wise it was very satisfying as well. The large weekday lunch crowd is a good indicator as well.”

“The portions are huge! The food taste awesome, and they gave a great happy hour special for $7.99! Comes with 3 tacos, rice, beans and a beer! Great customer service and their salsas are ???”

“Enjoyed my Nephews Birthday!”

“So glad to have a Handel’s in the neighborhood! Nice little courtyard to sit and enjoy the ice cream, and I appreciated the code to scan to see the current menu because the screens inside the window were a little hard to see. We will be back frequently!”