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    Bird Dog

    4.6 (42 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Tenders and fries
    Christina B.

    The chicken tenders here are great! I would definitely recommend this joint. Pricing isn't bad at all. We got 20 tenders with 8 sauces for $40. Large fry, or I should say family fry, was $7.60. There was more than enough for 4 people. The service was great also. No complaints here at all.

    Burger is missing a bite
    Toni S.

    Hubby wanted to try something new so the family ordered Bird Dog. When he went to pick it up, he said they were really nice and the restaurant smelled so good. Apparently they fresh bake cinnamon rolls and cookies! He said the staff were nice and told him that they just took a fresh batch out of the oven. We ordered burgers, hot dogs, chicken strips, fries, and onion rings. They were all delicious! I didn't get pictures of everything because the family moved fast! This is definitely on our list of good in San Marcos!

    Bird box
    Irma D.

    Great service. Small but mighty menu. Our first time trying it. We were in and out in 30 minutes and everything was delicious. Very quiet, but spacious. Great for kids, families. The chicken was tender, juicy and had some seasoning that was to die for. The elote dog was sausage and bacon and packed with flavor. Will try again.

    Megan M.

    Aesthetically the place is cute, a little small and comes with a fire place. There was plenty of drink options, I was actually surprised by the menu choices. However we were not impressed with the food. Elotes were over cooked and maybe had oil or butter possibly, didn't seem to have mayo or queso fresco. The chicken was juicy however the breading taste like frozen chicken tenders. The fried pickles were also over cooked. The cheese on the asada fries was like a white nacho cheese, it was pretty creamy. Wasn't exactly enjoyed. Everything else was ok. Over all not very impressed with the food. Waiting staff was courteous.

    Carne Asada Fries and 3 Tender Plate

    Food came out super quickly but everything was fresh! Service was extremely kind and welcoming, it was a very relaxed and clean dining room. I had the carne asada fries and my wife opted for the 3 tender plate. This would definitely be a regular place for me if I lived in San Marcos, and it will be a stop for me anytime i'm here!

    Mac n cheese
    Andy Y.

    Was looking for San Marcos BBQ, but the address brought me here. It was a great surprise as the food was prepared fresh and delicious! Upon entry, we were greeted with a warm smile and friendly service. The ambiance was very open with a long table right in the middle of the dining area, which is great for big parties. The tenders has a thin light crust and their dipping sauces were tasty. Parking was plentiful and there is a drive-thru as well. A must return for us. Enjoy!

    Naughty Dog
    Tracy S.

    Wow! Bird Dogs is SO delicious. We ordered the Bird Basket, the Naughty Dog, the OG Dog, and the Elote Dog--and every single bite was packed with flavor. The mac and cheese was creamy, rich, and super filling. The hot dogs were next-level yummy and perfectly done. The chicken tenders are 10 out of 10!!!!!Everything was fresh and flavorful. Highly recommend checking this place out!

    Ron A.

    Menu is somewhat limited (but hey that works for In-N-Out, right? ‍). The buns are soft and fresh, dogs have a nice snap to them and are thick. The toppings were all delicious (especially the chorizo chili on the Wicked Chili dog). I'd give it five stars, but when all is said and done, we're talking hot dogs, am I right?

    Cinnamon Roll
    ronald m.

    I've passed by this place for months now and never stopped. Well, yesterday was the day!!! Me and my daughter wanted a quick lunch and Bird Dog was the choice. The menu is basically hot dogs and tender combos etc. But, these aren't your average dogs and birds. The hot dogs were crispy, flavorful, and juicy. The OG Dog is topped with bacon and lots of their signature sauce. The tenders were seasoned well and crispy. We loved the Texas toast and French fries too. The restaurant has nice clean wood tables and bar style seating. The cashier was super cool and brought our food right to the table for us. This is definitely a must have lunch spot when in the area.

    Auggie O.

    All around great place between the food and the service. Owner is a great guy and loves to talk with his customers

    Dao T.

    Driving back to Austin from San Antonio and decided to try Bird Dog--right off I-35! I think it used to be a BBQ joint, but now it's all about chicken tenders and hot dogs, and honestly... it works! The chicken tenders were so good--crispy, flavorful batter and super juicy inside. I tried the avocado ranch dip (I think they make their own sauces!), and it paired perfectly. The meal comes with fries and a side & mac & cheese was Creamy and delicious! My daughter ordered the asada fries, and they were fully loaded with meat and cheese--definitely a hit. We also shared the Ol' Smokey dog, and it ended up being my favorite! Tons of flavor and cooked just right. And their sweet tea!!! Omgosh! Now that's a Texas sweet tea! I love that they also have the aqua fresas - the pineapple & jicama are our favs!!! Great little spot for comfort food with a twist--definitely worth the stop!

    Sharon N.

    After spending the morning and early afternoon shopping at the outlets we needed fuel before we head back to SA. We found this on Yelp and was pleased it wasn't too far from the outlets. Since it was too early for dinner- we were it was pretty dead on this Friday late afternoon. We definitely wanted to Filthy fries because we try Carne Asada fries whenever we see them on a menu. And then we chose the Mother Clucker to share between the 3 of us since it had 6 chicken strips. We couldn't decide on the sauces so they were nice enough to recommend some and let us try a couple more than what came with the meal. There's a spicy avocado ranch that was so yummy- we all gravitated towards it. The owner came out to talk to us and he even threw in a free dessert to try. He said they are constantly trying out new recipes- this time it was a pumpkin roll. He was very proud of his chicken strips when we sang our praises of how tender they were. We really loved the food but loved the customer service even more. They Mac and cheese is not to be forgotten because they use the queso! The same stuff they smother their filthy fries with! The only thing the fries needed was probably some kind of a pico and hot sauce/ salsa. But all in all- we will def be back whenever we are in San Marcos!

    Notorious Big Bird Combo. $10.99 for all that food and a drink!
    Scott W.

    Notorious Big Bird. So much food for $10.99 (includes 2 sides and a drink!) the chicken was so tender. Sauces were great! Sides were on point. Loved the Elote cup. So so good. I can't wait to go back again. If I wasn't so full, I would have kept on eating. Delicious. The cashier was awesome too. So friendly and kind. Everything was clean. Love having napkins on the table. I have a beard and ALWAYS have to ask for extra napkins. Great place!

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    hard to believe 2 hot dogs and 2 tiny Cole slaw can run over $20. It's still hot dogs at the end of the day /cabbage with vinegar.

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    4 months ago

    surprisingly good and affordable. tenders were crispy and juicy. mac and cheese was good enough.

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    Tasty food. Friendly folks. Clean, sparsely decorated. Worth a try, something different.

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    4 months ago

    Food amd staff were amazing! Everything was clean and had the best brisket hot dog ever!!

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    Ok not great, but better than most other fast food places I have tried. Large portions and lots of Chicken.

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    This was our first time visiting Bird Dog. Excellent food and excellent service. We will definitely be back.

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