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!

I had an awesome meal here. First, shout out to my server, MJ. She's freaking fantastic. She really…read morewent through the menu with me and checked on me and her other tables, more than she needed to. Now, Tumble is a huge place with lots of seating, outside patio and a bar. It's got a cool modern vibe going and TVs running sports. Fried chicken and burgers are the focus with some interesting menu items. Pies to round off dessert. I really loved my 1/4 chicken korean style (spicy, gochujung). I was a bit worried when the chicken came out quick but it was on point. On the sides front, the broccoli salad was stellar. Finally the key lime pie was solid. I will definitely be back for another bite next time I'm in town.

Came here for the first time with my friends and wife. We ordered the Heavenly Eggs, Dirty Fries,…read morethe OG Sandwich, 1 / 2 Mix Bone-In Fried Chicken, and Cobb Salad. For drinks, we ordered the Big Larry which was good, but nothing special. The Dirty Fries were ok, just a bunch of shredded chicken with sauce and pickles all over regular fries. Heavenly Eggs were basically deviled eggs, nothing special. The OG sandwich, mixed fried chicken, and Cobb Salad were very tasty and delicious. Staff are friendly and fast. Lots of parking.

My husband and I stopped by while passing through town, and we were both impressed! We each ordered…read morepersonal pizzas, and I added a side salad. Everything came out perfect and fresh. The pizza was cheesy, hot, and delicious -- exactly what I love. The customer service was also amazing. Pooh is the best, everyone we encountered had fantastic customer service. If we're ever back in town, we'll definitely be coming back!

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.

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!

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 am a regular here and recently discovered their lunch special. I always leave here with leftovers…read moreas their portions are very generous. The food is flavorful and perfectly presented. The staff is always very kind and helpful. Highly recommend this place

Was in town today and decided to come back. Had the chicken stir fry, spice level 1. Very good…read moretaste, temp, and presentation. A lot of food.. had to leave some.

This is a review of one particular sandwich, namely their veggie burger (which I got with sweet…read morepotato fries). So all of Hat Creek's meat options are delicious, and it turns out that... their veggie burger is as well! The patty is a black bean and quinoa patty with the normal burger fixings of lettuce, tomato, onion, and mustard. It doesn't try to match the flavor of a beef or turkey burger, but rather lets the beans and quinoa do the incredibly tasty work of making it good. This does mean that the patty doesn't hold the texture quite as well as a beef patty does... but who cares, since it's *delicious.* The sweet potato fries were also lovely, crisp, and just sweet enough that they went perfectly with the burger. Service was prompt and friendly and the only nitpick is that they forgot to include ketchup, but given how good the fries were on their own, that's *fine.* All told, wonderful food and a great vegetarian option..

When Mr R got his diagnosis and I contacted a few of his favorite local places about a couple…read moreingredients, Hat Creek was the fastest and friendliest reply I got which greatly endears them to me. 4pm on a weekday we hit their drive through for his black bean/quinoa burger, my pretzel jack, a soda, and some sweet potato fries to share. That combo and a sandwich was under $30 after tax, which felt great for the indulgent, tasty meal that we enjoyed. Needed a recovery nap, it was great. Single error was not including the ketchup he requested, which I share only in the interest of transparency. I mean, in my house ketchup is to make mid to poor fries tolerable and Hat Creek's sweet potato fries are great. Their good service and quality groceries continue, so will our visits will too.

After visiting every location in San Antonio,TX, I think this is hands down their best location…read more We were sat immediately after entering and the wait staff were not just good, they were AWESOME!! I mean ,they were more than just professional, but friendly as well. In addition, the food was outstanding!!!!! I once again, ordered my go to meal, Blackened Salmon with a side of plain mashed potatoes and a full rack of ribs. My Blackened Salmon was outstanding but oh man.... my husband's ribs were soooooo flippin good that I stopped eating my Salmon and ate some of his. I know...horrible ...but I didn't care they were freakin awesome!! In my defense, he did offer!!! Lmbo Absolutely worth the money

So bad. We had 7…read morepeople and most of them said the same thing. Other than the salad which everyone enjoyed. The meals were really bad. Mash potatoes were gummie, fish didn't taste right, biscuit was like a dish sponge, one steak was fatty. Service was ok but I asked for a refill and never got it. For bar food it's fine. For a restaurant it may be one of the worst places I have eaten. I won't be going back.

Unfortunately, I can't rate their food, however,I can save you time, gas and energy. They're not at…read morethis location.

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.