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    4.1 (80 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Devaney R.

    This is definitely a weekly spot, the burgers are 10/10, chill, and small town vibes in a growing area.

    a cheeseburger with fries and ketchup
    Lisa C.

    Always great service! Tried the breakfast sandwich for the first time and was not disappointed. And of course the Bloody Mary's are AMAZING!!

    a wooden table with a glass of soda and a bottle of lemonade
    Patty T.

    5 stars because we went in specifically for their no nonsense bad ass amazing Bloody Mary and they did not disappoint. Bottom line, order their Bloody Mary!

    Nicholas E.

    For starters the burgers here are PHENOMENAL. Just like momma/Grandma/any home cooked burger person made em. Big juicy patties with that perfect charred layer, toasted bun, all the fixings. Showdown is a very nostalgic older nice dive bar of San Marcos- actually one of the oldest bars in town! The Bloody Mary is always a killer experience.

    My mug is still blinged out and still in tact. Reunited and it feels so good!
    Chiqui B.

    Beared hipsters? Check! Cheap happy hour specials? Check! Stinky hippies? Check! Token black guy? Check! Thad Ziegler guy? Check! Overflow from TxSt art dept.? Check! Salty burgers? Check! Loaded quesadillas? Check! Heartburn? Check! Tagged up yearbooks? Check! Badass bartenders? Check! *gasping for air* I can go on and on about this place.

    Best burger.

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    Excellent burger. No nonsense dive bar. Loved it. Quick service and as friendly a staff as you'll find at a dive bar!

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    Menus and orders taken at the bar. Seat yourself. Friendly and welcoming staff. Great burgers! Reasonable prices.

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    Best bar in San Marcos! Amazing bartenders and great food. Drinks are on point! I'd come here every night if I could!

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    5 years ago

    Cool place, friendly staff, good drinks. There's usually a table in the back where you can sit away from the crowd.

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    5 stars because we went in specifically for their no nonsense bad ass amazing Bloody Mary and they did not disappoint.

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