Dog Friendly Restaurants in San Marcos, TX

There are 26 dog-friendly restaurants in San Marcos that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. Need help to decide where to eat? Here’s a detailed description of each restaurant, along with pictures and reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in San Marcos. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Ivar's River Pub
Ivar's River Pub Ivar's River Pub, located in San Marcos, TX, is a casual joint that serves up a variety of delicious grub. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Pub Nachos and then try the Fried Oysters with Cajun slaw or Black and Bleu Burger! See Details
Pet Friendly Railyard Bar & Grill
Railyard Bar & Grill Fun inside and outdoor restaurant! Horseshoes, ping pong and other games are set up all over the outside eating area. Dogs are allowed outside and are given a water bowl. See Details
Kent Black's BBQ Dogs are welcome at Kent Black's BBQ, where they offer twelve pet-friendly tables outside. Kent Black, their pit master, is a third generation BBQ chef who learned his craft at the eighty-four-year-old, family-owned, Black's BBQ in Lockhart, Texas. He still utilizes the same techniques as his grandfather in 1932, including a simple rub and local Post Oak Wood. On the menu, you'll find beef brisket, pork spare ribs, smoked turkey breast, homemade sausage, giant beef ribs, and a number of sausages. You can combine a number of these meats with a bun, pickles, onions, and some BBQ sauce to make sandwiches. Kent Black's BBQ is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 8pm and Friday to Saturday from 11am to 10pm. See Details
El Jefe El Jefe is a Mexican restaurant and bar with a pet-friendly patio in San Marcos, TX. See Details
Hat Creek Burger Company Hat Creek Burger Company, located in San Marcos, TX, is a casual joint that serves up American eats prepared with fresh ingredients. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Signature Burger - a double patty topped with American cheese, Happy Sauce, and spicy sauerkraut - with or without any additional toppings (bacon, avocado, pickles, mushrooms, grilled onions, or grilled jalapenos.) Or go for the Garden Salad with fresh spinach, romaine, chopped carrots, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, grilled chicken, and your choice of dressing (homemade honey balsamic, honey mustard, vinaigrette, or ranch.) Before you head out, be sure to grab a specialty shake! A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want Fido to wait outside while you go in to order. See Details
Roughhouse Brewing Roughhouse Brewing, located in San Marcos, TX, is a casual brewpub that serves up a variety of delicious grub. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your evening. Start off with a cold beer (of course) and an order of the Chips and Salsa with smoked onions and peppers, fresh tomato, jalapeno, and lime. Next, chow down on the Pulled Pork Sandwich with slow-smoked pork, beer mustard, tangy BBQ sauce, dill pickles, and slaw on a bun, served with your choice of mac and cheese or rice and beans. Roughhouse Brewing is open Thursday through Friday from 4pm to 9pm, Saturday from 12pm to 9pm, and Sunday through Monday from 12pm to 7pm. See Details
Industry Industry, located in San Marcos, TX, is a casual joint that serves up a variety of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold drink and an order of the Smoked Elotes - sweet corn with chili powder, aioli, cotija, and lime. Next, chow down on the Industry Burger topped with cheddar cheese, caramelized onion mostarda, smoked garlic mayo, and greens on a sweet bun. Or go for the Brisket Tacos - corn tortillas filled with chopped brisket, cilantro, lime, onion, and salsa de guajillo. Industry is open daily from 11am to 12am. See Details
Tantra Tantra, located in San Marcos, TX, is a casual coffee house that serves up a variety of delicious caffeinated beverages, cafe fare, craft beer, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your day. Tantra is open daily from 8am to 11pm. See Details
North Street Beer Bar North Street Beer Bar, located in San Marcos, TX, is a unique joint that serves up a variety of delicious drinks and Indian-Mexican fusion-style fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables on their heated patio while you enjoy your day. See Details
The Root Cellar Cafe The Root Cellar Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant in San Marcos, TX, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the partially covered, sidewalk patio. Enjoy the views while chowing down on homemade eats like roasted garlic hummus, bourbon pecan chicken, an eggplant sandwich, shrimp scampi, risotto and pasta dishes, fresh salads, and more. Breakfast items are also available all day. See Details
Sean Patrick's Bar & Grill Irish pub, Texas grub is the motto at Sean Patrick's. Where else can you find Guinness fish and chips and carnitas tacos on the same menu? Patio seating is dog friendly. See Details
Chick-fil-A Grab some chicken and fries and enjoy with Fido in the outdoor seating area. See Details
Blue Dahlia Bistro Blue Dahlia is a European-style bistro in San Marcos, TX serving fresh food crafted with organic and locally sourced ingredients. Dogs are allowed at outdoor tables, and water bowls are available for thirsty pups. See Details
Dos Gatos Kolache Bakery Dos Gatos Kolache Bakery proudly provides San Marcos with kolaches. They provide four pet-friendly tables for dogs and their owners. Kolaches are a type of pastry that traditionally holds a dollop of fruit in the center. Although Kolaches derive from Europe, you'll also find a number of pastries that utilize Texan flavors on the menu at Dos Gatos. These American re-imaginings are filled with lots of fillings, including jalapeno Polish sausage, vegetarian sausage, bacon and cheese, Italian meatball, and Philly cheesesteak. Dos Gatos Kolache Bakery is open Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 2:00pm and Saturday to Sunday from 7:30am to 2:00pm. See Details
Starbucks Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on Center Point Road in San Marcos provides four tables with dog-friendly seating. The vast menu includes a broad range of coffee drinks, tea, cold brews, and their popular Frappuccino in tons of customizable flavors. Don't forget to ask for a Puppuccino just for Fido! You can also find a light bite with breakfast options, sandwiches, bagels, parfaits, protein boxes, and baked treats. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Freebirds World Burrito Freebirds World Burrito, located in San Marcos, is a fast food-style joint that serves up a variety of Tex-Mex-style eats prepared using fresh ingredients. Choose from menu options including burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas, nachos, salads, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try a Hybird Carnitas Burrito, filled with your choice of ingredients (rice, cheese, beans, hot tomatillo sauce, BBQ sauce, habanero sauce, sour cream, roasted garlic, jalapenos, cilantro, tortilla strips, and more! Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido will need to wait outside when you go in to order. See Details
Sonic Drive-In If your pup isn't always on his best behavior at traditional restaurants, share a burger with him from the comfort of your own car instead! See Details
Sonic Drive-In San Marcos Sonic Drive-In in San Marcos offers a drive-thu, carhop service, and pet-friendly outdoor tables. This fast-food restaurant serves burgers, hot dogs, and chicken sandwiches, plus sides like fries, tater tots, and mozzarella sticks. They're known for their vast selection of drinks, like frozen lemonade, cherry limeade, and a grape slush with rainbow candy. There's also a selection of milkshakes, Sonic Blasts, waffle cone sundaes and ice cream slushes. See Details
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts San Marcos Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is a popular chain serving world-famous doughnuts. Share a sweet treat with Fido at the shop located in San Marcos. Amongst their classic but hugely popular Original Glazed doughnuts, you'll find New York Cheesecake, Oreo Cookies and Kreme varieties, and plenty of other tantalizing treats. Although they are most well-known for providing seasonal, classic, and specialty doughnuts, their coffee is fast becoming an American breakfast staple as well. Pair your favorite iced or filled doughnut with a frozen caramel mocha or vanilla latte. A drive-thru window is also available, so you don't have to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Cafe on the Square Cafe on the Square is a dog-friendly American restaurant in San Marcos, TX that welcomes your leashed pup to join you at one of their two outdoor tables. On the menu, you'll find items such as steak and eggs, BLT sandwiches, pancakes and grilled cheeses. See Details
San Marcos, TX, US