Grins Restaurant
Grins Restaurant
Homemade, thick cut and jumbo onions battered fresh when you order them.
Bean and cheese nachos with a side of sour cream, guacamole, and jalapenos. Gluten free.
With a side of sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo.
Our salsa has won state and local contests. Gluten free.
Guacamole, queso and salsa. Gluten free.
Gluten free.
served with sour cream
Fajita chicken, grilled bell peppers and onions, pico de gallo and Caesar dressing. Gluten free.
With fresh mushrooms, sprouts, carrots, cucumbers and tomatoes. Gluten free.
Same as above with fried chicken strips.
Same as above with Cajun spices. Gluten free.
Same as above without chicken. Gluten free.
Gluten free.
A bowl of soup and a dinner salad. Gluten free.
Gluten free.
Gluten free.
Gluten free.
A 4 oz. version of our classic hamburger. Served with all of the fixings: lettuce, tomato, pickle, purple onion, mustard and salad dressing and your choice of side.
A 4 oz. version of our classic cheddar cheeseburger. Served with all of the fixings: lettuce, tomato, pickle, purple onion, mustard and salad dressing and your choice of side.
Our classic 7 oz. hamburger. Served with all of the fixings: lettuce, tomato, pickle, purple onion, mustard and salad dressing and your choice of side.
Our classic 7 oz. cheddar cheeseburger. Served with all of the fixings: lettuce, tomato, pickle, purple onion, mustard and salad dressing and your choice of side.
Served with all of the fixings: lettuce, tomato, pickle, purple onion, mustard and salad dressing and your choice of side.
Served with all of the fixings: lettuce, tomato, pickle, purple onion, mustard and salad dressing and your choice of side.
Served on a whole wheat bun topped with guacamole. Served with all of the fixings: lettuce, tomato, pickle, purple onion, mustard and salad dressing and your choice of side.
With green chiles and Monterey Jack cheese. Served with all of the fixings: lettuce, tomato, pickle, purple onion, mustard and salad dressing and your choice of side.
With bacon strips, sliced jalapenos and cream cheese. Served with all of the fixings: lettuce, tomato, pickle, purple onion, mustard and salad dressing and your choice of side.
Served with all of the fixings: lettuce, tomato, pickle, purple onion, mustard and salad dressing and your choice of side.
A vegetarian patty on a whole wheat bun. Served with all of the fixings: lettuce, tomato, pickle, purple onion, mustard and salad dressing and your choice of side. Vegetarian.
Topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles and salad dressing.
Topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles and salad dressing.
With lettuce, pickles and tomato.
Fajita chicken with grilled bell peppers and onions, lettuce, guacamole and pico de gallo.
Topped with lettuce, tomato and chipotle ranch.
Tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, sprouts, fresh mushrooms, with guacamole and ranch dressing on a whole wheat bun. Vegetarian.
Catfish on flour tortillas with lettuce, tomatoes, pico de gallo and chipotle ranch.
Sliced turkey, Monterey Jack cheese and bacon with lettuce, tomato, pickles and salad dressing.
Gluten free. Veggie.
Vegetarian patty on a whole wheat bun with all the fixings. Vegetarian.
Guacamole, sprouts, tomato, cucumbers, fresh mushrooms, carrots and ranch dressing on a whole wheat bun. Vegetarian.
Large potato stuffed with butter, cheddar cheese, sour cream and chives. Gluten free. Vegetarian.
Monday-Thursday. An 8 oz. rib eye served with french fries and a green salad.
Homemade, thick cut and jumbo onions battered fresh when you order them.
Basket of French fries and three jumbo onion rings
Topped with vanilla ice cream.
Topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate fudge icing, whipped cream and pecans.
Just like moms.
With cream cheese frosting and pecans.
Gluten free.
Dipped in our shiner bock beer batter and topped with cream gravy.
Served with homemade cream gravy.
Grilled chicken breast with a side of limes. Gluten free.
Gluten free.
Served with cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice and pinto beans.
Served with cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice and pinto beans
Gluten free. Veggie.
Grilled Chicken & Beef fajitas served with sour cream, guacamole, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, pinto beans & tortillas
Dipped in our shinner bock beer batter, topped with crechooseam gravy and served with two sides.
Served with homemade cream gravy and 2 sides.
Fajita chicken with grilled bell peppers and onions, lettuce, guacamole and pico de galloserved with one side.
Topped with lettuce, tomatoes and chipotle ranch served with one side.
Topped with lettuce, tomato and pickles. Served with one side
Served with 2 sides.
Gluten free. Served with 2 sides.
Served with cream gravy and two sides.
With Monterey Jack cheese and served with soup, salad, or fries.
Topped with Cajun grilled chicken, carrots, cucumber, and tomato. Gluten free.
served with mustard, miracle whip, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions and one side.
served with mustard, miracle whip, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions and one side.
served with one side
Served with one side.
Served with one side
served with one side
served with three sides
Fried shrimp and tortilla soup
Jalapeño popper burger
Margarita
Decor in the entry.
More parking available.
Clean bathrooms. Gather at the urinals?
Grin's sign
Michelada
Dirty tables
Entrance in back facing the main parking lot.
a table and chairs in the dining room
Frozen margarita.
Dirty tabke
Dirty table
Homemade Broccoli Tortilla Soup - so far so good
Spicy Cajun Grilled Chicken
Outside
Menu
Chocolate Cake
Menu
peach margarita
Menu
Chicken breast heart
Jim B.
Oct 26, 2024
This is an interesting review for me. I went to Grin's at least once a week when I was a student at SWTSU in the last century. My last visit there was probably in about 1980. Back in the day, we always sat out on the deck sharing ridiculously cheap pitchers of beer or sangria and bean and cheese nachos. I seem to remember bowls of pretzels during the leaner times. If they sold other food like burgers, it was out of my price range. I honestly don't remember ever eating anything but nachos, and NEVER inside.My first thought this time was, "Wow! I don't remember the roads to get here being this scary!" They are winding and hilly, but the traffic was non-existant back then. My second thought was, "Wow! This place is HUGE!" They have really changed the place. Now, it is multi-level with several dining areas. I really didn't recognize anything. Even the deck, which was similar to the past, might be a new one. I certainly don't remember walking down to get to it.Okay... Service was great. I didn't catch the name of my server, but she was very attentive and got our orders right. I had a blue cheese burger with fries. It was really too much food for me, so I actually took half back to my hotel- something I almost never do. The burger was as close to perfect as a burger can be. The actual blue cheese stole the show. Instead of crumbled, it was more like a thick extremely flavorful spread. I noticed that they have some good happy hour prices. There seemed to be a lot of college kids there. Maybe $20 a person in 2024 is the same as $5 in 1980. I would rate this as upscale and expensive in its modern form.
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Michelle W.
Feb 15, 2025
I recently visited this restaurant for a birthday dinner and while it had some positives, there were also a few drawbacks. The food was average. I tried the Cajun grilled chicken with rice and broccoli cheddar soup. While the broccoli cheddar soup was decent the consistency was a bit thick and clumpy. The highlight of the show was the Cajun grilled chicken. It was tender and seasoned perfectly. The Spanish rice was ok. I had a bite of the Southwest burger and that was really good. Flavors were on point and cooked perfectly. I may need to order that for the next time.The restaurant does have plenty of space inside for getting together with friends and family which makes it a good option for hosting parties or large gatherings. Another big plus is the ample parking, which made arriving and leaving easy.Unfortunately, the service was quite slow. It took a while to get our orders taken and even longer for the food to arrive. Don't get me wrong the server was nice and wonderful. We were just a large group. She was assisting us alone and she definitely could have used some help. This restaurant was definitely an adequate place if you need space for a group.
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Josh M.
Feb 23, 2025
We had a group dinner with 15 people. The service was really excellent, as was the food.
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Dwayne B.
Feb 21, 2025
Decent food but they do charge a junk fee for using a credit card. So I just deduct that right off my base tip so 20% becomes 17%. Credit cards are a cost of doing business and should be already included in the menu prices. No sweat off my back but be aware.
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David M.
Nov 8, 2024
Grins is your college town chilis. Known for their margaritas you can find all of your favorite bar items. It is know to go here for their margarita it has a certain charm to the restaurant. It's not going to blow you out of the water but it's an overall great dining experience. With very friendly staff and good food.
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David K.
Dec 8, 2024
When it comes to brunch in San Marcos the options aren't great. Grin's isn't going to blow your socks off but it's got a friendly vibe, decent menu, and it's big enough that you probably won't have to wait too long for a table, even on a busy Texas State-events kind of weekend. Will the food out a smile on your face? Unlikely, but maybe a grin.
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Kevin E.
Aug 10, 2024
Good pricing and a nice wide menu for a college town. It has a feel-good, old skool vibe that's relaxing and easy going. My Wholly (guaca) Moley burger was good, but the patty seemed manufactured, rather than hand formed, and was a little overcooked. I don't want to judge too harshly, so I'm only taking off 1 star until we come back. The staff was on point and the fried mushrooms were great. *Pro-tip try it was gravy!Another detractor, but mainly just for me, the beer selection is all bottled and simple domestics and Mexican offerings. However, the pricing is great.
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Bobby S.
Jan 7, 2025
Went to GRINS for dinner last night and the food is always "TOP NOTCH" in quality. Our servers were prompt and over the top courteous. There were about 45 of us Starvin like Marvin and many of us had traveled literally around the world to be in San Marcos, Texas for an event and this stop was a good idea. It was good to enter a place that feels like home. Some places you go can be a real CRAP SHOOT. Not Grins... It has a sort of cozy home grown feel to the place. I had the Chicken Fried Steak and shared a bucket of brewskis with my friends nothing from the time I ordered my meal until digging in was only a short time of about 15-20 minutes. Not bad! I couldn't say anything bad about our location or about the hospitality. I felt like I was family or the owner at Grins Restaurant because the greeting and smiles from the staff was a warm friendly one. We'll be back! Good job Grins
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Maria G.
Jan 2, 2025
Love the vibe! The chicken fried steak is my favorite! The servers are always attentive and so sweet. The queso and chips are another good one. They have great homemade desserts love the peach cobbler. Owners and managers are awesome! Happy hour here is great too.
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Susan B.
Feb 19, 2024
Cute fun place! We ordered the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and green beans. It is the Monday special. We were seated quickly and the service was great! We shared the tripper dipper and it was perfect as our appetizer.
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