Many of us are recognizing the value of fresh foods, both for their health benefits and their downright tastiness. Did you know that the San Marcos Farmers Market is open year-round? Each Saturday, on San Antonio Street, between LBJ and Guadalupe streets, you can find fresh produce and foodstuffs. The hours are from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.  The market takes place... [Read more...]

San Marcos is one of the places where you can fully enjoy a frozen treat during the winter months, and the winter months are one of the times of year you can enjoy a frozen treat outdoors in this area without it melting too quickly. These are a couple of the restaurants in San Marcos that do frozen desserts justice. For flavors that are not so vanilla,... [Read more...]

If you've got a sweet tooth that needs satisfying, San Marcos is absolutely the place to be. This city has a number of dessert shops and restaurants in San Marcos and surrounding areas that have people coming back for more. No matter what type of dessert you enjoy, there's a good chance San Marcos can provide it. Best of all, they're all in close proximity... [Read more...]

Out of all ethnic food, and there are certainly some varieties that are becoming much more popular as of late, Chinese remains the most popular genre of ethnic restaurant. When you and your family are in the mood for this staple of food variety, these are some of the best Chinese restaurants in San Marcos close to Blanco River Lodge. When it comes... [Read more...]

Living at the beautiful Blanco River Lodge apartment community comes with many benefits. You are mere minutes away from a whole world of attractions, events, and other amenities to get everything you want or need. There are many restaurants in San Marcos where you can grab a delicious bite to eat while on the go. If you want a great cup of coffee and breakfast... [Read more...]

At Blanco River Lodge, we know that there is no shortage of fantastic restaurants in San Marcos. But sometimes you want a slightly different experience, especially during the beautiful summer weather when dining al fresco becomes more tempting. That's why it's a good thing that there are so many wonderful restaurants in the area which feature outdoor dining.... [Read more...]

There are a lot of places to grab tacos near the Blanco River Lodge in San Marcos, but if you're looking for meatless options you don't have to look farther than your own kitchen. Try the recipe featured below to take a walk on the vegetarian wild side! Image by: Tiny Red Kitchen Tofu Tacos — Meatless Monday Easy to find and simple to prepare, tofu... [Read more...]

The Cooking Channel is hosting a cookbook giveaway. The lucky winner will win  The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook: Inside the Kitchens, Bars, and Restaurants of Mad Men by Judy Gelman and Peter Zheutlin. All you have to do to enter is tell The Cooking Channel your favorite 1960's recipe or cocktail from Mad Men. See the blog post below for details on how to... [Read more...]

St. Patrick's Day is Saturday, March 17th have you decided how you will celebrate? Of course, you could go the "traditional" route and join a bunch of friends and strangers at a neighborhood pub or you could throw a St. Patty's themed party in your beautiful river side apartment home in San Marcos. Each 1, 2, and 3 bedroom home at the Blanco River Lodge... [Read more...]

The good folks at the Food Network know you don't want to spend hours and hours in the kitchen. So, they have provided some simple meals that can be prepared quickly. Don't worry, a quick meal does not mean it will lack flavor or fail to silence your hunger. Come on, this is Food Network, they know what they're doing. So, try these recipes in your Blanco River... [Read more...]

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