Now open
ExtraSpace Storage
The storage facility offers a range of small, medium and large climate controlled storage units, according to its website. ExtraSpace Storage also offers short-term and long-term storage rental options.
- Opened March 8
- 328 Center Point Road, San Marcos
- www.extraspace.com
The kava shop, which locally owned by MJ Keith, offers a selection of kava-based beverages that can be mixed with pineapple, peach nectar or cherry-flavored juice. Kava Kava Down also offers carnival-style foods, such as street tacos, pretzels, chips and queso, cotton candy, and sandwiches. The kava shop also hosts events.
- Opened Feb. 9
- 817 Chestnut St., Ste. 221, San Marcos
- Facebook: Kava Kava Down
The gym offers a range of jiujitsu classes suitable for those age 3 or older and caters to all skill levels from beginner to advanced.
- Opened Feb. 17
- 700 N LBJ Drive, Ste. 103, San Marcos
- www.dinobjj.com
The barbershop, owned by San Marcos native Will Williams, offers men's haircuts, beard trims, straight razor shaves and hot towel facials.
- Opened March 8
- 1023 Hwy. 80, Ste. 119, San Marcos
- https://square.site/book/75VNARX3PNBF6/razor-standards
The New Braunfels-based coffee company offers a variety of drinks, including energy drinks, tea, lemonade and smoothies. The coffee drive-thru also offers an assortment of hot and iced coffees.
- Opened March 22
- 1508 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos
- www.otgcoffee.com
The hookah lounge has over 150 hookah flavors to choose from, according to its social media, including mint, bubble gum, grapefruit, pineapple and more.
- Opened Feb. 9
- 312 University Drive, Unit D, San Marcos
- Instagram: hookahhousesm
The Tennessee-based restaurant serves hot and spicy fried chicken plates with southern sides, such as macaroni and cheese, fried okra or potato salad.
- Opened March 4
- 110 E. Martin Luther King Drive, San Marcos
- www.gusfriedchicken.com
The supermarket sells a wide range of grocery items, including produce, meat, canned goods, pastries and more.
- Opened March 15
- 900 Bugg Lane, Ste. 124, San Marcos
- www.pocolocosupermercado.com
Owner Adrian Amaya and his family run the business and said their goal is to foster a healthy community in San Marcos. The martial arts studio located inside The Old Mill office spaces offers adult and children's jiujitsu classes Monday through Friday. It is also the home studio to San Marcos' Stingers Wrestling Club.
- Opened Jan. 17
- 101 Uhland Road, Ste. 213, San Marcos
- www.headwatersjiujitsu.com
The new Moroccan-inspired bar held a soft opening in March with limited hours and a reduced food menu. It will hold its grand opening April 25. The owner, Omar Dawoud, also owns The Marc nightclub. Bazaar is for those age 21 and up, and its hours are 5 p.m. to late, according to its website.
- Opened in March
- 202 N. LBJ Drive, San Marcos
- www.bazaarsm.com
Mile High Mo’s
The Canadian cuisine restaurant will open in downtown San Marcos in mid-April in the building that was previously Golden Chick. Owner Mo Alfawagreh also owns Mighty Mo's in Austin and San Antonio. Mile High Mo's is part of a rebrand and will offer smash burgers, Philly cheesesteaks and poutine, or Canadian loaded fries.
- Opening in mid-April
- 101 E. Martin Luther King Drive, San Marcos
- Instagram: milehighmosusa
According to the retailer's website, Buckle has over 440 stores across 42 states. Buckle offers a range of men's, women's and children's clothing, footwear and accessories.
- Opening TBD
- 3939 S. I-35, Ste. 780, San Marcos
- www.buckle.com
The designer is known for its "cinematic approach" to fashion, according to its website, and sells women's, children's and men's clothing and accessories.
- Opening TBD
- 3939 S. I-35, Ste. 1000, San Marcos
- www.dolcegabbana.com/en-us
San Marcos native Francis Foglia said he started the project in November 2022 and recently received permit approval from the city. Eden will serve high-end cocktails and have an "electric forest-y" vibe, Foglia said. Aside from cocktails, he hopes to add a food truck outside.
- Opening this summer
- 210 W. San Antonio St., Stes. 206A-206B, San Marcos
San Marcos Outlet Furniture
The furniture store relocated from 1946 S. I-35 to 2040 Poplar St. in San Marcos. San Marcos Outlet Furniture carries furniture from Ashley Furniture, mattresses, sofas, benches and more.
- Relocated Feb. 1
- 2040 Poplar St., San Marcos
- www.sanmarcosoutletfurniture.com
Hays County Food Bank
The food bank celebrated its 40th anniversary with a Mardi Gras Gala on Feb. 10. The Hays County Food Bank provides food assistance through food banks.
- 220 Herndon St., San Marcos
- www.haysfoodbank.org
The picture frame shop celebrated its 30th anniversary on April 1. Cardinal Frame & Art offers custom picture framing and frame repair services.
- 117 N. Guadalupe St., Ste. 102, San Marcos
- www.cardinalframe.art