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Green Mesquite BBQ to open Dec. 1 at The Lyndon in San Marcos
Green Mesquite BBQ is opening a location in San Marcos. (Courtesy Green Mesquite BBQ)
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Green Mesquite BBQ, the Austin-born barbecue joint, is opening a new location at 200 Springtown Way, San Marcos. The restaurant first opened in 1988 and has three locations in the Austin area. The barbecue joint serves barbecue, wings and steak. It is projected to open in Dec.1st. 512-657-3074. www.greenmesquitebbq.com
By Evelin Garcia
Evelin Garcia covers local government, education, business and development as the reporter of Community Impact Newspaper's San Marcos/Buda/Kyle edition. Evelin is a graduate of Texas State University's School of Journalism and Mass Communication with a minor in international studies.
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