Local · Trusted · Free
The Morning Impact — your neighborhood's most important stories, delivered every morning.
Check out a new gym, plant nursery, chicken restaurant and more new businesses in San Marcos.
Now Open
El Pollo Rico
The Mexican restaurant chain specializing in charcoal-grilled chicken and carne asada has opened a second San Marcos location. El Pollo Rico serves a wide variety of chicken taco plates, flautas, quesadillas, tostadas and tortas.
The new 24/7 fitness studio is owned by Army Veteran Jeremy Nadeau and his wife, Sara Nadeau. Aira Fitness is membership-based with no contracts, and offers bootcamp classes and personal training services.
Homebuilding company D.R. Horton opened the residential community, featuring multiple floor plans and smart home amenities.
Located in the San Marcos Premium Outlets, the store offers a selection of premium denim, casual apparel and accessories for men and women.
A new Sherwin-Williams location has opened in San Marcos, providing the community with a variety of architectural and industrial coatings. The store offers products for homeowners, contractors, and businesses looking for quality paint and coatings solutions.
The team at Wineaux recently launched a listening tour of iconic areas and buildings such as Kissing Alley and The Calaboose Museum. Participants can download the mile-long tour online and access it at any time.
Gotji's Bangkok Chicken RiceThe Thai food truck opened its first San Marcos spot, serving dishes such as signature Bangkok chicken rice, fried chicken rice, veggie egg rolls and traditional Thai tea.
Tumble 22
The Texas-based hot chicken restaurant serves chicken sandwiches and chicken tenders and salads, as well as family and kids’ meals.
Inevitable Homegrown
The retail plant nursery moved to San Marcos from Lockhart and offers custom germination services.
What’s next
CarMax
According to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, or TDLR, the $19.3 million used car dealership is expected to be completed in March 2026.
Construction of Foodie's Corner, an Austin area-based convenience store chain, is expected to be completed in December, according to a TDLR filing.
A 4,824-square-foot 7-Eleven convenience store is slated to begin construction in October and conclude by October 2026.
Ferguson Enterprises
The plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, or HVAC, company signed a lease for 35,000 square feet at Clovis Crossing.
The family-owned clinic will celebrate its 35th anniversary on June 29. Opened by Dr. Julie House in 1990, the clinic provides pet wellness services, surgery, vaccinations, dental cleanings and more.
The center celebrated 85 years of providing mental health care and residential treatment services to children and adolescents.
Closed
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
Zaxby's closed its San Marcos location, according to a sign posted on the door directing customers to visit its nearby restaurants in Buda and Cibolo.
