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A new bar on The Square, business updates at the Tanger Outlets and more local news in San Marcos.
Now Open
3 Kings Barbershop
The barbershop, also called 3KB, is owned by Jacob Ferguson and John Cardenas. 3 Kings Barbershop is a full-service barbershop and caters to men’s haircuts.
Domino’s
This is the third Domino's location in San Marcos, said Alan Murph, San Marcos franchise owner. Domino's Pizza serves pizza, salads, pasta, wings, dessert and more.
African Eats and Market
The small grocer, owned by Lucky Dania, specializes in food items that the African diaspora cannot buy from H-E-B or Walmart.
Bayle’s
Owners Andrew Ray and Sheldon Catley opened the bar on The Square in honor of Ray’s friend Bayle Bucceri, a former Texas State University student who died in 2022. The lounge-style bar features a photo booth, a powder room and monthly cocktail specials.
El Calentano Pollos Asados Al Carbon
The Mexican food truck—locally owned by Suhel Esani—serves beef and chicken tostadas, tortas and burritos and tacos. El Calentano also serves flan, pineapple, oreo, chocolate and cherry cake.
Ink Couture Tattoos
The Texas-based tattoo shop—owned by Kandy Kouture—offers permanent makeup and piercings. Kouture said their artists do realism, watercolor, portraits and traditional tattoos.
Toys”R”Us
The toy store—operated by Austin-based Go! Retail Group—sells a range of toys and brands including LEGO, Barbie, Hot Wheels, NERF and Paw Patrol.
Coming Soon
Taco Palenque
The restaurant’s projected opening date has been pushed back from this fall to 2025, according to a company representative. The Laredo-based restaurant chain serves tacos, enchiladas, burritos and more.
Books-A-Million
The bookstore will be located across from The North Face and offer a range of books, magazines, collectible supplies, gifts and more.
Moncler
The French-Italian apparel manufacturer will be located next to Gucci and sell luxury clothing for men and women.
Anniversaries
Toma Taco
The restaurant celebrated its 5-year anniversary on Sept. 12, according to a Facebook post. Toma Taco serves Mexican cuisine such as tortas, tacos, burritos and enchiladas.
Thermon
The heating equipment supplier celebrated its 70th year anniversary on Oct. 8, according to an email from Michelle Saab, a senior global marketing manager at Thermon. Richard Burdick established Thermon in October 1954 in San Marcos.
Spec’s Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods
November will mark the liquor store's 10th year of business in San Marcos. The family-owned business opened in Houston in 1962 and now has more than 100 stores throughout Texas.
Cheatham Street Warehouse
San Marcos’ iconic live music venue celebrated its 50th anniversary in October with a live music lineup that included Parker McCollum, Randy Rogers, Pat Green and other country artists. Singer-songwriter Kent Finlay opened the venue in 1974 and has hosted artists like George Strait and Stevie Ray Vaughn, among others. Rogers bought the venue in 2016.
In the News
Burberry
The luxury British brand relocated from 3939 I-35 frontage road, Ste. 680 to Ste. 1050 on July 21. Burberry sells trench coats, cashmere scarfs and men's and women’s clothing.
Champion Auto Repair Service
The auto repair shop relocated from 290 Wonder World Dr., Ste. 105 to 2304 Old Ranch Road 12 in San Marcos in July. Office Manager Jillana Reuter said the company sold and was absorbed into Lester's Shop but retained the same staff.
Closures
Shop Brooklyn Jayne
The boutique—owned by Sundae Oakes—sold women’s apparel and accessories.
