February 28, 2026
Texas State University, San Marcos

whereToEat_tsgc

Where to eat at STATE…..

Nearest to the Quad: (NW of the CENT building; cross Sessom at traffic light, on the corner of Sessom & North LBJ):
Dos Gatos Kolaches Bakery

Mochas & Javas (gourmet sandwiches, coffee)
Pie Society (gourmet pizza by the slice or pie)
Umami Sushi
Toro Ramen and Poke Barn
Frozen Cave (Frozen Yogurt)
Shai Yo Thai

Next to or near San Marcos Center:
Double Dave’s Pizza
Grins (burgers, sandwiches, fajitas)
Taiwan Bowl
Don Japanese Kitchen

Red Bus Food Park: (corner of LBJ and Chestnut, 801 Chestnut St)
Papi Grande (street tacos)
Weh (Asian fusion – Filipino, Korean, Hawaiian)
Chunk Deuce BBQ & Shaved Ice
Quick Fix Cuisine (curry, tikka masala, arroz con pollo)
Meera’s Kitchen (fried rice, dumplings, quesadillas)
Darrel’s Board (gourmet sandwiches and fresh soups)
Marty’s Kitchen (burgers, loaded fries, chicken)
Ruger’s Cajun Haus & Smoke Shake (Cajun & Creole BBQ)

East of Campus, at headwaters of San Marcos River at Sessom:
Kerbey Lane

South of Campus, just down the hill and close:
The Halal Project (gyros, falafel, shawarma)
KAsian Garden (Chinese & Cajun)
The Native Blends (waffles, shakes)
Alvin Ord’s Sandwich Shop
Icy Rolls (ice cream)

Smoothie Warriors
Gil’s Burgers
Fat Shack (burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, wings)

Torchy’s Tacos
K-BOP (Korean)
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches

Chipotle’s
Jack in the Box
Subway
Taco Bell
Which Wich
Italian Garden
Smoothie King
Hangry Joe’s San Marcos Hot Chicken
Bobcat Quickie (cheap, quick Tex-Mex)

 

Upcoming

Feb. 13, 2026
State online registration due by 11:59 p.m. in order to qualify for early-bird price of $15 per student. Online registrations submitted after this point incur the regular registration fee of $20 per student.

Feb. 18, 2026
State online registration due by 11:59 p.m. (regular deadline).

Feb. 21, 2026
Virtual Event submissions due by 9:00 a.m.

Mary El-Beheri & Sandra Dieckman GTHS Scholarship applications due by 9:00 a.m.

Postmark deadline for State payment, regardless of whether you completed your online registration by the early-bird or the regular deadline.

Important Dates

February 28, 2026
Texas State German Contest, 44th Anniversary, Texas State University, San Marcos

Mar. 15, 2026
Gail Cope Scholarship applications due

Anytime during the spring semester January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026
Teacher Grant applications due

February 27, 2027
Texas State German Contest 2027

Contact Us

Texas State German Contest Director
Jennifer Christianson

Sprachfest/TSGC Mailing Address
Texas State German Contests, Inc.
PO Box 2043
Boerne, TX 78006

Onsite Director
Dr. Ewa Siwak
Dept. of Modern Languages
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666

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