The Root Cellar Cafe

Food was fantastic. The waitress was knowledgeable about gluten and let us know the breakfast potatoes were fried in the same oil as other things containing gluten, so let us sub those out for mashed potatoes. My daughter loved the steak and eggs and I did a build your own breakfast

This restaurant was just superb. My husband and I went in the afternoon during the summer season, and we made a reservation prior. We went in a little early, and were sat immediately. The atmosphere was fantastic and super welcoming. Our waitress was very attentive and made sure to specially note my husband and I’s allergies for the kitchen. Finally, the food was just phenomenal. My husband got the Steak and Eggs, and I had the Brewhouse Burger. He said this was one of the best steaks he had ever had in his life, and mine, which was available on a gluten-free bun, was just decadent. Please come here if you like good atmosphere, great service, and excellent food.

The Root Cellar Cafe is a delightful restaurant in the heart of historic downtown San Marcos. Wonderfully decorated and featuring good, healthy comfort food, it is a popular downtown spot. We ordered the salmon and pasta carbonara. The exquisite salmon with balsamic glaze was served with pilaf, sautéed vegetables, and eggplant chips. The chips were sweet and my personal favorite. The pasta carbonara was also very good. A 16-oz beer was just $7 which was also very sweet. We ended with the gluten-free Tart and Snickerdoodle bread pudding. Absolutely delicious. I need to mention that the service was very good. Our server was a delight and very attentive. Highly recommend!