Don’t wait until happy hour. In the era of Mad Men, it’s time to bring back the drinking lunch. At Grins Restaurant in San Marcos, Texas, patrons can sip on a strawberry frozen margarita or savor an ice-cold beer while chowing down on one of the restaurant’s daily lunch specials. For those who aren’t ready to imbibe during the restaurant's 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. lunch hours, no worries. Customers can fill up on a chicken fajita pita or a chicken fried steak.

Located just steps from Texas State University, this locally owned restaurant has been serving students and alumni, faculty and staff for nearly 40 years. Grins Restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite in between classes. And with its beautiful outdoor seating, the patio is a great place to soak up some sun before heading back to campus for a meeting.

Although Grins Restaurant is known for its hamburgers and Texas-size homemade onion rings, the daily lunch specials will make anyone’s mouth water:

• Monday: Chicken Fried Steak
• Tuesday: Chicken Fried Chicken
• Wednesday: Chicken Fajita Pita
• Thursday: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pita
• Friday: Small Fried Chicken Salad

Most meals come with either two side dishes or a cup of soup or side salad. (Everyone knows Bobcats love homemade onion rings.)

Combined with the friendly staff, a lunch at Grins Restaurant is sure to leave customers satisfied and relaxed so they can take on the rest of their day. Plus, there’s nothing quite like good home cooking for under $10.

Stop by the locally owned restaurant to try some of the best home cooking in San Marcos, Texas. Visit Grins Restaurant online to see their menu, and call (512) 392-4746 with any questions.