The University Star
Thursday, October 22, 2015 | A3
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San Marcos Stars 2015 Best Mexican Food: Garcia’s Restaurant
MADISON MORRISS STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER By Thomas Mejia SPORTS REPORTER @ThomasMejia
Texas State students and community members selected Garcia’s Restaurant as the best place to get Mexican food in the city. Server Thomas Garanzuay is appreciative to be able to get this label from everyday regulars. “It is always an honor to have that opinion with our customers,” Garanzuay said. Garcia’s Restaurant is a family business founded by Curtis and Antonia Garcia. The first restaurant was established in
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1988 here in San Marcos. Since 1988, the Garcia family has been able to grow their original business into a chain of six restaurants, thanks to their great customer service. Like any restaurant, Garcia’s values its customers. The company’s motto and mission is to make life-long customers out of every guest that comes into the restaurant. “We make sure we do our best to take care of our customers,” Garanzuay said. “A lot of them, we know on a first name basis with us, especially some within the local community.” There are a lot of tasty choices to choose from at Garcia’s
COMPENSATION
Men and Postmenopausal or Surgically Sterile Up to $1800 Women 21 to 50
Men and Women 18 to 55
Men and Women 18 to 55
Up to $3000
Up to $3500
REQUIREMENTS Healthy & Non-Smoking BMI 23 - 30
Healthy & Non-Smoking BMI 18 - 30 Weigh 110 - 220 lbs.
Healthy & Non-Smoking BMI 18 - 30 Weigh 132 - 220 lbs.
but according to Garanzuay, the most popular dish is the Garcia’s chicken fried chicken. The chicken is topped with chile con queso and pico de gallo and served with rice, frijoles a la charra, avocado slices and a tortilla. Earning this title means a good deal to Garanzuay and the entire staff at Garcia’s. “We have a great connection with our customer base, and it is pretty cool that they think so heavily of us,” Garanzuay said. For more information, visit Garcia’s Restaurant online at http://garciassmtx.com.
TIMELINE
Tue. 10/27 - Sat. 10/31 Outpatient Visit: 11/4
Thu. 10/29 - Mon. 11/2 Thu. 11/5 - Mon. 11/9
Wed. 11/4 - Sun. 11/8 Multiple Outpatient Visits
Best BBQ: Kent Black’s BBQ By Madison Morriss NEWS REPORTER
According to a recent poll, the best barbecue in town can be found at Kent Black’s BBQ. The poll was used to award this year’s San Marcos Stars, an annual program that awards local businesses. “It feels great to be elected because we pride ourselves on making the best food we can make and keeping the tradition alive,” said Weston Black, general manager of Kent Black’s BBQ. The eatery opened last September and was elected “best barbecue in Hays
County” three months later. “We believe in what we do and we stand behind it,” Black said. “We opened up a little over a year ago and things are going pretty great. The best part of working here is the barbecue, but you also get to meet some great people.” Black explained the way the restaurant cooks its meat is what sets Kent Black’s BBQ apart from other barbecue joints in San Marcos. “It’s a little bit different, the way we cook our meat,” Black said. “I’ve worked in a lot of businesses where they tend to keep things family
owned and operated and to just keep the tradition going.” Jenica Tinker, Kent Black’s employee and interdisciplinary studies freshman, said the business’ San Marcos Stars award was well-deserved. “We let our meat talk for itself,” Tinker said. “We don’t add any other extra flavoring on and people appreciate that because they don’t have to sort through all the different flavors of meat.” For more information, visit Kent Black’s BBQ online at http://www.kentblacksbbq.com.