San Marcos Premium Outlets

This is the largest and best villa-style store in Texas. You can visit more than 100 world famous brands of clothing, shoes, purses and sporting goods on foot. The merchants here often do preferential activities to attract people from Austin, Houston, San Antonio.. Surrounding buyers, become a paradise for tourists to shop!

We recently visited San Marcos Premium Outlets, located roughly midway between San Antonio & Austin. It’s a massive outdoor shopping complex, so large that at sometimes, we even drove from one store to another ! Despite the 32°C heat 😰I really enjoyed the experience. The outlets feature a wide variety of premium brands and products, ranging from luxury fashion and shoes to home goods. The product quality is excellent, and prices are quite competitive😀 For tourists, tax refunds are available, however, each bill must include at least $12 in taxes paid, and you can only receive 50% of the total tax amount back. The food court is decent, though it doesn’t include all the popular fast-food chains. We had Chinese food, which was okay. Overall, it’s a must visit if you’re in or around Austin or San Antonio 👍

We live a good 90 minutes from here but love coming over at least twice a month to shop here. The outlet stores have something we’re interested in most of the time. With 3 daughters and my wife, it’s a must do every month 😁. The food court could use a better variety of options as the current options are pretty bad. We stopped after our second visit and would rather eat elsewhere. That’s a pity, since we would have liked to have a bite to eat in between shopping.

I truly enjoy my visits here. There is a wide variety of stores available for shopping. The new racing store is quite impressive. They offer merchandise from all Formula 1 teams.

It's great out here and they also have Pokemon and Toys r Us

Lots of brand names you know and love are at these outlets. There are two side the San Marcos Premium Outlets side and the Tanger Outlets side with plenty of options. It’s almost time to Christmas Shopping🛍️.

Big and spacious. Alot of good stores and deals. The weather in October was very hot but walking underneath the shade was nice

I recently visited San Marcos Premium Outlets and was blown away by the sheer variety of brands and products available. From luxury fashion to home goods, there's something for everyone. The prices are incredibly competitive, and the quality of the products is exceptional. The outlet itself is well-designed, making it easy to find what you're looking for." _Recommendation_ If you're looking for a great shopping experience with amazing deals on top brands, San Marcos Premium Outlets is the place to go! With its vast selection, reasonable prices, and high-quality products, you won't be disappointed.

This is a big place with some very select stores. The shopping area is a large circle with all of the parking inside the center. There isn't much in the way of handicap parking, so if it's needed, it may not be available. This will required a lot of walking, so wear comfy shoes. There is a good selection of high end shops like Jimmy Woo, Kate Spade, Downey and Bourke, etc. Some stores offer some really good discounts, there are others that are only a small bit off retail. This is definitely a stop when we pass through town.

The selection at the shops is minimal, but the prices are great. The service is also not the best, but you get what you pay for. We visited the Versace, White House, Black market, and the Jimmy Choo store. Be prepared to do a lot of walking or look at a map ahead of time so that you can strategically find the stores that you want like we did. Hope this helps!

Honestly I've been coming to this outlet mall for years and it used to be a go-to. I don't shop in person all that much these days, but occasionally when friends are in town we will pay a visit. There really aren't a lot of "crazy" major deals compared to the regular retail stores tbh, but sometimes you can find something! My favorite places to hit are Victoria's Secret and bath and body works - I think chances of finding a deal there are relatively good. The old navy is also a winner, and I've gotten some nice sale items at the gap outlet for a really good price. The outlet has a lot of really nice/luxury shops as well, so if that's your thing you could probably get deals on Gucci, coach, etc type products. They have a huge parking lot too with lots of space, and a couple restaurants if you need food. Overall despite this place being here a long time (ever since i can remember) it's been a best friend/sleepover party staple, and I like that it's still around if you really are looking for something specific at a discount.

Very large outlet so prepare to get your steps in. It's honestly great if you come early. Get there at 10 am when it opens and you are golden. You'll be surprised that it's packed basically every day of the week but woof do not try this on weekends. Some stores literally get so packed you have to wait in line to get in. Personally I like to come post Christmas shopping and I like to visit Lulu, Nike and a few other stores. Wife and family seem to buy lots of bags and other niceties. Easy way to entertain them for a full day.

Ok, we really didn't need anything but took a ride just to see what this place is all about. Lots of stores and of course a Lululemon outlet. We also found other outlets and picked up stuff we didn't need but absolutely had to have. Tip- arrive early as parking can be challenging on the weekends. We were lucky as it was a midweek and were able to find parking easily. I cannot imagine what this place is like during the holidays.

I visited this Outlet with my husband while we were in the area. The Outlet is like an outdoor mall. There are a lot of stores you can choose from to shop in. We went into the Converse store, the Adidas store, and the Lucky Brand store. The Adidas store had shoes and clothes as well as other things. The Converse store had a wide variety of Converse shoes to look at and try on. I ended up buying 2 pairs of shoes there. Luckily when the line to check out got long they called another person to the front to help with people checking out so we went through the line quickly. The Lucky Brand store had jeans, t-shirts, and dresses as well as other things you can try on and buy. They had a sale and I found a jacket that I really liked and bought for half price. When we checked out here the people working the register were really friendly and talkative. We visited during the week and there was plenty of parking but I'm pretty sure that it's more crowded on the weekends. From our experience you can park and walk around from store to store or you can drive and park near the stores you would like to go to. There are public bathrooms that are clean and stocked with toilet paper but there were no paper towels. I also saw vending machines located in different areas. It's a cool shopping outlet to visit if you are in the area.

Kinda disappointed. Visited here for the first time as we were driving back from Salt Lick. We found as we were walking in and out of stores, most merchandise were priced at msrp. Did not notice any deals. Many stores had large clearance banners, but when we walked in, the clearance items consisted of a a very small rack with a few items. Very deceiving. Our best outlet deal store was Adidas. Most everything was marked an extra 50% of retail. Plus FYI first responders and military get an extra 20% off! We walked out with shoes and clothing for a $100 !

Great place to stop in and visit my favorite outlets. I appreciate the Tanger promotion happening right now, giving us a discount on several purchases. Quality shopping featuring stores that I shop most often. Beautiful property and clean facilities!

Selection outstanding but service horrid everyone at the counter looked like they hated their job. Cattle call yelling of NEXT! No greeting at the begin or end of transaction just handed the bag over. I thought I was in California, so hilarious

This is one of the better outlet malls I've been to, and probably the largest. There are enough types of stores that everyone in the family should find *something* to interest them. Prices are on the high side of moderate, so be prepared, but there are also clearances sales, post-holiday sales, etc., if you take the time to look for them. Several stores seemed priced *higher* than retail stores, which was odd, but in between those items we found some good deals. The major downside is parking, which you will drive around for quite a while to find... As far as I can tell, the parking lot is 100% full, 100% of the time. (And because the mall is so large, you might end up parking two or three times unless you also enjoy walking multiple miles per hour.) All staff we dealt with, at a variety of stores, were friendly and competent.

Wow! This place is gigantic. I thought it might be a bit bigger than the Round Rock Premium Outlets but dang I was blown away at how big it was. We walked down the entire side of it and were already worn out. We didn't even go to the other side of the mall. There are a lot of stores here but be aware they are the higher-end stores and so things even on sale were a bit out of my reach. Still though, if you're looking for a good workout and you don't mind walking outside, then this is the place for you. We did manage to get here when Papaya was going out of business so we got a huge sale on those items.

There are so many good shopping stores! I always try to come to these outlets when I'm out of town in the area. I don't know other outlets that have this many name brand places to shop. I can rarely find a Dooney & Burke outlet so it's always a treat to come here. Lots of sales on sales. I bought some Nike shoes for $40, Champion shorts for $10, and Adidas running shorts for $7! There are plenty of parking spots and restrooms. Of course the weekends are super busy, if you can try go during the week for a better experience.

Lovely outdoor outlet mall located in Austin TX. This was my first time shopping here and I absolutely loved it. Many of the shops were very welcoming and friendly. The designer shops didn't have long lines which was great! The shops that did have lines to get in didn't even take that long. Found some great deals and it was an overall good shopping trip!

Sus precios en la mayoría de las tiendas son muy buenos y su calidad no se diga, lo mejor.

The outlets are so nice. It's about an hour away from San Antonio and totally worth the drive. All the stores are fully stocked and have really great deals. Only downfall is that they do not social distance here. All the stores are crazy packed, long lines outside as well. Michael Kors was an hour and 45 min wait around noon on a Friday. Everyone is wearing a mask like they should but that's about the only covid regulation that's being followed. With that being said, I love the options this place gives you as opposed to the tanger outlets across the street. If you want good parking though, come early. Also wear your walking shoes. You could kill a whole day just walking around here.

In my opinion, this is one of the best outlet malls I have gone too. It has so many cool stores and my most favorite Lululemon! Thank you Ally at Lululemon for your friendly and amazing customer service! She was one of the sweetest and friendliest employees in that whole mall and I went to a lot of stores! Today they offered 20% off if you bought 7 or more items, which was easy to do at their prices. They had men's Fundamental Ts for $15! That is unheard of for Lululemon . The store had pretty good deals compared to the regular retail store . As for the rest of the mall....Victoria's Secret had a could supply and sizes of bras. But their prices and service was not that impressive. I got pretty good deals at Lacoste, Nike, Under Armour, Tommy Bahama and Adidas. Polo Ralph Lauren was my only disappointment. They have Jimmy Choo, Burberry, Brahmin, Prada, Psycho Bunny and so much more. Next to the Premium Outlet is a Tanger, which has in my opinion, less exciting stores. I wish I could return for the National Outlet Shopping Day on June 11-12! If you are in the area, and like outlet shopping, this is a must stop! If you go June 11or 12, I suggest you go early because while they have a lot of parking, this place get packed.

Came here to go to Prada and it's disappeared. Nothing online or said anywhere. The only store worth going to!

Drove here on a Monday thinking that it would've be less crowded. Wrong. Not even parking available. It also felt like a migrant shelter. Unbelievable. Never again. Wife said the same...and she loves shopping.

Lots of great stores and sales, merchandise and even food places. Parking can be crazy though and the crowds on the weekends are huge, one of my favorite places.

Close by and great place to spend money and time with multiple variety of choices for many brand including kitchenware and home furniture

The maintenance and cleaning crew on the Tanger Outlet side do an Awesome job. The cleaning crew that take care of the sidewalks go through and sweep with industrial sweeper, then use an industrial scrubber and use a huge industrial power washer that leaves the sidewalk looking fresh and clean. I have talked with other shopper out there we all really appreciate the hard work those guys do. Your work have not gone unnoticed. Now on the Premium Outlet total opposite it's a filth hole the sidewalks are filthy with gunk and grime. So make sure to wear a old pair of shoes you don't want. If you have to wear a good pair of shoes be prepared to wash the soles of the shoes along with disinfecting them .

This is a nice outlet mall with a large selection of different brands and price points. Not impressed with the food court and stand alone food booths - I wish there was more of a variety. Nonetheless, this is a great location to find deals - do wear comfy shoes as this place is HUGE and you'll be walking a lot.

I'm a pretty picky person when it comes to shopping but this place is awesome! Basically there's 2 big outlets in 1 location (just across the street from each other) and they have your basics as well as luxury brands. I was super happy to hear that they have not only your Tory Burch, but also Saint Laurent (newly opened), Prada etc. Expect traffic for parking despite the large parking lots they have (we came on a Black Friday haha), and it probably took us about an hour to find a parking spot. But if you look aside from that, there's a large variety of shops/brands here and I would totally go back again!

Great shopping here! Love the range on brands represented here as that's usually my hang up with outlet malls, but I didn't have that issue here. There was a plethora of stores that I love shopping in one spot-- H&M, Last Call, Off 5th, Victoria's Secret, The Cosmetic Company Store, Starbucks for refueling (front and center... lol) and so much more. I shopped, got my steps in, and I can't complain!

It was nice only problem we walked so much I needed a golf cart to take me to the store we went to practically all the stores. Only half way finished with shopping.

One of the best outlets I've been to. Great selection of stores from lower to high end but all have pretty good deals. Some stores are not actually an outlet store even though it's located in the outlet, a little deceiving but I still love it here.I come back every time I get a chance.

This is an outlet mall, just like most other outlet malls, except HUGE! One thing that I noticed is that the prices weren't as discounted as I would have expected. I prefer the better discounts at Marshalls. Ladies, don't wear your heels here, there is simply too much walking. And, bring water. When I checked in on Yelp, I was given a $5.00 discount, redeemable at any store, but available only at Guest Services. I never could locate Guest Services, and I suppose I would have had to drive there, being told by a shopkeeper that it was at the other end. Don't forget water! And, don't make this a destination in Hot August!

Fun girls outing, nothing appeared outlet pricing IMO. Definitely not like the old days in the 90s, no bargains were found many shops had turned over am guessing due to covid. Convenient parking. Security needed did not see any!

It's a shopper's dream to be at this outlet! The best by far. I have been here a million times and it just keeps getting better!!! Beware of super long lines, people in your personal space, and scarce parking!!! Tip: Plan out your shopping trip. Besides wearing comfy clothes and shoes. Go to the website or to Guest Services to see what deals they have! Went to guest services after I was about 75% done for a shopping pass and learned that there was a Gift Card Promotion if you spend $200 or more at the Outlet. Whaaaaaat!! Are kidding me? I spent more than that at my first purchase. Gift Card please. I will definitely be back!

Oh I was at the San Marcos outlets yesterday. I stopped by the new balance outlet store. People would help we were outstanding and even though I was not their easiest case to solve the problem they worked with me. I understood my problem they understood my problem and they help me. I am 72 years old I have used new balance for a long time they've never ever given me a problem on my feet. As I get older I find my feet needing more attention and I will be back to new balance at the outlet because of the service I receive. I thought everyone there was a huge help . All of them tried to help me and I am a retired Marine and not the easiest one to get along with. They did their part and beyond to help me get the right shoes . Thank you very much for your help.

I live in Austin, but happily drive to San Marcos to visit this outlet location. There are a huge variety of shops and lots of parking. My secret trick is to park behind the food court area and walk through. There is always a lot more parking back there and you're just as close. If you are trying to avoid some of the crowd on the weekend, go later in the afternoon/evening. My top stores: Victoria's Secret, Vera Bradley, Nike, and GAP. If I am looking for a deal on something I might not otherwise buy: Le Creuset, Lululemon, and Cole Haan.

Mall is the worse with communication with employees on inclement weather,security sucks, just money hungry. Worth 0 starts but not an option.

This is the largest outlet I've ever visited. There's over 120 stores but the food court is dismal. Most of the places didn't look appetizing. The lady at the visitors office told us there is a Johnny Rocket next to Starbucks. The parking lot is large but I couldn't believe how many cars were already there when we arrived in the afternoon. We didn't find anything we wanted or needed at the stores we visited, Nike, Coach, North Face, Asics, Banana Republic Factory Store, Sperry. We were so tired and couldn't cover the entire outlet as it was so big. There are higher end stores further away like Prada, Gucci, Carolina Herrera and Jimmy Choo.

It is a great premium outlet mall. it has great stores. I went to Burberry, Gucci, Ferragamo, Tory Burch, Lululemon, etc. I wish i had more time. Only thing i have to reduce a star is parking! Even in this pandemic, there were so many people (but stores limit how many inside). Hard to get around in a car. Stores with outside lines: Lululemon (despite the wait there is not that many offering), Gucci, Victoria's Secret (veery long lines), New Balance, Nike, Michael Kors

You gotta make the trip down here! I always find great deals that are worth sweating a bit while walking across the scorching asphalt in the summer

Every store has a line making you wait 40-45 mins in 104F . I think they could have been smarter by giving you a chance to make online appointments . The outlets are packed with people . They could have arranged umbrellas & water bottles . PLEASE avoid . We left . I wish someone would have left a warning or given a true review.

Forget about the Tanger Outlets next door. The San Marcos stores contain higher end stores such as Victoria Secret, Oakley Vault, NorthFace, Banana Republic, Saks OFF 5th, Coach, Burberry, and Lululemon to name a few. I didn't know that Victoria's Secret even had an outlet until I came here. Bras, underwear and loungewear for Walmart prices are too tantalizing to resist. My husband goes straight for the huge Under Armor store and Columbia Sportswear. Don't forget to ask for your Militsry discount here as many stores honor 10-15% off.

San Marcos outlet mall is another great mall to go to whenever I am in austin. Theres great sales and it is a really big mall to walk around and waste time and money. I like coming here for the Victoria secret and nike outlet! The mall is really organized and clean and has maps everywhere color coded to help you not get lost and go see all you need to see without wasting time. Lots of parking but it can get really busy and parking can get filled quick!!

Best outlet mall I've visited. Great selection of stores bonus higher end stores. Will definitely take the 4hr drive again to shop.

My favorite outlets in Texas. The size is just as big as Texas and there are many compartments of stores. I love how this outlet has high price brands that other outlets usually don't have. This place has pretty much all of the brands that you can find at any kind of malls. Huge parking lot is another plus although they all get packed during the holiday seasons.

I recommend going during the week either early morning or late afternoon/early evening. Bring your walking shoes and water. I also recommend looking or driving around that way you get the lay of the land and see where you'd like to check out. I will say this these are higher end outlet stores and they do have deals but they are far in between. You really have to know your prices from online, regular mall prices and what these outlets are selling at here.

Over the summer, I went here with family and friends and we are lucky that it wasn't packed at all. This is probably one of the best outlets I've been in. It's huge and tons of parking as well. I was able to buy my first Coach bag here and the deal was pretty good. Yay for Kate Spade, Ralph Lauren, and US Polo as well!

Just ignore Tanger Outlets across the street. The Premium Outlets is much much better. It's enormous and will take you probably atleast half of a day to browse. (They have a Gucci outlet!) There's also an Auntie Anne's and a food court. Parking is a bit tricky on the weekends, but you can almost always park at Tanger Outlets and walk to Premium Outlets.

These are the high-end shops! They are located right next to another set of outlets, but man you can tell the difference!!! Not only because they have the more expensive stores, but the overall appearance of the store fronts were way nicer!!! I only made it into a few stores to shop (got here late) but I still found some really good deals! Wish I had more time cuz I would've put a dent in my pocket!!! Next time! Lol

Come early or else be prepared to be stuck in traffic and fighting for parking. They added food trucks which is kinda good and kinda bad since they also compete for parking spaces.

The Premium Outlets are one of my favorite places to visit in San Marcos. There are plenty of places to park and they have pretty much any store you can think of. Some of my favorite stores are Kate Spade, The Watch Station and Auntie Annie's pretzel stand. The Outlets get especially crowded in the afternoons so that's something to keep in mind. The architecture of the buildings are beautiful and the stores are a decent size. They have a nice fountain and plenty of benches to sit. They have a couple of stands but not an actual food court.

This is one of my favorite outlets (and I have been to dozens across the US and two in Canada). This outlet has several very rare stores (VS Outlet, Gucci, Prada, etc.) and while items in these designer stores are still pricey, they are a lot cheaper than MSRPs. The outlet is spread out and the map is a bit hard to follow...the design of the mall isn't very user friendly. Get there early because although there is a lot of parking, it gets busy quickly. If you park in the area closest to the Tanger Outlet, it will be harder to find a space. Go all the way down to the premium stores (look for NM's Last Call, large clock on the building) to find spaces. The bathrooms aren't cleaned like they should be. They were atrocious Yesterday early afternoon. Other than that, the grounds are kept up pretty good. There is a food court with maybe 7 or so food options. There are also several vendors in other places on the sidewalk.

Wow!! What a HUGE MALL!! Everything you need is here! I found a lot of good buys! If you think of a store it is probably here. You will need to drive to each area though as it is HUGE!! It's an outside mall so it is hot as I went during the end of August!

I'm not an outlet kinda girl... But this is definately worth a visit! Love Pottery Barn/Williams Sonoma, Hardware Restoration and Victoria Secret.. They're My quick stops :-) There's a gazillion shops to meet anyone's fancy! Look at it it this way.. You're outside, exercising ..ie - walking (a lot) n hopefully whippin out your wallet, hunting for great treasures and people watching! Recommend going on a week day.. Otherwise, make sure you're prepared, and have patience, for the crowds (bus loads of people)