EVO Entertainment - San Marcos

Evvvvvvvvvo! This place is super cool! I am an alumnae of the local University and we did not have cool spots like this when I was here. This is a great spot to hang for college students, etc.

***Service:
The service was great. We went to the movies and bought our ticket ahead of time. This made it a breeze to check in. However, we saw that there are $5.00 Tuesdays... but with restrictions of course... Not new movies, etc.

***Theatre:
The Theatre was super cute. There is truly not a bad seat in the house. The seats are sooooo comfy and they have an electric recline. It reclines back pretty far. I will admit that the theatre was nice, but it was extremely louuuuud. It could've been me, but it is loud!

***Location:
Evo is in a busy shopping center near an apartment complex and other stores.

***Parking:
Parking can be a bit interesting since it is so busy.

Next time I come, we will take advantage of the other activities... Pool, the bar, games, etc.

Use to be awesome and was very similar to Alamo draft house. Now some of the employees will stand around and push you towards their kiosk. Others can be rude. example: we got old chewy popcorn with an odd aftertaste and only filled 70%. when we asked about the amount they said you can buy another one.

There are many other examples. This was just the most recent and notable. additionally, you have to pay extra if you want a server otherwise ordering is done through their app.
Even though they capability is there for a server to come to your seat (Call button).
When ordering through the app, not all options are there and you can't let them know if there is anything additional you would like for example changes to the order like cutting a burger in half or please include extra mayo. Water is also not an option unless you buy water bottle.


it's definitely worth it just to make the drive out to Alamo draft house and pay the same price but have a server, good food on time and a better overall experience. You will be paying a tip either way might as well get the service in return.

Much Worse than Before

This is the theater closest to my place and we have been going to it since it opened. I have been here 20+ times.

I'm sad to report that it has become much worse over the past year or so.
If you are expecting an Alamo Draft House experience, this isn't even close.

Ordering from your seat is now via Toasttab. You must pay and tip in advance. Servers are not motivated to engage or deliver good service. The pricy food is just plain bad.

Case in point: Just saw a movie tonight with my wife. Her recliner didn't work, The $11 popcorn tasted awful (weird oily taste). We sent it back. The second popcorn was just as bad. They said they would give us credit but did not. The blackened shrimp tacos I ordered were just as bad (photo attached). $6.25 for a box of M&M that would cost $1 anywhere else. Beer was good, but also pricier than most bars.

Can't recommend this theater. Perhaps OK for films, but definitely don't eat there.

It feels like it's been ages since I have been to Evo! We last went here when it was still called The Spot. I will say the seats are in good shape and they have nice recliners...but the service is a bit odd. You place an order using the QR code but have no way to flag the staff down if you need any additional assistance like to follow up with an order or to ask for more napkins. There is a tip portion but it seems like it's just for the runner that brings the food and there is no follow up assistance. My jalapeño margarita was delicious but I don't think it had a good ratio of alcohol (seemed like it wasn't there). The bathrooms were clean which was great! But many surfaces were sticky and the carpets can probably use some shampoo and cleaning. It has a slight mildew smell around the hallway down to the theater 3 area. Overall the prices for food, drinks, and tickets are good for what you get. I think if they added the follow up service (call button) it would land them at a 4 out of 5 for me.

They have good burgers and food. Good movie selection.
More of a movie house that is kid friendly than other eat-in places.

The quality of service and cleanliness has degraded significantly. They've removed the service buttons from the theater seats, so all you have are runners. I ordered a sundae one night and they brought me a plastic fork, but we couldn't ask our server for a spoon. Also, they no longer offer free water when you're ordering other food and drinks, but want to charge $4 for a bottle of water. The condition of the seats is poor and the bathroom wasn't clean. I think we'll be driving into Austin for a nicer venue from now on.

Last night we went to see Argylle at EVO . What I and the others enjoy, is the fact we can buy our tickets ahead of time and get the seats of our choice. We arrive earlier to order EVO's food. They really do have some of the best fresh food around. I recommend the chicken fingers ( 3 ) to an order. They are the largest and best I have ever had. I recommend ordering your food from the bartender as soon as you walk in. This way you are ahead of the rest.
KJ

I go to the movies A LOT. I'm probably at an EVO theater ~75% of that time. (I've spent $2k at EVO in the past 18 months according to Chase.) I've been going to this theater constantly since it opened as The Spot, supported them through covid shutdowns with home delivery, etc. I've been impressed watching Mitch Roberts' concept shake things up, his aggressive expansion, and I've been to nearly all of the EVOs at this point.

Considering that perspective, It's a complete shame what this location has become. The special feeling is gone. Whoever makes the decisions there is obviously far from what went into its launch.

I could detail the problems, but if they don't see them at this point, it doesn't matter. Here's hoping theres a new disruptor in a few years.

I bought a ticket online, when I arrived the lady at the desk said that the movie got canceled and that she couldn't give me a full refund for what I paid. She didn't even offer me a free hotdog or anything.

Sticky floors! Horrible food ordering system! We always order bottomless, popcorn, bottomless Coke, but you can't ever get a refill without leaving the theater and missing the movie. What if you don't have a smart phone?
Bring back the light!!! Bathroom floors are gross!! Get some deep cleaning in there!!!