For bar recommendations, head over to the square (the block around the county courthouse in downtown San Marcos). You might have to circle the block, but there should be street parking and around 15 or so bars within walking distance. For food, I would recommend a Burger from the Tap Room, Cajun foo...

I'd recommend not parking/tailgating in the Mill Street Lot. With the crowds we've had this year, you'll have the whole parking lot to yourself and it won't be a great experience. I'd recommend parking/tailgating in the Coliseum Lot. There will be a lot of TXST tailgaters out there but you'll be fin...