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Balcon
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(65)Welcome to Balcon! Our restaurant is your destination for modern Mexican food, drinks, and entertainment. Our menu features a variety of delicious entrees, tacos, and drinks, including our signature margaritas. We offer happy hour and dinner specials . Whether you’re looking for a casual night out with friends or an intimate dinner with your partner, Balcon has something for everyone. Join us for an unforgettable experience and let us show you why Balcon is the premier spot for Modern Mexican cuisine.Saltgrass Steak House - San Marcos
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.4(23)Saltgrass Steak House is an award-winning steakhouse famous for serving Angus Beef steaks. Each steak is cooked to perfection with Saltgrass-7 Steak Spice, and topped with garlic butter. All breads, dressings, soups and desserts are made from scratch daily. Great food and legendary hospitality make Saltgrass an enjoyable experience for the whole family.
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- MMikeMinneapolis - St. Paul •5 reviews5.0Dined on 3 Mar 2025Waitress was delightful, service was terrific, and food taste was excellent.More infoSaltgrass Steak House - San MarcosPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• San Marcos•4.4
- KKimberlyVIPSan Antonio •25 reviews5.0Dined on 1 Mar 2025A new hideaway on the way to Austin! Had a great time and enjoyed the open-air ambience. We dined standard seating inside but the doors were open which hosted patio diners. I ordered the Carne Asada plate that was delicious and complemented by warm homemade corn tortillas and delicious nopalitos!More infoBalconPrice: Moderate• Mexican• San Marcos•4.6
- KKimNashville •1 review5.0Dined on 18 Jan 2025We made a reservation for a 11 people and the process was so easy. Drinks and food were delicious and plenty of parking. It was loud but the place was busy so to be expected. Outside seating available. Nice place to gather.More infoIndustryPrice: Moderate• American• San Marcos•4.5
- BBrittneyWashington, D.C. Area •1 review4.0Dined on 11 Jan 2025Lobster fest was amazing! Service was great, food was fresh.More infoRed Lobster - San MarcosPrice: Moderate• Seafood• San Marcos•4
- DDanielVIPHouston •9 reviews4.0Dined on 14 Dec 2024Took my stepson there for graduation. Great little place for burgers and beers.More infoThe TaproomPrice: Expensive• Burgers• San Marcos•4
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Between two of Texas' largest cities is San Marcos. A college town with a meandering river, San Marcos has a lot of great food to offer. This region of the state is known for Tex-Mex food, and San Marcos takes it to a high level with the town favorite, a guacamole and queso burger. [If you aren't in the mood for guacamole, stroll through the local food truck park or enjoy Texas hill country cuisine on the courtyard of one of San Marcos’ original restaurants. You’re in Texas after all, so you'll be sure to find steakhouses and barbecue shacks. Sandwich shops, cafes, bakeries and coffee houses satisfy when you're looking for something on the lighter side.
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