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Balcon, San Marcos, TX

Balcon

4.5
4.5
65 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 2 times today
  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 11:00–15:00 Tue–Thu 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    (512) 749-1028
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 65 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Balcon in San Marcos is celebrated for its "authentic Mexican food with an upscale twist" and delightful margaritas. Guests love the "house-made corn tortillas" and standout dishes like the tuna tostada and enmolada. The "friendly and attentive" service, along with the charming ambiance, ensures a memorable dining experience.
65 Reviews
  1. Kimberly

    VIP

    San Antonio

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A 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!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great and food was very good ☺️ we will definitely be back

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  3. Justin

    VIP

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an awesome time and great service - Sky was fantastic

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  4. Nathan

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Highly recommend. Order the Oaxacan old fashioned.

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  5. Jordan

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and amazing food! Will be returning.

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  6. Tonya

    Austin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere was very nice. The drinks were great too. Service was very slow and the food was mediocre. The table setting was also very strange. We did not have any napkins or linens for our laps or hands. We had to ask for something to clean our hands with, and our server brought us small square paper bar napkins; which were blowing away with the breeze. I really want this place to survive(it really does have a cool vibe), but they need to step up their service and food quality.

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  7. Daniel

    VIP

    Houston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was just a very pleasant experience. Very nice evening. The service was awesome. 

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  8. Pete

    VIP

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A unique experience in San Marcos. The food was original and delicious up and down the menu. My wife and I shared six different dishes, and without exception found the food to be excellent. The service at the bar where we sat was also awesome as were the cocktails. A nice addition to the area. 

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  9. DARLENE

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I tried to make reservations thru Open Table, and no tables were available. I called Balcon and got what I needed. Half the restaurant was empty. Open Table is a waste of time.

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  10. Eileen

    VIP

    Austin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fabulous find in San Marcos! We will make a point of dropping in again. Even though it was graduation day, we were able to grab a reservation, service was fast and friendly. And the food was fantastic.

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Balcon is rated 4.5 stars by 65 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Balcon

407 S Stagecoach Trail ste 201, San Marcos, TX 78666-5092

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Additional information

  • Area
    San Marcos
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 11:00–15:00 Tue–Thu 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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