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Balcon, San Marcos, TX

Balcon

4.5
4.5
54 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.

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 54 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Mexican

  • Austin

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Balcon offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing Mexican food" and an "authentic flavor." The ambiance is delightful, and service is attentive, even during busy times. While slightly pricey, the food is delicious and features creative dishes beyond typical Tex-Mex. Enjoy the "great happy hour" and stunning views from the balcony.

54 Reviews
  1. Phil

    Houston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is consistently superb, especially for the price. We come here about twice/month. Last month we ate at some of our favorite spots in Santa Fe. Balcon measures up to any of them. I love the elote asado (street corn) and the enmolada, with house-made corn tortillas. I pick other items on other days, but these are my favorites. Best margaritas in the area.

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  2. Julia

    Portland

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was well cooked but I was surprised to have not been asked about how I wanted the steak cooked for steak and eggs. The server was pleasant but not well trained - asked me if I wanted dessert before I was anywhere near done with my meal.

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  3. Linda

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the atmosphere and our waiter Lucas was great! The food was amazing!

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  4. Jeremy

    Austin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 25 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around. Ambiance, service, food and drinks. So much fun. When the weather is great the open balcony is awesome.

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  5. Renee

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, drinks and server...will definitely come back! NB: They didn't have my Open Table reservation (on the one night I forgot my phone), but fortunately a table was available. If you need a reservation, I'd call just to be on the safe side.

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  6. Nieves

    Austin

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent!! Good food! Wish they can offer some wine.

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  7. Jon

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Happy Hour!

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  8. Kathy

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Six of us went during happy hour. The food was excellent as were the drinks. Will definitely return.

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  9. MASH4077

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 17 August 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Balcon has a lovely location atop a new building on the south side of San Marcos. We had a reservation, and was promptly seated. Food was delicious, and cocktails were delicious. Our server was attentive to allow our conversation to happen. We were upset that our table was set that we were fighting the setting sun for the 2 hours we were there, despite reservations 3 weeks in advance. The ambience made a reunion with conversation difficult, but if the doors had been open to the air and the balcony open (102 degrees outside) it would have been better. I would return again.

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  10. Nancy

    Tallahassee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a very nice upscale restaurant. Not your typical Mexican restaurant. Food was fresh and delicious. Had the surf and turf quesadilla. Excelent.

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Balcon is rated 4.5 stars by 54 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Balcon

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

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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