We sampled a bunch of items and loved them all. We will be back! Thoughtful decor. Friendly staff that was helpful with our to-go order. read more

The food? Amazingly delicious! We had the carnitas tacos, mix taco, spinach and cheese pupusa and the revueltas pupusa. So good! The staff were super friendly and the restaurant was very clean. We will definitely be back. I highly recommend this family business. read more

Balcon Express - The dining area decor - Tacos Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Service was horrible. Acknowledging a group of people who came in after and letting them know that you're out of pork before the people who are at the register is diabolical. This place will never get my money. La Chele Salvadorean or Cayaguanca Salvadorean Food would never. read more

The food is great! Pupusas are delicious and it's great that they have a combo with tacos. I wish they had more to the menu, but overall it's great. A great place for takeout. read more

The food here is so good I wish I could give it 100 stars. Everything came as ordered and was flavorful satisfying and quality. They made me a regular just after my first experience. Good to see a new local business kill it! read more

The food so sooo delicious! Me and my husband wanted to try something new and as we pulled up the Restaurant had their closed sign up BUT the amazing man who was working the front register (didn't catch his name) was so kind and still offered to make our food! The food was fresh and flavorful ( worth the wait in every way). The ambiance was nice and the restaurant itself was soooo clean! I will definitely be coming back and bringing my family! read more

Balcon Express - Steak & Chicken Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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The food is incredible, but what takes this place from great to amazing is the service. Mario is one of the friendliest people I have ever met and makes you feel at home the moment you enter. I've had the chicken/asada tacos and the asada burrito. The tacos melt in your mouth with out of this world flavor. The burrito is large, filling, and somehow even more delicious than the tacos. Five stars all around!! read more

We got take out from this place and it was very good! We got the chicken burrito, steak burrito and the bean and cheese pupusa. Chicken burrito was unique and had a special flavor and the steak burrito was really good! More of a standard steak burrito. Both were super delicious and I would order either of them again. Bean and cheese pupusa was yummy as well, a little greasy, but that was expected. We will be going back!! 10/10 read more

Food was great! Loved how clean the restaurant was and the staff were very friendly. Will definitely recommend to friends!

Really bland and the ingredients taste cheap. Salsa and curdito also have bland flavor. Their menu is very expensive for a tasteless experience. read more

Omg. What a gem. I totally wish this place was here when my husband lived 5 minutes away I was able to order takeout which was a little confusing, but I eventually figured it out (use google). I got 4 pupusas (bean and cheese/ pork and cheese) with the slaw and red salsa oh my gosssh. To die for. These tasted just like the ones my aunt used to make when I was little and would visit her in Cali. I was skeptical when I saw the slaw because it was a different color than I'm used to (the slaw I see usually looks like coleslaw but still is pickled and has a kick to it), this one was pink but man did they prove me wrong. Even the slaw tasted the same!! I also got my husband the mini pork burrito which he said was so delicious so yay. As soon as I arrived, I was instantly greeted by this very kind gal, their bathroom is so cool, I've never seen a bathroom with a sliding door! It was very clean too which I appreciated. The whole restaurant is so so cute, small so not much space for a lot of people to eat there but regardless, the food is absolutely amazing. I spent about $27 in total for 5 items. Very worth it in my eyes. read more

THE food was nasty. Rice was like rice a roni and the pupsus as not presented well at all. The place is a very small and uncomfortable. They have no ice and use cheap paper plates and cheap plastic silverware..No service very unhappy with food , presentation . WILL NOT RECOMMEND THE PLACE read more

Delicious delicious food with wonderful service! The staff was nice to explain food and names to us when we came in. We tried the mix torta, tacos and a pork pupusa and WOW. The torta was the surprise hit. If you ever got the opportunity to go to El Balcon in Bremerton id DEFINITELY recommend this place. Tacoma needed some pupusas! The location has limited seating but they serve everything on to go plates so give it a shot even if they're busy. read more

Fast food joint with friendly service. Putacos is all you need to know. Absolutely delicious!

This place was fantastic! Food was on point and so was the music. It's a bit small inside but it's worth the drive and the prices are reasonable. I wish I had taken pictures of our food selection for this post. But trust me it was all delicious and authentic. read more

We've gotten take out from Balcon X twice now and it will be a regular stop on our Friday night takeout rotation from now on! The only hard part is deciding what to get because everything we've tried is fantastic. This time I had the two taco plate with one veggie and one mixed taco. The tacos were great and very different. I love the fresh corn tortillas doubled up. Such good spice levels and they stand up to the substantial and juicy fillings! The house-made red and green salsas were a great addition to the flavors. The rice and beans were both flavorful and a great addition to the plate. My dining partner had the Steak Bowl which he said was delicious and satisfying. He says he'll have it again. He isn't a fan of corn tortillas so skipped the tacos. (I'm working on it.) We also had a side of two cheese and bean pupusas which were toothsome, creamy and savory and should convert the corn-hater into a corn lover because of their texture and amazing flavor. The tangy cabbage slaw complements the taste beautifully! I recently heard a rumor that your can have a taco made on a pupusa and, if I can confirm that rumor, I'll try that next time! Everything smelled so good in the car no the way home that we forgot to take a single photo. That's a indicator of how good this food is! read more

The salsas have no taste and the food is bland. Very small portions and expensive. Expect to pay over $20 for one item.

Balcon has easily become our favorite place to eat. Their food is so flavorful, delicious and reasonably priced. Right before they closed the other day we decided we wanted tacos, we went in and picked up our order and put it in the fridge until we were ready to eat. When we went to eat unfortunately we had gotten the wrong order. We called the next day when they opened and were told that they needed to call someone and then would call me back. With in a few minutes the Owner, Mario, called me and apologized about the mix up and offered me a refund or offered to remake the order, whatever he could do to make it right. We asked for the order to be remade and of course everything was amazing! The hospitality this place offers and the fact that it's locally owned has made us lifetime customers! I recommend this place to everyone!! read more

First time trying Pupusas and wow I was amazed, I loved them so much I came two days in a row. As for the tacos, amazing as well, Im from the Chicago area so Im used to really good authentic tacos, and man these exceeded my expectations. I love this place a lot and will definitely be back. Glad I found this place after 2 years of living here, definitely recommend to everyone!! read more

Balcon Express - Tacos Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Came here for lunch after reading the Yelp reviews. This place did not disappoint! Ordered the chicken taco and Pupusa combo plate. Food came out hot, and with two green and red hot sauce. The guy who took my order was nice and checked to see how to food was. I plan to come back next taco Tuesday! read more

Delicious tacos! I had the 2 taco and pupusa combo. 1 chk, 1 mixed, and the original pupusa. Mixed taco was my favorite - definitely suggest steak & chorizo. read more

Balcon Express - #2 combo- 2 tacos (chk & mixed), 1 pupusa (original). - Tacos Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

We were obsessed with El Balcon when we lived in Bremerton so I was ecstatic when I saw the sign go up here off of 6th Ave! We have tried everything on the menu and love it all. We tried a Chicken Tortas today for the first time and LOVED it! I especially like how they pair most recipes with some type of pickled veggies which give a fresh and flavorful ZING! read more

Stopped by bcs of the reviews and they didn't disappoint. The staff was so sweet and attentive. They made the experience feel very homey. Food wise, the pupusas were great. The filling, whether bean/cheese or revueltas, was great. A good mixture of the cheese and protein without skimping or overfilling. Still, the tacos were my favorite. Their green salsa was very mild but elevated the taste. The steak was well cooked and well seasoned! Definitely hope to stop by again next time we are in town (: read more

Balcon Express - Carne asada taco and bean/cheese pupusas (combo 2) - Tacos Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I've been here a couple times and it's one of my favorite places on 6th Ave! Awesome atmosphere, the staff are super nice, and the food is amazing! read more

Stopped for a quick lunch! We got carne asada tacos and putacos. They absolutely hit the spot! It was quick, delicious and the atmosphere is great. Will be coming back! read more

Excellent and powerfully simple. Ultra fresh ingredients, cooked and seasoned just right. I enjoyed the genuinely / proudly prepared tacos. They were to point and perfect. A pleasant surprise after a long day. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

The food is absolutely incredible!! Delicious and filling. There's also a variation of sauces to go with it; I like mild and my bf likes the spicy! The place is in a great location and worth the visit no matter the distance. 6th Avenue is super lucky to have this as a new staple business. read more

Balcon Express - Cheese and spinach pupusa - Tacos Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Looking for authentic Mexican style tacos! Here's your place! Dope prices excellent customer service, we will be back! read more

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Food was DELICIOUS & HOT! They are definitely cooking food to order but the wait wasn't too long. Hostess was friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back! read more

This place is consistent and delicious. Not to mention the service is always very polite. I work at Tacoma General and order from there whenever I have a 24 hour shift. I love their pupusas and burritos. The food is filling and tasty. Highly recommend for anybody to try out. The location is also very cute inside and has a lot of nice light. read more

Food was fantastic! We got the putacos (this one is a must try!) and the tacos and pupusa plates. Eric's service was great! He checked on us multiple times. Even cleaned tables in between. Love the South American decor inside! read more

Balcon Express - Putacos - Tacos Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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I had the 2 tacos and pupusa. Both were good. But I really liked the tacos. I will definitely be back.

very good food. Not a fast food joint, which is great. The food is fresh and not greasy. The portions are small compared to what you pay, but the food is great. Will definitely return and recommend to others. Helpful, friendly staff. Explained food options. I rate it 8/10 overall. read more

I moved from Los Angeles a month ago and in search of Mexican food, I came across Balcón Express. The Mexican food was OKAY but the pupusas 10/10 would recommend. Great ambiance, very attentive and great service. read more

I want to try more but I can't get past the pupusas and mini burritos, they're so good. Whatever sauce they put on the mini carne asada burrito is Price is reasonable, service is friendly. Great for takeout or to eat-in with a quick little counter service. Love this place. read more

¡Qué Delicioso! Wonderful to have excellent pupusas so close to home. Can't wait until my next visit.

The first to-go order last Sunday of combo chicken + pork tacos with the addition of chicken bowl was okay...average. Their website continues to read they are closed Sundays as of today. I brought it up on my review last week. The owner thanked me for it. WELL...we gave them another try today (Saturday). We ordered to-go meals again. We had a chicken burrito, side of rice + beans, veggie taco + bean, cheese pupusa. And, of course with all the salsas. Oh. My. Gosh. We hit the jackpot...We should have ordered these items the first time! So yummy to the tummy! We raised the rating to 5 stars (from ***)! Go. Order. Enjoy. read more

Definitely added to my favorite take out list! This a great spot to grab a quick bite. The food is fresh, made to order, staff is great, clean environment and the menu prices are spot on! I love the pineapple in the tacos and the pupusas are VERY GOOD! read more

Amazing pupusas!! Definitely will be a repeat customer. My favorite are the pork and cheese.

Stopped in for a quick bite, and got a mini chicken and mini steak burrito. $4 each, and delicious! They put this special sauce inside idk what it is, like a cream type salsa, had the perfect amount of kick to it. Steak was tender, tortilla soft. I'll be back to try everything else read more