I haven't been here in 25 years and it's still the same (delicious and very fair priced). I had the…read moreJuarez combo - two enchiladas hard beef taco and a beef tostada for $8.49! What! I was visiting here often when I was a college student at Texas State... It's still so affordable and delicious. Let me tell you, I generally judge Tex Mex place by their salsa and this one is a winner. It definitely has a kick to it. I recommend Manas for sure Be sure to check the hours as the owner was saying he's closed a few days a week.

Solid Tex-Mex with a casual, hometown style that is very inviting. It is liking visiting your best…read morefriend's aunt's house who insists that she feeds you because you're too thin. The service was spot on and the lunch portions are plentiful, especially for the price. And those To Go specials are killer. Can't wait to try those trays out for our next game night.

Went to Herbert's on Wednesday, as usual it was packed. The food was phenomenal and the service…read moreeven better. I have been going to Herbert's, since the early 70's and it is consistently wonderful. Love the building, love the atmosphere, they make you feel like their only customers and family.

Good food, fast service, and reasonable prices. There are plenty of options to choose from, which…read moreis always a plus. They also bring complimentary chips and salsa with your meal, which was a nice touch. The staff is pleasant and efficient, and the food clearly feels fresh. Everything we ordered was very tasty, no complaints about the food at all. The only downside is the interior: it's a bit dark inside, and the furniture feels somewhat dated. The tables and overall space could really benefit from better lighting. That said, if you're there for the food, it's definitely worth it.

I was doing research on somewhere to go for a post Valentines Day date. Going out specifically on…read morethat day is a ridiculous waste of time and extra money to "manufacture romance". Silly. Anyway, I came across this place and the pictures of the food looked amazing. Oh I should probably warn you right now.... If you were raised on "Tex-Mex" or you're a Texas snowflake with thin skin, please skip this part of the review until the end of my rant. With that out of the way. * Incoming Rant * Why is it that 90%+ of Mexican food in Texas is utter garbage? If you do a search on Yelp and look at the pictures of what barely passes for "Mexican Food" it looks like dog food. Compare Garcia's food and presentation to Balcón and let me know which you prefer. I mean seriously, most of the restaurants serve food that looks like it came from a 1980's microwave TV dinner! So many places use that weird yellow generic government cheese, the refried beans look like they came from a WWII can and almost everything is unseasoned ground beef! The closest I can usually find is cubed beef. Have you guys never heard of shredded beef? Depending on where you go they MIGHT shred the beef and use it in birria tacos. Here's a thought. Use it in OTHER things! Shredded beef enchiladas, tortas, chimichangas, burritos and for goodness sakes, USE SEASONING! In the past people traveled around the world solely for herbs and spices but for some reason restaurants in Texas hate using them. One more thing and I'm done. Look at the presentation of the dishes here. The food LOOKS GOOD! The food looks colorful, vibrant and tasty. Not like it was cobbled together by a cowboy on a ranch in the 1800s. See how they make use of Queso Fresco, radishes, guacamole, cabbage and other things to bring life to the dishes. I've been to places in Arizona, New Mexico and Southern California and they GET IT. Make food delicious and good looking and the people will come and come back. *sigh* ok, I'm done... * End of Rant * Now back to our regularly scheduled review... We ordered the Ensenada Fish Tacos, Carne Asada Fries, and the Surf & Turf Quesadilla. All 3 dishes were excellent! The fish was beer battered and not the Gorton's frozen fish sticks that I've found in many restaurants in the Mid-West. Disgusting. Also, it was a massive portion of fish which was probably the largest I've seen in a fish taco in a long time. The asada fries were amazing. Not only is that a hard to find dish in Texas they also used the really good crispy fries that are actually edible the next day. Most places use the cheap generic square fries (think fries that are usually sold with hot dogs or hamburgers at a carnival) that taste terrible the next day. Usually you'll eat everything but the fries if you have leftovers, but not here. Balcón went for the good seasoned fries. The quesadilla was really good too. Perfectly cooked shrimp and juicy carne asada. The one gripe I did have was the white and black checkerboard paper that was used under the food. That started to disintegrate very quickly and as I was cutting into my food I kept having to pull it out of the food. Small complaint and easily forgivable. I'm not a person who's worried much about ambiance. As long as someone isn't trying to stab me while I eat or the restaurant is located next to an outhouse I'm good. But seriously it's a cool place. I like the indoor/outdoor vibe with the two open garage doors. We ate on the inside next to the door which was really nice. Overall, it was a great experience. I pray that more restaurants follow Balcón and put emphasis on presentation, not using microwave grade food, all while doing it at a reasonable price. We will definitely be coming back, as we need to try more of the menu. I tip my hat to you owner of Balcón. You definitely stand out in a sea of bland, generic "Tex Mex" restaurants.

Located on the second floor of a building with other eateries, Balcon Comedor Y bar features both…read moreoutdoor and indoor dining with open air. Showing up around 7pm on a Wednesday evening, I had my choice of seats, ranging from the bar, indoor, and outdoor. Typically, when dining alone, I head for the bar to save tables for groups. But fortunately they weren't very busy so I didn't feel bad taking one of the smaller tables. My server recommended their margheritas but I didn't want to drink alone haha..I would love to try it next time though! I started with the salsa sampler which came with tortilla chips and three different house made salsas. I couldn't stop eating it! I kept seeing reviews of the fish tacos and heard another table ordering it, so I decided to get that as well. The pico de gallo, aioli, and pickled onions in the description just got me. Admittedly, it was just ok. I was not a big fan of the fish tacos but to be truthful, I can't recall when I last had an amazing fish tacos. I probably should have just gotten the carne asada plate that I was initially eying. This just means I have to go back. I'm not in Texas often, but despite there being so many options and new places to try, I look forward to the opportunity to return to Balcon Comedor Y Bar.

Quick service and my breakfast was out in minutes. They…read morehave a typical menu but the flavors were spot on and exactly what I wanted. The restaurant is smaller but not cramped. I think I just missed the rush.

Chips are awesome-sauce... Best Carne Asada Fries I have had…read morein Texas. Great stop in San Marcos

Fuego grill is open 24/7! For a 2am taco run this is a luxury. It's a nice, clean, non-divey…read morerestaurant with seating aplenty. It's casual service, order at the counter and they bring you your food. They have a nice selection of tacos, serving all the usual suspect proteins along with breakfast all day. Breakfast tacos notably do not leverage the brisket which is a huge miss imo. Also they serve pepsi which....meh. I got the south padre taco which was fried shrimp and slaw, dr. Pepper Cowboy, a brisket taco featuring dr. Pepper bbq sauce and creamed corn. Food was good. The brisket taco was the best, the south padre was ok. Corn was yummy but on the sweeter side. This place is an easy 4 amd the fact you can do a late night run, just icing. Eat here.

I've been wanting to try this place for a while now. When my coworker found out there was a…read morelocation near me and how good the food was, had to go get us some for the next time we worked. Tacos were amazing, full of ingredients and loved the salsa bar. Really nice interior, much nicer than I was expecting. Clean and neat. Very impressed. All the workers were helpful and courteous and even though it was my first time, I felt very comfortable and will be back.

Visiting my son for the weekend and he brought us to a very good tacos truck. We loved the tácitos…read more They had excellent service and nice ambiance.

I got a quesadilla of carnitas and it was super greasy practically came with a soup of grease in…read morethe container and the older Hispanic lady had very poor customer service this wasn't my first time there but definitely will be my last. The older Hispanic lady took our order and kept repeating it over and over and yet when we got our food we were still missing part of our order when I told her I was missing an order of the 4 mini tacos she asked for all of my bags and went through every item, and after she said she will put the order in and rush it she left my food on the table outside until the tacos were ready and it took another 25 mins of waiting. Never going back here again!!

Great service. Love their queso with beef--a must have. Great drinks. Appreciate that the DJ is…read morestarting much later. It's a very live/loud environment with all the tile and hard surfaces. Noisy.

Absolutely top notch!! The food was excellent, atmosphere was great and the service was on point…read more I eat Mexican food all over texas and Nm (primarily) and travel for work. Eating in restaurants over 200 times per year I can say this one is in my top 5 this year!! Savory American cheese enchiladas, taco was crisp, meat flavorful and veggies crisp. Rice has a nice chicken flavor, and otherwise simple. The beans are very rich, with some bacon undertones. The salsa has a nice heat but is refreshing, and the queso is creamy and smooth with good spice also. I give it a 9.2 because the chips might not be house made, but a 9.2 from me is like a one bite pizza review of 9.4.. eat here, you won't regret it!

Enchiladas were good, salsas were nice, service was good…read more Authentic! Only thing I didn't like was no beer or margaritas. Inexpensive!

This needs to become your new 'go-to' spot. Glad they were able to reopen because they came out…read morewith nothing but bangers. The experience began as soon as we unwrapped the foil. Everything looked so fresh and handmade, which it was. Once it hits your lips you are confirmed with your assumption of fresh food made with even fresher ingredients. Loved every bite. Everything was super fresh and light. Loved it. This is going to be my new spot. Everybody was super friendly and knowledgeable of the menu.