I am not sure what may be going on with El Balcon Express. We have been here several times and…read moresimply love their food. It always seems popular too. But in the last few weeks we have gone passed it they aren't open and there is a sign on the door saying they are closed for seep cleaning. I never owned a restaurant and neither do I know how long a deep cleaning could take. I suppose it varies depending on what is being cleaned. But as of 5/9/26 the restaurant remains closed. The last social media post from Facebook was January of '26. The website associated with this profile on Yelp doesn't seem to be working and neither does the website associated when you Google them which is very concerning. Hopefully they will be open again soon and none of this is subtleties amounting to a permanent closure.

There were a few reasons I tried Balcon Express. 1) never had El Salvadoran food, 2) close to my…read morehouse, 3) was recommended by a colleague, 4) Yelp reviews were very positive and saw that the restaurant responded to reviews which doesn't happen often - definite a plus! So, I parked - I found a street parking around the corner. It's a small establishment with an ADA bathroom. You can go and order with the staff, or you can order with a kiosk. I happened to do both! I asked the server who told me later that he was the cousin of the owner and el Salvadoran, what he would recommend. I ended up getting Combo 2 which is two tacos and a pupusa (which I've never had). Both I got pork and pupusa he said to get pork and cheese. I liked it ALL. Although the puousa is made of corn and tasty, I prob wouldnt order it again. I really, really liked the two tacos. The seasoning and taste was delicious!!! I am craving it right now as I am writing this review. They gave me condiments - 3 different hot sauces which I liked the avocado one which was a great creamy sauce. And there 3 pieces of lime and cut radishes. Plus, there were pickled onions which was tasty! I asked a lot of questions because I wanted to eat them all the way he would so The server told me to put the pickled onions on the pupusa. Oh, that made a huge difference. So delicious!!! Next time, I am just going to get 4 tacos - yep 4! lol and may try a burrito just to see how that is. I ended up getting a Jarrisco with Tamarind flavor. Oh it was a sweet and perfect complimentary drink. I will def be back! Really enjoyed it.

I saw that Burger Seoul got an actual sit-down location and I have been wanting to stop by to check…read morethem out and the new items on their menu as well. I saw that they have hwachaeji for a limited time so I was motivated to stop by. My boyfriend, little brother, our two dogs and I got to the location around 6ish and we saw they had a couple outdoor benches. We also saw they have a pick up window which I thought was pretty neat. My boyfriend and I decided to go inside to order while my little brother and our dogs waited for us outside. They have a lot of seating inside, a well-maintained bathroom, a water station, a spot to open bottled drinks and more. You order through a kiosk as my boyfriend and I stood at the ordering spot and they seemed too busy to notice us. Once we placed our order, we saw how efficient the workers were at getting orders made. They were quite busy when we arrived and even afterwards as there was people coming in to order or pick up orders. We ordered the Saeuji, Seoul Burger, Bulgogiger, Biscoff Shake, Hwachaeji, Fanta, garlic French fries, and french fries. The food and drinks were all so good, but we all agreed that the Saeuji was the best of the three. The Biscoff Shake was refreshing and smooth and I really enjoyed the modern twist on hwachaeji.

​Stopped by Burger Soul in Tacoma for lunch with my husband after my daughter recommended it to us,…read moreand it completely exceeded our expectations! ​Parking was convenient right in front of the shop. Ordering was super easy and fast using the touch-screen kiosk at the counter. Their menu notes that all burgers are made to order with 100% NW fresh beef. ​We chose to sit at the outdoor patio tables, which was lovely, but the indoor seating and restrooms were also spotlessly clean. ​We shared two items: the Seoul Burger and the Fire Soul, along with a side of Sweet Potato Fries. *​Seoul Burger: Cooked to a perfect medium as requested, juicy, and dynamic in flavor. *​Fire Soul: Absolutely incredible! It's packed generously with tender, marinated grilled sliced Korean pork. The sweet and spicy sauce paired perfectly with the crisp pickled cucumber, giving each bite an amazing pop of flavor. ​Hands down, these are the best burgers we've had recently. Wonderful Korean-American fusion! ​To top it off, the staff checked in on us to ask how we enjoyed the food, which was such a thoughtful and pleasant touch. Can't wait to come back next time to try the Avoca Soul or Super Bulgogi! Highly recommended!

Looks like an RIP is in order for this location. So this review comes after its closure…read more The chicken was juicy but not flavorful, Mac and cheese was cheesy but lacked seasoning, coleslaw was mediocre at best again no seasoning. I like the honey mustard bits sauce can't carry the meal.

The kids menu is of good value esp these days. $6.99 for the entree you choose with crinkle fries…read moreand a drink. My 4 year old had Mac and cheese and she enjoyed it. I had California sandwich with grilled chicken. The chicken had the life cooked out of it and somehow managed to eat it but was not a great moment in cuisine. The dirty fries on other hand were good. But overall $17 for subpar meal Much rather go to Habit burger and in Tacoma they are next door to one another

Just happened to walk by today, saw the sign, and decided to give it in a try!…read more Ambiance: The interior is exceptionally clean, well-managed, and spotless. I've always believed that having a prominent sign is key to boosting business, and this place has a very eye-catching one. Service: Enthusiastic and welcoming service, helpful with ordering, and great recommendations for signature items. Taste: The burgers are huge, the beef is extremely fresh, and the sauces are rich and flavorful. The fries are freshly fried. Highly recommended!

Great burgers and fries. Big fresh patties. Great gluten free buns. Clean spot too, only go if you…read morewant a great burger or anything else they offer. Also

Ordered delivery. Great tacos and enjoyed the beans and rice! I got a fish taco and although the…read morefish was more deeply fried with a crispier exterior than I like (rather than lightly battered), it was still quite good. My husband loved the assortment of meat tacos he got and we both enjoyed a side of beans and rice which was a large portion. Only miss was the breakfast burrito. Parts of it were too bland and the contents weren't mixed well together so you either got a really bland bite of egg with no sauce or just a bite of all sauce and no egg.

I've frequently go to the Kent one, and never visited the Tacoma one until yesterday. I cried…read morebecause it holds the same standards, quality and customer satisfaction. It is a bit smaller, but food wise I will be back! We went for a dinner and it did not disappoint. Lines for the drive through are long, so we went inside to dine. Loved how sweet and patient the ladies were taking our order. You order your food first, and then they will bring it out for you. Little salsa bar, Coke drinks, huge flavorful portions will make you happy that you visited. I ordered the birria, and although I wished for more consommé, I think if you ask they would have given it. The burrito is epic. Overall so happy to have gone and enjoyed it!

So excited to try the new Pretzel Bacon Smash burger! So…read moredisappointed. Photo of what we received. Somebody hates their job!

This place is disgusting, the food is god awful and soda is flat and gross artificial tasting…read more Definitely listen to the other reviews and avoid at all cost

Food was good, service was good and quick. Nice chill atmosphere. I've been here 3 times and every…read moretimes and every time had been good!

The staff here are always friendly and welcoming . Food is fresh and delicious. My kids love coming…read morehere and enjoy the open space for playing games too.

Always on the search for amazing gyros -- I traveled through Israel an Greece so now always looking…read morefor the best and I've heard through the grapevine. This place is the go to for gyros !! I ordered it through Uber Eats which always makes me nervous because sometimes when I go into a restaurant and then I order through delivery service it doesn't taste the same. oh my God spectacular !! the rice fluffy, a little sweetness, a little zing, and then chicken, lamb, beef, tender, hummus!! amazing salad I loved the pita bread hot. I can't wait to bring my whole family here

Always clean, quick food orders, and a good variety of stuff. I'll be back eventuallyread more

Amazing food and the burgers are amazing. The staff were very nice and fun! Love this place!read more

Michael is amazing and always open to having a conversation!…read more The seating inside is great with TV's and decorations, but the seating outside is even better with views of Mt. Rainier! The food is fantastic and this place is my go-to for food always!!

You wanna have some fun? Here's the idea, go here, eat, repeat--even better, get the lamb fries…read more(sodelish) and or the lamb gyro and, or, the shawarma instead of the lamb, and guess what? So much fun, because where else are you going to find a place like this in Tacoma? It feels like a cozy, foreign adventure; they sell their own t-shirts, surely they do everything right and they're not trendingly overbearing at the counter *wink wink* ? Perff

I'm on a Mediterranean diet, so I was glad to find Al Bacha while I was in the neighborhood! I came…read morehere early on a Sunday. It was pretty easy to find street parking nearby and the restaurant wasn't busy. They have a pretty large menu and they also have several photos available which I always think is helpful! The lady at the front counter was really nice. I ordered the Kofta kebab plate (rice, kofta kebab, garlic sauce, side salad, pita). They also have gyro, falafel, salads, sandwiches, etc. I received my food quickly and it looked great. Everything tasted good and I ate most of it, so no leftovers. :-) Someone brought the food to my table, but you are responsible for bussing your tray yourself. Al Bacha is a nice, casual place to get Mediterranean food and I would come here again the next time I'm in Tacoma.