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Saltgrass Steak House - San Marcos
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.5(31)Saltgrass Steak House is an award-winning steakhouse famous for serving Angus Beef steaks. Each steak is cooked to perfection with Saltgrass-7 Steak Spice, and topped with garlic butter. All breads, dressings, soups and desserts are made from scratch daily. Great food and legendary hospitality make Saltgrass an enjoyable experience for the whole family.Balcon
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.4(67)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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- DDianaCentral Texas •5 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 4, 2025Emily did a great job taking care of us. Brooke, the Manager came by the table to make sure we were enjoying our meal. We purposely went for the steak night special on Wednesday and it was excellent. Cooked perfectly. Had a nice bottle of wine to enjoy as well. Will definitely return.More infoTarbox & Brown - Kissing Tree Golf ClubPrice: Moderate• American• San Marcos•4.7
- CcynthiaSan Antonio •3 reviews5.0Dined on May 31, 2025The staff were so awesome with our big group. We all had something different and EVERYTHING was amazing! Brussel Sprouts were my fave!!! We had such a great time!More infoIndustryPrice: Moderate• American• San Marcos•4.4
- FFredHouston •1 review4.0Dined on May 11, 2025Took my mom and wore to this restaurant for Mother’s Day dinner. It was a very good experience. The food was really good, the service was great, and the atmosphere was really good. There were a couple of delays with getting a side item for my son, but the manager came over along with our server and got it resolved pretty quickly. At the end of the day, my mom and wife were impressed with the food and had a good time. Needless to say to say we will be going back.More infoSaltgrass Steak House - San MarcosPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• San Marcos•4.5
- AAmyAustin •16 reviews4.0Dined on May 11, 2025It was a nice brunch and super friendly servers and great service! Would have liked more lunch options in brunch menu but good food.More infoBalconPrice: Moderate• Mexican• San Marcos•4.4
- DDanielVIPHouston •10 reviews4.0Dined on Dec 14, 2024Took my stepson there for graduation. Great little place for burgers and beers.More infoThe TaproomPrice: Expensive• Burgers• San Marcos•4.3
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Between two of Texas' largest cities is San Marcos. A college town with a meandering river, San Marcos has a lot of great food to offer. This region of the state is known for Tex-Mex food, and San Marcos takes it to a high level with the town favorite, a guacamole and queso burger. [If you aren't in the mood for guacamole, stroll through the local food truck park or enjoy Texas hill country cuisine on the courtyard of one of San Marcos’ original restaurants. You’re in Texas after all, so you'll be sure to find steakhouses and barbecue shacks. Sandwich shops, cafes, bakeries and coffee houses satisfy when you're looking for something on the lighter side.
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