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- KKimNashville •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoWe made a reservation for a 11 people and the process was so easy. Drinks and food were delicious and plenty of parking. It was loud but the place was busy so to be expected. Outside seating available. Nice place to gather.More infoIndustryPrice: Moderate• American• San Marcos•4.5
- MMaryLas Vegas •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 5, 2025Michelle was phenomenal. 10/10 would recommend.More infoSaltgrass Steak House - San MarcosPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• San Marcos•4.1
- DDARLENESan Francisco Bay Area •1 review4.0Dined on Dec 20, 2024I tried to make reservations thru Open Table, and no tables were available. I called Balcon and got what I needed. Half the restaurant was empty. Open Table is a waste of time.More infoBalconPrice: Moderate• Mexican• San Marcos•4.5
- DDanielVIPHouston •6 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
- VMVirginiaMWisconsin •11 reviews4.0Dined on Mar 10, 2023food came out before appetizers but we were given a slight discount which was nice.More infoRed Lobster - San MarcosPrice: Moderate• Seafood• San Marcos•3.9
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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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