Balcon Comedor Y Bar

Mrs. R and I wanted to go for a nice lunch and cocktails this New Year's and she decided on Balcon. She was (as usual) fully correct in her decision.We started with margaritas, of which the bar has an excellent selection. I opted for the Two to Mango, which was Lalo, mango agua fresco, and lime, with a chili rimming. It was delicious, and larger in size than the "two-sip" that one occasionally gets when ordering cocktails.To start, we had the ceviche, which was amazingly light, tasty, and refreshing, and came with freshly made tortilla chips. I don't know if they make their chips in-house or have a local vendor, but either way, it's hard to beat fresh tortillas with your appetizer.I then ordered the chicken enmolada, which was chicken in corn tortillas in mole sauce, with beans and Spanish rice on the side. The chicken was of course delicious, but the rice was absolutely superb. I'd gotten used to generic Tex-Mex rice when going out to eat, so to taste really good Spanish rice that was clearly a labor of love was mind-blowing.Seriously, cocktails, appetizers, and entrées were all delicious, and the service was first rate.The atmosphere was also fantastic. We ate on the balcony, which provides a wonderful view and is absolutely lovely in nice weather.If you want an atmospheric rooftop bar, you can't do better than Balcon.

I had the chance of visiting this charming spot on Valentine's Night, and it was a quiet and relaxing experience. They offered a special Valentine's menu featuring a raspberry margarita that was not only delicious but also came with a cute heart garnish, perfectly matching the festive theme.For starters, I tried the chicken flautas and elote asado. Both were solid choices I especially loved the elote. However, the chicken flautas were a bit dry and plain. Overall they were well-prepared and I still devoured every bite.For the main course, we ordered the carne asada plate and enchiladas verdes. The carne asada was fantastic--flavorful, hot, and fresh. The beans were tasty, but I found the rice quite bland. Despite that, the dish as a whole was great. The enchiladas also had wonderful flavor, but once again, the chicken was dry, and the rice was lacking in taste. Still, the dishes were well-prepared, and when mixed together, the flavors balanced out nicely.The highlight of the meal was definitely the churro donuts with ice cream. They were absolutely delicious--warm and soft on the inside. I would highly recommend them!The overall experience at the restaurant was lovely. Although our server forgot to inform us that they were out of one of the desserts, she handled it gracefully when I asked about it, politely apologizing and promptly removing it from the bill. I would definitely love to visit again. Thank you for a delightful evening!

Last night I considered doing the sensible holiday thing and reserving a table here, but decided to wing it instead as Mr R had a project he needed to finish and there was no guarantee on when he would complete it.He finished faster than expected--maybe because he was really excited at the prospect of trying this place--so we headed over a little before 1pm. Felt like we were the first in for the day; I hope it's packed tonight because it seems a good atmosphere for New Year's.The entrance is an external cement staircase; Mr R noticed a sign that an elevator is available but I'm not sure how one would access it. Plenty of seating to choose from outside and the seats are individual, not bench. The next couple to arrive brought their dog, so the balcony is pet friendly. It was a beautiful afternoon, keep this place in mind when the weather is good.Started with a nice ceviche. Really liked their chips, they were proper weight for active scooping and very crisp against the fish and avocado. Mr R hadn't had ceviche before and I'm glad his introduction was a good one.The cocktails were frankly beautiful on top of being good pours. I wish we could have stayed and tried them all!I *had* to try the nopal taco (I'm so excited when I see them even in a basic taco truck), and we each ordered a plate. I had enchiladas verde and he tried enmoladas. Mr R started a speech about how good the rice was (he's making do with Georgia texmex most of the year, it's hard on him lol) and he sure didn't complain about the beans. Just as with the cocktails, everything was beautifully plated, a good portion, and priced fairly. The chicken wasn't seasoned, but the sauces and sides had enough flavor to compensate.The waiter was friendly and efficient--I'm sorry I was preoccupied with not letting the receipt blow away (we'd already retrieved a menu twice) and forgot to take a snap of it for info including his name so I could give him credit.The tab was $69 before tax just going by the menu, I wanna say $78 before tip but my memory might be a couple bucks high. We each have a single enchilada to enjoy at home (the to go boxes aren't plastic which also makes me happy) and I would do it all again in a heartbeat.

On the second floor of the building you'll find this beautiful gem. The food was delicious and so were the drinks made at the bar. Service was friendly and fast.

Owned by the same people as MaCoco in Buda, this adorable rooftop restaurant is perfect for happy hour or a date night! I ordered the guacamole, elote asado, and a Macoco Classico to drink--everything was absolutely delicious!

Great atmosphere and excellent service. We had the El Dude Margarita and it was so tasty. Also the tacos are amazing. I felt stuffed after the shrimp taco and had to take the other one home. Very delicious and will be back again soon for sure.

Best service ever. This is a great Mexican spot with Baja vibes. Food is extraordinary.

Came in for happy hour and ended up staying for dinner. Perfectly mixed margaritas, with a great variety of flavors and tequila. The wait staff was very attentive and came by multiple times to ensure we could place any final orders during happy hour. The beer battered fish taco was my favorite but the surf and turf quesadilla was so delicious too. The ambiance is open but also felt private at the same time. They have a good use of space. Will definitely return when I'm in the area.

Great food, music and staff. Our server Sky was great and made sure we had a good visit. This is one of our favorites in San Marcos. A must visit for good drinks, good vibes and amazing food.

My family can't get enough of Balcón! The food's incredible, they nailed their recipes, the drinks are stunning and perfectly balanced, the service is friendly and fast. The interior space feels like you're in Tulum. Our favorites are the ceviche and fish tacos. If you live in the area or are visiting you need to try it!!!