Herbert's Taco Hut

What a San Marcos staple. We are always pleased when making this our breakfast taco spot. The only downfall is that they don't have puffy tacos. Just a mention about that, no stars taken off.

It was good. Would give 3 and 1/2 stars but not 4. Chips a little heavy and guac browned a bit. Street tacos had good umami but a little gamey? My loved them though so could be preference. Our waitress said the employees were having a contest to sell bottles of salsa for $10 and asked if we would buy because the winner for most bottles sold that week would get $100.We bought but then felt a little bambozzled.2 Mexican beers, salsa jar, guac, chips and salsa, 2 orders street tacos $65We both ate two and had one for breakfast the next day.Was really good next day.They came w pinto beans that were delicious.

I've been going to Herbert's for 20 years. Now, I'll never go again. The last 3 times I've been there were awful. First, they charge you for to-go containers. Even if it's just foil for the tortillas! So not only did you pay for your meal and tip the waiter, now you have to pay to take home your leftovers. Second, when I decided not to pay for the containers and leave the leftovers, the assistant mngr threw everything in the trash with force. Like it was my fault. What?? The last straw was a to-go order I picked up. When I got home I realized there were items missing or incorrect. When I called to ask for a refund for what was missing, the same assistant mngr told me I'd have to bring my order back to the restaurant. She said she can't refund part of my order if she can't see it. Wtf? I was so pissed I took it all back and got a full refund for everything. Who runs a business like this? I loved this place. Now, it's dead to me because of crappy leadership and poor business practices.

When in San Marcos I must come eat at a local food staple Herbert's Taco Hut. Today I had the Friday special Two flour tortilla burritos or one Fried I chose the 2 flour they were filled with seasoned ground beef covered in enchilada sauce and cheese served with a side of rice and beans. The portion was great and the sauce although a little salty this time was still quite good. The refried beans were nicely mashed and not oily and the rice was flavorful and fluffy.this special also comes with a tea for your drink for the low cost of just over $8 this place is a go to Mexican restaurant and the wait is worth it as it gets quite packed.

This should be 1 star, but the solid service makes it 2 stars. The chicken in my taco salad had ZERO seasoning. It tasted like boiled chicken. This wasn't Mexican food. This is what someone in the deep-midwest thinks Mexican food should be. I can't believe this place came so highly recommended to me. SO DISAPPOINTED!

For 42 years, these are the best enchiladas on the planet!!!So happy to get back here today and dive into a Herbert's Special Dinner!If you want the best if the best in San Marcos...and maybe in Texas, this IS the spot!!

The food was absolutely amazing. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros and covered it with the house salsa, and it was one of the best breakfasts I have ever had. The house salsa has a nice bite to it but isn't overly spicy. The ceiling inside is very low; tall people like me have to duck a little bit, though there is a seating area in the back with a higher ceiling that I found more comfortable. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. Would highly recommend.

Herbert, I wish I could have met you. You seemed like a cool guy who actually cared about his community, which I gathered from the history printed on your menu and all the photos and memorabilia posted across your restaurants.. smiling portraits of you and your wife interspersed with local ads, all memorialized beneath glass tabletops. It's a very cozy restaurant with low ceilings and low lighting, the rooms still aglow with strands of bright, multi-colored lights strung here and there. It's an ambiance you've experienced before in Tex-Mex restaurants, but Herbert's has been here since the 70s so it's vibe feels somehow extra genuine and festive. We started with chips and salsa, of course. They were placed before us as soon as we sat down. The chips are thin, salty, and served warm. The salsa is red, cold, and had a nice medium heat. We ordered breakfast tacos with carne guisada, eggs, and beans, and bean and cheese nachos. Lots of beans, thankfully they were delicious. The nachos were crunchy tostada shells, halved like half moons, and absolutely smothered in beans and cheese. The toppings actually slid off the chips very easily, so these nachos were extra messy. Couldn't complain on flavor, however. How could they not be delicious? The carne guisada was even better. The beef was super tender, tasty, well seasoned, and plenty saucy. The breakfast tacos were super messy as well but again we could not complain. Our waitress was kind and quick and running all over, this is a very busy place. You pay at the counter and the prices are hard to beat. Great portion size, too!

I have been going to Herbert's since I was a young girl and still love going here I go to both San Marcos and New Braunfels. Enchiladas are yummy and I love the salsa !! Definitely recommend to go here wait staff is always nice and friendly and very attentive!!

I've been getting the beef flour burrito dinner since I was a kid. Love this place. Very consistent with their recipes. Also good sweet tea! Great service, friendly staff.