26 Best Mexican Restaurants in San Marcos

Check out our list of the best Mexican restaurants in San Marcos. Experience the city's best with Tacos, Chips and Salsa, Carne Guisada, and more.

Balcon Comedor y Bar Mexican • $$
407 S Stagecoach Trail Ste. 201, San Marcos

Customers` Favorites

Churro Donuts Half Dozen
Carne Asada Quesadilla
Surf & Turf Quesadilla
Spicy Watermelon Mint
Ensenada Fish Tacos
Cool as a Cucumber
Carne Asada Burrito
California Burrito
Carne Asada Fries
Carne Asada Plate

“A new hideaway on the way to Austin! Had a great time and enjoyed the open-air ambience. We dined standard seating inside but the doors were open which hosted patio diners. I ordered the Carne Asada plate that was delicious and complemented by warm homemade corn tortillas and delicious nopalitos!“

4.6 Superb136 Reviews
Mana's Restaurant Mexican • $
807 Alabama St, San Marcos

Customers` Favorites

Juarez Special with Beans and Rice
Crispy Beef Tacos and Enchiladas
Cheese Enchilada Dinner
Grilled Chicken Dinner
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken Fajita Plate
Chicken Fried Steak
Beef Fajitas for 2
Beef Fajita Plate
Manny's Ranchero

“was some of the best enchiladas and tacos o have ever eaten. service for one man in the place was great. we had our food within 10 minutes of arriving.“

4.8 Superb63 Reviews
Casa Maria Restaurant & Bakery - San Marcos Mexican • $
706 S Guadalupe St, San Marcos

Customers` Favorites

Carne Guisada with Rice and Beans and a Salad
Option 2 - Drinks & Appetizers
Enchiladas a La Mexicana
Enchiladas Doña Maria
Carne A la Tampiqueña
Combinacion Mexicana
Fajitas Combinadas
Coctel De Camaron
Nachos De La Casa
Combination Plate

“Food was absolutely delicious. The beans and rice were actually great, and I seldom say that. The mole was also pretty good. My family enjoyed their tacos, pancakes, and enchiladas, and the chips and salsa were great.

Our server, Jasmine, looked like maybe she wasn’t having her best day. She didn’t seem to have many other tables that we could see, but we still had to ask for refills of drinks from other servers. Once the food came out, she disappeared.

But despite the off service, the food was def good enough to go back again.“

4.3 Superb427 Reviews
The Palm Cafe 2 Mexican • $
504 Broadway St, San Marcos

Customers` Favorites

Pork Chop Plate with Rice and Beans and a Salad
Beef Enchiladas with Rice and Beans and a Salad
Breakfast Tacos Bacon Egg Chees
Chicken Fried Steak Picado
Mexican Plate Special
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Cheese Gordita Plate
Carne Guisada Plate
Fajitas Calientes
Huevos Rancheros

“It’s over all a good place, the food is good and the people are nice however my biggest concern is they do not update the price of foods online to reflect the in house menu. For example the “super taco” used to be 4.99 and it still reflects that online however after the most recent visit there the price has gone up to 10 dollars with tax. Other than that a great place.“

4.4 Superb135 Reviews
Taquitos & Greens Mexican • $
3939 N I-35 North Frontage Rd, San Marcos

Customers` Favorites

Birria Tacos
Asada Salad

“Best birria I’ve had hands down and charro beans are perfect my gf had the tacos bistek very good aswell I’m from Fort Worth but stopped here and now this will be a go to spot from now on 👏“

4.7 Superb49 Reviews
Loli's Cafe Mexican • $
1501 Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos

Customers` Favorites

Carne Guisada Taco with Cheese Sour Cream and Salsa
Loli's Cambo and Potatoes Bacon and Egg
Barbacoa Fully Dressed
Bacon Egg and Cheese
Burrito California
Bacon Egg & Cheese
Barbacoa Dressed
Picadillo Loaded
Egg and Chorizo
Combo Ranchero

“This place is definitely rated ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ great food ? the most amazing women work in this little stand… I am a very happy repeat customer ?“

4.5 Superb77 Reviews
Herbert's Taco Hut Mexican • $
419 Riverside Dr, San Marcos

Customers` Favorites

Enchilada Plate with Enchilada Gravy
Chili Con Queso Chips and Salsa
Cheese Enchilada Dinner
Carne Guisada Dinner
Flour Burrito Dinner
Beef Street Tacos
Cheese Enchiladas
Herbert's Special
Order of Chalupas
Beef Enchiladas

“I have to say the restaurant was off the chain! The food was superb and extremely reasonable prices.. We need to give a shout out to our waitress Kiley who was Magnificent. She is definitely 5 star restaurant quality. We have been to very upscale restaurants and not had half of the amazing service she provided. When you go ask for Kiley!!“

4.3 Superb223 Reviews
Chepo's Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
1400 Ranch Rd 12, San Marcos

Customers` Favorites

TX State Burrito Plate
Boko Breakfast Burrito
Enchiladas Rancheras
Combination Plate
Breakfast Tacos
Chips and Salsa
Migas Plate
Guacamole
Enchilada
Menudo

“Picked up a breakfast burrito this morning for breakfast and let me tell you it was amazing!! The homemade tortilla and the eggs with potatoes and bacon soooo good!! The house made hot sauce was just as delicious. Will definitely be back…..chef’s kiss“

4.5 Superb68 Reviews
Los Vega Mexican • $
315 W San Antonio St, San Marcos

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Mole Plate
Cheese Enchiladas
Breakfast Burrito
Breakfast Tacos
Carne Guisada
Refried Beans
Tortilla Soup
Chilaquiles
Pastor

“the menudo was amazing and served quickly 🖤“

4.4 Superb80 Reviews
Fuego Tortilla Grill Mexican • $
913 I 35 Frontage Rd, San Marcos

Customers` Favorites

Fuego Roasted Salsa & Chips
Bacon Egg and Cheese
Chicken and Waffles
Campeche Fish Taco
Chicken & Waffles
Mexican Cobb Salad
Carne Asada Taco
Dr Pepper Cowboy
Chips and Queso
Mac and Cheese

“Amazing Mexican food. They have large portion sizes and the wait staff are very friendly. Prices are very affordable too. Review by Gabriel Culiat“

4.2 Good165 Reviews
Garcia's Mexican • $
403 S L B J Dr, San Marcos

Customers` Favorites

Guacamole and Salsa with Chips
Green Chicken Enchiladas
Cheese Enchilada Plate
Chicken Fried Steak
Tres Garcias Plate
Shrimp Quesadilla
Chicken Chalupa
Chips and Salsa
Soft Flour Taco
Fajita Nachos

“SAD to say, this place has crossed over to the dark side. VERY very dissapointed!! Horrible food!! The food is not the same as it used to be. The cheese enchiladas are horrible, it had this watery yellow stuff all over it, NO chili gravy, NO enchilada sauce. The rice and beans were horrible - NO flavor, portion is ridiculously teeny tiny, beans were watery. NEVER GOING BACK! THIS IS THE 2ND TIME, 2ND LOCATION, FOR THIS UNNACCEPTABLE HORRIBLE FOOD.“

4.2 Good117 Reviews
Casa de Don Lorenzo Mexican • $
307 Martin Luther King Dr, San Marcos

Customers` Favorites

Scrambled Eggs with Pancakes and Sausage
Carne Guisada Frijoles Y Arroz
Bean and Cheese Nachos
Chicken Fried Steak
Beef Fajitas Plate
Chicharron and Egg
3 Breakfast Tacos
Huevos Rancheros
Salsa and Chips
Chips and Salsa

“Friendly servers and good food.“

4.3 Superb48 Reviews
Yuliana's Mexican • $
15952 Texas Hwy 123, San Marcos

Customers` Favorites

Beef Gorditas West Rice and Beans
Chips and Salsa
Migas Plate
Quesadilla

“Great Great breakfast tacos“

4.3 Superb47 Reviews
El Taco Feliz 2 Mexican • $
201 Staples Rd, San Marcos

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Verde Enchiladas
Egg & Cheese Barbacoa
Barbacoa Taco Lunch
Carne Guisada Plate
Combination Plate
Pastor Taco Lunch
5 Roll Tacos
Street Tacos
Chilaquiles
Beef Fajita

“great service friendly staff and great authentic Mexican food“

4.2 Good76 Reviews
Tacos El tapatio Mexican •
1001 TX-80, San Marcos

“The limonade was so good and refreshing. I got a mini tripa taco and a mini al pastor taco and they were so satisfying, I felt like I was visiting Mexico again. The charro beans had just the right amount of spice. Very good overall. My new favorite Mexican food place.“

4.4 Superb24 Reviews
Taqueria a La Fonda Mexican • $
1204 S Interstate 35, San Marcos

Customers` Favorites

Huevos Rancheros with and Papas Y Frijoles
Eggs with Potatoes Bacon Chicharones
Tuesday Lunch Special Mixed Fajita
Bean and Chorizo Tacos Dressed
Carne Guisada Taco Dressed
Chicharrones with Beans
Pastor Y Barbacoa Tacos
Carne Guisada Taco
Bean and Cheese
Rice and Beans

“good fast taco is the morning. sad to say no more 3 taco specials 😭 but still very affordable.“

4.1 Good81 Reviews
Taqueria Mexico Lindo Mexican • $
1105 Texas Hwy 123, San Marcos

Customers` Favorites

Tacos De Al Pastor Bistek Y Pollo Asado Torta De Al Pastor
Pastor Rice and Beans
Pastor Taco
Carnitas
Menudo
Salsa

“This is the best taqueria good service and good quality food“

4.3 Superb26 Reviews
Garcia's Mexican • $
1917 Dutton Dr, San Marcos

Customers` Favorites

Fried Shredded Chicken Burrito Plate
Huevos A la Mexican
Chips and Salsa
Huevos Rancheros
Tortilla Chips
Chicken Fried
Carne Guisada
Refried Beans
Tortilla Soup
Mixed Fajitas

“Great food, staff is always friendly“

4 Good194 Reviews
Taqueria El Rancho Mexican • $
2050 Ash St, San Marcos

Customers` Favorites

Chicharron
Bean

“This is a little local Mexican restaurant open for breakfast and lunch. It’s got homemade flour and corn tortillas as well as Gordita’s. Delicious food, with the right “sazon.” I had the migas, which came with beans and potatoes and two tortillas. I’m from the Rio Grande Valley and this food reminded me of home. We will be back!“

4.5 Superb8 Reviews
Tacos Jardin Mexican • $
16480 TX-123, San Marcos
5 Superb3 Reviews
Taquito Tacote Mexican • $
16480 Texas Hwy 123, San Marcos

Customers` Favorites

Pork Chop and Beans
Carne Guisada

“In town for service call, seen this place as I was heading to customer. So glad I stopped by and got me some of these delicious tacos. Carne Guisada was on point, chorizo n papas full of flavor and bacon, egg, and potatoes all good especially with the home made tortillas! Stop by when you come through here, you will be glad you did. Roberto gave great customer service as well..“

4.7 Superb3 Reviews
TAKERIA 21 Mexican • $
16241 Texas Hwy 123, San Marcos

“Tamales are tasty and huge. Not too spicy, just a perfect kick. I share my food with co-workers and they said the tamales are the best they ever had. The owner is real nice and real attentive. She love what she do and you notice with the quality she delivers. I ordered 24 tamales, and next day i was forced to go back for more. The Raja Tamales are amazing!!One of my favorite spot for my Mexican Cravings!!No longer at location, they moved….“

4.3 Superb6 Reviews
Sanchez burritos Mexican •
327 Shelley Ln, San Marcos
5 Superb1 Reviews
Toma taco Mexican • $
179 S L B J Dr, San Marcos

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Eggs Potato Bean Plate
Menudo Dressed and Chips
Free Chips and Salsa
Carne Guisada Plate
Breakfast Burrito
Carne Asada Plate
Carne Guisada
Mini Taquitos
Omelet Plate
Chile Verde

“Just received the most perfect Uber eats order, food and order both 10/10. I made a few extra requests and they did not disappoint, food was amazing“

3.9 Good93 Reviews
Jorge Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
2550 Hunter Rd #1106, San Marcos

Customers` Favorites

Jorge's Enchilada Plate
Salsa Queso and Chips
Crispy Taco Plate
Shrimp Fajita TC
Chips and Salsa
Carne Guisada Pl
Steak Ranchero
Mexican Burger
Fajita Plate
Tamale Plate

“My wife & I love eating here! They are always very friendly, great customer service, the food is delicious!!“

3.9 Good111 Reviews
El Patroncito Mexican • $
1001 TX-80, San Marcos

Customers` Favorites

Quesadillas
Hamburguesas
Mini Taco
Taquitos
Fajita
Asada

“5 Mini Tacos (carne asada) with grilled onions, cilantro on corn tortillas and grilled jalapeño with refreshing watermelon agua fresca 🍉 all for $11 - These are made to order, hot and delicious and offer great service and options for breakfast, lunch and dinner plates and its Cash Only!!“

3.8 Good9 Reviews

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