Taqieria El Balcon

Joe Zaina

This Taqueria is a gem! The moment you walk in, you notice how clean and fresh everything looks. The menu is huge—tacos, burritos, tortas, quesadillas—you name it, they’ve got it. The ingredients taste fresh and flavorful, and the free chips with their salsa bar are a perfect touch. You can tell they take pride in keeping everything stocked and spotless. And just when you think it can’t get better, there’s a full ice cream shop inside with tons of flavors! It’s the kind of spot where you can grab a great meal and finish with a sweet treat in one stop. Definitely one of the best Taquerias around—family-friendly, fast service, and full of flavor.

Elizabeth Ready

Moved into the area recently and thought we would give this a shot. We were not disappointed! Chile relleno is something I order frequently. To be honest, I pick off the batter and just eat the chili with the cheese. Usually batters have no flavor, they are just pointless blobs of grease. This is the first place where I ever actually wanted to eat the batter! It was fluffy and flavorful, not greasy at all. The sauce on top of it was out of this world. It was a slightly creamy tomato sauce, and it was full of flavor. The salsa bar was great, and everything seemed fresh. The chips that were sitting and being heated were perfectly crispy, not stale. My little daughter raved about her enchilada sauce. The staff was kind and patient with me as I tried to figure out what I wanted. We are very lucky to have this place nearby!

Erick Arias

I can't wholely express how much I'll miss this place when I move. Large menu and quality items??? Not to mention the awesome price. Everywhere costs at least $15 for a meal. Here I can get my "Giant Quesadilla" for $11. Plus the aguas fresca are authentic and have fruit bits in it. Such a find. Not enough credit to this place.

Brian Baker

Very friendly staff and great service! Good food and plenty of choices! Clean place to relax and enjoy some TV while having a meal or beer. Would definitely come back again!

TheSchlick1

This reminded us of a home cooked traditional Mexican dish. We tried a little of everything and nothing disappointed us! Micheladas were amazing! Ceviche de pescado was delicious! Sopes, carnitas, and pollo tacos - all amazing! We plan on heading back very soon and they are on the other side of town - worth the drive!

Justin B

Food was made very quick. Service was great. Friendly staff. Restaurant was very clean. Food tasted great. Definitely will be back again.

Mathew Bowser

The is place is huge inside. You could have a party here for sure. The counter person was extremely helpful and answered all my questions. They have a nice picture board of the entrees they offer. The food came out quick and it was yummy. The salsa and chips were ordinary. I will try them again. Prices were very reasonable. Stop here for lunch and have a nice time.

Leanthony Ward

Que Rico - how delicious! Best tacos in the area, hands down. After my first time, all I wanted was more taco, please - quiero mas tacos, por fa. I got 2 reg asada y 2 reg carnitas also the 2 hard tacos combo for my brother (It comes with a mild red sauce, we asked without it). They have all your favorites, a free chip and salsa bar & a real bar BAR, I think too. If you're considering going to Aldeberto's or California Burrito down the street, just come here instead. Seriously, I backpacked in Mexico for a month y estos tacos es igual - these tacos are the same. Or maybe even better than some of the tacos carts, if I'm being honest. Well, don't take my word, come find out for yourself!

Kalani Mack

This is legit my favorite Taqueria in north sac. Food on point my favorite is the ceviche and the staff friendly and they have fast service. My sister got nachos big enough for all of us to share. I can’t wait to go back

Rick Gallo

Today was my first visit. I had two grilled chicken tacos with everything but one was enough. Price was $4.49 each. Best tacos I've ever had! A little spicy but not too spicy.

Starting with the atmosphere: Well staffed, super clean, plenty of tables. The food is top notch and comes out super fast. I got crispy fish tacos, which were 10/10. My kids got birria, enchiladas and carne Asada quesadilla. All of it was on point. This is some of the best Mexican food I've ever had for real.

Guys. Those tacos just melt in your mouth! Them chips and salsas at the salsa bar is perfection. Reasonable pricing. EXCELLENT staff. Clean establishment. I’m actually pretty upset that I’ve lived here for over 10 years and we’ve only found this place 2 months ago. This is a “must have” for great food. I’ve tried many different things on their menu and I’ve loved it all. I walk in starving, and I waddle out 5 pounds heavier. MUY BUENO!!!!! 🙌🏼

Great carnitas tacos and Super burritos! We come here for Taco Thursdays almost every week. Free chip and salsa bar is on point. Staff is very friendly and the place is clean. We love Taqueria El Bacon

I have lived across the street for 3 years and just now tried el balcon. Holy. California burrito was 13$ packed with meat and others. Best bang for your buck in the area. BRB I'm spilling my burrito

Absolutely delicious, the best Mexican food I’ve ever had!! The only thing I didn’t like was that the music was too loud.

Chuck B

Starting with the atmosphere: Well staffed, super clean, plenty of tables. The food is top notch and comes out super fast. I got crispy fish tacos, which were 10/10. My kids got birria, enchiladas and carne Asada quesadilla. All of it was on point. This is some of the best Mexican food I've ever had for real.

S K

I have lived across the street for 3 years and just now tried el balcon. Holy. California burrito was 13$ packed with meat and others. Best bang for your buck in the area. BRB I'm spilling my burrito

Ryan Emmetts

Great carnitas tacos and Super burritos! We come here for Taco Thursdays almost every week. Free chip and salsa bar is on point. Staff is very friendly and the place is clean. We love Taqueria El Bacon

Kelsey Timmons

Guys. Those tacos just melt in your mouth! Them chips and salsas at the salsa bar is perfection. Reasonable pricing. EXCELLENT staff. Clean establishment. I’m actually pretty upset that I’ve lived here for over 10 years and we’ve only found this place 2 months ago. This is a “must have” for great food. I’ve tried many different things on their menu and I’ve loved it all. I walk in starving, and I waddle out 5 pounds heavier. MUY BUENO!!!!! 🙌🏼

The staff are fantastic and put a lot of effort to ensuring everyone is taken care of. Nice bar area and large menu. The carnitas nachos were good, but a little bland. A good amount of food and quality, just would have liked a little more richness or seasoning for a 5 star, just otherwise solid.

Taqueria El Balcon is relatively new to the neighborhood; it's only been open 7 months. They have a great menu! Order at the register area and then find a seat. There is a very nice chips and salsa bar! We ordered 2 taco salads (1 shredded beef, 1carnitas), a super burrito & guacamole. The food was good! The carnitas get an extra nod because it was great! The only boo was the guacamole. It wasn't massed avocado, but more like avocado slaw. That's a Nope!

Russell Hosley

The staff are fantastic and put a lot of effort to ensuring everyone is taken care of. Nice bar area and large menu. The carnitas nachos were good, but a little bland. A good amount of food and quality, just would have liked a little more richness or seasoning for a 5 star, just otherwise solid.

Christy Wilson

Taqueria El Balcon is relatively new to the neighborhood; it's only been open 7 months. They have a great menu! Order at the register area and then find a seat. There is a very nice chips and salsa bar! We ordered 2 taco salads (1 shredded beef, 1carnitas), a super burrito & guacamole. The food was good! The carnitas get an extra nod because it was great! The only boo was the guacamole. It wasn't massed avocado, but more like avocado slaw. That's a Nope!

Food was just ok. I had the red enchiladas and crispy ground beef taco. Red sauce is very mild more tomatoey than anything. Rice was tasty but not super rich in flavor. The beef in the taco was a bit dry. But the flavor was good. The service is great. I'm looking forward to trying their pozole!

Meghan

Food was just ok. I had the red enchiladas and crispy ground beef taco. Red sauce is very mild more tomatoey than anything. Rice was tasty but not super rich in flavor. The beef in the taco was a bit dry. But the flavor was good. The service is great. I'm looking forward to trying their pozole!

The price for ceviche is cheap but unfortunately the fish and shrimp ceviche were not fresh and not good. My fish ceviche looked old and didn't taste good I didn't eat it the shrimp ceviche hardly had shrimp and taste more like a shrimp cocktail it had a spicy clamato juice in it and was mostly diced cucumbers and tomatoes. My bf however tried the mixto tostada and that was decent it look like it was freshly made and a big portion with lots of pulpo and shrimp. But it lacked the flavor no lime or salt. However I'm rating it 3 stars for a decently priced meal. I'm just disappointed in the quality of food. I will try their tacos next but please do better with the ceviche.

I was really disappointed with my meal. The food was not cooked well I was unable to eat it. The Milanesa was super super dry and greasy. The shrimp cocktail had no taste no salt just did not have flavor at all. I even told them about my meal and they didn't even try to refund me or give some kind of compensation for my unpleasant experience. There didn't seem to be someone there to talk to that was in charge only some young girls. Overall I was charged for a meal that just un-eatable. Just a bad taste.

Patricia Moreno

My husband ordered a shrimp burrito and I believe there was three shrimp in it. Also, the chips were cold. We will not return.

chema DV

I was really disappointed with my meal. The food was not cooked well I was unable to eat it. The Milanesa was super super dry and greasy. The shrimp cocktail had no taste no salt just did not have flavor at all. I even told them about my meal and they didn't even try to refund me or give some kind of compensation for my unpleasant experience. There didn't seem to be someone there to talk to that was in charge only some young girls. Overall I was charged for a meal that just un-eatable. Just a bad taste.

Suzie amezquita

Found hair in my food and when I told the waitress she just took the plate and didnt offer anything else, she didnt even tell Manager. This was becoming our regular spot for mexican food but after this I won't, just because of the service. She blatantly ignored the fact there was a hair. No apology or anything, just straight up ignored me. So just because of this I won't be back. It looked like hair from a beard which is nasty.