Expensive is why 4*. The service was good, just the server didn't seem like he wanted to be there still. Food was good. Idk why anyone complained about that. The place is incredible. Details everywhere. It is amazing. Will prob eat here again! read more

The service was great and prompt ! The food was delicious and the whole restaurant was a nice vibe ! I will definitely be back to get some more when I'm back in state and in area ! read more

San Marcos Mexican Restaurant - Raleigh - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great experience! Went to the restaurant around 5pm on a Sunday. Greeted with smiling faces and seated at a table in bar area. We were with a 4 year old and they were very accommodating. Ordered a burrito. Baja shrimp tacos and tortilla soup. All delicious and well seasoned. read more

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I've been here several times with large groups of people, and they always manage to bring the food out in a reasonable amount of time and are good about keeping drinks filled. The food is a good quality, it's not the best Mexican food in the area but it definitely is a solid choice. read more

San Marcos Mexican Restaurant - Raleigh - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I wasn't even aware there was another San Marcos besides the Smithfield location until I drove by this one on the way to Crabtree! I decided to get my usual, the enchiladas mexicanas, and it came out perfectly. It tasted exactly how it does at the other location. The beans and rice were delicious and because I came during lunch there were only 2 enchiladas instead of 3 which was good as I didn't have a crazy big appetite. Overall I had a great lunch here and I'm very happy there's a San Marcos in Raleigh. read more

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I love going here because it's super convenient to where I live literally within walking distance! The food is always great along with the service! The Ambiance gives such great vibes too read more

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Authentic Mexican food served up right behind Crabtree Valley mall. We ordered: Super Burrito ($17.40) - large, flavorful Cheese Dip ($7.19) - okay, small for price Carne En Su Jugo (Guadalajara Style) ($20.39) - authentic, flavorful, cooked perfectly Xango ($7.00) Overall, we enjoyed our meal (over the course of several days) and recommend this restaurant to others! read more

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Had a great time at San Marcos for Cinco de Mayo. Everything was great from the drinks to the food. I ordered myself a bahama mama and an ACP which was spectacular. They brought a great ambiance for us with the DJ they had he played great music that just fit the atmosphere which I enjoyed. I would come back to San Marcos and would fully recommend it to anyone. read more

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Loved the decor here. This is a casual place great for meeting friends because there's a little something for everyone on their menu. I ordered Ala Carte a shrimp taco and steak enchilada. Hubs ordered a mix of chicken and steak fajitas. This was served up fresh to my table. Of course, I had to try their signature marg which complemented both my meak and experience. My son ordered the Al Pastor Quesadilla which isn't a menu item we see at every Mexican restaurant. He said it was the best! Will be back. read more

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First time trying this restaurant, and happy I did. We were a party of 15,and we were easily accommodated. Festive setting with several TVs and a bar. While service was slow, orders were correct and staff friendly. Everyone enjoyed their meal. The prices are affordable, the food is good and I look forward to trying again. There is a credit card fee (less than a dollar) so bring cash if you can. Mexican:4.4 read more

I was recently in Raleigh in the Glenwood part of town. I was waiting on a client and was starving. I could think of nothing but Mexican food! I found San Marcos on the yelp app and had a fairly high number of positive reviews. One in there and the hostess was great, the ambience was wonderful, and my server was also great. Then came the food... A dish that's become a favor of mine over the last several months is tacos al Pastor. When made properly it's slow roasted pork roast or pork loin that just falls apart not unlike when we do a nice pot roast or a brisket. I ordered the three tacos and could not wait for that dish to be put in front of me! Truth be told, after only three or four bites I was shocked at how terrible this dish was and I mean terrible!Had the same dish numerous times in both high-end Mexican restaurants and also hole-in-the-wall, restaurants, and every time I've had a previously it was fabulous and "melt in your mouth tender" For some crazy reason this restaurant dice. Is it in the tiny cubes. Never saw that before. It was chewy, grizzly and virtually had no flavor and to say it was disappointing, would be an understatement! I'm hoping that dish is not representative of what the rest of the menu is like because if it is, I could never recommend that place or return To give you an idea of how bad it was... For dessert... I had Tums ... read more

Food was mediocre. The worst part was a I spent $63 on a To go order including $8 for guacamole. They still insisted on up charging me for extra chips, on a $63 order. What kind off of restaurant who cares about their customers up charges for tortilla chips after a $63 order? I will not be going back simply because a restaurant who cares so little about customer satisfaction does not deserve business. I was honestly baffled when I explained I spent $63 and was going to uocahrged for a small bag of chips. I hate to be that guy but it's simply greed and therefore I recommend staying away. Bad customer service and mediocre food. read more

Cook did not prepare my meal as ordered and manager was only willing to take off 25% I will not be returning to this establishment

I came with a group of 24 people on a Saturday night. So the staff gets all the credit for being so organized and having our table ready. The waiter was super organized and in control and that cannot be easy to do with so much to keep organized. He did a pretty solid job at keeping the water glasses refilled and handled the separate check very well also. I ordered one of the mixtos with steak, chicken, shrimp, vegetables, rice, and a ton of queso on a skillet. Great food, though I will say it was a little too much queso, to where it almost overwhelmed some of the other ingredients. I did add some of the table salsa, which helped. But I think next time, I'd go easy on the queso and pay for a side of guac. I don't know if it's the best Mexican food I have had in the Triangle, but it ranks really high up! read more

This place was great. The food was super tasty. The decore was awesome. This looked like a theme park. read more

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Staff is super friendly. The food was amazing. Ordered fajitas and a taco salad. Everything was fresh and tasted great. If we weren't traveling and lived in the area, we would definitely go back. read more

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In town visiting a family at UNC Rex. This place next door to our hotel. Wow! Great food, service and atmosphere. Do go by. Not your average Mexican place. And the Margaritas were top notch enjoyable! read more

Fast , and so good !! ‍ drinks were fire except cocunut one unless you are a coconut fan read more

San Marcos Mexican Restaurant - Raleigh - Fajita mixture of chicken and steak with salad and rice and beans SO BOMB! Mixed Fajita for 1 - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Overall I enjoyed the place. Service is not the best and could be a little more prompt, however the food was amazing thus 5/5 rating. The inside is decorated nicely in a Mexican theme. Menu is huge with lots of things to choose from. They serve chips and salsa right from the start, we complemented it with queso, which to our surprise was quite small for 6 bucks they ask for it, however it was delicious. For main course I ended up getting Mexican grilled steak which was basically a taco like dish, the steak was combined with queso and oh my, it was sooo good! I'll be back to try something different here for sure. read more

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Early Cinco de Mayo lunch for our group resulted in a visit to San Marcos on a Thursday. We made a reservation for 20 but only 16 showed up. But our table was ready when we arrived at 11am. We also had individual salsa bowls and baskets of chips. Our group loved the design of the building and the restaurant decor. It's how we imagined the cultural dining would be in Mexico. Our waiter was Chris who was friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and professional. He was very responsive and attentive to the table but I didn't get a refill of my water. We placed our drink orders and had some time to review the menu. Then we placed orders and were able to request individual tickets. The restaurant had a pleasant fun vibe even though it was lunchtime. Music played throughout and apparently employees were getting ready for Cinco de Mayo activities. Food came in about 15-20 minutes. A server brought a portion of the orders and about 5 minutes or less the rest were brought out. Nicely plated and the food smelled and looked fresh and tasty. I had a half enchilada with mushrooms with rice and fresh lettuce and tomato slice and it was delicious. Will definitely try San Marcos again. read more

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This place rocks! Everything from the outdoor seating to the indoor vibe. There's plenty of space here, so bring plenty of people. This place is great for a large groups, families, and friends. They have a huge menu stacked with loads of drinks and food entrées to follow.with nice amazing staff, great past decor, this place is easily one of the best, Mexican restaurants in town. read more

food was alright. I think its pretty pathetic that they charge extra for using a credit card. No body carries cash anymore. if they cannot afford a credit card machine they should not be in business. So that means I have to pay interest on my credit card and then another charge for the card. read more

No wait on a Saturday night. Our servers (brothers) were attentive but not overly attentive. It's really good Americanized Mexican food with a very wide variety. Generous portions, healthy choices, and great guacamole! I ate the Camaron Atlantico with large grilled shrimp, vegetables, rice and salad. I would have preferred more veggies and less rice next time. The grilled tilapia in the fish tacos was delish, it could have used more pico de gallo. A huge fajita quesadilla rounded out our choices. Beers were on special $1.99 each! This is one of 4 NC locations with 2 additional locations in VA. Open for lunch and dinner. It's exterior is unique as is the inside. The parking lot is huge and the location behind Crabtree Valley Mall is easily accessible to more our read more

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I ordered a steak quesadilla with rice, beans and grilled peppers and onions by phone, a little late. They close at 10, I ordered at like 9:15. As soon as I hung up my husband said he was hungry so I figured I would ask for chips and queso when I got there. When I arrived I was told the kitchen was closed so no chips and queso but.....chips and salsa were included in my order! Surprise! That was a nice surprise and delight, the food was good and they put a ton of steak in there. They are winning the Mexican game. They get four stars because my peppers and onions were missing....it was a key element I needed sadly. But overall great read more

Everything was Fabulous at San Marcus Mexican Restaurant! From The Hostess, Waiter, and Food, they really Do Things Correctly. It was a Sunday Lunch Date with Dad & Daughter. She ordered 3 Crunchy Tacos, and I ordered Lunch Fajitas (Mixed Grilled Chicken & Steak). We also got a side order of Queso. Everything was excellent in taste, and the Total of $28.02 was really awesome! Apologies because I didn't think of taking pictures of the food, but remembered to take a picture of My Daughter & I outside before we left :) read more

San Marcos Mexican Restaurant - Raleigh - Outside San Marcus Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

San Marcos Mexican Restaurant was the spot we wanted, just because it looked so attractive, with it's Spanish/Mexican American decor. Not only was the exterior done in theme, the interior was gorgeous with tiles and artwork. It was just past Nov. 1st, so a lot of 'Day of the Dead' decor, which is so intricate and awesome. Our group was early, as you often do with a toddler in tow, so we appeared to be the first dinner customer of the day. The servers were amazing, friendly and helpful. Since there were 6 of us we tried quite a few items, chorizo queso and guac to start with some pretty amazing margaritas, but the Pama margarita was especially tasty - as was the chorizo queso and quac. My husband had the chicken mole enchiladas, the mole was tasty but chicken just a tad dry. I had the rib eye fajitas - so tasty! I think the winner was the fresh sauteed shrimp salad on a bed of very fresh, crunchy greens. We were all too full to try dessert, but since we go to Raleigh frequently, this will become a frequented spot. read more

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We came here for a late lunch/early dinner after spending hours at the nearby mall. Easy to get to on the back side of the mall. The man who greeted us was both helpful and friendly. I told him it was our first time and he was very attentive. We were both impressed with the decor. A large place with lots of nice decorations. Both booths, small and large tables were available. Great salsa and chips were delivered quickly. Chris came to take our drink order and was back quickly. He gave us plenty of time to look at the large menu and decide on our orders. I got a burrito with steak strips, beans and rice. It was nicely done and flavorful. She got a enchilada, a hard taco, beans and rice and liked it all. We were given a sample of the queso,, the guac and pico and all were very good....so good, she got an order of guac to take home. The place was clean, even the bathroom was nice and clean. My friend declared it was the best Mexican food she has had since leaving southern California near the border and wants to come back. We had to ask for refills, our server could have been more attentive, especially since they were not yet busy, but luckily we were not in a hurry. A nice place for a date or business dinner. There is music playing,, but it is not loud enough to interrupt conversation. read more

DELICIOUS! I was craving fajitas and decided to try takeout from San Marcos this evening. I ordered the Pollo Fajita for one and was very pleased with my meal. The food arrived hot and everything was very flavorful. I'm giving 4 stars only because I've eaten at San Marcos before and the amount of guacamole, tomatoes and lettuce was significantly less than when I dined at the restaurant. Despite this, their food is very good and I would highly recommend them. read more

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Overpriced, no flavor, and.... RATS!!! we stayed in the hotel next door and when leaving the restaurant to walk back to hotel 3-4 large rates were running between the hotel parking lot and the restaurant kitchen area!! In partial daylight. That means there are more where those came from. read more

In March 2024, I was in Raleigh for a family function. Stayed at the hotel next to San Marcos, so I walked over one night for dinner. BEST dinner decision! The food was absolutely delicious! It was a Saturday night, so the restaurant was busy and lively. I had a short 25 minute wait. Once seated, the service was fast. The server, Edgar, was friendly. I ate the San Marcos steak burrito and it was one of the best burritos I've had. Other members in my party ordered the Chimichanga, Taco Salad and quesadillas. All items were delicious and received rave reviews from my family. I highly recommend choosing San Marcos for a meal when in Raleigh. read more

The food was quite good. I noticed that both the queso and the refried beans had a seasoned flavor, unlike many other restaurants. Decor is of course fun, as others have mentioned, but dated and smells odd. Only weird thing was they added the tip into the bill without letting us know (and of course left a space to add more tip). Only a party of 5, and very simple orders. Wonder if that's the case for every check. read more

The food is pretty good, just don't order anything to go. Part of the order is always wrong/missing. This time I had to wait 25 mins for a pickup order because their computer system didn't work, and then after waiting they gave my order to someone else read more

We have always loved this restaurant since before we moved to Raleigh. Consistently great food and service, awesome non-alcoholic drink options, and they accept Apple Pay. Today, I had sent in a pick up order for the first time. The order went through to the front desk, but, in the craziness of Cinco de Mayo, the kitchen didn't receive it. The cashier was so sweet and authentic. She explained what happened and expedited the order. It was ready by the original estimated pickup time (I have no idea how they pulled that off!):D While I waited, there were entertainers interacting with customers, and it was so fun to watch. The music was bumpin, and I was boppin:) We love San Marcos! read more

Not sure what's happened to this place. It's a beautiful Mexican restaurant, if only the food was as good as it once was! read more

Me and my family we when traveling to North Carolina I seen this place in tik tok we were really impressing and excited to eat in this place ,food average okay, but the service was really bad,my waitress seen she didn't want to be there to served us or didn't want to work horrible service she had a ughly attitude. Waitress Wanted to argue with me, over something that I wanted to add in my tacos and she snap out of it her hands at me and my family with a bad attitude, she try so hard to have a tip at the end of the course but we decided not to give her any tip she didn't earn it at the beginning .the waitress name is Mireidys R I know her name cause I keep the receipt at the end. read more

This San Marcos location has been my go-to Mexican spot for year's even before I moved here to the Triangle area. The food is delicious and the cocktails are just right on every visit. read more

San Marco's really stands out in the abundant group of Mexican restaurants that are in the Crabtree area. A giant parking lot with ample parking and cobblestone sidewalks, which really gives it an authentic feel. You walk up to a giant set of double doors and through it a Mexican haven. The decor is amazing...they really went all out to bring this place to life with statues and masks from dia de Los muertos. The staff is extremely friendly and provide a great dining experience. The ambiance is lively and atmosphere is vibrant. Also the tables, bar, etc are all very clean. They have a patio too for those perfect days where a margarita and a nice breeze just make you smile :) You read to go there yet? If not, let me tell you about the food. Succulent, mouthwatering and abundant is the best way to describe it. I ordered the ACP but added chopped mushrooms, green peppers and charred Jalapenos on the side. Needless to say it was perfect and there was plenty to share. The Ranchero chicken was flavorful too. They also serve local craft brews and have drink specials every day of the week. Venture out, put on your dia de Los muertos mask and go get you a margarita or cerveza. Then thank me! read more

San Marcos Mexican Restaurant - Raleigh - ACP with mushrooms, green peppers, and jalapenos - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I invite my sister to dinner, we arrive at 9:20 pm and ask to sit at the bar and the host tells us no because they had taken photos and we can't sit down. we sit at a table and they tell us the kitchen closes in 5 minutes when the restaurant closes at 10:00 pm. really awkward, my sister ordered Rib-eye medium and it was delivered fully cooked. Really dissatisfied. read more

"The food was very good, I'm sorry I ordered an ACC 12 shrimp, squash and zucchini and only 10 shrimp came and they didn't put squash on it, the price was the same. The order was to go and no forks or napkins were added. I invite the manager to improve the packaging process and advise that there are no more ingredients or if they can be replaced by another vegetable."--Translation of Dr. Reyes review of 4/17/22. She seems to think Spanish is the main language of America. My personal review is 4 stars, because the food was good and I didn't have to pay for it. read more

Fantastic food with incredibly friendly staff. Was seated immediately and served a fresh cold brew with chips and salsa. I opted to try the enchiladas. They came quickly and were delicious. I recommend anyone in the area to stop in and give them a try. read more