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Herbert's Taco Hut

419 Riverside Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666-6934
(512) 353-7440
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Ranked #8 of 130 restaurants in San Marcos
Cuisines: Southwestern, Mexican
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner
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San Antonio, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Breakfast in the morning after being on the San Marcos Sqaure all night is a good thing at Herberts. No fan fare here, just good ol fashion mex-tex-Spec food. Go early-space limited. Is the food all that great?? I really have eaten better for sure. However traditions die hard and ya just feel like you have been to a old... More

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25 restaurant reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Not much to look at, but appearances are deceiving here. Very good tex-mex food with great speedy service. There's a reason there's so many cars in the lot. Prices are good too. Beer and margaritas as well

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

I have been to Herbert's many times over the years, but I will never go back, and I have to say that it is some of the best Tex-Mex food in Central Texas. However, the folks at Herbert's rest solely on the merits of good food because the service there is as bad as it gets. There is seldom a... More

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Austin, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

I love love this lil hole in the wall tex-mex place. It is soo good and authentic and homecooked. It is affordable, and oh sooo good. The enchaldas i dream about, i like the vegetarian cheese but the meat ones are awesome too, Best tex-mex in thw world you schould go if you love mexican or just good food

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Have lived in this are for over 20 years and Herbert's is a routine with the entire family. Then builing and decor makes you think you are eating at a place just across the border in Mexico but the food does not let you down. They also have a placen in New Braunfels. I like the building in New Braunfels... More

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San Marcos, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

The food is hot and the service is always great! However, the food is very bland. I am not quite sure why this place is so popular with the locals.

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Spicewood, TX
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

Been eating here for many decades. Now we only come every 2 or 3 months (too far to drive). The salsa here's the real deal and not the usual tomato grindings found in so many Mexican food restaurants. My cheese enchiladas were pulled prematurely though, the cheese inside was not melted. The simple enchilada gravy they whip up is as... More

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San Marcos
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

This is terrible mexican food, I guess people talk it up because they grew up eating here. There are much better places, keep looking.

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San Marcos, TX
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

We've been coming here for many years. They have the best cheese enchiladas! I love their queso and chips, guacamole, crispy beef tacos, bean and cheese chalupas. This place isn't fancy, but they have good cold beer, sweet tea and margaritas and plenty of good food.

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New Braunfels, Texas
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25 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

Several people have recommended this restaurant. Have only purchased tacos to go but they were very good. Have not been there after moving.

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