San Marcos Restaurant

Not a great service.. quiere propinas pero no atienden a la clientela. Se les olvidó que estaba comiendo allí

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My fav spot in Chatt is taco el cuno

But this is my second favorite

Authentic, delicious, friendly etc

Specials on weekends

San Marcos is my local spot for a quick, tasty, and high-value meal. Since I live right down the street, it is a convenient walk, bike, or drive.

As a native Texan, one thing I love about this restaurant is how reminiscent it is of some of the shops I grew up going to for meals.

The decor and environment is very simple... just the way it should be. ;-)

Chips, served with spicy and mild salsa varieties are always served when you sit down.

The menu has a number of options, no matter what you're craving. The $1.50 tacos are impossible to beat, value-wise!

The service periodically has language barriers, but everyone is gracious, kind, and attentive to getting your food to you.

I really have nothing but positive feedback about this place. If you're looking for high-class dining, this is not for you. But, if you are searching for something authentic, with soul, value-sensitive, and tasty... try out San Marcos!

San Marcos is in my neighborhood, which already makes it a plus. I forget about this place though and when I do remember, I always enjoy it.

Pros:
Location - right on Main Street in the Highland Park area.
Al Pastor - very flavorful with hints of spicy and sweet
Price - very affordable
Family owned
Authentic Mexican/Central American food
Food - all is pretty good. Some dishes better than others. I like the burritos, tacos and nachos. I haven't had anything I've completely disliked.
Very friendly staff and they do have someone that speaks English, though my Spanglish is pretty good when it comes to ordering food.

Cons - No A/C - I don't eat in, I get takeout. Fine in the fall, winter and even spring, but in the summer? Forget about it.
Corn tortillas - Not my favorite. Not bad, just a little dry and too thick for my taste. Someone else probably thinks that's the best. This is just my opinion.
Carne Asada - A little tough and not a lot of flavor.


Just a note: Burritos - Actually the burritos are good. Their beans are very flavorful and obviously made from scratch. I'm just at a loss as to why I cannot find anywhere in Chattanooga that can make a basic bean & cheese burrito. This is not all San Marcos' fault. The bean burrito I got was actually very good. But they grill them and/or cut them in half. I just want a huge tortilla stuffed with refried beans and some melty cheese. Not Taco Bell kind, but just a simple burrito.

I've tried several different places. Again, they grill it and//or cut it in half or add pico de gallo or put red sauce on it.

I digress - anyway, San Marcos is a good spot to get some yummy food.

Hands down the BEST Hispanic food I've had in Chattanooga. It's amazing. If you like "Mexican" food this is the spot.

San Marcos is a wonderful restaurant that serves home made Guatemalan and Mexican food. They use fresh ingredients and all their tortillas are hand made so you know the food is fresh! They used to be a cash only restaurant but they are accepting cards now which is great.

This is one of my favorite places in Chattanooga and I highly recommend it

We came because of the good reviews and were not disappointed. Guatemalan/mexican food and it was delicious, authentic, and great flavor our Peruvian family loved. The interior could be better lit and the furniture/bathrooms need renovating but I am usually more critical of the food at a family owned restaurant. Would recommend!

Wow!! This is a real gem in highland park neighborhood. Loved visiting & will be back due to the warm welcome, great service, & authentic amazing food. Most tables sit 4 people but plenary of seating. The chips & salsa fresh & yummy...watch out the green salsa has some kick!!

So... if you're not at least passable in spanish... you might not get exactly what you ordered... but it doesn't matter. Everything on the menu is delicious.

Please don't ruin this place for me.

racist ass mfs who call their customers the hard r!! watched the server spit on a baby. has cockroaches everywhere i'm glad i left before some got in my food. the server was rude and snotty and completely ignored me and my family before seeing us and took forever to take care of us. once we ordered we saw cockroaches on the kitchen floor and behind the podium. there was a bright green lougee in my water the server tried telling me it was "lime water". i would leave negative stars if i could. horrible people horrible food horrible environment horrible establishment.