El Balcón — Restaurant in Puebla

Had a wonderful conversation with the owner Hiram- definitely learned a lot about Puebla and Mexico —I really appreciated him taking the time to chat. The food was absolutely delicious! I ordered chicken red pozole, chalupas with chicken, and chocolate atole (Mexican hot chocolate). All was 10/10 delicious- though the chalupas were spicier than expected (not too spicy at all and I have a middle to low spice tolerance). Pozole was best I have ever had. Highly recommend this place- friendly staff + owner and a...

I have been frequenting El Balcón for over 20 years at its various locations. At this family-owned business you can always count on a cozy environment, friendly staff, and delicious yet inexpensive meals. The menu options are a veritable tour of many of the local signature dishes, with the pozole being at the top of my personal list.

The restaurant is near the downtown area but close to the principal travel hub at Paseo Bravo. It may not be hugely known, but those who do become loyal customers and...

if you are looking for an authentic place that is primarily frequented by locals, this is the place to go. It’s a little bit away from the usual tourist places in the historic centro, but not that far. They do have English menus. We had posole and the special Alhambra . Both were excellent. Ask for the orange water to drink. It’s very refreshing. Finally, the owner/manager is a delightful person to talk with. We very much enjoyed this restaurant and highly...