Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Saint Louis

"My my my this place was lovely! We arrived 10 minutes before close and they still took us and they were so nice and the ceviche! Delicioso! It is now..."

Audriana McComas

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Chaparritos

"... Great stop downtown for a quick snack or for a full meal. Service is great and friendly, almost as good as the tacos!..."

Kay Dunakey

"First time.. Very friendly.. Ordered chicken fajitas.. Very good.. A lot of flavor.. Enough for 2 people.. Would definitely..."

Jackie Cormier Patterson

"This is an unexpected gem--it looks unassuming, but the quality of the food will truly surprise you. Get the enchiladas with the freshly made mole..."

Minda Ruggles

"Small place with a true taste of excellent Mexican Cuisine. His mole sauce is wonderous. His ceviche is flavorful. His salsas are fresh!..."

Henry Manning

"Excellent authentic Mexican food with service to match the food. We will be..."

Kermit Constantine

"Great food and salsa. Small, unassuming place. Stop here instead of the flashy one across the..."

Colin Quinn

"Food was great!!!! Fresh! Muy Rico! Thank you I would come back again. Carne asada was..."

Jeremy Otte

"everyone loved the food and the service. prices were nice also. i'll be going back. found the add in the RFT. magazine 5..."

Lynda Delaney

"The food was perfection and so was the service. I will definitely be going..."

Rayfield Grant

"If you haven't been, definitely try it. Everything that was ordered was fresh and..."

Terry Sandy

"Yummy!! Always fresh and delicious. Can't wait to..."

Dawn Zeller-Andell

"First time in today but definitely the first of many meals here. Delicious food and great..."

Renee Dierker

"I miss going to chaparritos a lots I will go back..."

Pablo Esparza Villanueva

"So, this is a new place not the owners that took over after El Burritos. I went here because El Burritos was closed and honey there's a new kid on..."

Juliette Jacobs

"Friendly and quick service. The tacos were above average but not the best I’ve had on Cherokee. The best part of the taco was the fresh tortilla...."

Kyle Neely

"Our server was a young man and was great. Very attentive (not enough to be too much) and the food was fast / tasty. Chicken fajitas were excellent..."

Nick C.

"Almost gave it a 4 star review as the Buritto was rather plain (served with French Fries which is very latin American). But, the selection of hot..."

Mark T

"Went there for Taco Tuesday and their special every Tuesday is tiny tortas. We gave it a try and they are amazing! They are similar to gorditas. I..."

Jarred Gastreich

"First time here and I immediately want to come back! The service was attentive and friendly, and all the food was top notch. The aguachile verde..."

Sarah Brown

"The best restaurant on Cherokee Street! Also my new favorite Mexican place. I've tried several of their dishes and they're all great. I especially..."

Jeff P

"We had the tacos camarones, the tacos al pastor and the steak fajitas and everything was amazing! The food was so fresh, and the family that owns it..."

Kevin Davis

"Amazingly fresh Mexican food ! Homemade tortillas. Phenomenal street tacos (shrimp, asada, pastor, etc). Amazing guacamole. Friendly staff. Yummy..."

K

"One of the better Tex Mex/Mexican places around. Food was very good all around, with the note that pretty much everything needed salt. Easily..."

Benjamin Abbitt

"Giant taco salad was absolutely delicious. I got the mixed meats - chicken, beef and shrimp and all cooked to..."

Kate B

kelli griffin

"Simply amazing. This is probably the most authentic Mexican cuisine I've had in the St.Louis area. The atmosphere was great, the staff, so..."

Paul Dombrowski

"Amazing food and service. Handmade tortillas, and the tacos are incredible. We went back twice during our trip to STL. I highly recommend going on..."

Silvestre Natalia Preciado

"Excelent and authentic Mexican restaurant. I had the opportunity to eat the same dish in Mexico, the Molcajete Misto. Our waitress was a wonderful..."

Ana Dombrowski

"Moderate to high prices not necessarily a dine in place but the food was good it's a choice of lemon pepper seasoning or not they gave me a free hand..."

scotty j

"Excellent good, great service, incredible atmosphere. Definitely come here for a simple menu of authentic Mexican..."

Alexander Thompson

"Authentic Mexican that's affordable and delicious. I got the chimichanga, but I didn't know it had bell peppers in it, so if bell peppers aren't your..."

Alex Fischer

"Best Al Pastor in..."

john s

La Bamba

90/100 (1147 ratings)

"Fantastic atmosphere served alongside some of the finest frozen margaritas you're ever going to taste. The food was served fast and was hot and..."

Timothy Linville

"Amazing food and blended margaritas 🍹 😋 👌I really enjoyed the atmosphere. I do wish the salsa was a little spicier. Other than that, the..."

Bridget Bellon

"Decided to sit outdoors it was a nice warm night. If you do sit outside they ask for an ID or debit card to hold until you make payment. Birria tacos..."

Voyn

"Steak tacos were pretty good. Only downside was that the restaurant was short staffed tonight and they probable were not aware of a big conference..."

Mae

"Friendly staff, comfortable environment and great margaritas! Perfect combination with the food. Their drinks are the best! Strong and..."

4_Ever _Gr8teful

"The food was pretty good and portion sizes were sizable. Unfortunately, our party was not told of the single check policy and the added 18% gratuity..."

David Kovalenko

"The food was great and the service was even better. Located in the heart of downtown St. Louis this place is a local treasure for..."

Mr. Tron Bentley

"Who ever owns this place is genius! You guys saved the night with your excellent food. I'd give this place 10 stars tonight staying open late on a..."

4FoRela

"I enjoyed it. The steak burrito is what I went with. Service was awesome. Cool little spot. Neat artwork, cool fixtures. Just wish they had real..."

Abbye Gray (BunnyBootaye)

"This was everything I read on the reviews, drinks were good ( pineapple Margarita) the food was hot and on point, service was decent too. This place..."

Tiffany White

"This is a stop that I keep finding myself going to when I'm stuck between a burger or Mexican. I'm sure you can guess what usually wins! The Burria..."

Josh Arnold

"We found this great little spot to grab dinner close to our hotel and I’m so happy we did. Our server was Dominique and was outstanding. The decor..."

Emily Nixon

King Burrito

"The food was hot and delicious. The staff was extremely nice. I asked for my rice and beans be stacked up with the chimichanga on top with the cheese..."

Marissa

"We just got off a flight and were looking for something near the airport for lunch. This great little hole in the wall is within 2 miles of the..."

Leah Harris

"The complimentary chips and salads were excellent. The steak fajita was a decent portion and tasted great. Food came out in a timely manner. The..."

Johnson

"We come here often. Everything is always fresh with big portions. Their lengua is really good and so are their breakfast burritos. Try the California..."

David Lozano

"When it comes to finding a Mexican restaurant I'm on the hunt. I'll start by saying this place feels on the more hole in the wall places I've found..."

Josh Arnold

"Absolutely amazing food and great prices. Very fresh and well put together meals. Nice portion sizes. Very good margaritas and drinks and the..."

Rebecca Baum

"Called in an order to go for breakfast. It was fantastic!! It was super crowded and busy. Can't wait to try the dinner..."

Glen Banks

"We LOVE this place! We go at least once a month. Try the tacos! Fresh flavors and nice staff. English and Spanish welcome. One of my..."

Nicole Ilges

"For all those looking for really great Mexican food in the Overland area, look no further! I have passed by this place probably more than a hundred..."

Melissa Keller

"Best authentic Mexican food in St Louis. I am from Los Angeles originally and this place reminds me of home. Sunday breakfasts are the..."

Tammi Van Horn

Old Rock House

89/100 (1454 ratings)

"This place is great. Very laid back and intimate with solid acoustics to boot. Awesome patio with great drinks. Definitely recommend seeing a show..."

Chelsea Maple-Heffernan

"We're lucky to have this place, I've played here several times and attend shows here frequently . Great venue great food great drinks and nice..."

George Potsos

"My husband and I got married in Mexico and had our stateside reception at the Old Rock House when we returned. We could not be happier with our..."

Denise Bryant

"Great close venue with excellent liquor selection and helpful staff! Would recommend this venue to anyone for a social spot or good..."

Cougar Knickerbocker

"Carbon Leaf slayed it Thursday evening, don't get much better, small intament venue, great staff and,..."

Sean Mcdowell

"Great nostalgic venue with great food and entertainment! I highly recommend..."

Richard Hover

"Sound quality of this venue is amazing and never disappoints. Tried the food for the first time it was so much better than I expected. Thank you..."

Amy Lewis

"Amazing venue for an intimate concert experience! Pro Tip: arrive early to be at the front of the line, and get your pick of the balcony seats on the..."

Erin M Wood

"This was our fist time visiting and we were pleasantly surprised by how perfect this venue was. Everything was great from the atmosphere to the sound..."

Phyllis Downs

"I can’t say enough great things about the Old Rock House and their staff, especially the event coordinator, Ashley! My husband and I chose this..."

Krystal Evers

"I went here to see Joe McIntyre and it's such a cool venue. The sound was amazing and I loved the atmosphere. The staff were friendly and helpful...."

Amy

"First time at the venue. We had a great time. Smaller place so you can get close to the stage, and the sound is great. Has a nice outdoor seating..."

Jamie Klauser

"This is a little gem, however, the location is in a less than ideal spot (not overtly sketchy but some of the parking areas are). It has a good..."

L OS

"Very cool venue with an upper balcony and a decent menu. The sound can be hit or miss, depending on the band and whomever is running sound, though..."

Tantrum Niche

"We held our wedding at the Old Rock House on 9/24/2022 our expectations were exceeded in every possible way!!! Old Rock House has always been my..."

Catherine

"The venue is really pretty awesome. It's a bar with some seating and a fairly large dance floor for GA ticket holders. My issue was the temperature..."

Carrie Schindler

"Old rock house is the perfect intimate venue. Bring your earplugs, it gets loud. Bar staff and waitresses do an amazing job! Haven’t had the food..."

Kristen Zizzo

"ORH is our favorite music venue in town. When my partner and I found out that they also hosted weddings we were curious and excited to meet with..."

Tim Bearden

"We stumbled onto this venue by accident. We purchased tickets to see the Liverpool Experience at the door on a Friday night. Free parking on the..."

Peter Ruth

"Amazing venue. Sound was great. Staff did a great job. We drove to see band from Oklahoma and would definitely come back..."

Rachael A

"Probably my favorite music venue bar none. Great sound, friendly staff, solid mixing at the table, and my favorite beers on draft. I've probably..."

Marc Gibbs

"What a great venue! We came to see Larry Fleet! We went upstairs to the bar and hung out. The couches up there need to be replaced but the vibe and..."

Amy Arentson

"Great venue; acoustics were.great and we were able to stand not more than 20 feet from the stage without being..."

Greg Ransdell

"Great venue, nice well lit parking lot right across street. Sound is always good and diverse..."

scott tiek

"Love the Old Rock House! A.small,intimate, and very loud..."

Yoyodyne Propulsion Systems

"Cool venue, wish upstairs had been open, but small show.... Great staff, including security and front of house and bar. Smoking/chill out patio. Was..."

Neil Johnson

Lily's Mexican Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lily’s restaurants has the best Mexican food in town. The food is prepared to order and with love and so are the margaritas, this place is not fast..."

Jose R Aguilar

"If you like genuine Mexican food prepared with love by a friendly family, and a large, delicious margarita, then this is the place for you. This is..."

Dave O'Brien

"This is a must try, local spot. The restaurant is simple, order from the counter type of place complete with a salsa bar just like the taco shops in..."

Stephanie McGee

"One of the best restaurants in Saint Louis. Fantastic service, fantastic food, great prices, fresh ingredients. Highly recommend the goat soup and..."

Steven Nease

"Everything we’ve had there is amazing! The family is super-friendly, and the place has a great, relaxed atmosphere. We especially love when they..."

Michelle Bradshaw Rask

"Great food, friendly staff. Sal makes a mean margarita. Best taco spot I've had in st. Louis by..."

David Groth

"I must say this is the best Mexican food I've had in YEARS! (and I just moved from Arizona) the margaritas are the best I've ever had, wh you could..."

KT Sperry

"I've loved this place since I started eating here about 6 yrs ago. Great homemade food. Wonderful..."

George H Johnson II

"I used to live literally right down the sidewalk from Lily's on Devonshire, and it is the best, most authentic Mexican food I've had in a long time...."

Sonja Williams

"The city's best pozole (available on Saturdays only). I have been going here for ten years, food and salsa is always..."

Dana Getz

"Hands down, best margaritas (Lily's special with amaretto)! Fajitas are amazing too! Great family who owns it providing warm family..."

Jami Rector

"We have visited here several times and have enjoyed every visit. It’s authentic Mexican with a family..."

Michael Socrates Smith

"I've been trying to come here for ages, and WOW the wait was worth it! Service was friendly and genuine and the food was just as awesome. I love..."

Semaj Michaeltree

"Best in St. Louis for years!!! I have enjoyed their food and atmosphere for like...17..."

Holly M. Ohmes

"Great serve yourself salsa bar, fantastic margaritas specially made in front of you, and we had the soft tacos, carne asada and chorizo were fab...."

Christian Powell

"The pico de Gallo had great balance of flavors with just right amount of jalapeños. It has was insanely good. The salsa bar was excellent, not..."

Donald Frailey

"Me and my wife felt like some good Mexican food and so we decided to give Lily's Mexican Restaurant a try...WE LOVED IT!!! Real home cooked Mexican..."

Bud Boy Productions

"This place is a hidden gem! Felt like "mom" was making a home cooked meal for us. She even made a special gluten-free, vegetarian taco dinner option..."

Lana Sikes

"Very relaxing atmosphere and conversation from my server. Food was fantastic and their homemade salsa left me delighted and surprised at the..."

Bri

"This is the best Mexican restaurant in St. Louis!! The food is perfect! You MUST try the queso and margaritas- also the shrimp tacos and fajitas are..."

Alanna P

"Everything is made by hand, so it does take a while if they are busy, but it is worth it. Excellent margaritas, tasty food, and they have one super..."

Chelsea Boysen

"First time being there and the atmosphere was nice. You order at the counter and they bring you your food. Things are made to order including the..."

Lamar Hart

"Love everything about Lily’s. It’s a family run restaurant that not only has amazing food and the best queso I’ve ever had, but the family is..."

Emma Stanley

"Very delicious authentic Mexican food with added American options. They have a kids menu. Chips and salsa free with purchase of meal. Extremely..."

Zackary Leon

"Lily's authentic Mexican food was great, fresh chips and homemade salsa and one had a tilapia shrimp dish and the other had a pork chop dish with..."

Gretchen Murray

"Best margarita I've ever had👍smooth and strong!! Our food was very tasty and I loved the salsa bar. We'll be..."

Shelle Veres

"This.Place.Is.AMAZING. The food is homemade by the owners themselves and absolutely full of beautiful flavors and..."

Bethany Matallana

"Lovely little family owned restaurant. You are greeted with amazing smells followed by the wonderful owners. Their food is delicious along with their..."

claire sinde

"Best authentic Mexican food I have had in st.louis. Large portions, great prices, homemade, great service. Been going here for..."

Sierra Marzuco

"We loved this place! The food is fresh and you can taste the difference. The owners care about what they do and are very friendly and welcoming. Best..."

Danielle

"The food was amazing! I ordered take out and they had it ready to go within 20 minutes. Ordered a cheese quesadilla for myself, and 3 beef tacos and..."

Laura Giest

"This is a great mom and pop Authentic Mexican restaurant. That serves a unique flavorful taste and don't forget to get a one of a kind..."

Mike Smith

"I have been waiting to come here for a long time. It was definitely worth the wait. Everything was house made and delicious. A definite for sure if..."

Jeffrey Halverson

Wheelchair Accessible

"Not being from anywhere near here, the vibes in The Foundry are super cool! It was actually a ton of fun going here! It’s kind of a mall but has..."

Megan

"Listen, if you don't do anything else in life you need to try out the food here. I attached a photo for reference. I ordered the sweet and spicy..."

Eloquent Pearlfection

"Love it every time. The flavor is always great. They are always nice and fast. Can't wait to try another dish. I get the teriyaki chicken with..."

Marie Gillespie

"Food definitely didn’t disappoint! Of course I had to get tacos from the taco shack and BY FAR the roasted sweet potato taco was the best! They..."

feranda smith

"My meal was delicious! I got the protein box with sweet and spicy chicken. I’m visiting the area and glad I chose to eat here! I only took off one..."

Lawrence Battle

"Got two tacos from here on the food hall tour. The tacos were good but nothing too crazy. I think it was because it tasted only like the seasoned..."

Matthew P

"Food is fantastic. However the lady taking the orders could use some work. Instead of being on your phone maybe great the customer and learn how to..."

Jerry Stamson

"Always wanted to try this place and I am glad I did! Not sure if they opened up or just moved, but I’m glad to see them in the City Foundry food..."

Seon Lee

"Sweet & Spicy Chicken Quesadilla- This one was good. Had just a little bit of spice to it, but was not overwhelming. 4/5 Teriyaki Chicken..."

Tyler Chrestman

"Food was a little on the pricey side, however, it was so tasty. My bf is very picky so I knew it was worth it being that he liked it . The beef tacos..."

A B

"Had the sweet potato and sweet and spicy pork. Both were very good, I'd probably just do sweet potato but they only sell them in sets of 2. I paid..."

Sarah Hernandez

"We all loved our food. It had excellent flavor. We got the short rib burrito, chicken teriyaki grilled burrito and a sweet and sour protein bowl...."

Kaitlyn Holderman

"I love Kalbi Taco Shack! Their Korean BBQ inspired take on classic Mexican dishes like burritos and tacos makes for a highly enjoyable fusion. The..."

Cody Cummings

"Awesome food. The sauce they use is like nothing I have tasted yet in the BEST possible way. The staff is all very friendly, the guys typically walk..."

Taylor Miller

"Oh! My! Delicious! Goodness! Come have the tacos, maybe the burritos, or even the quesadilla... Everything is delicious! A great blend of Korean &..."

Mobile Notary St Louis (JWest)

"Great tasting kalbi tacos. Freshly made. Make sure you standby the window to hear your order..."

Michael Torbit

"Best for in foundry. People are loving and nice like family and know how to feed my heart. When I come to Kalbi s I get a great experience every..."

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Wave Taco

88/100 (125 ratings)

Restaurants

Mexican

"Awesome set up!!! Super friendly staff!!! Great food and service!!!! Love this place!!!..."

Tina Halasey Litteken

"Awesome atmosphere in the heart of St. Louis! The best sand courts to be found anywhere. Awesome food and drink but most importantly just great fun..."

Laura Arand

"Tons of fun! Excellent management and staff! This is the place to go for active fun and good times. Keep doing an awesome job, Wave Taco!! Just show..."

Mallory Easter Polk

"This place is awesome! Great friendly staff and perfect sand volleyball..."

Melissa Hayden Massey

"I usually just go to watch my friends and fiancé play but it never disappoints. For a small place it's a great..."

Amber McWilliams

"I was there for the first time yesterday and it was the best tournament I have ever been to. They took the time out to honor our military hero's and..."

Quinn Murphy

"This place is amazing, the Florida White Sand is beautiful and the staff is..."

Brian Williams

"Fantastic place to play sand volleyball, people watch, and enjoy great food and drinks! Brian and Shannon Williams run a stellar business while..."

Connie Scheer

"Looking for a great time and a way to advance your volleyball skills, than Wave Taco is the place to amp up your game. My daughters love the..."

Lisa Sell

"Secluded little piece of paradise in downtown St. Louis. Volleyball, drinks, sand..."

Jessica Comer

"Great atmosphere! Love the whole place from the sand, seating areas, good food, and the outdoor bar along the wall. It's always a good..."

Dave Miller

"Best place I've ever played sand volleyball! Cleanest white sand in St. Louis. The owners and bartenders are awesome. Each year I come back and..."

Tim Kikas

"Best place for sand volleyball and a incredible place to meet new people! ! Trust me, I met my amazing wife there, along with many many great..."

Andrew Coon

"First time here and it was a blast. Will definitely be back every..."

Jesse Wagner

"We had a work function here during the day, which was also my first time at Wave Taco. The open air patio and all of the sand reminded me of being..."

R G

"Beer, pizza, sand, and volleyball 🏐...it doesn't get any..."

Tina Kempf

"Great, unique bar. It is outdoors and features 3 sand volleyball courts. I was there on a Friday and played in the recreational league for several..."

Eric Markovich

"I try to go to a few Friday night draws every summer. It's always a blast. The bar service is amazing, drinks and food are cheap and pretty good, and..."

Mark Brumleve

"Great place to hang out and play volleyball. Tacos are pretty darn good,..."

Dan Buettner

"Fun sand volleyball leagues from Spring to Fall. I’ve enjoyed all the tournaments I’ve done at Wave Taco from rec league all the way to Doubles. ..."

Coral Reyes

"Fun and well kept place, great environment just off Wash Ave! Usually have a small variety of beer choices. The weekend tournies are worth it, but..."

Claire Weiss

"Good drink, good pizza, good people, and GREAT VOLLEYBALL..."

marcus love

"Wonderful place to go downtown for volleyball and drinks. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. Lots of regular tournaments and leagues..."

Ian Colwell

"Very cool hidden spot, I came tonight to support the team but I had a blast and I'm ready to suit up for next..."

Sean Freeman

"Contrary to it's name, they have no food here. They do have Bailey's! Great to people watch and great..."

Andrea M

"Very well ran tournament today! Great service! Wait staff was da..."

Robert Prokopf

"Great atmosphere. Awesome Sand. It is truly a nice set of sand courts to step into if you have a big urge to play..."

Alejandro Campos

"Great place to play! Always organized and good music. Safe place to have fun in the..."

Nikki Baker

"Wonderful place, good food. The severs are very nice and sometimes remember what you orderd for next..."

Alice

"Best Bar in St. Louis...Unique, fun, great drinks and amazing..."

Beau Reinberg

"Super clean sand, great music, friendly staff, great people play here. Great place for..."

Brandon Sturges

Alta Calle

"Really good food! Calle Margarita was strong, which is a plus lol The Queso was thee truth and the shrimp tacos were amazing. The waiter was cool too..."

Linus Benjamin (OpPack Benji)

"Great place for upscale food in a casual environment! Also very vegetarian friendly which is always great to see. I had the lunch flautas, which..."

Nathan Byrd

"This isn't your typical Mexican food joint. They serve fresh and authentic food with attention to detail and presentation that impresses. I got los..."

Matthew Brandenburg

"A small yet impressive menu that is well executed. The food was fresh and the presentation was superb -- surprisingly good! Bright setting, good..."

Mark Zeman

"Wow, wow, wow. The food shines. It's beautiful, satisfying, complex, unique, yet familiar. The Calle Marg with tequila-salt foam is..."

Chris Cardinal

"This is not your typical Mexican restaurant. This is placed is owned by two incredible Mexican women. The food is phenomenal and above all,..."

Vanessa Teran

"Lunch there today; Richard was our server and he was amazing. Explained the dishes, some of which are not traditional Mexican food as we know it,..."

Pat Cook

"Place is new and you can tell they are trying to find their rhythm. The Margarita's were good, the salt foam was oddly interesting and I wasn't sure..."

The Boxman

"Delicious, well-executed, and fresh. Portion sizes are spot on. The shrimp tacos and chicken enchiladas were delicious and filling without being too..."

Angela Kennedy

"Friendly staff at the bar. The food is excellent! Well plated and great flavors. The salt foam on the margarita is innovative and delicious. I have..."

Carrie Clemmons

"Alta Calle, high quality, gourmet Mexican! The “queso and “guacamole” were the best we’ve had! Holy flavor combinations! We absolutely..."

Heather Mullins Moomey

"Spotlight today on some of the best Mexican in StL. Not "super traditional " but soooooo tasty. The place is beautiful! Gorgeous murals, nice..."

Audrey Toole

"We’ve been wanting to check out Alta Calle for a while now. Finally stopped in earlier this week and have already been back twice. The atmosphere..."

Mercedes O’Neill

"The food was five stars; service is working out the kinks. We had four different dishes, two drinks. Everything tasted fresh and bright and..."

Frank Corley

"Vegetarian friendly! Has a very warm vibe with great food. Excited to return and try more of their..."

Elizabeth Cardinal

"I like any place with a good paloma but it's even better when they also make a good margarita and that salt foam....prime. Take a lactaid if you have..."

Colin Shea

Mission Taco Joint - Historic Soulard

87/100 (3545 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Thank you thank you thank you to Jason and Adam Tilford for giving us Mission Taco Joint. Their first location in St. Louis' Delmar Loop, which..."

Sara Govero

"Good food, unique flavors, friendly service… The three little piggies burrito was pretty good, it’s a big burrito! Guacamole was a great flavor...."

Collin Owens

"Mission Taco does it for me every time! One of my favorite places to eat tacos! I love the fish & chicken tacos! I can’t think of anything that..."

Precious Whitener

"This place has a fun vibe and a good atmosphere. We came for dinner and has a good meal! Patrick was a great server and helped us when we had no clue..."

Jonah Munzer

"We came in on a Saturday and our service from Markelle D was absolutely fantastic! We had a party of 9 and he was efficient, got our order right, and..."

Emily

"Best staff, best food, best margaritas! We drive two hours from Illinois to enjoy the chill atmosphere & great food. Never had a bad experience ever...."

Amee Kesky

"You've likely been to many restaurants trying to set themselves apart. You've likely had fabulous experiences at many a fine dining establishment...."

Daniel

"Good offerings, fresh ingredients, and excellent service make this a sound choice. The setting is bright and lively, and -- I probably don't mention..."

Mark Zeman

"Great food. Service was great. On top of it. Very reasonable Prices they had plantbased tacos among others. The portabello mushroom taco was..."

sherry harms

"Great amazing food drinks and atmosphere! Came here about five years ago and then visited st Louis again 6.11.22 and still loved it. The BBQ Duck..."

Alex Rittenhouse

"My family and I stumbled upon this restaurant and just had to try it! It was definitely a WINNER!!! This was one of my favorite taco experiences! I..."

Qhuitnei Doss

"We ordered the beef empanadas and fried chicken tacos. Both of them are delicious...."

Maeve Do Duong

"Mission Taco in the Soulard neighborhood is definitely a place you don't want to sleep on if you are looking for delicious street tacos and Mexican..."

Tucker Butler

"Great place for Tacos and I hear the burritos are great also. You get to pick multiple different tacos off a large menu. Walking distance from the..."

Geoffrey Crowley

"I've heard much about Mission Taco and it's great. It's good food and good vibes. Got the shrimp taco, fish taco, and their seasonal special the..."

David Guilder

"Easily the best burrito I have ever had. The rice, the cheese, the chicken and it's perfectly smokey flavor wrapped in a crispy toasty tortilla. I..."

Lucius Conner

"The food we had was pretty good, especially the guacamole. A little disappointed that the place was advertised as vegan friendly, however, there were..."

Carolyn Lange

Taco Circus

86/100 (1339 ratings)

"Might be my favorite new place for margaritas and tacos. Was SO good! Staff was super friendly. Will definitely..."

Kristie DeBrun

"Top notch as always! Felt comfortable and had great service even with contactless experience. Ordered from table and got drinks from bar. Quick and..."

SCOTT STARK

"If you're going to eat here, come hungry. Generous portion sizes, friendly staff, and a cozy patio make this spot a great place to hang out. Our..."

Alex Fischer

"I may develop a diet based on their salsa. All of their food is great, but I could not stop eating the salsa. As silly as it sounds, just the aroma..."

Steven Smeltz-Zapata

"Delicious food, friendly staff! We really enjoyed the food they had available during the soft opening (pro-tip though they don't have it on the menu..."

Nathan Byrd

Nixta

86/100 (2591 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Incredible food, patio, service and vibe. Got there a little after 5p on a gorgeous June Saturday and sat down immediately on the patio. It filled..."

Jess Campbell

"The server’s knowledge of the menu and of all the specials was amazing. His suggestions were spot on And encouraged us to step outside the..."

Patricia Cuccio

"The place is small and cozy, music volume is perfect!!! The chef really is using his creativity to bring authentic mexican flavors in their own..."

Ale de la Fuente

"Probably the only place you will have duck carnitas tacos � on the menu - eclectic place with a menu to..."

Michael P Tatu

"The food was great. The lamb tacos were to die for. Their take on shrimp and grits was very creative. You must try the crabmeat tostadas. Good..."

Karen Touzeau

"From the bartenders to the wait staff the service was top notch. Super fresh, tasty food and delicious cocktails to wash it all down. The bartenders..."

Beth Boggiano Sorrell

"Chef Tello is an absolute master! Sheer delight to savor the delicacies he had in store for me. The Corn and parsnip soup (dairy free) was..."

Melissa Grannum

"Food was really great! Our server was really knowledgeable and gave good menu recommendations!. Loved..."

Stacey Lutgen

"Best meal I've had in a while. Amazing flavors taking me back to a great trip to Mexico City. Using lots of fresh in season veggies. Lots of small..."

Erin Eisenberg

"Amazing authentic Mexican food! The mole was fantastic and the lamb tacos were my favorite dish. I felt like I was in a restaurant in Mexico 🇲🇽..."

Kendele Noto Sieve

"OMG I cannot say enough. From the cocktails to the entrées to the dessert- TO DIE FOR!!! Fresh, fresh, fresh, presentation was a work of art, and..."

Jennie Lynn Larsen

"Celebrated my husband's birthday and it was great! Cocktails were a perfect start. Isaac waited on us and he was so helpful and had solid..."

Kathy Goldstein Acre

"Friends...if you haven't been to Nixta Mexican Restaurant...you are missing out! David and had dinner there this evening and I tell you what....the..."

Debora Grandison

"We had an absolutely delightful experience dining at Nixta. It was quiet, cozy and very welcoming. The appetizers were delicious. The tacos were also..."

David Mack

"Nixta, named after Nixtamalization (traditional Mexico and Central America method to process maize) is another of Bengelina hospitality group star..."

Vikas Kumar

"Ah, Nixta. A place that defies conventional expectations, Nixta in Tower Grove, St. Louis, is a culinary masterpiece hidden in plain sight. The..."

Alex Besmer

"Went on one of the busiest nights for them no doubt, Cinco de Mayo. We got there in the 9 o’clock hour and were told by the hostess, Natalie, we..."

Natalie Merli

"This highly rated restaurant did not disappoint. First ambiance was very hip and chill. The servers were both knowledgeable and attentive. The pace..."

Dean Christiansen

"Unhidden neighborhood gem in the heart of Shaw. Simple, but elegant. This is Mexican food at its finest. If I had been here another week, I would..."

Jennifer Ng'andu

"We had an amazing experience at Nixta. Our waitress (Molly) was outstanding and everything she recommended was delicious. Unique and tasty choices..."

Lindy healy

"Food was really good and the Baja style fish tacos were extremely well done. The tortillas were nicely warmed and the fish was well battered and good..."

G MDNC

"This is not your typical Mexican restaurant. The food and drinks are a creative and eclectic mix of flavors, colors and presentation. The portions..."

Monica Matheny

"Excellent food and good service in a Covid-safe environment (indoor or outdoor). I had the ceviche, which looks like fire but is deceptively mild and..."

Jennifer Ronald

"Best food experience in STL in a while. Really happy with this addition. My wife and I just stopped here on a whim while back in town and we're so..."

Zach Smith

"Definitely recommend reservations, it's a smaller restaurant and fills up fast . Waiter and kitchen staff were excellent. Staggered bringing out..."

brian archer

"Love Love love ambiance!! Appetizers where 🤌🏾. Ribs not so much BUT I’m willing to try other things next..."

Tess Williams

"Everything was super yummy. I suggest ordering all the dips if you’re dining with a group, it’s more than enough for everyone to share. That..."

Ashley Garvey

"Quiet Saturday night one table available for less than 1 hour. We did it!! Ordering three small plates and two deserts. Super food,..."

Molly R LaVictoire

"Guacamole was wonderful! Their mole sauce and seasoning on the octopus was a delight. Everything else was tasty as well (although maybe lacking salt)..."

Becca Francis

"For the longest time I never visited, thinking it was a bit pricey and pretentious for Mexican food. While it may be a bit of the former, the quality..."

Seth Lindsey

El Chico Bakery

"I have ordered Pan de Muerto for my Spanish classes for the past few years. The employees are so friendly and the bread is the best I've ever had. I..."

Claudia Sittmann

"I just discovered them at the Schlafly Farmers market several weeks ago but I didn't know their name. Well, I found out the name of the bakery and..."

John Lauff

"The sweet empanadas and the orejas are delicious!!! They are my favorites!!! The owners are great!!! If you haven't been there, you must go!!! Thank..."

Stella Novellino

"Great little bakery, nestled among other small shops. The staff was very friendly and giving to all the children. Our family enjoyed the Three Kings..."

Michael Zimmerman

"We tried the cherry empanadas at the Eureka Farmers Market, they are really good. We will definitely get some more at the next market day...."

Timothy Hodge

"Sweet treats, sweet people, and inexpensive, we'll be..."

Rebecca Bailey

"Me gusta la panadería porque tiene muchos años y me trai muchos recuerdos Felicidades y gracias por su rico pan y..."

Maria Rivera

"Best pans feria is STL! Love the..."

Elisa Hillberg Bender

"I had my wedding cake made by Chico bakery and I loved..."

Aide Trillayes Garcia

"El pan es delicioso y los pastel tambien,pero lo mejor de todo son las hermosísimas personas que trabajan ahi. Mis hijos mi esposo y yo los queremos..."

Adriana Vergara

"Finally caught them open!!!! First time I tried them was doing Cinco de Mayo and I fell in love . First time I tried the sugar cookies and they are..."

Mercedes J

"Had a 3 milk cake made , topped with fresh fruit. It was a total success. Taste delicious and the staff is..."

Val Jones

"Nice family owners. When they run out of pastry you have to come back..."

Tony Troesser

"Great Bakery!! Lots of delicious treats authentic Mexican. If you are looking for authentic stop by and pick up some the delicious treats they have,..."

M M

"RECOMMEND!!! Treated so very kindly. The owner is super nice and professional. He explained all of the options and fillings for my cake. He made sure..."

Sarah Paul

"Google said they closed later than they do so I arrived after they had closed. But the owner popped out and kindly offered to get me something since..."

Amelia Voorhis

"Great customer service and friendly staff that will help you make sure you are satisfied with your purchases. Amazing pastries and cookies are fairly..."

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"What a quaint shop! The person working the counter was helpful and friendly. I walked out with two cookies the size of my face for less than $2..they..."

Frank Wright

"Low, low prices on some incredibly tasty treats. Friendly service. Every time I've been in they've had a ton of variety to choose..."

K U

"Gentlemen was so nice. Great prices. Good baking. Next time in STL, def stop..."

Pam Gladless

Chava's Mexican Restaurant

85/100 (2739 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Our first visit to Chavas Mexican restaurant was a delightful experience. The service was prompt and friendly, and the food was fresh, flavorful, and..."

Henry Liaw

"A Burst of Authenticity in the Heart of St. Louis - Chava's Mexican Restaurant Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you're looking for a vibrant splash of..."

Alex Besmer

"Everyone at the table had the same reaction to the food, it was fantastic. Some of the best Mexican food I have ever eaten. El Mireko- these little..."

Tyler Chrestman

"Loved loved loved everything! (but the rice was not my favorite) We had the chicken fajitas and chimichanga. The chips and salsa were great. They..."

Julie Creech

"Second time here and I enjoyed the service. I ordered the shrimp quesadilla and a strawberry margarita. Everything tasted delicious but I would say..."

Janeth G Clark

"The menu seems more unique than a lot of typical Mexican places (for example, their beans are served with more solid bits rather than completely..."

Rachel S

"This is a neat little Mexican restaurant with a simple menu and quick, friendly service. 2 of the 3 meals we got were tasty. The vegetable..."

Chase Cuddy

"Chips and salsa were delivered just as we sat down . Water right after. Friendly staff went out of there way to serve us. Brought me a fried..."

Natalie Ryan

"Had a perfect experience last night. Friends were in town with their first-grader and were looking for some Mexican food after a long day doing..."

Ryan Swarts

"Had the burrito and it was large and delicious . Sydney, our waitress, was great. House margaritas were the best “house” version I have ever..."

Mike Savin

"🍹Undoubtedly the best margarita in town! 🍹😍 It's a bustling spot, so expect a wait, but the fantastic drinks and vibrant atmosphere make it..."

Robert S

"We love this spot in Soulard for fantastic Mexican food! The service was so wonderful tonight - our waitress was so kind and helpful. We honestly..."

Cherie Rajan

"Tried here for the first time today. I got fried (1 chicken & 1 beef) tacos and 1 soft steak taco. I’m 6 months pregnant so decided to try a mix. I..."

Maliyah Payne

"This is our traditional lunch stop when we drive through St.Louis. The service is always spot on (we don't have to wait long to get back on our road..."

Faith World Outreach Center

"So I’ve been coming here since 2014 and the quality of food & good service never disappoints me. Today, January 3, 2022 After work I needed good..."

Picture Lady Mrs D Dorenda Townsend

"The best tamales I have ever had at a restaurant. 😋 The salsa is amazing and chunky. The service was also..."

Sara Keller

"I frequent this location and they never disappoint with the food or drinks. Their house salsa is top tier and the chips are always fresh, thin and..."

Tnika “Tnika Jay”

Mariachi's Ll

85/100 (1811 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"This is the best Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. The food is great, Best top shelf margarita in town. And to top it all off, the staff makes..."

Ken Campbell

"I love everything I’ve tried so far .... quality food.... fresh every time I visit .... the service is awesome ... I always feel welcomed ... the..."

Jenny Gam

"So good! Friends of ours rave about the service, price and food! We gave it a try and we were not dissatisfied. Service was excellent! Food was..."

Krissie Sinovcic-Miller Nick Miller

"They got the best burrito in St.Louis the burrito suizo my fav every time I go in there I get it the people that work there are very nice it just a..."

Moses Moe

"The service was absolutely incredible! The food was even better! I highly recommend..."

Mike Capstick

"We had some excellent food and amazing margaritas! The guacamole was on point. My chicken fajitas were yummy and filling too. Very fresh chips and..."

Anna Klitzing

"EVERYTHING was awesome!!!! Salsa, guacamole, dips, Margheritas, fajitas, seafood soup and chicken with vegetables is what we had. Service was..."

Donna Bunch Rice

"If you’re looking for Authentic Mexican Food this is the place! I love coming here. Great Hospitality and the Drinks! The Cadillac Margarita ��..."

Ford Pennington

"AMAZING salsa and food. The staff are super friendly, fast service and everything about the place was pretty perfect. I had the Fajita Burrito and it..."

Alysa Rae

"The service was great and the food was delicious! We tried an appetizer of the Nacho Supreme which was definitely not smart, we were so full from the..."

DeAnna Bunch Dornbach

"This place is the best. Their beans are velvety, their cheese is the perfect consistency, their food is filled with love, and just you can't go..."

X Gemstone

"I love comin here especially bc the staff is super diverse and down to earth, but the food is really why we come!! Shared a pitcher of melon..."

Jessica Wiley

"Fresh tasting Mexican food is always a good surprise! Could've used some more seasonings but was better than any of their..."

Ria Rahaman

"Food was great. Wait staff and bus staff spent most of their time playing poke and tickle with each other. If the manager is going to allow them..."

Dennis Schremp

"This was our 2nd visit. The first time was for Cinco de Mayo which had all kinds of festivities going on around it. This time we just went for dinner..."

Ebonee Shaw

"This burrito is by far the best I have tasted and had. Drinks are really good, too. Had this feista chicken burrito..."

Margo Winfrey

"As anither reviewer stated - They are not closed, and most recently added breakfasta Have loved going here for years! The salsa and chips are..."

Angela Roche

"The food was good. It is a local business that is connected to the neighborhood. Spoke to the co-owner at length as he checked on each table. He also..."

Greg NoBo Nomad

"Everyone was very chatty and friendly. Great place to sit at the bar while enjoying a beer/margaritas with chips and queso. I did not have time to..."

ginger S

"The food as always was excellent. They have some of the best queso dip around. I could eat it every..."

Brian Bessire

La Vallesana

85/100 (1947 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"I love this place. When the taco stand is open on the patio there is no where better. They are the only place I've found here that routinely has the..."

Esme Q. Love

"This is my neighborhood taco joint, I stop in regularly for tacos and maybe a margarita to wash 'em down! Muy..."

Kasimu Taylor

"The most amazing authentic Mexican food and the serve staff is awesome! I have visited several times and left very happy every time. The ice cream..."

Terry Shidler Jackson

"My favorite Mexican Resteraunt for my family and or friends. This time party of nine, four of which had never been there before. New menus are much..."

Sonny Ketcham

"I've been eating at La Vallesana taco stand since it was a dirt patch of ground plastic chairs and a little Hut literally a taco stand. So proud to..."

Maz Nooran

"Shout out to the kitchen staff for putting together a special Valentine’s Day dish: 25 tacos in the shape of a heart..."

Matthew Pipoly

"22 of sat down and we had great service and great food and they did with decent time for 22 people Thank you we will be..."

Mike McKillop

"Excellent food Great choice of entrees, tortas, tacos, burritos, quesadillas and Mexican beers. Paletas, Nieves and ice cream. Friendly family..."

Susan Ryan-Haupt

"Delicious food at a great price. The atmosphere was amazing with the live music going on next door. There was plenty of outdoor seating when we..."

Aliza Brown

"GREAT FOOD, DRUNK CUSTOMERS! This is not the restaurant’s fault of course! We walked in behind some people stumbling in, and they were extremely..."

Kaylin Brooks

"La Vallesana is perfectly placed at the intersection on Cherokee Street, with an option for outdoor seating that allows you to take in all that the..."

Ayush Mistry

"Carnitas tacos were very good here. The asada is very mid and full of onions weird. Burrito was big and tasted decent. The aquas frescas are also..."

Hugo Santacruz

"this is the spot i recommend when anyone asks about tacos. street tacos hit every time and the tortas are to die..."

honey.

"Food first of all is great! I come from a heritage of real Mexican food and this gets close, even though it's the Midwest. Service was great,..."

TheInfamous CK1

"My partner and I wanted to celebrate our short trip to St. Louis with a night out and we stumbled upon this restaurant unexpectedly. It was a welcome..."

Rachel P

"I had the cachete, lengua, and cabeza tacos, they were very solid choices - I would’ve preferred them as more of a street taco style with just..."

Yung Lenk

"Wow!! I have found my people! Best authentic Mexican food I’ve found to date. Great place off of Cherokee street. We ordered the fish tacos, a..."

Hope Wills

"The food was excellent, we had the tamales and torta, they were really..."

Eylul Horozoglu

"Tasty food, with great prices. I miss the good Ole prices. Didn't get the burrito but they looked good. They also have menudo, which looked..."

Brewed in the Lou

"Very good food and ice cream. Reasonable prices. They don't do table service. My daughter and I found it a very pleasant..."

Brian Reed

"We were trying to go to the Tacos and Ice cream joint down the street…which says its open til 8 on google…we arrived at about 6:45, parked,..."

Lauren Little

"Good food and good outdoor dining make this place. There is a great covered outdoor dining area up front and a back patio with street views and a..."

Mark Zeman

"Absolutely love this place. Lunch date with my sis. Had a great time. Atmosphere always nice, even on Cinco de Mayo. Food is always good. They gave..."

Jennifer Willis

"This place is counter service, not table service. They have great outdoor seating and a fun bar (a little pricey on margaritas) Food is pretty good..."

Julie Creech

"Grabbed a quick bite from this authentic Mexican restaurant. The Al pastor taco are amazingly delicious! They have grilled pineapples in it, which is..."

Joyce Hau

Tower Tacos

"My favorite Mexican on the street. Prices are very reasonable and the portions are massive. The California burrito is the size of a baby, even if it..."

Somber Brero

"My husband and I had the pleasure of dining at Tower Taco for the first time last week. I had a huge burrito and he had the mole chicken. Delicious!..."

Stacy Kistler

"I highly recommend this place. Very cozy and friendly. Food was amazing and full of flavor. If you looking for more of an authentic menu then give..."

Nathan Wallace

"As the kid and I continue the quest to try a new Mexican place every two weeks, it took us to Tower Taco in conjunction with another errand. The..."

Seth Lindsey

"I love coming to Tower Taco!!! This place is not expensive and the food is good. I like how it's not by all of the other restaurants on Cherokee so..."

Glenn Buford

"Cozy space, very quick, friendly service, clear menu, and huge portions of tasty food. (I went for the "house special" burrito with chorizo). A nice..."

Austin

"After watching the taco documentary on Netflix my husband and I wanted some authentic Mexican tacos .... Corn tortillas and more than beef chicken..."

shante barnes

"Awesome food. But was little suffocating place for the crowd. Should have been a little spacious as the food was really worth..."

Hitesh Methani

"Love the enchiladas with mole sauce and the gorditas taco. The mole sauce was great. Service was excellent with a comfortable atmosphere. I will..."

Anna Gower

"Holy Mole! This burrito was so good!! Well, the half of it I could cram down my burrito hole. I ate two delicious meals for..."

Donald Glaser

"A very hole in the wall taco joint. Service was awesome, prices reasonable, and had great..."

William Lo

"Good portions and tasty food. I just wish they had taco salads and options from the..."

Zena Stephens

"Great food, service, and prices. Get the California burrito, it’s larger than your..."

Lyd Bertels

"Great service!! One of our party of six is doing low-carb and Tower Tacos easily accommodated the person who brought their own burrito shells. Food..."

Ken Krofta

"One of my favorite places to eat at. Everything tastes amazing. Prices are around $10 per entree but portions are large. Their tacos are second to..."

Will Andersen

"Ordered through Door Dash today and the food was great! I had a chicken taco and shrimp taco with chips and salsa. The chips could’ve been better..."

Eboni Valentine

"Great margaritas! Great chips and salsa. The Mexican fare was pretty standard. Would definitely recommend the patio if it's nice out. Don't..."

Rebecca Whitworth

"The food was solid. Not the best Mexican food my family has ever had, but we really enjoyed it. This will probably be a regular stop for our..."

Jodie Wren

San Jose Mexican Restaurant

85/100 (1459 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"First time here & we were seated quickly. Then, while waiting for our food, the manager came over and made these for my girls 🤩 He certainly made..."

A. C.

"We stopped by to have lunch yesterday (2ish) and they were not busy, however I felt we waited longer than we should have for just 2 people to eat off..."

Cary Wedekind

"Delicious meals, big margaritas, excellent service and cool decor. Everything you need at a Mexican restaurant. Gracias por un buen servicio..."

William Vallellanes

"My honey and I went here In 2013 for our fist date…so happy memories. Fast forward to 3/4/2022 we decided to return and had a delightful night and..."

Tracey Campbell

"The food is moderately priced and tastes good with crisp lettuce. The Enchiladas are packed with chicken...no skimping...but do lack seasoning or..."

Larry Jost

"The food is very good. We have never had a bad dish here. The atmosphere can be very noisy inside. The patio is not awful, but it is basically in..."

michelle robins

"Really cute place with really great Mexican food. Outdoor seating when the weather allows. Their chorizo is one of the best I’ve ever had...."

Tom Krapu

"The service was great and the food hit the spot. So good and seemed pretty authentic. The waitress even helped me with my Spanish. I loved it..."

Phillip Calvert (IG: Philwaukee)

"Good was amazing and great service. Price was a little more expensive than most mexican places. The music speakers were a little too loud for my..."

David Scorca

"The food is good. Chips and salsa 😋. Service is great. Lots of decor to look..."

Julie Creech

"Margaritas were STRONG. Good was really good, wish portions were bigger, but I like to have lunch the next day when I buy from a restaurant. If..."

nicole s

"Went here for the first time it was absolutely wonderful fresh delicious fast but at the same time perfect portions and extremely authentic and..."

Elizabeth Lockwood

"Excellent food. Outstanding service. Creme Fried Tacos were tasty. The server was extra attentive with chips and salsa. Great for..."

Nick Sanazaro

"My first time here. Excellent service and very kind staff members. They were very helpful and NICE... Very good experience here. The food was..."

Trina “Crystal”

Mission Taco Joint - Delmar Loop

84/100 (3564 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Accepts Visa

Full Bar

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food was great and the customer service was on par. If you can't figure out what you want ask your waiter for suggestions because they have some..."

Leah Williams

"Excellent tacos, nachos and other Mexican street food. Try the Mexican street corn. And get the "dip trip" for a fantastic sampler of salsa, queso..."

Lee Drake

"I came here with family to try their food for a a second time and I was very satisfied. The food was hot, tasted great, and it was overall a pleasant..."

Jalen

"Came in tonight with a group of friends, David was our server and he was very helpful and nice! I had a fish taco, a carne asada taco, three little..."

Daniela Strother

"Great food, drinks and atmosphere. Will definitely go back here! Special mention for the mushroom..."

Pushya Ramaswamy

"I stopped in to grab a quick bite while checking out the Del Mar loop. A few friends from the area recommended trying Mission Taco Joint while I was..."

C Lilakos

"First off, I'm a vegetarian & they had amazing veggie options!! I was so happy!! The food was amazing & the service was great. The wait staff was so..."

Morgan Parrish

"1st time eating here. Service was a bit slow. Food came out quickly. Carne asada fries and the Tacos were delicious!! The street corn wasn’t so..."

casey k.

"Sat outside with fast, friendly service. Good size, tasty tacos for the price. Delicious guacamole served with a lot of tortilla chips. If you are in..."

D

"Okay, so Mission Taco Joint was a fun place to go after a long morning because you get to choose from different *tasty* tacos and not just a plain,..."

Shyanne Thomas

"Food was good but the taco shells get soft fast. Over 50 for 4 tacos, guac and queso and 2 drinks is kind of high for my budget for 2 people. But we..."

Kmodek

"The tacos were very tasty. I always have to get the salsa when I come to a Mission Taco, but I have to say I was disappointed in the salsa at this..."

deependablereviews

"Mission Taco was very good. I got the Mango Habanero Shrimp, hot chicken, and Yucetean York tacos. They were fresh, not to messy, and surprisingly..."

Jackson Nance

"WOW 👏🏽!! It’s always a nice meal when you have food from mission, but it’s even better when you dine in. The wait wasn’t long, music was..."

Gilad Helbatz Sofer

"Tacos are always stale but Lila is such a sweet server! Deserves a raise! Checked in on us 3 times, asked if we needed anything, made sure we liked..."

Rida Qureshi

"Nice atmosphere with a nice bar with plenty of seats. Got the chorizo and egg burrito smothered in queso and man is it good! I rarely give 5 stars..."

Tj Erhardt

"Mission Taco is a great experience the churros were delicious especially with the hot chocolate sauce. These waiter was very friendly and made sure..."

Jason Davis

"Tried to have lunch at 1 pm but was asked to wait about 20 minutes(control sales?). Actual waiting time was less than 10 minutes. It was not that..."

Keqi Gan

El Paisano Mexican Restaurant

84/100 (3359 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great local authentic Mexican authentic music and no tvs all over the rest bleating only one in the bat area on low ?cozy home feeling or travel away..."

david byrd

"Stopped in for late lunch and, wow was it good! Service was great the food tasted good, and the chips and salsa were perfect. Everything worked out..."

A N

"Great neighborhood Mexican restaurant! We went at the dead time of 3pm, so it was very very quiet. But, that did not prevent the food from tasting..."

John Dunphy

"Very dark inside, I like it a little brighter. Food was good but seafood fajita had no lobster or langostinos, as stated on menu. Beef was a little..."

Janet Groll

"Had this delivered by Grubhub and was delighted with the food. Very tasty! The things that should be crisp were. The flavors were smooth together...."

Suzanne Chisum

"A neighborhood restraint, a bit off the beaten path, It is our goto place for reasonably-priced Mexican in St. Louis. We dined alfresco for..."

Stanley McCaslin

"I have never seen so much tequila in one place! They have the most unique bottles of tequila, ranging from $5 a shot all the way up to $40. The food..."

Mandy Vernier

"Great food. Great service. Daemon is so stinking polite, and Hector’s our..."

Molly Seiler

"We're regulars here. It's the perfect neighborhood Mexican place. Food is always..."

Raymond Hummel

"Great atmosphere, attentive and kind servers, great food and drinks. Would..."

Jes R

"Nice neighborhood place with a little bar; the food was quick, ingredients fresh, and service..."

Mark Zeman

"Delish!! There are many Mexican restaurants in this area. This place stands out in the quality of food and..."

Lisa Scronce

"Nov 2nd Get the Fajita Sinaloa! Jun 15 Best value continues. Damon is new, April 2032. Service is relaxed impeccable. Andres made recommendations..."

Jerry Campbell

"Hector put together a catering meal for 12 for Cinco de Mayo which was fantastic. I got the fajita bar, half chicken/half beef. It came with..."

Ann Wrightstone

"This spot rocks... chili Colorado my favorite... try it green too(yes I know that it literally translates to red sauce) plenty of space for inside..."

Lisa Hempel

Fort Taco

84/100 (1106 ratings)

"Never heard of Fort Taco until I was offered a buy one combo entree get one free. So we gave it a try, and we loved it!! Very fulfilling, good, and..."

Patricia Taylor

"Puffer tacos are AMAZING. Try getting one of each, in chicken. The TAMALES are to die for - so authentic. This was a visit home to Albuquerque, NM...."

Cassandra OFee

"Surprisingly good. Authentic Mexican food. No microwaves or freezers on premises so everything is cooked to order. When I pulled into drive thru she..."

Kate Smith

"Their puffers are, without exaggeration, one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. I crave them. I need them. I can’t get enough. My favorite is..."

Scott Perdue

"It's too bad there aren't more locations in or even near St. Louis. ALL of the food items on their menu are great. The employees have always been..."

G M

"Nice looking puffers and they taste sooooo good the bonus of this place is they will prepare your food while your ordering, everything is made fresh,..."

Sabrina Tobias

"Got the 2 puffers combo beef and chicken. That hit the spot. The mild salsa adding some good flavors, but the Chipotle stole the show. Will be back..."

John Goewert

"First off, this isn't Taco Bell. It's authentic mexican meals, served quickly for a great healthy lunch. It's not the cheapest in town, but it's..."

Ryan R

"The tacos are delicious and unique. Service can be really hit or miss (reason for 4 instead of 5)..."

Lucas Hahn

"Their food is made fresh to order and the puffy taco is SO good and it's huge. I ordered the veggie taco (potato/pea mix) and another just salsa,..."

Andrea M.

Kimchi Guys

84/100 (1429 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had the Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) tacos (3) combo, and they were absolutely delicious. A bit spicy, but I tried a few of their sauces on them, and..."

Katrina Buys

Noor Issa

"Needed some Korean food STAT as I had been on the road for several days and deprived. Kimchi Guys was pretty much the only option in the downtown..."

SM C

"I just found out this place was downtown. It’s great little place that with 10 or so tables and the service is fast. I got the bowl and it was..."

Joe H

"Amazing food and great value! A mistake was made on an order and they corrected it so quickly and kindly! Thank you so..."

MK Y

"Love the garlic soy sauce! It complimented the crispy chicken so well! I'm so happy I had the chance to try! Will definitely be back! Honey butter..."

Jay Double U (Mo)

"One of the best places to eat with some of the best service out there! My dad and I were eating there before the Metallica concert (so I wasn't..."

Camdon Cobb

"I’ve eaten a lot of quesadillas in my life, and this was HANDS DOWN the best quesadilla I’ve ever had. I could eat this every day. The kimchi..."

Sydney Taylor

"Definitely will be back!!! FOOD WAS AMAZING AND WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!! Customer service was great. Thank you for everything you do! Atmosphere was..."

A B

"The vegetable mandu was pretty good. I really enjoyed the Korean bbq tenders would be my go to ahead of the spicy..."

Tabitha Thompson

"Really good chicken, moist and crunchy! The sauces were so good and tasty, I could do more spicy but they were perfect. Sides are amazing too, 100%..."

Cassandra Delgado

"I thought this was just okay. Maybe I will try the chicken later and see how it is. I had the fried chicken bowl. It could definitely used more..."

Jessica Douglas

"I went on a Saturday evening in March between 5 and 7 pm, the staff was super awesome! Very helpful with us ordering. We dined inside and the food..."

Rakim 7

"The food tasted great and had a very unique flavor profile. Our favorite dish was the loaded bulgogi waffle fries! The staff was also very friendly..."

Katelyn Foree

"There are three places in St. Louis who serve Korean style fried chicken that will truly make you want to slap your mama. O! Wing Plus, Fire Chicken,..."

Rusty Shackleford

"After several hours of walking around at the Arch and Gateway National Park, we were hungry and ready to rest a bit. Laclede's Landing was a bit..."

Ryan Leigh Runyon

"The bowl I got was spicy but good! If you want more protein get the triple..."

Jessica Abram

Tequila Mexican Restaurant

84/100 (1523 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious food at a reasonable price. They have delicious steak fajitas. They also have super spicy salsa, which tastes mostly like blended..."

Breanna Bruno

"Tequila Mexican Restaurant is great! Their food is very good. The interior is decorated beautifully with all the Mexican scenery. There’s a bar;..."

Jack Carello

"Nice mexican ambiance. Waiters were very attentive. Food was really delicious and served in big portions (I needed to bring home the half of my food)..."

Irish Racion

"Service was super quick. It couldn’t have been more than 10 minutes between the time we ordered food and when it came out. Everything was delicious..."

B H

"Locally owned by a trio of brothers, the service is prompt, every time we go here to eat. The service staff works very hard to give us a pleasant..."

Ray Bauer

"Our favorite Mexican restaurant! My family of 3 goes every Friday evening (plus some) and are always greeted with smiling faces and quick service!..."

Lyndsie Honeycutt

"We have ate there three times and are completely impressed! You cannot beat their service or their food. The food usually appears in just a few..."

Patrick Daugherty

"This is a wonderful place to eat, food is very good with many choices. Beautiful atmosphere and super friendly..."

Lildora78

"Everything was great ,, except my waitress unfortunately she just was not very good at this job ,, we never got 1 refill on our drinks,, somebody..."

Crystal Staggs

"Sometimes too loud. Food is a little inconsistent at times , chips are iffy. Sometimes thin warm and crispy, sometimes thick and tastes like..."

Dorothy Heilich

"First time there. What I had was good and a good sized portion. Would definitely go there..."

Phil Frisch

"Our favorite Mexican place. I like that I can get a much hotter salsa than the usual tomato stuff brought out with the chips. Almost everything on..."

Mike Breitenstein

"Great Mexican place in Arnold. The monster chimichanga and shrimp Colorado are both great options. Margaritas a priced well. Service is always great...."

Casey Evans

"Were just planning on getting take out but decided to dine in. Such a beautiful restaurant. The people were friendly and the food was..."

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