The post popular condiment in the United States. We love Mexican food, and St. Louis is no different. Mexican food is known to be very rich in variety, flavour and colour. Mexican food is a combination of indigenous cultures as well as European cuisine elements that introduced themselves in the 1700’s. Mexican cuisine would not be considered so without the presence of corn, rice and beans in its dishes. Mexican food generously makes use of tamales, tortillas, squash and chilli peppers. All of these delicious treats can be found at the these STL restaurants offering Mexican dining and cuisine.
When it comes to herbs and spices, chiles, cocoa, oregano, cinnamon, epazote and cilantro are some of the most frequently used in Mexican cuisine. Garlic, onions and honey are also rarely absent in many popular Mexican dishes. While to some extent, North America has been successful in authentically replicating many Mexican dishes, there are still some discrepancies that remain. For instance, hard-shelled tacos are more commonly seen in Mexican restaurants in St. Louis. In Mexico, tortillas or soft tacos are the traditional choice.
Mexican Food St. Louis
- 3 Margarita’s 314-326-4006 Fenton
- Acapulco Restaurant 314-428-5621 St. Ann
- Agavero Grill & Cantina 618-855-9200 Collinsville
- Amigo’s Cantina 314-821-0877 Kirkwood
- Amigo Joe’s 314-645-1995 The Hill
- Arzola’s Fajitas + Margaritas 314-226-9672 Soulard
- Azteca Mexican Grill 636-326-4949 Fenton
- Cantina Loredo 314-725-2447 Clayton
- Carisilos 618-344-8495 Collinsville
- Casa De Tres Reyes 314-394-0214 Des Peres
- Casa Juarez 314-317-9404 Maryland Heights
- Casa Maria Mexican Grill 618-416-1337 Belleville
- Casa Maya 314-282-0408 Maplewood
- Casa Romero 618-258-8204 Alton
- Charro 314-256-7071 West County
- Chavas Mexican 314-241-5503 Soulard
- Diego’s Cantina 314-553-9906 University City
- Dos Reyes 314-833-5550 South Hampton
- El Agave 314-965-2042 Sunset Hills
- El Catrin 314-669-9005 South City
- El Indio 314-968-9012 Webster Groves
- El Maguey 314-726-1005 University City
- El Mexiquense 314-395-1111 Overland
- El Mezcal 618-466-1604 Godfrey
- El Paisano 314-645-7455 Southwest City
- El Tapatio 314-645-7676 Southwest St. Louis
- El Tio Pepe 636-978-9766 O’Fallon, MO
- El Toluco 636-868-5444 Manchester
- Espino’s 636-519-0044 Ellisville
- Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 314-968-TACO Crestwood
- Hacienda 314-962-7100 Webster Groves
- Jose’penos 636-477-6888 O’Fallon, MO
- La Catrina 314-833-3357 South Hampton
- La Fonda 618-655-0399 Edwardsville
- La Oaxaquena 314-200-8212 South County
- LA Taco Cantina 314-279-1555 Maryland Heights
- La Tejana Taqueria 314-291-8500 St. Ann
- Las Fuentes 314-846-2041 South County
- La Vallesana 314-776-4223 Cherokee Street
- Lily’s Mexican 314-352-1894 South Kingshighway
- Loaded Elevated Nachos 636-202-0841 St. Charles
- Margarita’s 618-222-7150 Belleville
- Mi Lupita 314-394-8686 Ballwin
- Mi Ranchito 314-863-1880 University City
- Mission Taco 314-858-8226 Soulard
- Nachomama’s 314-961-9110 Central County
- Nixta 314-889-9000 Tower Grove
- Padrino’s 314-282-0357 South Grand
- Prados 636-695-8600 Lake St. Louis
- Pueblo Solis 314-351-9000 St. Louis Hills
- Rosalita’s Cantina 314-621-2700 Downtown
- Ruiz 314-838-3500 Florissant
- Sabros Cocina 314-918-5037 St. Ann
- Sal Y Limon 314-282-0022 Brentwood
- San Jose Mexican 314-842-9090 Crestwood
- Seoul Taco 314-863-1148 U City
- Sunny’s Cantina 314-944-8226 Maplewood
- Taco Buddha 314-502-9951 U City
- Tacos 4 Life 636-614-4683 O’Fallon, MO
- Taqueria El Bronco 314-762-0691 Cherokee
- Taqueria El Torito 314-771-8648 Cherokee
- Tequila Mexican 314-416-1945 South County
- Uncle Julio’s 314-300-9049 Frontenac
- Vallarta 636-273-9328 Ballwin
- Zapata’s 618-277-5474 Fairview Heights
Mexican Restaurant St. Louis
While there is no shortage of Mexican St. Louis restaurants, the four states that border Mexico (California, Texas, Arizona and New Mexico) along with other southwest states including Utah, Nevada and Colorado, have produced the largest number of Mexican restaurants. This can also be attributed to the large Mexican population that can be found within these said states.
Popular Dishes Found at St. Louis Mexican Restaurants
When it comes to appetizers, some of the most popular Mexican dishes include yellow rice, toasted grasshoppers seasoned with salt and lime, rice with lemon, Spanish rice, green rice, tortillas, meatball soup, salty bread, lentil beans, squash, meat or tomato flavoured pasta, noodles, guacamole, salsa, refried beans, Mexican sweet potato, black beans, broth, pinto beans, fruit salad, and noodles.
For main courses, some popular Mexican dishes include Mexican meatballs, arroz con pollo, burritos, chicharron, chicken soup, beef soup, tacos, taquitos, cheese soup, empanadas, tortas, shrimp soup, dried shrimp soup, ancas de rana al mojo de ajo, longaniza, menudo, meat and bean broth, seafood soup, tamales, chicken and vegetable soup, fritadas de camaron, chorizo, arroz con camarones, enchiladas, venison, nachos, picadillo, quesadillas, seafood cocktails, bistec a la Mexicana, chilpachole de jaiba, flautas, lengua, camrones al mojo de ajo, sandwiches, tortilla soup, octopus, stewed beef in spiced gravy, and grilled beef.
Mexico is also popular for producing some of the world’s yummiest deserts; including but not limited to rice with milk and sugar, coyotas, rosca de reyes, cajeta, dulce de leche, ice cream, pepitorias, empanadas, pan de muerto, champurrado, flan, tacuarines, pan dulce, Acambaro bread, pastel de tres leches, churros, popsicles, glorias, Carlota de limon, coricos, jamoncillos, pastel de queso, capirotada, platano, chongos zamoranos, biscochos, polvoron, cheesecake, obleas, and alegrias.
Coffee with cinnamon, hot chocolate, Mexican beer, soft drinks, pulque and tube are very popular drinks often served in St. Louis Mexican restaurants. Tequila is also a favourite in Mexican cuisine.
