35 Best Mexican Restaurants near Fairmont City

“This place is on par or better with everything ive had. The service is great but can be a bit loud if they've got a band playing which I've only experienced a few times. The chicharron or chilli relleno usually my go to the menudo is great as well.“

“Authentic Mexican restaurant with a deep menu of delicious choices! The service was attentive and the Margaritas were delicious and not too sweet. We enjoyed the Camerones cocatel as an appetizer. Molcajete was spicy and delicious--and huge! Mojarra was crispy and fresh. It was a Monday so there weren't many people in the place, but there was a constant flow of a few tables. Everything was clean and I would return for a real local experience. The grocery store attached is also pretty cool with lots of spices and a meat counter.“

“This place is on par or better with everything ive had. The service is great but can be a bit loud if they've got a band playing which I've only experienced a few times. The chicharron or chilli relleno usually my go to the menudo is great as well.“

“The only reason it’s 4 starts instead of 5 is that it’s PRICEY! 2 adults and a 4 year old, and we were over $100 all-in for lunch. Two entrees, one appetizer, one kids meal, and one margarita. Super tasty tho, and amazing service and vibe. Can’t do $100+ lunches often, though “

“Lily's Panaderia has been open for many years. If you are a loyal customer or have visited the bakery, You’ll recall the old location being small and cozy. Their new location offers more space for customers to enjoy their freshly baked treats alongside a cup of coffee to start the day. If you like a savory treat, I would recommend the bread with cream cheese and jalapeño. For the sweet treats, I would recommend the conchas. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to try real authentic Mexican bread here in STL. Lily’s panaderia always excels in taste and presentation too.“

“This has become my favorite lunch spot in Belleville. That'd have great lunch specials at a reasonable price. I highly recommend the arroz con pollo and the verde burrito. The arroz con pollo is has cheese sauce mixed in through the whole dish so it lightly coats everything. It also has a healthy amount of grilled peppers and onions. It's excellent. The chili verde pork burrito is another great lunch item. It's stuffed with tender pork, rice and beans and covered in a spicy (but not too spicy) green sauce. Service is always friendly and usually pretty fast.“

“I tried two different vegetarian tacos and they were delicious. I could eat them every day. My daughter thought the kids hot dog was extra delicious also. Service is great.Vegetarian options: Nice variety in the vegetarian section of the menu. I tried tofu tacos and avocado/black bean tacos. Both were excellent.Kid-friendliness: Kids menu has at least 10 meal choices.“

“That was the BEST Mexican restaurant I’ve ever been too!!! They filled up our chips and salsa three times before we could reach the bottom of the container! Same with the drinks. Me and my group thought that the food couldn’t be better than the salsa but when it came out everyone agreed that it was the best Mexican food we’ve ever had.“

“If you’re looking for a DELICIOUS & AUTHENTIC Mexican restaurant then this is place to go. The tacos and salsa here are amazing. The only thing stopping me from eating 10 tacos was the price. They are little pricey but for the quality and flavor of the food I can live with it. If you’re looking for another generic Mexican restaurant that serves chicken and rice smothered with cheese with no spice then this isn’t the place for you.“

“Available for dine in, carry out and on Uber eats. Delicious authentic steet tacos with varying protein options. Nothing vegan sorry. But you can do no meat and get a quesadilla or torte w just cheese for vegetarian. I've tried almost all the meats. The lengua is soooo good if you're feeling adventurous. Tacos, tortes and quesadilla all delicious. Would rate higher if I could. Best stop in the city for tacos.“

“We love mission Taco. The food is always prepared fresh and healthy. The staff is always kind and helpful. whenever possible we try to dine in because we love the atmosphere and music. We don't always have the time to dine in but order carry out at least once a week and the orders have always been exact. l just mentioned this evening how grateful we are that Mission Taco is around our neighborhood because everything about it is a positive experience. We love Mission Taco!“

“My friend uses a walker and I am in a black boot on a knee scooter. The ladies working were so helpful bring our drinks and food to our table. Thank you ladies. Thank you to the gentleman who took the tray from me & threw our trash away.Parking: Handicap right in front of Verona and Burts.“

“My favorite local Mexican! And it's not like there are no options. This place is simple. You order at a bar similar to Qdoba or chipotle. I love their bowls and tacos best. But I've never had a bad meal here. It's always clean and there is plenty of dining space. If they have a weakness is in their hot sauces. They don't have anything that really hits the spot for me. But the queso is good and their chicken nachos are excellent! Give it a spin. I think you'll be happy.“

“My wife, kids and I went this past Friday for the first time and the restaurant did not disappoint. The Margaritas were delicious and the food was not bad either. I had the chicken chimichanga and I didn’t leave anything on it. My oldest didn’t either (he had chicken tenders). Lol. My youngest enjoyed the rice and my wife enjoyed her meal. I don’t remember what it was called but it had beef and shrimp. Our waiter provided quality service. We will definitely be back.“

“This is my wife and I 1st time due to reading the reviews. I ordered the chimichunga and my wife ordered the tilapia. We really enjoyed the food and the chef even came out to ask how was our food. It was great. Also try the cantaloupe water.“

“Went out for dinner around 7:30. Pretty busy on a Thursday night. Sat down at bar immediately by myself. Got chips and salsa and a drink fairly quickly. After that it took about 15 minutes for someone to come around again ( after I got their attention) to ask me for my food order / another drink. I got another drink and some more chips and waited for food, I got the steak tacos. They came out wrapped in tin foil? No cilantro and no onion. Kinda weird. So I had to ask for that and some limes as well. Rice and beans plate was piping hot. Anyways. Good meal food tasted really well just odd service at that time. Would recommend still.“

“Always packed, always good! Love their tacos and shrimp burritos! They don't charge for chips and salsa (always a plus)! Margaritas are strong and the service is good. Everyone is always nice!Vegetarian options: They will make almost anything on the menu vegetarian and replace the meat with grilled veggies!“

“The married husband and wife owners were amazing. They were very kind and accommodating. I like how they’re intentional with writing thank you notes, introducing me to their menu, and food served fresh to order. I received the taco Tuesday special, with an order of French fries. I don’t mind supporting this business again! Next time, I’ll request cheese on my tacos.Thank you ?“

“We had a late dinner over the wknd after a long day at vball tournament. We drove 20 min to get out of the city to hopefully avoid the vball crowd. It worked, not many people there. Our service was great and our delicious food arrived quickly. If ever passing through that area again, we will absolutely eat there again!“

“This is the best Mexican restaurant on the east side of the river. (Maybe on the west, but I don't get there that often.) Wed usually go for one of their lunch specials, but I have also tried a variety of dishes and have never had anything I haven't liked.“

“The food was absolutely delicious. I ordered the molcajete which was amazing. The price was great for the quantity of food you get. The staff was friendly. I would recommend visiting. The interior of the restaurant is very beautiful decorated.“

“Had a great time here with my party of 21! It was a bachelorette birthday party and the energy was great! The staff was incredible, so so efficient , friendly, and FUN. Appreciated the number of vegetarian and gluten friendly options . Great margaritas too! Can’t recommend mas tequila enough!“

“Ok guys let's have a quick talk about Kokes. I'm a first timer here. But I decided on the All American Burger. A burger with egg, cheese, and bacon. Easy. Aaaand wow. Nailed it. Just add some mustard and you've got yourself a sandwich you can't put down. Not to mention the wings and the tamale we had for an appetizer. The surrounding neighborhood does not reflect the atmosphere here. On the way I though, where the hell am I going? Leaving here I know where I'm going again.“

“I have never had Honduran food before visiting Sueño and let me just say...shoutout to the people of Honduras because your food is incredible! I started off with a drink and I ordered the strawberry margarita. Sueño uses a fresh strawberry puree that they make in house and it was literally the best margarita that I've ever had. It was so good that I ordered two of them. lol For my entree, I ordered the Pollo Con Tajadas. It's also known as Pollo Chuco which means 'chicken with slices'. The entrée is made with fried plantains topped with fried chicken, cabbage salad, pico de Gallo salad, onions, and sauces. It was so flavorful and filling! There was nothing but crumbs left by the time I was done eating. lol I will most definitely be coming back to try some other items on the Sueño menu.“

“I was excited to try Fusion. On this visit I tried the Indian cuisine. It was pretty good overall. Otgers had the cheeseburgers and both said they were really good. The server could not have been sweeter. However, we waited quite a while for them to take our order. Drinks didn't come until the meal was served. Asked for additional chips and never did receive them. I would not hesitate to go again. Hopefully they were just short handed on this visit.“

“Food taste is great, would definitely recommend it. We've been there twice and plan to go again. Having said that, the service is good, don't expect them to go above and beyond for you, they can get kind of grumpy if you don't make a decision fast (even if there's no line). Kind of pricey for just a snack type food, and prices are not posted anywhere so they could just tell you whatever price. And.......they only take cash, so stop by an ATM and be prepared.“

“1st time here, understand that I am from the suburbs of Chicago, and I have had Mexican food for years, all kinds of food, and from various regions of Mexico. So, I ordered a taco dinner, al pastor, with corn tortillas, so it comes with beans and rice.The rice and beans arrived on a separate plate, and a big portion of each, the rice was almost dry, and kind of bland, the beans were thin, almost soupy, and seemed to be missing the flavor of "lard"The AL Pastor tacos, (3), had lots of flavor and were good sized, I wished they had used yellow corn tortillas instead of white, and they should have used 2 tortillas per taco, as corn will fall apart from the juices of the meat and salsa.Overall a good meal, I would come back to try something else“

“The only thing I didn't like was the fact they automatically added a 20% tip on the bill. So he got that 20% plus the 20% I left . Which was probably my fault for not looking at the bill closer. There was 12 at our table and I know they restaurants automatically add 20% on for large parties.“

“The restaurant is great.. food looks great and tastes even better. Mariscos in the STL area. Plates are huge, make sure you come with a good crown to try everything. Music was too loud we couldn’t even talk…I cannot wait to be back again.Great experience ????“

“This is my new favorite Mexican restaurant in the area! Our server, Barbara, was so attentive and friendly!! The first hint of goodness was the excellent homemade salsa and chips. I had the Caldo de Birria and a Tamale rojo. She had the Barbacoa tacos. Everything was fresh and delicious. The tortillas that came with my meal were freshly handmade! If you're looking for a clean, welcoming, and authentic goodness, this is the place I recommend.“

“La VallesanaHey! This place is solid. You can count on a freaking awesome plate every time. Tacos, quesadillas, tortas and way more than I'm going to mention here…. My go to is the camerones al diablo (well, currently, anyways) and I have decided that between the quesadilla and the torta, the torta wins. It's the grilled bread with crispy cheese edges and idk how they do it but this is a sandwich that keeps me coming back for more.I've been coming to this place formerly known to myself and others affectionately as The Taco Stand for over a couple decades! It seriously used to be a one room shack on the corner of California and Cherokee. Now the enlarged building multiplies its size by at least 10! The outdoor patio on the corner is larger than the whole joint started out.It's now formatted so you order and seat yourself, which works out well as far as I can tell. And takeout is just as easy. IT DOES GET BUSY, so if you suspect you're in a time crunch you could always go to another spot nearby and grab Mexican at a (potentially) less busy spot.ALL of the Mexican restaurants on Cherokee have great items on their menus and and it's worth exploring all of them to see what you like where. But basically La Vallesana is my go-to when I'm not being particular and maybe want to go be anonymous somewhere.The last thing I have to say about La Vallesana is that you might want to think about dessert first, so you can save room. When you enter, all the house made ice cream and aguas frescas like horchata are also not to be overlooked. Plan ahead.Saturdays seem to be busiest and I am here on a Tuesday after lunch rush, and there's still a steady flow of customers. 5 stars out of 5 here. Glad to support local growth and a minority owned business on Cherokee Street.“

“I consider myself a taco enthusiast and have been to many restaurants all around the United States and Mexico and this was one of the best I have ever been too. The food was phenomenal and well priced, the staff was friendly and the food was ready quickly. The market attached to the restaurant was also nice it had a large number of various Mexican snacks and candies as well as the standers cooking essentials.“

“Great Mexican restaurant. I’m from Texas and was surprised how good it was. I was visiting a friend in the area. The salsa could be spicer for my liking but I did receive and other salsa that had spice that was good and mixed the 2 to make it even better. Staff was amazing and very kind. The food overall was great!“

“Visiting from out of town and I cannot believe I found this gem of a restaurant. I am Mexican and I'm always searching for a good authentic taco stand. This is a small taco restaurant that serves tacos like they do in Mexico (if you know you know.) I ordered 2 asada tacos and 1 carnitas. Service was fast and the tacos were 10/10. My favorite part of my tacos was the meat and the spicy red salsa cannot wait to come back already.“

“Good food. Nothing that makes this place extra special except the frozen peach daquries are so good. When we visit downtown for a parade, shopping, other non food event, we choose Magaritas. The food comes out fast and is always good. They have a large kids menu and good lunch specials and handicap accessible with a large, free city parking lot behind it.Parking: It is a large lot ran by the city but there is always close parking on the half of the lot near margaritasKid-friendliness: Great kids menu for 12 and under.Wheelchair accessibility: Everything is on one floor with no steps at the entrance.“