12 Best Mexican Restaurants near Smithton

“Sunday, 10 Aug 2025.
Food was awesome. Salsa was really really good. In this entire metro St louis area, my new favorite salsa.
Also, my favorite margarita. Warning, the Margarita was kinda a light tan color. But wowza was it good. It was a lime margarita, but looked different, but was delicious. The GM told me it was their in house secret recipe, that made it brown(ish). Seriously, if you going south of the border, the margaritas better be awesome.
Now from what i understand, they are Tequila by name, but not the franchise Tequila, like Waterloo, Columbia etc. totally separate years ago. And trust me, they are way way better.
So drive out to Smithton and try them.
My wife always grades a new Mexiican/TexMex on the carnitas. And they passed her taste test. As in, really really good.
Me i always first time grade on ordering a Tamal/tamale. For me, I prefer to grade the masa. It was good.Now actually, i do prefer a thicker masa that i would have liked, but for midwest southern Illinois, it ain’t getting any better. So i give them an A+.
P.S. Your PSA; if you drink two margaritas, please have a designated driver.
Atmosphere awesome.
Service, absolutely #1.
Parking, absolutely plenty easy parking.
So out of the Illinois metro east reviews, i give here, my new #1.“

“get the flour fried chips“

“My absolute go to for great Mexican food! Great service and friendly staff! Felipe is just the best!!!“

“Wow! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excellent food, fabulous owner and staff. Generously provided a meal for our entire varsity football program- party of 100. 😳 Highly recommend for excellent menu and fabulous catering. Will be back again and again. Thank you, Olvera Family!!“

“Wanted to give a huge shout out to Felipe and the guys for such awesome catering service for my baby girls First Birthday party! The fajita bar was an absolute hit and we had plenty of delicious food! Sorry I didnt get a pic before we started eating 😂 Food was just too good! Casa Maria has been our go-to Mexican joint ever since we moved here 7 years ago and their new catering business tastes just as good! Thanks so much for such great service and quality food! ❤️“

“the Chelada they made for me was straight up unbelievable. Tomato lime with cerveza the tomato base mixture was like full of mexican mixologist at it's best . in a heavy mug with lime . the chips and salsa were nothing but the best unbroken beautifully crisp massive chips but easy to eat. My shrimp burrito was a masterpiece .“

“Great food and even greater service. Faith was absolutely amazing!“

“This place has amazing food, Margaritas and service. Will definitely be back. Yum“

“If you enjoy have a craving or just want to taste some Excellent Authentic Mexican food well then you must try Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant on w. Main . The staff treats you like family, the service is outstanding, and the food is awesome. Your greated with a smile and if your lucky and it's your Birthday they give you a Surprise Dessert. When I go there and have been for several years now my food is great more than you can eat they know what and how i like my Bloody Maria's and my Margaritas. Everyone that works there comes to my table and talks to me like family we laugh and joke Ive never had better friends that the staff here at Mi Casa Belleville on w. Main.“

“The food was great and service was excellent“

“Big shout to Moe's for the taco bar. You fed my hungry show crew of Local #6 Stagehands at Chaifetz Arena. The spotlight operators and deck hands working Disney on Ice send their love and my appreciation.
Thank you, the food was great.s“

“One of my wife and I’s go-to spots whenever we’re in the mood for Mexican food. Whether we’re dining in or grabbing carryout, the food is always exceptional and very well priced.

The staff is consistently friendly when we eat in—quick with drink refills and never letting the salsa run low. Speaking of salsa, their house salsa is a solid 10/10.

Even with carryout, they never disappoint—they always include a huge bag of tortilla chips and salsa. Highly recommend Las Amigos if you’re looking for great food and great service. 🌮🔥“