Mexican Restaurants near Lake

“My food wasn’t ready for pick up when I got there (no big deal) both of the gentlemen that helped me at the pick up window were so kind to me! I was greeted with a huge smile and was offered a free drink for having to wait. I frequent Chipotles quite a bit and this is by far the best customer service I’ve received from any store!! Kudos to the Highway N store! I’ll definitely come to this location more often.“

“Kaelen Felix recommended this lovely restaurant. We enjoyed meeting the owner and her staff that helped us pick the best taco. She was right. We actually tried five different ones. They were all delicious. I particularly liked how they doubled up the delicious corn tortillas. The exciting spice and the crisp onions or salad toppings made a savory meal. we will be returning! We would recommend this to anyone who enjoys authentic food“

“First time at Taco Buddha! Great food! Great staff! Staff went up above and beyond to help with my order, today! Thank you for such Great customer service at the Kirkwood location 💕“

“The chimichanga is fantastic and I can't get enough of the rice. So good!“

“These are seriously the best tacos i’ve ever had. The service is great and the food was even better. The tacos come out nice and hot, and there’s a salsa bar that’s fresh. I have come here numerous times late at night and every single time, the food hits and the service is amazing per usually. Definitely recommend.“

“5 stars for food, service and atmosphere. Place is tiny, seating 30-35 is my guess. If there's better MX in the area please tell me!“

“Their food has soooo much flavor!!!“

“Delicious food,great portions, 9/10 recommended“

“My sister gifted my husband and I a gift card for Xmas. She works for three kings in south county another establishment with the same owners. The food and atmosphere at Three Kings is so great that we were thrilled to see they’d opened a Mexican restaurant as we love tacos! Just from walking up from the partying lot, I knew it would be great! The outside dining had lots of themed touches that were really nice! Soon as we walked in we were greeted and told of our wait time. we really appreciated that the hostess took our number and called us when our table was ready. We ended up sitting and waiting, we like to people watch :D the decor was gorgeous! I loved the succulent chandelier, the floral walls, the ceramic and the mosaic touches! All of their establishments are inviting and really create a nice atmosphere! Our server Charlie was friendly and knowledgeable regarding drinks and food! We each had a delicious margarita! The chips and salsa were fantastic! My husband ordered a smothered burrito and I opted for a taco plate. I was very impressed with the amount of options on the food especially for health conscious people- vegan, gluten free, etc! I loved that I could mix and match, I had a Baja fish taco and the vegan chorizo. Both were amazing! The slaw on the baja taco was sweet and crunchy! This was my first experience with vegan chorizo and it was the perfect amount of spicy! The plantains were delicious and basically became our dessert! We over indulged too much and skipped dessert, but we will be back soon so that we can order the Churros! Highly recommend checking out Tres Reyes and or Three Kings if you haven’t yet! You won’t be disappointed! :)“

“All it took was one visit here for us to know this was our new absolute favorite spot to eat! While my husband and I highly recommend the street tacos, my mother-in-law got the tamales and said they were “the best tamales ever!” We adore the staff here as well. Juan “Paco” is our FAVORITE! He is so sweet and kind. He remembered us the second we walked through the door! You can tell they love what they do there. Of course, don’t forget to grab a dessert (or 2!) while you’re there! The flan is my favorite, my husband loves the pina colada tres leches and then my kids love the red velvet cake!“

“Food is SO good“

“Their steak tacos are to die for and they are always friendly and fast! The best food truck I have ever eaten from!“

“Mi Lupita's is our favorite authentic Mexican restaurant. We love the fresh squeezed Margaritas, Chicken Mole Poblano, El Pastor Tacos of pork and pineapple. Great service, atmosphere and everyone is o friendly. Best of luck on your new location.“

“I can't say enough about this restaurant. It's the BEST! We go there a lot. We ate there 12/27/25. You get so much food with the Fajita dish that I always have to take half of it home. My husband mostly gets meals with shrimp and he too loves them. In getting to know them over the years is like gaining another family member. Maria even helped me get a great doctor for my husband. Service is always spot on. They always bring me me a frosted mug with my beer, without asking! Everyone is very friendly. If you like Mexican food you REALLY need to go there. Thank you everyone at DURANGO!!“

“one of the best taco spots in st.louis hands down“

“Great food. Great service. Friendly people!!! Definitely a place I would go for my taco cravings!!!“

“The decorations of the restaurant were really nice and created a great atmosphere. The food was okay overall, but the prices were a little on the high side for what you get. Still a pleasant place to visit, especially if you appreciate the ambiance.“

“We love San Jose! Every time we come in, it feels like we are being greeted by family. The food is delicious. The margarita flights are amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant!“

“Fast and Friendly Great Service“

“Amazing food and employees!!!! 50 stars ⭐️“

“Moving reviews over from Yelp. Originally written in 2017:

Cheese baby, cheese!

I came here willingly for one reason, and only one reason: I saw someone's picture of a dish called Alhombre and had to try it. Think of it like this...they throw a handful of pieces of all of their meats (plus bacon) on a platter and then smother it is cheese sauce. Yep, kinda like a garbage pizza but made of Americanized Mexican food. The list included chicken, steak, fish, bacon and somehow a couple of shrimps even though they weren't listed on the menu as being part of the dish. There were some vegetables in there too but the dish could have used a bit more. Everything was cooked properly and very flavorful even without that luscious blanket of cheese laid over the top. Tortillas on the side along with the ubiquitous rice & beans.

We started with chips and salsa but the main event was the most memorable...until dessert arrived. The thing I love about flan is the drizzle of caramel sauce that usually accompanies the custard on the plate. There's never enough to allow a little bit with each bite. Not usually. Not ever - until this plate of flan arrives and it was absolutely swimming in caramel sauce (see picture). I was stuffed to the gills but actually contemplated ordering another one just to see if it would look the same. I held off but will certainly return if for no other reason than to have another flan.“

“Prices reasonable, variety of dishes, Taco Tuesday, nice light chips with salsa and bean dip, not overly salted, fresh ingredients, excellent friendly service, short waiting times, clean and festive atmosphere! Support local!“

“Fantastic food, service, decor, and grewt waitress. Would highly recommend and eat here again.“

“The *best* neighborhood Mexican restaurant in St. Louis. Amazing cuisine, fast and friendly service, great value and the best margaritas in Rock Hill! My husband and I have been going to El Indio since the doors opened nearly 15 years ago and watched it grow into the successful restaurant it is today. It’s no wonder why it is such a gem in Rock Hill! Make El Indio your next night out. Order a pitcher of margaritas on the rocks, share among friends & family and discover what the rest of us already know and love!“

“The food is absolutely DELICIOUS! And the staff is amazing! Also the bloody Mary’s are to die for! I highly recommend this restaurant!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Place is amazing. Come here atleast once a week“

“Amazing food and service!!!“

“Great food. Family owned. Great service“

“My two sisters and I had dinner here last night! What a wonderful experience from the owner/bar tender to our incredible waiter Carlos! The top shelf margaritas and the food were incredible! Thanks for a great experience!“

“Tequilas is the perfect spot for Taco Tuesday! The tacos are delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. Plus, their margaritas are some of the best I’ve had—perfectly balanced and refreshing. The owners are super friendly, making the experience even better. If you’re craving great tacos and margaritas, Tequilas is the place to be!“

“Great food and good service. The murals on the walls and the decorations on the backs of the benches really add to the overall experience.“

“Our vintage Thunderbird Club had a luncheon event at El Agave on Sunday February 15th, 2026. The food was excellent, the service was exceptional and the accommodations for our group of 16 worked out great. All of our members extremely pleased with everything. To the staff and management, we thank you for your hospitality and service.“

“Very friendly service. I live their guacamole and sopes.“

“so delicious and reasonable! will be back.“

“Highly highly recommend!!! Our waiter was great…he was a super friendly & very helpful!! Outstanding shrimp tacos & chicken tacos!! If we’d eaten all of the chips & salsa they brought out while we were waiting for our food, I don’t think we could have eaten everything!! Super generous basket of tortilla chips!“

“Food, server 👍👍👍👍 did your margaritas was fantastic, very clean“

“Been going here fore over 14 years, good service, clean and great food.“

“Really good! Salsa had a touch of heat, nothing was bland. Authentic flavors.“

“My first neighbor and my last. my favorite cheat day! From the Quesabirria to the double beans!! They are passionate. love to cook. They really care about your experience and have such a family atmosphere. I’m going to miss their friendship and food.. i know my husband will miss your culinary skills..Tacos are not just for tuesdays when you eat with El Nopal 🥰“

“best street tacos in st charles county“

“Best caldo de pollo (chicken soup) in St. Louis!! Fast friendly service!“

“wonderful service and yummy food.“

“Been meaning to try this place for a while, and wish I would have come in sooner.

I got the Al Pastor street tacos as a combo. It comes with a drink, rice, beans, and 3 tacos, 6 if you eat them right.

To get all of this at the quality I did for $13 is insane.

Please come give it a try as I don’t see a lot of traffic here when I pass by, and I think if people try they will be back!!!“

“Amberley was a wonderful waitress for us today and the the food was delicious.“

“Came for the first time with a friend and our girls after a movie. We ordered a few things. The server was friendly. Our food came back in less than 10 minutes and was hot! I got a california burrito without red sauce that was amazing. It was covered in this cheesy dip that flooded the plate. My friend ordered something similar over rice that was amazing as well. My picky 10 year old ordered nachos but didn't realize they came with guacamole, sour cream, refried beans AND the cheese sauce so she wasn't happy. They also came with ground beef AND chicken. The beans and beef were not seasoned very well but the chicken side was fire!! The other girl got a combo plate with a taco and burrito. Our tab was $65. I would definitely recommend and return.“

“Great Mexican food! Everything was delicious and service was great too!“

“Their Skirt Steak is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!“

“I had three bad experiences at global quesadilla on 141 and Clayton The first time I went in there they told me they don't accept cash. the second time I went in I got a quesadilla, some chips, and queso. the queso tasted awful. it tasted like warmed up canned cheese or something. I'd buy at the gas station but not the hot stuff in the dispenser that tasted better. And to be honest, there's nothing special about the quesadillas for the ingredients that go into it, the amount of time it takes to make and what they're charging for it. I find it ridiculous. if it's not going to taste good it should be cheap. at that point I'd rather make them at home. my third bad experience is a as a doordasher. after confirming the name of my customer, I proceeded to include my business card. global quesadilla doesn't own that food. that food was paid for by my customer. they have no right to tell me I can't put a business card with the food. the employee proceeds to yell at me multiple times to hand the food back to which I responded no twice and started walking out of the store. he proceeded to follow me out of the store continuing to yell at me and I had to tell him multiple times to back up/go inside / leave me alone. and if he touched me there's going to be a problem I shouldn't be in fear for my physical safety going into any establishment. they were also rude and unprofessional the first day I went in trying to pay with cash. how they've handled themselves multiple times is completely unacceptable. there's a reason why I only ate the food once. if I want Mexican food I'll make it myself or go to Taco Bell or a sit-down Mexican restaurant.“

“I really enjoy this place. Get their food 2-3x a week since it opened. Usually my go to, but lately the taco meat has been very bland for about a month now. Hopefully they return to the old recipe because they had the best tasting food in St. Peters as far as Mexican food. We've tried just about everything and its all been fantastic until recently.“

“Great fresh innovative food, wonderful friendly service. 95 out of 100. 5 points off because my food should have been hotter.“