Mexican Restaurants near Lake

“I've been avoiding this new Chipotle due to the bad reviews. About a week ago I checked wait times because I was in the area and I ended up eating at home. The app kept this location and it was a bit of a detour from the Chipotle I thought I ordered from but the food was done on time and very generous portions. Maybe things are looking up?“

“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“

“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! :)“

“I have gotten food here numerous times dining in, taking out, or getting it delivered many different times of the day on many occasions and it is astonishingly consistent and good no matter what. I always get either the queso birria or the Texas rice bowl. Despite the phenomenal amount of meat they put in the rice bowl, the rice is honestly the best part, especially mixed with the green and red salsa’s. Best rice I have had in my life.

A recent discovery I made was the cheesecake chimichanga, which is only like 7 bucks and bigger than I thought it’d be. Its cold in the inside and hot and crispy on the outside. Honestly, you could make an entire restaurant serving only those cheesecake chimichangas. It is by far the best fast food desserts, and one of the best restaurant desserts I have ever had. Heaven has Abelardos cheesecake chimichangas.

Lastly, on an unrelated side note, a lot of the people here leaving one star reviews need to learn how stars work. One star is when there is no redeemable qualities in an establishment. Genuine filth. If you say “Food was good, but service sucks” and leave a 1 star review, you’re either confused or a moron. Thats like 2 stars at worst.

Tldr:
There is a very good reason the vast majority of reviews of this place are 5 stars. Stop going to El Maguey, just go here.“

“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!“

“Their food has soooo much flavor!!!“

“You won’t find better Mexican food anywhere in St Charles County! Go let Mauro and his team show you how it’s done! We go every week to get our fix. ❤️🙌“

“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!“

“we went out to lunch at San Jose last week. The lunch entrées were amazing! Decided to go there for dinner tonight as well. Extremely pleased! Outstanding margaritas delectable food.(tacos pastor and carne asada) hot sauce was a nice touch. Great atmosphere and the servers are so kind very kind. It makes all the difference in the world. Muchas Gracias.. Nos Vemos Pronto“

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

“Food is SO good“

“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!!“

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

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

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

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

“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.“

“Warm and cozy place with really good vegetarian mexican options, which is always a challenge. The ambience was particularly very nice with bright lights and fresh decor. Server were nice and attentive. The place was not that crowded. We had veggie fajita (not oily), Chile Releno and their Guac. The only thing was that one of the plates was chopped We will come here again.“

“Fast and Friendly Great Service“

“Redey and Tyler were extremely helpful in getting my 4 taco 🌮 order together. I forgot to take an initial photo but my fave is a very slight edge to the surf and turf taco! A lot of meat and shrimp with the spot sauce. Delicious. The berria is right there as the tortilla is grilled. Excellent shred with the cilantro. The Asada steak is very tasty too but just couldn't jump the berria or surf and turf. Sorry the picture is almost post inhalation! With the amount of meat, they're very filling and fresh. Loved em and the service, too. No photo option for some reason. 🤔“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“Man the service was great the waitress was so dam great the food is just fantastic me and my wife will be back real soon and I can't wait to try other dishes.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Amazing food and service!!!“

“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.“

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

“This location is my favorite out of the 4 or so in the area. I usually order carry out since they are more affordable than fast food, 100x quicker, and 1000x more tasty.

The young gentleman who is usually there taking phone orders on weekday afternoons, looks to be 18 or so? He is so unbelievable nice and professional! It is so rare today, especially ordering carry out, to get someone who seems to genuinely care to make a great experience. Honestly haven't had genuine service in years, unfortunately. Even though so many are great and nice, some just have that special something and you know their amazing customer service skills will bring them so far in life. You honestly never know when a simple smile and genuine thank you can make someone's day - sometimes they needed that more than you know. Thank you to the great employee, and thank you to his trainers and people who obviously raised him right ❤“

“Amazing margs and appetizers!! Their sweet corn cake IS THE BEST!!!“

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

“Always an excellent Experience from the fast service to great food“

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

“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!“

“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 🥰“

“las salsas y flautas buenos guisos“

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

“wonderful service and yummy food.“

“awesome staff and great food!“

“so delicious and reasonable! will be back.“

“best street tacos in st charles county“

“This is our new favorite Mexican restaurant in the STL area! Food was amazing and service was fast and friendly!“

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

“Me and my family came in at a time close enough to the store closing that I would usually avoid coming in but regardless of us coming in so soon before closing our service was exceptional. Daniel and Valerie were so kind that I asked for there names so I could specifically give them a great review. Seriously 10/10 service. I will be coming back to this location specifically because of Daniel and Valerie!“

“Excellent! Food was tasty. Would definitely recommend.“

“Great food! My parents and I tried for the first time today after a recommendation from other family. We tried several items including the torta Milanesa and the mole chicken. Highly recommend this authentic option!“

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