25 Best Taco Restaurants near Maplewood

“Had a great experience around 6:30pm on Friday night. It was pretty busy with a line to the door, however, the only reason the wait seemed long was because I was hungry and the menu looked so good! When we got to the front counter we were greeted by a nice, very hard working female. Food came quick after we ordered! My husband and I shared the Locoz fries with asada. This was my personal favorite. The fries were nice and crispy (not soggy at all). I loved the pico on the fries as well as their special sauce! Great ratio of steak, cheese, sauce, pico, etc. we also shared three gringo tacos (tinga, pastor, Camaron). My favorite was the pastor and my husband's favorite was the camaron which is shrimp. Beware, these tacos are messy ! Grab lots of napkins. The last thing we ordered was a side of esquites. It wasn't my favorite version of esquites but it was pretty tasty. I think next time I would have topped my tacos with it or tried a different side Next time I want to try either a quesadilla or burrito. They looks AMAZING!! Both big and cheesy!! They also have bottled drinks. I'm not a big beverage fan but this always excites my husband. He got a grapefruit Jarrito (picture of the beverage menu are listed with a picture of the cooler) Parking was hard on a Friday night. We parked across the street in the schnucks parking lot but there is also street parking“

“Terror Tacos has been in my radar for a while and we finally went last night! I didn't know it was as small as it is. There were four of us and when we got there we ended up having to sit at the high top communal table because that's all that was available. I don't like high top tables, but it was better than nothing. You can order at the counter or via QR at your table. My husband ordered our food and said the process was annoying, as did our friends. It's dark in there! People were using their phone flashlights to read the menu. And the music was loud so everyone was talking over it and it was a lot. After we ordered our food, a four top table opened up and we moved there. The cocktails came out after a little while. The food took much longer - maybe about an hour. There were people coming in for carry out orders. So even when it didn't seem there were many people in there after a while, they still had to go orders sprinkled in there. The food menu had peppers next to the menu items. The bigger the piece of pepper, the spicier. Another diner explained that to us. The tacos are a decent size. Two were plenty for me. If I were really hungry, I would maybe be able to eat two and a half. The tacos and the drinks were really good! I'd definitely go back!“

“I met up with a buddy here for lunch. It was really good! Nice authentic Mexican food, not Tex-Mex Taco Bell style. I got the chicken chimichanga meal, and it was excellent! The complimentary chips and salsa were good as well. I'd definitely give this place a try again in the future!“

“We recently got a big order for a little shindig we were having. The people were nice, the process was smooth, and the food was an absolute hit. We have been here a number of times and will continue to but this was such a positive experience I had to leave a review :)“

“Such a clever set up for a restaurant! You can order right from your seat online or you can see the counter inside. The food is fast and delicious, and also consistently good unlike some restaurants. We will definitely be back for dinner and drinks.“

“Listen people! This place is the real deal and authentic. I have for the first time in my 7 years living here in STL since I moved from California not been able to find home away from home. My heart was filled with joy and appreciation today. The flavors and taste were AMAZING. Thank you!“

“This rock and roll themed taco joint is a hidden gem on the hill - right at Kingshighway & Shaw. The tacos are creatively named and delicious. A long bar serves up great Paloma’s and the entire menu! Get here and meet owners Wil and Becca!“

“Ordered a carne asada burrito, chicken burrito, chips and queso, and two margaritas (strawberry and regular). Everything was fantastic. Burritos are huge, queso and chips just how I like them and margaritas were very tasty. There tomatillo salsa had just the right balance of flavor and heat. The team was very friendly and efficient. I’m definitely going back . . . often!“

“We had such a great experience at BLT’s! The loaded chicken and biscuits were amazing. The chorizo and egg taco was to die for! The chicken and waffles were on point too— if you’re into that! We washed it all down with tasty mimosas and a Bloody Mary. Corey (unsure of spelling) took care of us the whole time while we were seated at the bar and made our time so fun! 10/10 recommend for a top notch brunch experience.“

“My wife and I made reservations to have our anniversary dinner at Sister Cities and my god it did not disappoint. I asked our server about a blackened catfish po boy (which is not on the menu) and the chef came through! It was one of the single best pieces of fish I’ve ever had. Our meal was smoked wings, crab cakes, a catfish po boy and seafood gumbo. The flavors are on point and the spice is absolute perfection! Do make a reservation though if you are having dinner. A great meal takes extra care and time so be prepared to enjoy the atmosphere and have a couple of drinks while the food is lovingly prepared. The care and integrity put into the food is second to none. If you want a piece of frozen fried catfish slapped on a bun in 20 minutes, this isn’t for you. It’s an experience and event. Thank you guys for making our anniversary very special! We’ll make reservations again soon!“

“Dined here for the first time last night. Salsa was delish, margaritas was fantastic (got the Mezcal. They were out of tajin, but it was still excellent with salt). Enjoyed the tacos and the street corn. 10 out of 10! Looking forward to dining here again.“

“Tonight was our first visit to the Hangar. We loved it! From the friendly waitress, Meg, to our delicious food, everything was perfect. The Dirty Caesar salad with grilled chicken was incredible! The salad dressing was the best I’ve ever tasted. And the cloned Famous and Barr French Onion soup brought back great memories of this tasty soup from back in the day when I looked forward to lunching at Famous with my mother after a long day of Christmas shopping. We will definitely be back to the Hangar!“

“If you're looking for genuine Mexican cuisine that won't dent your budget, this is the place for you. The wait staff was friendly and provided helpful suggestions for the menu. I went for my favorite, the asada tacos, and they were truly delicious. The salsa was also noteworthy. I intend to return and explore more items on the menu. All in all, it was a fantastic experience.“

“Wound up at Jaxels after pulling off the highway to get some sleep at the hotel across the street - this place is an absolute sleeper. Amazing authentic Mexican, great breakfast. The outside needs love, but the family who inherited this place is lovely, hard working, and great cooks! Had the chilaquiles my wife the omelette, we took the street burrito to go and their homemade brownies - amazing home cooked vibes across all.“

“Very nondescript bar on McKelvey road across the street from Maryland Heights Community Center. This was formerly The Drinking Horn and they have preformed wonders inside/ It's clean , roomy with new tables plenty of TVs for sports viewing and the best bartenders around especially Ronnie! They have Trivia at 7:30 on Thursday evenings and Karaoke on Friday They pour a respectable drink , offer pizza for purchase or you can bring in outside food. If you're in the area give them a try you might just like it.“

“Excellent sandwiches and great service. I had the Muenster Melt, and it was simple but fantastically executed and constructed. The folks behind the counter were kind and our sandwiches came out quick.If you’re considering getting sandwiches for lunch, instead of throwing your money at one of the big corporate franchises, hit up Mound City for an affordable, high-quality experience. Places like these are too few nowadays, especially in STL.“

“Small hidden gem that serves amazing authentic Mexican food. We walked in before closing and still got seated with amazing service. The food was delicious and fresh. The menu is on the smaller side but the food is tasty. I highly recommend getting the horchata to drink since they do make it fresh from scratch. The ambiance of the restaurant made you feel right at home with traditional Mexican decor. The staff was quick and attentive and made sure we had everything we needed.“

“This spot did not disappoint! The portions are nice and filling. The food is FRESH and FLAVORFUL! If you want authentic Jamaican / Caribbean Soul Food this is the spot. I can’t say enough about how much I enjoyed my food…sweet plantains, rice and peas, and the Caribbean Rice Bowl. Worth the $ and drive from U-City to Cherokee!! My recommendation if you’ve never tried is to check their social media to confirm they’re open before making the drive. I missed them last week due to a catering event.“

“We were in town for volleyball. We had 30 people that went in for dinner at 5:00 on a Friday. They were very accommodating. The service was excellent. Reja was a rockstar handling all of us!!!Everyone enjoyed their food. Margaritas were super good!!“

“Mission Taco Joint did not disappoint! My son and I were in from Chicago for a soccer tournament and decided to try it out. We started with the Carne Asada Steak Fries and OMG! The meat was cooked to perfection. We then picked out some tacos to share. I have to say these are some of the best tacos I have ever eaten. My absolute favorites were the Chicken BBQ and the BLT. These 2 are a must try. The sides We ordered were street corn and the cilantro lime rice and they were right up there with everything. The service was great too! Sangria...YUM. Check this place out if you're ever in MO. You'll be glad you did.“

“Stopped in for the first time in on a whim.I chose the horse shoe.Looked okay, tasted great ?.Had toasted ravioli with it that weren't over cooked. They were hot and crispy.Waitress kept an alarm on my empty glass of tea and even sent me home with a to-go tea.Service and food were both far better than I expected. I WILL be back!I'd definitely give them a try.“

“We had a large lunch event catered by Kalbi Taco Shack and I am so glad that we did. The price was extremely reasonable, the owner was extremely kind and helpful, and worked with us in a helpful, respectful, and timely manner, to provide VERY delicious, professionally presented, consistently boxed and well-made quality rice bowls with fresh ingredients at a very reasonable price. Everyone at our lunch event thought the food was delicious and wants to return to Kalbi Taco Shack on their own in the future. We will definitely consider Kalbi Taco Shack when we need events catered in the future. Everyone was respectful and went above and beyond to work with us for our event. They are a great business to work with and I would highly recommend either for a delicious meal at the Foundry, or for catering any event where you need delicious and beautiful rice bowls for your guests. Thank you Sue for a great lunch that everyone loved! You made our event a success! Our organization will definitely consider purchasing catering from you again for future events.Vegetarian options: SO many delicious veggie options. You will not be disappointed. Veggie options were not an afterthought but well planned and well made.Dietary restrictions: They have vegan and vegetarian options, and gluten free, nut free, everything you would want.This is a restaurant not just with one vegan option, but with several well-thought-out vegan options.... Jack Fruit, Tofu, Squash etc..!!! It was delicious.Parking: The Foundry is very easy to park and walk to Kalbi Taco Shacck!!“

“My experience at Mission taco was great! The food is nothing like Mexican street food but our server David made it all great! His customer service was so amazing that we forgot all about the not so good tacos and moved on to their drinks that were awesome!“

“Taco Drip Stl's Dipped Taco on Manchester in Open Concept is more than a drip it is Waves of Flavor?? Thank You God a plant-based Vegan Restaurateurs that cares about plant people. Really appreciated ..totally worth it! #ChefKiss ??‍?? #VeganBirria #JackfruitVegetarian options: Jack fruit and vegan cheese“

“7-29-22 Lunch for 3 11:00AM Parking - Excellent & large. Ambiance - cozy & super clean. Bar & Sandwiches. Staff - Excellent & very friendly Interior - very clean bar & tables for drinking or eating. Friday Cod Fish Fry 11AM to 2:00 2 - Fish sandwiches on white bread (2 medium size thick filets) Seasoned breading. A little over cooked "brown" tasted good but not excellent Price $8.50. 2 sides each $2.00. Baked beans - good & cold slaw - very good. 1 - Hamburger (a bit greasy) but good. French Fries were excellent. 3 - LARGE Iced teas were very good.“