20 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants near University City

Taco Buddha Tacos • $
7405 Pershing Ave, University City

Customers` Favorites

Hatch Green Chili Queso Salsa Roja and Chips
The Nashville Taco and the Thailand Taco
Mexican Street Corn on the Cob
Shrimp Taco and Chicken Taco
Nashville Hot Chicken Taco
Taco Buddha Baja Salad
Chips and Guacamole
The California
The Nashville
Fried Avocado

“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 💕“

4.5 Superb192 Reviews
Arzolas Fajitas + Margaritas Tex-Mex • $$
2730 McNair Ave, St. Louis - 7.6 miles

Customers` Favorites

Real Deal Homemade Guacamole
Real-Deal Handmade Guacamole
Steak Burrito with Queso
Chips & Salsas Two-Ways
Quesadilla Chicken Luna
6th Street Fajita Tacos
Steak Fajitas for Two
Jalapeno Hush Puppies
Guacamole Appetizer
The Texas Tornado

“First time here. Delicious food and drinks! Fantastic staff! My new favorite restaurant.“

4.6 Superb243 Reviews
Rosalita's Cantina Tex-Mex • $$
12796 Manchester Rd, Des Peres - 8 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cauliflower Rice Bowl
The Cadillac Fajitas
Rice and Beans Add On
Tableside Guacamole
Chicken Chimichanga
Chicken Quesadilla
Side Refried Beans
Cheese Quesadilla
Half Taco Salad
Chicken Fajitas

“First time at Rosalita's Cantina, and loved it. Definitely recommend the food. The wait staff are very friendly as well.“

4.3 Superb269 Reviews
Chili's Grill & Bar Tex-Mex • $
1130 S Kirkwood Rd, Kirkwood - 8.29 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie with Ice Cream
Chicken Crispers Honey Chipotle Chicken
Bottomless Soup Side Salad & Chips
Pepper PALS Cheesy Chicken Pasta
Crispy Chicken Crispers Combos
Chili's Secret Sauce Burger
Boneless or Bone-In Wings
Bottomless Tostada Chips
Grilled Chicken Fajitas
Classic Sirloin - 10oz

“I cannot express how pleasant my lunch experience was today, at the Kirkwood Chili’s. I sat at the bar, and Cierra was taking care of me. The service was perfect in every way. Cierra is a very outgoing person who obviously enjoys her work! Kudos to the kitchen staff as well. My food arrived quickly, it was super fresh and tasted great. 10/10 recommend.“

4 Good185 Reviews
Chava's Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
925 Geyer Ave #3921, St. Louis - 7.99 miles

Customers` Favorites

Quesadilla with Roasted Vegetables
Complimentary Chips and Salsa
Enchiladas de Crema Pork
Build Your Own Burrito
Ranchero Chicken Chimi
Vegetarian Quesadilla
Free Chips and Salsa
Enchiladas de Crema
Margarita 16oz Togo
Chava Quesadilla

“It was fantastic! I would highly recommend!“

4.6 Superb188 Reviews
Canyon Cafe Tex-Mex • $$
1707 S Lindbergh Blvd Store #2, St. Louis - 4.79 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sizzling Fajitas with Shrimp
Grilled Salmon Caesar Salad
Balck and Bleu Quesadilla
Verde Chicken Enchiladas
Street Tacos De Pescado
Homemade Chips and Salsa
Grilled Chicken Tacos
Canyon Classic Burger
Blackened Fish Tacos
Tableside Guacamole

“I am blown away by the quality and taste of every course from start to finish. First time here and I will definitely be back several more times“

3.9 Good110 Reviews
Taco Buddha Mexican • $
11111 Manchester Rd, Kirkwood - 6.48 miles

Customers` Favorites

Mexican Street Corn on the Cob
Pueblo-Style Rice & Beans
Famous Frozen Margarita
Queso Blanco and Chips
Taco Buddha Baja Salad
Salsa Roja No Chips
Guacamole & Chips
Texas Sheet Cake
Jalapeño Sauce
Baja Fish Taco

“Awesome food, great service!“

4.5 Superb197 Reviews
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Chevys

Chevys Mexican • $
9119 Olive Blvd, Olivette - 1.78 miles

Customers` Favorites

Pound & Pint of Chips & Salsa
Farmers' Market Enchiladas
Tableside Fajita Salad
Pork and Steak Fajitas
Deep-Fried Ice Cream
Tableside Guacamole
Three Amigos Combo
Grilled Fish Tacos
Smothered Burrito
Chicken Fajitas

“We love the delicious food and atmosphere at Chevys! We always ask for Maria Medina to be our server. She is always very attentive to us, has an awesome, warm, friendly attitude--always makes sure that our visits are exceptionally wonderful.“

4.3 Superb396 Reviews
Mariachi’s II Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
4625 Gravois Ave, St. Louis - 6.91 miles

Customers` Favorites

Mariachi's Grilled Chicken Quesadilla
Steak and Chicken Fajita Lunch
Burrito Suizo with Red Sauce
Steak and Chicken Fajitas
Chicken Fajita Burrito
Breaded Steak Milanesa
Mariachi Loco Fajitas
Chicken Chimichanga
Enchiladas Supremes
Grande Chimichanga

“good portions l, great taste, excellent customer service. all around the best place to eat if moos for mexicanl“

4.6 Superb90 Reviews
Los Arcos Mexican • $
3073 Watson Rd, St. Louis - 4.7 miles

Customers` Favorites

Los Arcos Sampler Platter
Pineapple Fajitas
Fajita Chicken
Grilled Chicken
Beef Burrito
Pollo Epecial
Best Nachos
Quesadillas
Chimichanga
Chips Salsa

“OH YES! YES! YES!!
My boyfriend took me here on my 30th birthday and i COULDNT of gone to a better place!!!! SUPURB BIRTHDAY LUNCH!!!!
I WAS LOVED AND WELL SERVED!!! And the food was INCREDIBLE!!! So much fllavoor!!!
I honestly didnt want to leave! YES IM COMING BACK! !! Thank you so much for making my birthday so much more special and SEE YOU AGAIN SOON! :) :)“

4.4 Superb133 Reviews
Nachomama's Tex-Mex • $
9643 Manchester Rd, St. Louis - 4.56 miles

Customers` Favorites

Three Flavors of Tacos Platter
Steak Fajita Taco Platter
Beef Burrito with Queso
Beef Enchilada Platter
Guacamole and Chips
Chicken Chimichanga
Two Taco Platter
Chips and Salsa
Chicken Burrito
Rice and Beans

“I’ve been going to Nachomama’s since 2007, and I love this place. Best Tex-Mex I’ve ever had, and haven’t had a bad meal there yet. I personally recommend the nachos, queso, chimichangas, tacos and fajitas (chicken and steak). Oh yeah, burritos and enchiladas too. Can’t really miss with anything you pick. The rice is seasoned so well and always look forward to it. I’m a fan.“

3.4 Good120 Reviews
LA CRAZY Margarita Mexican • $
3131 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis - 6.67 miles

Customers` Favorites

Ensalada de Pollo Asado Grilled Chicken Salad
Chicken Enchilada w Red Sauce
Enchilada 4 Rice & Beans
Grilled Chicken Tacos
Quesadilla Tlaxcala
Chimichanga & Tamal
Mexican Tacos W
Burrito Special
Chicken Fajitas
Chile Colorado

“Love this restaurant! Great food, great service, and definitely worth the 30 minute drive.“

4.1 Good179 Reviews
El Agave Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
10893 Sunset Hills Plaza, St. Louis - 8.91 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chile Relleno Lunch Platter
Taco and Cheese Enchilada
Shrimp Nachos Fajita
Chicken Chimichanga
Enchiladas El Agave
Burrito Vallarta
Shrimp Burrito 1
Chips and Salsa
Carnitas Dinner
Nachos Supreme

“Awesome food and service!!“

4.1 Good138 Reviews
Uncle Julio's Frontenac Tex-Mex • $$
2011 S Lindbergh Blvd, Frontenac - 4.9 miles

Customers` Favorites

Honey Habanero Shrimp Appetizer
The Savage Garden Quesadilla V
Bean and Rice Side to Fajitas
Chicken and Steak Fajitas
The Savage Garden Salad V
Tableside Guacamole
Tex-Mex Combination
Chicken Enchiladas
Classic Taco Salad
Crispy Taco Plate

“Our server was awesome. Unfortunately I didn't get her name. We were a party of eight. She was patient and adhere to all our request. We were at your restaurant on December 13th at 5:30 pm. Maybe this could narrow the servers working that night.“

3.2 Average201 Reviews
Chimi's Fresh-Mex Mexican • $$
2435 Woodson Rd, St. Louis - 2.85 miles

Customers` Favorites

Steak and Shrimp Dinner with Vegetables
Chimichanga and Enchilada Fajitas Mix
Pick 2 Chimichanga and Enchilada
Steak and Shrimp Fajitas
Cadillac Margarita
Fried Ice Cream
Chips and Salsa
Tacos Al Pastor
Combo Fajitas
Steak Fajitas

“Fast friendly people and the food is good“

4.1 Good88 Reviews
Mission Taco Joint - Streets of St. Charles Tacos • $
1650 Beale St Suite 130, St Charles - 4.24 miles

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Tacos Fish Tacos Brisket Tacos
Street Corn Off the Cob
Mango Habanero Shrimp
House Made Churros
Carne Asada Fries
Cheese Quesadilla
Chicken Flautas
Baja Fish Tacos
Grilled Chicken
Chips and Salsa

“Mission taco has amazing food but their margaritas are the BEST in town. The arcade is a great addition!! The wait staff is always friendly and fun. ❤️“

3.9 Good198 Reviews
El Comal Mexican • $
8724 St Charles Rock Rd, St. Louis - 2.88 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chilaquiles with Red Sauce
Chicken Flauta Dinner
Steak a La Mexicana
Fajita Quesadilla
Chips and Salsa
Chicken Fajitas
Fajita Al Comal
Steak Tacos
Carnitas
Pupusas

“We just moved to the area, and just happened to see this restaurant today, so we stopped in. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the food is some of the best I’ve ever had. This will be our new regular Mexican place😎“

4 Good62 Reviews
Fuzzy's Taco Shop Tex-Mex • $
8073 Watson Rd, Webster Groves - 6.95 miles

Customers` Favorites

Special Ground Beef Nachos
Taco Plate w Brisket Tacos
Grilled Shrimp Quesadilla
Shredded Chicken Nachos
Cheeseburger Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla
Shredded Brisket
Chips and Salsa
Refried Beans
Chips & Queso

“It was our first dinner there. My mother and I loved everything we had. We will be going back. We had the grill veggie tacos and queso and chips my mother’s favorite. Service with a smile was excellent thanks guys for making our night out great. See you next Thursday.

Vegetarian options: Grilled veggies with black beans

Wheelchair accessibility: My mother uses a wheelchair and it was fine getting around.“

3 Average131 Reviews
Rosalita's Cantina Mexican • $$
1235 Washington Ave, St. Louis - 7.67 miles

Customers` Favorites

Rice and Refried Beans
Carne Asada Quesadilla
The Cadillac Fajitas
Chicken Chimichanga
Nachos with Chicken
Tableside Guacamole
Chicken Quesadilla
Carne Asada Tacos
Cheese Quesadilla
Chips and Queso

“First time at Rosalita's Cantina, and loved it. Definitely recommend the food. The wait staff are very friendly as well.“

3.6 Good168 Reviews
San José Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
35 N Gore Ave, St. Louis - 5.32 miles

Customers` Favorites

Strawberry and Jalapeño Margs
Chimichanga and Chili Relleno
Chicken Fajitas
Chips and Salsa
Stuffed Pepper
Mole Poblano
Shrimp Tacos
Tortilla Chip
Fried Tacos
Fish Tacos

“Good go to for Friday night Mexican nights with family.“

3.5 Good73 Reviews

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