27 Best Mexican Restaurants near Wildwood

“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.“

“What a great place! Love taking my family & friends there“

“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.“

“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 aren't from the area but were in town for a softball game near by. We were very pleased with all of our dinners. The steak, chicken and tilapia special were all delicious. The chips were great and so was the salsa. Margaritas were on point too! 😋“

“The food and service were absolutely awesome. Very distinct flavors. We pride ourselves on finding great Mexican food in our travels around the US and Canada. This us one stop we will definitely come back for. Seriously don't miss this if you are in the area.“

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

“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“

“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.“

“Always great food and service!!“

“Great food and margaritas“

“The chicken and rice!! Mmmmm chefs kiss!“

“las salsas y flautas buenos guisos“

“It was great! Chips and salsa included. Salsa comes in the pour bottles. They had a small queso for $5 and it was very good.

I got 3 street tacos, steak, pastor, and carniatas. Absolutely delicious!! I would recommend anyone who wants tacos to eat here!“

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

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

“Just moved to the area and found this place by accident! We are life long Poplar Bluff Mo people and to see this local restaurant up here was a great treat for our little family! Great food and great atmosphere!“

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

“Daniel and other Daniel were so helpful and welcoming! Gave the best recommendations to help switch up my normal go to order. Their recommendations are now my favorite! Will definitely be back to this location due to their customer service. Top notch!“

“Best Mexican joint in town. As someone of Latin American descent, the food is about as authentic as it gets. I had the birria tacos, and they were delicious. The waiter was very sweet and attentive. The food came out in a timely fashion. Can’t say enough about this place, a wonderful restaurant for casual food and drinks.“

“Amazing food! Amazing people! Seafood trio is my go to every time! Favorite restaurant n the valley!“

“Excellent food with excellent prices.“

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

“Finally got to try this place after a string of bad luck regarding sporadic availability. As of April 2024, they sell burritos, walking tacos, nachos, and taco bowls. All are about $20 - much too steep for my liking, and at that price, I would skip if I were not on the dining plan.That being said, I was really impressed with what I got for my meal credit. Mexican is an EXTREMELY welcome change of pace from the usual theme park fare. I got a burrito, and was given a choice of rice, black/pinto beans, chicken/beef, and an assortment of toppings -- cheese/lettuce/pico/jalapenos/sour cream. It, as with all of the entrees here, comes with a side of chips, which were totally decent. This burrito was NOT small. Flavor and quality-wise, of course it wasn't Chipotle caliber, but it was still very tasty and filling. Service was really pleasant and quick. Macho Nacho has quickly ascended to one of my favorite dining options at Six Flags St. Louis. If you are planning on getting something to eat at the park, this is a great spot. Looking forward to trying the other offerings at this location this summer.“

“Everything was delicious, and arrived quickly and hot !! Salsa and chips are really good 👍 server was really helpful and easy to work with“

“Fresh food GREAT service!! They are very efficient, I appreciate how fast I can get in and out. 6 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I mean everywhere is supposed to be pretty similar yeah? Kind of stingy portions. Hah!
But coming in on a Tuesday at lunch rush and not having much time myself, super quick. I mean Jimmy John’s fast.

Parking light is on par with a Trader Joe’s parking lot. Nightmare, but hey. I came I ate I’m happy“