Highest-rated Mexican Restaurants in the St. Louis Area by Diners

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Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the St. Louis area by diners

Just like cuisine from any country, Mexican food is not monolithic. It isn't just combo plates and tacos. (Not that there's anything wrong with that style of food; it's delicious and is responsible for popularizing Mexican food in the United States.) But Mexican food means more than that.

It reflects Mexico's diverse population—shaped by waves of immigration—and has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has, and thanks to immigrant chefs and the rise of promising culinarians of Mexican descent looking to share their signature dishes, Indigenous foodways, and ingredients from various regions, diners are reframing their idea of "Mexican food."

According to a 2024 Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, , and nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. counties have at least one Mexican restaurant. The analysis also reveals that California and Texas are home to a majority of the Mexican American population and together host 2 out of 5 Mexican restaurants in the country.

These findings serve as a testament to the influence Mexican cuisine has had and continues to have in America. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best old-school Mexican restaurants, loncheras slinging tacos out of a half-window, and innovative modern Mexican food pushing culinary boundaries?

To help you out, compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the St. Louis area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "Mexican" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of St. Louis were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides Mexican food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 50 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Keep reading to see if your favorite Mexican spot made the list or to discover a new restaurant to try!

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#30. Padrinos Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (104 reviews)
- Address: 3143 South Grand Blvd. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars, Desserts
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#29. Dos Reyes Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5912 Hampton Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#28. El Mezon

- Rating: 4.2/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 140 Salt Lick Road St. Peters, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Locoz Tacoz

- Rating: 4.2/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7374 Manchester Road St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Tacos
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#26. Chimi's Fresh-Mex

- Rating: 4.3/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2435 Woodson Road Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
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#25. Si Señor Mexican Bar and Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 227 Arnold Crossroads Center Arnold, Missouri
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
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#24. El Catrin

- Rating: 4.3/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6902 Morgan Ford Road St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars, Coffee & Tea
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#23. King Burrito

- Rating: 4.3/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11084 Midland Blvd. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#22. St Louis Taco and Pita Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (311 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 15493 Manchester Road Ballwin, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican, Greek, Vegetarian
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#21. Mariachis II Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4625 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
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#20. Taco Buddha

- Rating: 4.4/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11111 Manchester Road Kirkwood, Missouri
- Categories: Tacos, New Mexican Cuisine, Tex-Mex
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#19. La Tejana Taqueria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (316 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3157 North Lindbergh Blvd. Bridgeton, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. Hola! Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.4/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 106 South Central Ave. Eureka, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. El Milagro Azteca

- Rating: 4.4/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4940 Southwest Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican, Caribbean, Cocktail Bars
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#16. El Tio Pepe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 315 West Terra Lane O'Fallon, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican, Beer Bar
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#15. Carreta's Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (274 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11939 Olive Blvd. St. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. Sabroso Cocina Mexicana

- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11146 Old Saint Charles Road Saint Ann, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. El Toluco Taqueria & Grocery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14234 Manchester Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: International Grocery, Tacos
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#12. Kalbi Taco Shack

- Rating: 4.5/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3730 Foundry Way St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Vegetarian, Tacos
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#11. Terror Tacos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3191 South Grand Blvd. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Tacos, Vegan
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#10. Rosy's Cakes & Paco's Tacos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (277 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6240 Mexico Road Saint Peters, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican, Cupcakes, Custom Cakes
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#9. La Oaxaqueña

- Rating: 4.6/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2925 Lemay Ferry Road St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Tacos, Steakhouses
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#8. El Potro Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6922 Manchester Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Seafood
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#7. Tacos Wey & Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9040 Gravois Road St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. Taco Buddha

- Rating: 4.6/5 (563 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7405 Pershing Ave. University City, Missouri
- Categories: Tacos, Tex-Mex, New Mexican Cuisine
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#5. Arzola's Fajitas & Margaritas

- Rating: 4.6/5 (297 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2730 McNair Ave. St. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
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#4. Tacos La Jefa

- Rating: 4.7/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 3301 Meramec St. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Tacos
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#3. Rock Star Tacos at Gaslight

- Rating: 4.8/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 4916 Shaw Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Tacos
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#2. Malinche Mexican Culinary Experience

- Rating: 4.8/5 (374 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15939 Manchester Road Ellisville, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
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