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    Chico Bueno

    4.3 (15 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Guac and tostadas
    Allison K.

    Have been looking forward to going since I saw it announced and was rewarded with delicious tacos, great guac, quick and friendly service, and a fun, casual vibe. We got the fish, barbacoa, and pastor tacos, along with guac and tostadas and a shrimp molote. All of the sauces were fantastic! I also have to give mad kudos to the corn tortillas. Usually I'm averse because they fall apart, but these were so sturdy. Will be back!

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    Abigail R.

    We finally made our way to Chico Bueno and it did not disappoint. We stopped in on a Wednesday for lunch and were able to order quickly. The space is beautiful with indoor and outdoor seating options. Loved the red and white color scheme. The staff were incredibly sweet and helpful. We ordered the Baja Fish and Bistec tacos and the Pineapple Tajin and Hibiscus Aguas. We loved how generous the portion of fish was on the Baja Fish, it was clearly made to order and so yummy! The Bistec was also delicious. We are so excited to comeback and try more of their tacos and offerings! Worth the visit!

    Lejla O.

    Stopped by for lunch during work and had a great overall experience. The service was fast, and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. I'm excited to see this place continue to grow and develop. The fish taco was excellent and definitely my highlight! The steak taco was a little dry but adding some salsa made a big difference and it ended up being pretty good too. Instead of the typical chips and salsa, they served salsa with tostadas, which was a nice change! Overall, a solid lunch spot with quick service and tasty food. Looking forward to coming back and seeing how they continue to develop!

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    Chrissy E.

    I stopped by early in the afternoon because I was looking for something light to take to go. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted with a warm welcome. The first thing that caught my attention was the colorful painted walls, and I especially loved that the menu is hand-painted behind the register--it adds a lot of character to the space. I ordered two bistec tacos with no onions and asked for the salsa on the side (they serve Salsa roja, by the way). There were only three other occupied tables, so I didn't expect much of a wait. While my order was being prepared, I helped myself to a cup of water. Just as expected, my food came out quickly, and I was out the door with my order in no time. Things I loved: -price point (well thought out and good value) -laidback and causal vibe (very much come as you are) -friendly workers (everyone was warm and smiling) - the food! The tacos were unique in that the cheese was already melted on the bottom. I'd never had that before, but def want more of it. - Salsa Roja! For someone whose palate isn't that welcoming with spicy sauces, I tolerated it with ease. Needs improvement- - while I loved the tacos, they were also some of the toughest tasting soft tacos I've ever had. I couldn't figure out whether it was the tortilla, meat, or all three. All in all, a solid first visit and I'm excited to come back!

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    Cherie R.

    Great new taco spot in STL! They don't have a ton of parking, it's mainly paid street parking so just be prepared for that. They are counter serve where you order up front, get a number, and your food is brought out to you. Easy peasy! Service was quick, lots of folks for a random Tuesday lunch but not overly crowded! They have plenty of patio seating but it was wayyy too hot to sit outside today! I loved the chicken tinga taco. The flavor was amazing. The Baja fish taco was huge! Also delicious. My husband loved the crispy gringo taco and carnitas. Everything was so fresh! Next time we will have to try the esquites and agua frescas.

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    Hannah U.

    Must try taco spot in tower grove! Plenty of seating, open 11-9 bring your friends and family and order Everything! Bistek, fish, and carnitas were the stand out at our table, and I can never pass up a great tinga taco. I will say the Bread Pudding was uh-ma-Zing! Looking forward to going back and trying All of the things! Can't wait for my July reservation at Chico Malo too! Love these guys! Keep it up!

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    Soooooooo goooooood. Easily new favorite spot. Feels like a St. Louis version of Taquería Orinoco (iykyk)

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    My absolute favorites were the Bistec tacos, the Chipotle sauce on the fish tacos (yum) and the sneaky show stoppers, the beans!

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    As a Texas transplant, I am a huge fan of taco Buddha! It reminds me of Torchy's Tacos and makes me…read morefeel a little more at home. We stuck to fish tacos since it was a Friday during lent, but they did not disappoint. The margaritas & mad dog were very good as well and I would highly recommend! I like the idea of the QR codes to order at the tables. It felt like it made the process a bit faster, but it was still a hospitable environment. Everyone was very friendly and we felt taken care of. There was a short wait on a Friday at 6pm, but it was well worth it.

    One of the best casual eateries in St. Louis…read more Food: always fantastic here. They have a monthly flavor that I almost always enjoy. Their permanent flavors are also excellent. I prefer the quesadillas with some of the more unique flavors, especially since the price point is very reasonable and you get a fair portion of food. Service: very good. They have QR codes at each table that you can order and pay straight from your phone, which is very convenient and the food always comes out pretty quickly. The staff here is always so nice. Ambience: the majority of the eating area is outdoors in a heated tent. It's a nice vibe and lets you feel like you're sitting outside without actually having to be outside. Parking isn't too bad here, there's a small parking lot right behind the restaurant and then there is typically ample street parking. It can get quite busy at peak times, but they have a great pick up option as well.

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    Chava's Mexican Restaurant

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    4.2
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    2.8 mi
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    I was in town with friends and this restaurant did not disappoint. The food was so amazing I had…read morethe quesadillas. The chicken flavor was delicious, the chips were good and fresh when they came out, the salsa was good a little spicy but as we know salsa at any restaurant is hit or miss on spice but my other friends thought it wasn't. The drinks did not disappoint had a watermelon mixed w/pineapple margarita. Perry, was very nice and attentive to our table and his other tables while I observed. This is a small restaurant but they check all the marks we were greeted when we arrived at the door with smiles and kindness which is always a great start so I didn't expect anything less. Five stars lol no, 10 is appropriate EAT HERE DO NOT PASS THEM BY! *Perry was an awesome waitress* Thank you for taking care of us!!

    Very good visit that was highlighted by our server, Maricela. She was so friendly and knowledgeable…read moreof the menu. My vegetarian wife had the Bean Tostada and I had the Chicken Fajitas. My wife loved her tostada and my fajitas were good...not great. The chicken seemed to not have a lot of flavor. The Margarita's on the ricks were good...again, not great. What is odd it that I was charged for Vegetarian Fajitas as well. I did not look at my receipt until I was 2,000 miles away. The Manager of Chavas credited my Visa was he informed of the issue. Again, Maricela was key in rectifying the issue. Chavas was very good and we would return if in the area.

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    Amigo Sole

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    4.4
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    3.0 mi

    It's been a few weeks since I had any pocket cash to go out to eat... so I decided to pick a food…read moresource at random for a Saturday afternoon, and I'm SO GLAD I did... You know how they say one of the best things about Mexico is the food? I have to admit, I would honestly wouldn't know and just have to trust the stories I've heard, as I've never been lucky enough to go to Mexico.... But all my life I've heard stories about people who go and basically remind you.. NEVER hit a restaurant for _authentic_ Mexican food. You want to hit the street vendors. Well, St. Louis has a fantastic surprise.. Now you can do that right here in the city! Part of a three-restaurant set up, Amigo Sole is the "street vendor" restaurant that's not on the street. (And having met the owner of the full set-up, I'm REALLY hoping i get invited to the grand opening of Jekyll & Hyde) As it was middle of the day Saturday, I didn't ask for anything alcoholic (so i don't know if the reviewer that asked for alcoholic beverages and was told they didn't have any was just unlucky or if it was true.) But I'll take a Mexican Coke over American Coke any day of the week (NO, get your minds out of the gutter.. not that powdered one!). Anyway, I went simple for a quick stop, and went with the Chicken Bomb. at the recommendation of the cashier and he was quick to name this one off.. (and always remember cashiers, have a favorite READY, so thumbs up to the cashier on this one!) . And then to my amazement.. no more than 5 minutes later, HOT, tasty, cheesy, chicken quesadilla style BOMB-diggity! (Ironically this one is not listed on the website menu, only the instore menu? Come on Sole, online is everything today :) ) Absolutely delicious food.. and absolutely messy too, as it literally would fall apart in my hands.. (HEY, that's a good thing!) As for the decor.. 100% true, as Amigo Sole definitely has SOUL! (and lots of soles!). Again Amigo Sole isn't designed to be a 'great sit down' restaurant, it's designed to be street-vendor FUN!!!! and with what decoration they have, it pulls it off fantastically in my opinion. So just based on my meal, what the owner told me about the Amigo Sole, you're getting EXACTLY what you're promised a Mexican street vendor serving fantastic Mexican street vendor food, only with a roof over your head the entire time. During the meal, met again (Who i believe to be) the owner of the store and talked with him about Amigo Sole and how amazing it was to me... and he told me about the three-restaurant combination. (And I apologize sir, but I completely forgot your name when we talked!). even mentioning they share three kitchens when it gets busy (so I was kinda lucky as i think the rain scared everyone out for the day), but I'm still hoping for the Jeckyll & Hyde invitation! (I'll even pretend to find a date if I have to for the upscale part!)

    We did carry out and I got a loaded quesadilla. Food was delicious. The service was quick and the…read moreprices were good.

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    El Burro Loco

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    3.7
    (655 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    This was the most mid Mexican food I have ever had. The dining room didn't have air conditioning on…read morewhen we first came in on a Sunday afternoon, but I guess they decided to switch it on while there were people pulling out hand held fans and wiping their sweat off. I am assuming the heat inside was why there were grease/sweat patches on the edge of the table I was seated on. The birria tacos were very average, the rice that came with it was absolutely bland and the pastor enchiladas were alright but the meat was mostly charred. The horchata was so dilute, I couldn't taste anything. The only saving grace were the chips and salsa - especially the salsa. Overall, this is a pretty overpriced place for below average food.

    This is probably the best Mexican food I've ever had. The serving sizes were HUGE and the food was…read moreabsolutely delicious. Everything was cooked to perfection and seasoned perfectly. I wasn't a huge fan of the salsa but it filled me up and was tasty enough. The ambiance is absolutely beautiful! You can see there is so much culture in this place and the staff was super friendly. I saw some other people having issues with staff but that wasn't my experience. DOWNSIDE they don't currently have their liquor license . I don't know what the issue is and quite frankly it was a bummer. That's the only reason I gave them a 4 . The food was so good I honestly didn't mind too much though. Had an amazing time. 100% recommend.

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