Last Sunday grabbed lunch here with a friend. Parking is behind the restaurant, so it's a little deceiving on seeing the place is open. Don't be dissuaded...stop in. Our wait was not long once we caught the attention of a waiter and let him realize we were a party of our own and not part of the group in front of us. When we left it was getting a little more crowded. Choice of food at the table included the following: Dos Changuitos One chicken mini chimi and one beef mini chimi on top of a queso fundido. CHIPOTLE MANGO TACOS Three flour tortillas grilled chicken tacos with chipotle mango sauce, avocado slices, and cheese. Served with rice and beans. They have Coca-Cola products, which I was happy about. The burn was real - so definitely a place to grab a soda if you like having something other than water with your meal. Staff were friendly. Don't feel overlooked if they keep walking by while you are waiting to be seated, they tend to be focused on task at hand. read more

El Maguey - Mexican Near Me - Bridgeton, Missouri

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This use to be a place I frequent when I lived in the area, however the quality has drastically diminished . The setting is still family oriented, service is decent, however the food taste and quality is not as good as I remember. Was looking forward to that fond memory however it missed the mark....hell it missed the entire building. read more

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Hadn't gone in years and it was nice to drop in Saturday after Christmas and the restaurant was clean, service was decent and food good! read more

El Maguey - Caldo de Pollo delicious - Mexican Near Me - Bridgeton, Missouri

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I have visited other El Maguey's. However, this was my first time at this location. Extensive menu. Our service was friendly and very accommodating . Complimentary chips and salsa were great. I tried the Chipotle Mango Tacos with Shrimp. The Chipotle Mango sauce was so delicious. Smokey and sweet with chunks of mango. Loved it. Three tacos comes with rice and beans. You can order as chicken tacos. May be my new favorite! read more

El Maguey - Chipotle Mango Tacos with Shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Bridgeton, Missouri

Smaller location but it does a steady dine in and carry out business. They have lunch specials, kid friendly and great margaritas. Chips were warm and fresh with a very mild salsa. the chicken selections were great with the chicken being well seasoned and smothered with cheese and plenty of toppings. read more

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One of my favorite local places to visit, always a good time. I've been frequenting this location since they were in another building and we have never been disappointed. The place is always well lit and clean, the seats are pretty comfortable. My go to is always the Potato De Luxe which is very, very good or the Fajita Mix nachos. Both are pictured. The fish tacos are awesome as well and the margaritas that got drank before they got pictured lol. They have a nice variety of Margarita flavors and non Mexican options on the kids menu which is also great! Service is always fast. I've never had to wait more than 5 mins for someone to come over even when they are packed. Love it here! read more

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Terrible experience all around Got burnt meat on my tacos. Asked for a refund, they made it difficult to do so. So now out the food and the money. This was after many attempts going there and having horrible service. read more

There was No Bang for the buck here and that's ok if you are getting a layered flavor profile But You Will Not find it here. The Staff was rude and I'll assume they don't think Americans speak Spanish. Nevertheless there is a Mom and Pop place a block away on the same street that has much better tasting food at much better prices and better customer service "El Mariachi Loco Cantina". I won't be returning to El Maguey. read more

This place is a decent Mexican cuisine that has flavor. The service was ok. The place seems to stay packed a lot. On the night I went there was a band and the margaritas I'll will say we're great!!! read more

El Maguey - Enchilada El Maguey - Mexican Near Me - Bridgeton, Missouri

We were in a rush and food was done quickly, service was great, staff was friendly and food was delicious!

Wowsa! First time my boyfriend and I went and I was blown away! The ambiance was typical and a little loud but oh my goodness the food was great!!! I had been looking for a Mexican restaurant that reminded me of my younger years and this place hit the spot! The service was great and the food was even greater! DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER! Going here made me crave Mexican food for a week and a half! Wish it was closer to my home!!! read more

A bit noisy, packed with patrons but a bit slow on service. I tried the chicken quesadilla but it wasn't anything special. The chips were not fresh enough to my liking. Overall just meh restaurant. Nothing special to it authentic about it. read more

Being a Texan-born and raised Mexican-American, I can't say this Mexican food was great, but it was closer to home than most everything else we've had in Missouri. The rice and beans were devoured by my teens. The flautas were enjoyed. I had the quesadilla Birria tacos (quesabirrias), and they were decent. The service is lacking; and the communication nonexistent, so the bill may be a surprise, but they'll sure justify the up charge/price difference. It's a decent meal. Just don't expect much in the way of service. read more

Waited for over an hour for a takeout order of wings for my kids!! Not sure if I ever wanna come back to that location or to them period !

It's been so long since I've been here that I forgot how good it is. I normally don't opt for frozen Margaritas, but I did today and it was wonderful. It was not on the weak side, just right. For the meal, beef Quesadilla, which I admit was just ok. Next time I'll get chicken because the beef was almost cut/diced/chopped too fine for me. Beans as usual were good and the queso was awesome. read more

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I think food-wise this is the best el maguey in the city. However over the years their service has greatly declined. Waitresses can be quite sassy. read more

My daughter, mom, sister, and I went here on last Saturday evening had a great time and the Food was Outstanding! Check this locations out! You will not be disappointed! read more

El Maguey - a plate of food on a table - Mexican Near Me - Bridgeton, Missouri

Great service. Waited only 10 mins and got right in and the drinks are so good and they pour heavy lol and the food is always super authentic! I love coming here for a quick drink and bit! read more

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One of our go to spots for weekend work lunch location. They are usually not that busy around 11 on a Saturday. They always offer a fast, friendly service which is a big deal to me! I usually go with their enchilada with chicken and I love it. It's flavorful and delicious. They also make their food quite fast so whenever I am starving, I usually will pick this place over others because I know I'll get my food quick. Aside from weekend work lunch, my colleagues and I have also been here for a happy hour. They don't really have any specials as far as happy hour goes but their drinks were affordable enough. It was fairly busy in the afternoon with some families out dining as well as people out for some drinks after work. We went on a Friday night so I'm guessing that was also a factor. Overall, this place is pretty nice and the service is fast which is important especially if you have to go back to work or have an appointment you need to keep. read more

El Maguey - Mexican Near Me - Bridgeton, Missouri

Restroom was disgusting,trash on floor in dining room. The fajitas are my husband's favorite, he could not eat them.

Great service, amazing strawberry margaritas, queso, and enchiladas! Because of Covid-19 we had to do curb-side order and pickup. Emmannuel served me and he did great! read more

El Maguey - California Burrito and Enchiladas Aztecas - Mexican Near Me - Bridgeton, Missouri

My family never gets to eat a meal together, mostly because my wife and I work opposite each other. Which is why we were so excited to have the night together. El Maguey was the first place we thought of. Google has them listed as closing at 10, we arrived at 9:15. We were told by the manger "no.we couldn't dine in." We could get take out which confused me. If we could get food Togo? Why couldn't we sit and eat? Is 45min not enough time to eat a meal. Maybe it was the way I look, maybe it was the fact I had a 9 year old with me. Either way, I was hurt and disappointed. From now on, I'm going to Chevy's. read more

This was ok.... Just your normal Mexican restaurant. I would try another place next time I'm in town. I will say the drinks were pretty good with lots of booze. read more

You wait forever to get to go orders and dine in orders, and the service is trash. The food was ok, but the restroom was gross, and the manager was rude. Will not return read more

I used to be a regular at this very same El Maguey, it is always hopping! The last few times the food has not been that great and last time, service was horrible. I'm a little sad to have to take this place off of our regular rotation, but it just doesn't seem worth it anymore. read more

Ordered a small pitcher, and this is what they brung me. They brought me a measure cup, you read that right ladies and gentlemen. They put my margarita in a measuring cup, and then the server attempted to try and convince me that it was a small pitcher. You know I sent that back... smh read more

El Maguey - Small margarita pitcher, that was brought to me in a measuring cup. - Mexican Near Me - Bridgeton, Missouri

We came into this restaurant so excited cause every elmaguey we have been to has been 10/10! Then we come here and makes me wonder how this restaurant has the name elmaguey can't come this location to any other location! First we ordered and told our waitress what we wanted and waited 5 minutes and our food came and both of our orders were wrong and we let our waitress know... she then sent 3 other employees over to double check what our correct order was and then she finally came back over and was saying she didn't mess anything up which she forsure did. Then after we finished our sour mix filled margaritas we asked for our check and after we got our check our waitress stood at the end of the table and pointed at the tip spot and said sign here and did not leave the table till we both signed our tip... Just gave me a weird feeling having her stare at us tip her after she messed up our order... we will never be returning to this elmaguey location just sad.... read more

Food is always fast and the service is always good! Definitely try the birria quesadilla!

The service was a bit slow at first but improved once we ordered drinks. The food was excellent and there was a lot to choose from. It is very reasonably priced with large portions. Only major negative was the bathroom. The Bathrooms was disgusting! Which is never good at a Mexican restaurant. read more

El Maguey - Margarita Monday. - Mexican Near Me - Bridgeton, Missouri

With over 100 reviews on TA I feel the rover all rating here falls short. Other then the fact. The clientele is all white, the menu is extensive and my guisado de puerco was above average. The salsa is fair and you need to order the pico de gallo to accompany the warm chips. Service was astounding for a Mexican restaurant! It's worth a visit! read more

Very good food and great prices. Great place for happy hour. The service is always good. You may have to wait for a table depending on the day and time you go, but it's worth the wait! read more

My Kids got food poisoning from the hot dog on the kids menu. Food was par at best, service was good, but hard to like it when you have 2 sick kids all night. read more

Food is always great here. I've had one really bad experience here with the Daniel guy here, he's a very unfriendly guy and should not be working here. But the server Sofia is definitely the most friendliest server there. She's always smiling and talking to you making you feel comfortable, so always ask for Sofia. read more

El Maguey - Mexican Near Me - Bridgeton, Missouri

I really liked going to this place but for some reason today the service was bad. We went in for lunch. The hostess that sat us was even rude. She just slid the menus and the silverware on the table and kept walking. Like ok sit here. Lol. Then our server wasn't very nice and we had to track him down for the first refill. I know today was the eclipse but geesh! The food was great as always. read more

El Maguey - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Bridgeton, Missouri

Service was a little slow to start but improved. Guacamole dip was very good. We had a large group. Everyone was very pleased with their meal. I had the El Jalisco Special. It was very good and plenty of food for the next day. The passion fruit margarita was very good also. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good Mexican restaurant read more

El Maguey - Mexican Near Me - Bridgeton, Missouri

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I've been here for lunch a dozen or so times over the past several years. Good value and solid food. However the staff act like you are troubling them from the moment you walk in the door. As others have commented you'll likely receive a rude greeting and afterward experience below average service. I like the food just not having to manage the entire visit from requesting silver ware and asking for refills. The food is good, the experience, no bueno. read more

The girl who served me was terrible i asked for pollo fiesta and she gave me pollo Feliz and when i told her that's not what i asked for she looked at me like i was stupid, so i got the menu to show her she still keeps saying pollo feliz so i finally say you know what it's cool i don't want anything I'll pay for my drink and the queso. So she say okay and i ask a diff server to get the manager he looks around as if i shouldn't have asked that then proceeds what he's doing i wait like 10 mins then my server comes back and ask me if i want the bill i say yeah and your manager and she pauses as if again I'm wrong to ask... finally the manager comes and i tell her the issue she is not even looking at me she was looking around and then i tell her I'm not even mad just disappointed in the service and i told her i felt her server was just very unempathetic so when I'm done she doesn't apologize or anything she says okay so you just pay for queso and drink like wtf!! They are just so unempathetic and don't care like no one apologized for getting my food wrong or for the service i was provided i NEVER write reviews but was so disgusted i had to for this place!!! I pride myself on customer service bec i work in customer service was a waitress myself in high school so idk but definitely wouldn't recommend read more

DISGUSTING FOOD AND POOR SERVICE The wait was not worth the pricey,small portioned and gross food. We had a party of three for lunch and our food was cold and VERY salty. My spouse was given shrimp that had gone bad and my father was given a beer that was well over its expiration date. We did not bring this to anyone's attention because or server was MIA for our entire dinner other than to present our check. The place is VERY tiny so all the LOUD patrons most of who were consuming alcohol were ridiculously obnoxious. If I could give them zero stars I would.We will NEVER be back to this location and I will let anyone I know be made aware of how subpar their food and service is. read more

The shrimp was cooked good and the Margarita was tasty but taco shells with Ground Beef that are the same quality as Taco Bell is not Mexican Food. I'll pay $1 for that but nothing more. Waiting to order was getting slow until we let our server know we were ready. If I'm in town again I'll have to pass. Next. read more

Can it! Really, my experience here can be summed up in three words: from a can. The chips were overlooked and had a burnt flavor, the salsa bland and tasted like a can. I ordered the Beef Chimichanga lunch special and they brought me chicken. I ate it anyway. The cheese enchilada I ordered on the side also had no flavor or substance and was drowning on a plate full of enchilada sauce that tasted like a tin can. The whole experience was underwhelming. Although I arrived at 1:30 after the noon rush, I was seated right away but then ignored for a full 15 min. I was sitting in a booth right outside the kitchen and across from the register, so it wasn't like they forgot I was there. I smiled and tried to get the attention of one of the numerous wait-staff milling about but they walked past and did not stop. I'll keep looking for hidden gems while I'm in the St Louis area, but this definitely is not one of them. read more