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El Maguey

3.2 (69 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Peach margarita

Fantastic food and customer service. Margs and food were both great!! The environment is so charming and friendly. The staff here know what they are doing to provide an exceptional experience

Huevos Rancheros
Suzane C.

Great meal that was enjoyed with conversation with friends. Food was good. Service was very good.

Side Chips and Salsa
Sheryl S.

Oh my my. We stopped for lunch and I'm so glad we did. Prices are reasonable and you get a good amount of food and in this economy that is so welcome. I have been to other Mexican restaurants here in St.Louis but I haven't tried their enchiladas after being dissatisfied at other establishments. Being from south Chicago I know a good enchilada when I taste one. Today I took the plunge again and I'm happy to say it was delicious along with everything else. I will return often. My compliments to the Chef!

Great Margaritas and shrimp and chicken fajitas
Jody J.

A great hole in the wall Mexican restaurant. The salsa is great ! My wife had the chicken and shrimp fajitas with a poblano pepper. I had the Mexican burrito and it was wonderful ! The grilled jalapeños were quite tasty!

Make Your Own Combo
Miranda G.

Unfortunately, this was not good. The ranchero sauce was literally pizza sauce. Burrito was bland. Rice lacked flavor. The dip was good and service was good too! We didn't finish our plates and for us that's not a good sign. I think the food quality has gone downhill in the past couple years or maybe it varies by location, but this just wasn't worth it.

Never ever again! ROACHES!

Roach on my food!! Absolutely disgusted. Nope. Never ever ever again coming here. You've been warned.

Caldo De Pollo ( Chicken Soup)

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