Amazing food and atmosphere! Fantastic service too. Unique flavors from an interesting menu. Not your usual Mexican food. Highly recommend! read more

The food was really good. I had the torta. Bread was soft and fresh. Good flavor and very filling. The service was very good. Restaurant was very clean. I'm not from the area. It was a little hard to find. Its in the back of a building. I ended up driving past it the first time. read more

La Oaxaqueña - Inside. - Tacos Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Great authentic Mexican food!!! We went on Cinco de Mayo and it was of course packed, but we were able to get in and the food was fabulous! Highly recommended! And the margaritas are STRONG.... read more

La Oaxaqueña - Birthday and Cinco de Mayo! - Tacos Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Even the takeout is delicious. They have great daily specials. They are very quick and the service is always excellent!

Really great, authentic food! For starters, you have to try the fried crickets. They were surprisingly nutty, flavorful and not too "buggy". Food was great, drinks were a nice accompaniment to our dinner. Quick service for a table of 8 on a weekend (early evening). Not what you're expecting from the outside, especially when you drive down to what looks like the employee parking lot and enter a side door. read more

Such an amazing place. The food was delicious and the prices were not that bad. We ended up trying out the margaritas and some taquitos as an appetizer. The taquitos were piping hot with huge chunks of chicken. My partner had the tamales and I had the Tlayuda. Both platters were delicious and had the perfect flavor and spice. This place is highly recommended and underrated. read more

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Amazing food!! Don't sleep on the tamales - it comes wrapped in a banana leaf. I was a bit concerned at first because there wasn't any sauce but it was SO GOOD it didn't need anything on it. Can't wait to go back! read more

A sneaky good authentic Mexican restaurant that is worth the stop in. The place is tucked in underneath a shop, and was easy to miss from the road. Once you walk in however, the vibrant colors can't be mistaken for anything other than an authentic Mexican place. We were quickly seated and ordered the Burrito carne asada and three al pastor street tacos. Chips and salsa were readily available while we waited for our main dishes. Food came out quite quickly and we could not be happier with the taste. The menu has a little bit of everything, and has the value that you look for with these non chain Mexican restaurants. If you're in and around South County, La Oaxaquena is definitely worth the stop! read more

La Oaxaqueña - Burrito De Carne Asada - Tacos Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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My daughter and I stumbled upon this restaurant late one evening after a volleyball tournament. We were craving Mexican food and it was the restaurant closest to us. We were delighted with our experience. All of the food was fresh and authentic. It's very casual, family, friendly restaurant with great service. We talked to many of the other customers who are regulars and dine there often because it is authentic and reminds them of home. In addition, the two of us had dinner, a drink and dessert for less than $30. That rarely happens these days! read more

Great food and good service. I doubt there is another place in St. Louis with more authentic mexican food. Our favorite is the beef enchilada with Verde sauce. The lunch menu is especially good with several choices under $10. They have a very good lunch margarita for $2.99 to go with it. For something unique try the tamale or the empanada. read more

Love this place, great food, staff is very polite and give excellent service. They also serve Flan like most Mexican Restaurants but they make their Flan in house, not brought in. read more

Fun little place in a weird spot! If you haven't been there before, I'll bet you will miss it, as it is behind and below another shop. Small place, with just a couple of dozen seats and the standard bright color decorations that you expect at a Mexican restaurant. The meme has different sections, including and authentic meals section, which we ordered from. The mole was good, but seemed a little bland to me, chips and salsa were good you can tell that the salsa was made very recently as it still had some crunch in the veges. Server was quick to take our orders,but not very talkative and we had to ask for refills on our drinks, which is my own pet peeve. Looking forward to going again, and trying different things. Not sure about the cricket appetizer! read more

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Restaurant is down the hill in the back. With a big sign that says Mexican Restaurant. Nice and clean inside. Nothing fancy. Waiter was very polite and did a great job. Started us off with WARM chips (nice touch) and an excellent red salsa, not spicy (wife as happy about that). Reminded me of fresh cilantro salsa. Ordered the tamale dinner. Came with 3 tamales. No sides, but there was a lot of food. Very good taste. Really liked the texture of the tamale. The chicken and the mole sauce were very good. Think I will ask for a like more sauce next time to put over the top. Other had the beef taco salad and she said it was great. She really enjoyed it. Another had the lunch special with chicken enchilada and chicken chimichanga with refried beans. Said the enchilada was good and that the chimichanga was great. Really liked the refried beans. Great flavor and tasted fresh. Definitely Would go back. If you like or love real Mexican food you should give it a try. It is across from Melville high school and a little hard to find - but worth the extra effort. read more

La Oaxaqueña - Lunch menu - Tacos Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Stopped by la Caxaqueña To have some Mexican food Juan provided great customer service I got the lunch fajitas Mixed steak and chicken and Aguas Frescas read more

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First let me say I was visiting my Sister from California. So I'm spoiled. We where pleasantly surprised. Had lunch portion of chicken Fajitas. Just perfect seasoning, came with beans, rice, with nice presentation on a oblong plate of Pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole. The highlight was the corn tortilla for me. I Grew up next to a family where her mother made corn & flour tortillas these brought back good memories. Yum read more

Don't let the outside fool you, it's a market on top and restaurant in the lower level. Once inside you'd never know you were in a basement. Tastefully colorful walls, fun candy cranes game (you know I played it), and plenty of seating for many tables. My friend and I loved the food, it was flavorful and probably the best in the area. Would highly recommend this hidden gem! read more

Wow, this is a tough one. Plus: wrestling on tv! Seriously, that added to the atmosphere imho. Friendly service. Not everyday Mexican food. Molotes are fun to eat and tasty. Tamales are wrapped in plantain leaves instead of corn husks, making for an interesting presentation. My wife really liked her burrito. Minus: The tamales had a bit of a fennel-like taste that wasn't entirely welcome. maybe it was the plantain leaves. I don't think it was the molé as it was also on the Molotes. Moreover, the chicken in said tamales was pretty tough. Now, I'm not sure if there are other options than chicken: if there are it would be for the better. Verdict: I am undaunted. I'll give them another try. read more

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Food is great Service was great and the price is very good. Definitely be going there again for dinner

Really enjoy this recent addition to the south county area. Staff is super friendly, menu is full of enticing options. This was our 4th or 5th visit and each time we've been really pleased with our service / food / drinks. The one item missing from the attached pic was our order of tamales. Super special tamales, wrapped in banana leaves...in our opinion some of the best tamales in the city. Service is always friendly and inviting. La Oaxaquena is a regular for us...if you are in South County and looking for a quality place give them a try. Well worth stopping in. We're looking forward to celebrating with them on Cinco de Mayo! read more

La Oaxaqueña - Street tacos (steak), chips / salsa (great salsa!), white cheese, burrito Oaxaca and margaritas! - Tacos Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

The best mole enchiladas in Saint Louis. Service was very good too! Only negative is finding LO in the back and down the driveway. Buy once you know how to get in, it's no problem. read more

Cute Mexican restaurant that's around the corner/ behind a Mediterranean place. The inside is cheerful and clean. Our server was extremely attentive. Chips were warm and fresh. Salsa was good. I had the lunch special 2 for $8.25. The taco and quesadilla were good. Pepsi products, and that includes Diet Dr Pepper. I'd definitely go back. read more

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Tasty small resturant Delicious (small) lunch menu Inexpensive Great service Pepsi products Dine in free chips and salsa read more

La Oaxaqueña - Guac salad Burrito Enchilada - Tacos Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Fabulous, authentic Mexican in South County!! Fantastic food!! Can't get enough of their salsa and mole. Cozy relaxed atmosphere and great service. Just great. read more

I had the best burrito in my life. Here's how it started. It was 48 hrs ago I saw this event on a full stomach. I had no idea my Friday evening needed Food Truck Friday @ Tower Grove Park I was sending out last minute invites so someone can accompany me at the Friday event yesterday. A friend waited for me for two hours (some friend I am ) while I finished some errands. I was running as fast as I could. Then I asked around what people had. These two kids 9 and 6 I think. 9 y/o said she didn't enjoy the taco from another truck but the 6 y/o said the G Burrito was off the chain! Beyond a 10 rating. I said I had to test it out myself because this kid is 6! Spoke to some more people who got the quesadilla but I was hopeful for my burrito that the kid was ecstatic about. I got it. My first bite. Wow... after 2 hrs and 1 hr left of the Food Truck debut. The BEST BURRITO IN MY LIFE! read more

La Oaxaqueña - The best burrito and friends you could ask for that Friday - Tacos Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Best Mexican in south county! Beats the others by far. More authentic as well (not 100% but closer than Taco Bell or el maguey)

Food was good and the server explained what the different dishes were. This is not the same old Mexican restaurants. PService was also good. Atmosphere is nice. read more

I need everyone to stop what they are doing right now and plan a tlayuda night with your bestie at this place... the tlayuda with al pastor is now in the top ten most delicious, and comforting, dishes I have ever had. I don't believe I have had Aztecan food but now I want to go back and try numerous other entrees that are not on the menu of most American Mexican restaurants - this is a very unique menu, delicious, large portions with an affordable price point. We had two large entrees, several cocktails, and my friend had churros - and after a 20% tip we were at $100 on the nose. The al pastor is juicy and flavorful and makes the massive tlayuda (easily shared between two people - it took me three meals to get through it) incredible. The restaurant is in the basement of a small strip and there is ample parking. The service was quick and attentive and our waiter answered a variety of question for me as a celiac and provided recommendations on proteins for different entrees based on what were his favorites (I love that!). I am coming back for the tlayuda at least. Probably other things a few times over. read more

Love this place! A great authentic Mexican joint in South County. Their Oaxaca style entrees are a nice alternative to the typical Tex-Mex found in most Mexican restaurants around the city. Servers are always very nice. read more

This is my new favorite Mexican restaurant, maybe my favorite restaurant. No complaints, no criticisms. I have tried everything on the menu. I recommend everything. Staff is very friendly, has a real family atmosphere. Their location is not ideal, being in a basement, but I think that's the ONLY reason they are not constantly packed. Seriously, this food is excellent! read more

Jamaica, sopes and tlayuda. Went with a good friend and enjoyed a delicious and comforting, homey meal together read more

La Oaxaqueña - Tacos Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Good Mexican food great service good margaritas and good variety large dining area inside and out very popular establishment

Their menu is quite authentically Oaxacan. The tamales are wrapped in plantain leaves as opposed to corn husks which is traditional for the region. The chupalines are fantastic and one of the best beer snacks in the world (don't let the fact that it is grasshoppers deter you). Their tyluda is fantastic and also huge. Unless you are hungry or a big eater, consider splitting it or expect leftovers. They speak perfect English, but you can easily order in Spanish as well as I try to speak the native language of people whenever I know it and it applies. The ambiance is very typical of a cantina and they are some of the most welcoming restaurant staff. It always feels very comfortable to be here. Everything on the menu here is good, but you should really order from the Oaxacan menu as it is Their specialty. read more

La Oaxaqueña - Molotes, tyluda, kids burrito, fajita burrito, and chimichanga. Also, a michelada which is in front of their chapulines. - Tacos Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

After leaving Denver almost a year ago, I've been searching for comparable Mexican food in the area. It's been letdown after letdown... until I had the enchiladas with mole sauce here (there were TWO kinds of mole to choose from! I went the familiar route and got the dark stuff). Warm chips and salsa brought out quickly and refilled as needed. Service was quick, food was hot and fresh, strawberry margarita was great. I'll be back! read more

Had to come on Cinco de Mayo! Thankfully got here early enough before any crowd. Not to be mistaken, but the front door is to a grocery store, and the restaurant itself is in back. But the moment I walked in this place felt comfortable. Welcoming atmosphere and just very laid back. Love the authentic Mexican music. The set up is very cute and colorful. I got a taco salad and strawberry marg and they were both really good! Highly recommend. read more

La Oaxaqueña - Tacos Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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It is an OK restaurant, probably excellent by Missouri standards. It was pretty quiet inside. I did notice a lot of take out orders. For me, there was not much to write home about. Mainly came to satisfy a craving for tamales, which they did. Also tried the chicken mole and the street tacos. They were pretty average. Service was pleasant enough. read more

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This place is kind of hidden off of Lemay it almost across the street from Melville high school, but it's in the basement. Plenty of parking. I had the Choripollo which is Chicken/ Chorizo platter. Chorizo was a little salty, but I expected that and it wasn't bad. My wife had the Shrimp platter which I couldn't taste due to food allergies, but she loved it and they didn't skimp on the Shrimp. The Guacamole was a garlicky treat, delicious. The salsa had a lot of cilantro and you can taste it which was ok and it had a little spice. Cadillac Margarita was on point. Service was spectacular. This place even has Chapulines- Fried Grasshoppers, now that's just awesome and fun. read more

La Oaxaqueña - shrimp Fajita platter - Tacos Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Very good restaurant! We had lunch specials, and both enjoyed our choices. The mole negro sauce on the enchilada was just sweet and spicy enough to satisfy. I had a cheese quesadilla as my other choice. My friend had a chicken burrito, and said the sauce was very good. Lots of chicken in the enchilada, too! I know we'll try their regular menu for dinner. I hope their location doesn't work against them. They're across from Mehlville High, down around the back. read more

La Oaxaqueña - Tacos Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Oh so tasty! Great service in a fun and festive atmosphere Fresh salsa was super! We have been seeing this place for months and finally got a chance to go. Will definitely be going back! read more

La Oaxaqueña - Street Tacos I did one each of chicken, pork, and beef Very nice - Tacos Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Excellent dinner tonight! I had the carnitas tacos which were sooo delicious and came with two awesome homemade salsas. My dad's chicken chimichanga looked incredible (and it must have been because he did not share). Tamales and empanadas for my siblings, and the beef taco for my niece all looked delicious too. I don't live here anymore but I'll be back when I can! The staff was super attentive and quick to bring drinks, chips and food! read more

I ordered their margarita pitcher and their chicken empanadas. Honestly, the margarita was so good, really strong, I was tipsy after the first glass. Their empanadas were totally different than I expected or what I am used to eating. It was more of chicken in a tortilla to me. I didn't really enjoy that part of my meal. Hopefully, I can go back and try something different I would enjoy! read more

La Oaxaqueña - Empanadas - Tacos Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri