Most authentic place I've been to in STL. No fancy online ordering, but was able to call-in. Minimal English but that's a good sign in my book. I ordered carne asada burrito and went to pick it up. Duchtown area, so parked on street and went in! Small dining area, picked up at the bar and paid with my card. I wish they had a tip option bc I like to tip for to-gos (this was before I even say/tried the food) when I tell you this is the BIGGEST BURRITO I'VE EVER SEEN. And stuffed with steak, lettuce, tomato, avocado, rice, peppers, sauce, sour cream and maybe even corn idk what else? It also came with salsa rojo and verde. It was also only $13.30. With the cheap price and massive size I didn't want to have high expectations bc it seemed too good to be true but WOW. Immaculate. Best burrito I've ever had. Love it and will be back! Never eating at a chain burrito place again ;) read more

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Cash only but well worth the visit, food is delicious and authentic. Small restaurant but tthey do have a bar if you are looking to have a drink with your meal read more

This has to be the best burrito in St Louis. I've searched high and low for an authentic burrito in St Louis and this is it. The service is very friendly and the location is very clean. You'll have to park on the street but it's worth it. read more

Palacios Mexican Restaurant - Burrito!! - Mexican Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Ordered two tacos, a gordita, and torta and everything was amazing. I've been looking for a spot with a good torta milanesa so I am glad to find this. read more

What you see is what you get reminds me of one of those old-school while in the wall bars you go at their hard day of work to get a beer, play some pool maybe get some tacos on the side. This is worth the visit, food was great spectacular service and if you like Mexican food leaning way more towards theauthentic side of Mexican food this is the place for you and yea the portions are decent read more

Palacios Mexican Restaurant - Margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Let me start by saying that some of you may be a tad put off by the manner in which I share this review, and yet, it's my hope that you'll be able to appreciate that these are my feelings, thoughts and perspectives, and that yours may be wholly and completely different than mine in every conceivable way. Cool? Cool. We have used and heard the word "authentic" so many times, that for me, it seems to have lost whatever organic earthiness that it may have originally held. Truly, what is "authentic"? Is it a single restaurant owned by a person or family? Is it two, or three places to eat that have the same family recipes? What is "authentic", really? As I confessed, I don't really know any more. I really don't. So when I talk about Palacio's Mexican Restaurant, as much as I want to stand on a chair and espouse the virtues of "authentic" cuisine, I won't. I won't because I personally think that this place deserves "better". And even with that, one has to consider how varied tastes and preferences are from one person to the next, right? Right. Palacio's is not a place where you're likely to park you new Range Rover and feel at ease with not being able to see it. Located in Dutchtown at 4101 S. Grand, you're as likely to see people fighting across the street as you are people minding their own business. I am not speaking ill of the residents of that area, and yet, let's not pretend that there aren't some social challenges that exist either. But for me, since I am who I am, I don't worry so much about locale and "crime", race and economic disparity and social constructs. I came for the food. Sharon and I had a completely different feelings when even walking through the front door. For her, it reminded her of places she'd eaten at in Zimbabwe. For me, the pool table in your face when you walk in, along with the bar to the right, and on the day we were there, boxes and boxes on the actual bar itself, well, let's just say that I wondered if this was a place I really wanted to patronize. In other words, I can honestly say that my beloved and I had completely different expectations. Suffice to say that if decor and fine-dining are your thing, well, this is not the place for you. If real, heartfelt interaction from the staff is what you're after, well then, head on in, seat yourself and indulge. Margarita was our server, and is also the owner's daughter. She was a pleasure. Patient, solicitous and frankly, she was cool people. Anyway, Sharon just told me that this too long, so I will wrap this up. I had a burrito that rocked my world. Real steak that is cooked and seasoned in a way that let's you know that it's not Tex-mex (which I abhor), and more, the portion sizes are the kind that give you the feeling that you've gone to someone's house and they've fed you enough to hope that you'll come back again and again. Sharon had Menudo. She loves it and she raved over this one. Me, not so much, and yet, I have to admit, this was tasty to me. Again, I am not a fan, and yet, the seasoning and varied hints of it all together was quite pleasing. In the end, if you want a fare that's not Tex-Mex, and gives you the feeling and the sense that you're at someone's home and that they're trying to impress you with their food and low-key atmosphere, well, then this might be for you. If you need 5-Star cuisine and linen tablecloths, you'll not find it here. Finally, I don't talk price because for me, that's relative to the pleasure I get from the meal and for me and Sharon, it was worth every dollar. In every way. read more

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This is my favorite Mexican restaurant for tortas in St. Louis. Get the torta milanesa de pollo. We come here all the time and I've never had a bad meal. My husband loves the tacos de barbacoa and menudo (on weekends). Free chips and salsa- but it is authentic salsa and spicy. This is authentic Mexican food at it's best. It's a family owned restaurant, so your server will be a member of the family. Everyone is very nice. You'll walk into the bar, but the dining area is to the left. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but if you try it, you won't regret it! read more

Palacios Mexican Restaurant - Taco de barbacoa - Mexican Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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A true, authentic, hidden gem!!!! My boyfriend and I walked to this restaurant because we live nearby and were so glad we did! You walk in and there is a pool table on the bar side and tables to eat dinner on the left-hand side. We walked up to the bar to place our to-go order with a younger gentleman and had a great conversation! it seems to be a family-owned place and everyone is so friendly! Food cooked to order so it remains very fresh and can be customized to your liking! I had a burrito which was MASSIVE! Filled with rice, lettuce, veggies, steak, cheese. My boyfriend had the tacos.. they were chicken street tacos full of seasoned chicken and cilantro on top. I preferred his tacos over my burrito because I liked the chicken over the steak.. but we will be back to try some other items! They have everything from chicken to cow tongue .. check them out! read more

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A quaint little spot on South Grand, if you are not looking for it you could miss it. However what it's missing in notoriety it makes up for in taste. The food was good. The service friendly and prompt, and the sauces were spicy. Red and green jalapeño sauces. I prefer the red my husband the green. We got chips which were fresh and crisp. The fajitas trio beef, chicken and shrimp with Spanish rice, refried beans and a salad of tomato lettuce and avocado. The beef was tender, nice sized shrimp and plenty of red and green and yellow bell peppers. Seared to perfection. A nice change of pace. More than enough food. I took some home to finish later. read more

Palacios Mexican Restaurant - Fajitas delicious - Mexican Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

All the above amazing! Best soo good soo good deliciousness best ever! Service amazing ambience wonderful!

I was looking for some authentic Mexican restaurant and I'm glad that I found this one. I knew it as soon as I walked in. Packed with Mexicans which is a good sign that it's going to be authentic.I was watching a food ranger YouTube show and came across cemita and I found out that they are serving cemitas. I tried chicken cemitas and al pastor tacos and liked them. Will definitely go back. read more

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Legit the best authentic Mexican food I've had in a while. And the service was incredible. Is you like authentic food in a tiny hole in the wall vibe, GO HERE. You won't be disappointed. read more

Palacios Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Cash only, limited street parking, tasty, legit tacos! Seems family-owned and operated (sometimes there's a playpen for owner's(?) Kids, so it can get a little loud. This place does have a lot of charm and authenticity I'd normally associate with Cherokee Street, although it does have a dive vibe. Don't be afraid to try a protein on a taco you don't recognize. They have a great variety! Tacos come with a healthy amount of protein, etc. I love the salsas that comes with the chips. I have been several times, and love it enough to compare to El Bronco, La Vallesana, El Torito, etc. on Cherokee read more

Some of the BEST tacos I've had in STL. Certainly fresh and authentic. The service is great, and they pour a very good margarita. The al Pastor tacos are amazing, the seasoning is perfect. Can't wait to try the Barbados lamb tacos and a torta. They have menudo on Sat and Sun!! read more

Came in around 8pm excited to try out a new Mexican place. But when the bf and I walked in, literally everyone stopped what they were doing and stared at us. Not one person spoke. There were kids and an older woman behind the counter and a guy at the bar. We walked up to the counter and still no one spoke. A younger woman walked up from behind the bar and I asked if in Spanish I could see the menu, since I wasn't sure if that was the reason for the stark silence all around. We looked at the menu, and still no one spoke or seemed to indicate we were welcome or asked if we wanted a table or anything like that. A little sad, because I wanted to try the food, but didn't really feel like we were welcome to do that here. Maybe I'll do a call in order? read more

Food looks amazing however placing an order was not the best. The individual answering the phone was not the friendliest. Once I told him what I wanted to order, he literally hung up on me. No total or how long it would take to have the food ready. I debated on even going to get the food after that experience but decided to see if the in person communication would be better. Not at all! When I arrived , the lady at the bar literally stared at me. No greeting or how may I help you etc. so I walked up and said hello I ordered the carne asada tacos. She then said ok and brought my food out. I asked for cutlery and the cook in the back got frustrated and showed the front staff where they were. No sure if they were just having a bad day or if this is normal. I will not be returning to this restaurant. read more

Palacios Mexican Restaurant - Carne Asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I visited recently and their chorizo taco is delicious. The chips and salsa were fiery hot and yummy. The salsa verde was less spicy. The owner, Hector, is a very sweet and welcoming guy and gave my friend a free shot of tequila when he complimented him on the selection. I will definitely go back. read more

Palacios Mexican Restaurant - The menu is small but the food is delicious. - Mexican Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Authentic, reasonably priced Mexican dishes. I found out about this location via Restaurants.com (Palacios currently has a coupon offer on that site). There are corn tortilla options for those that are gluten free, and they also offer several vegetarian dishes. No margaritas here, though they do have Mexican beers and Budweiser beers, along with tequilas, rums, and bloody marys. Cash only establishment, so come prepared. read more

Palacios Mexican Restaurant - Vegetarian corn quesadilla, rice, beans and guacamole. - Mexican Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Easily, and I mean easily, the best authentic Mexican food I've had in St. Louis. Yes, it's a divey location with a hard-to-read sign; yes, some of the staff and customers are ESL and you'll need to be patient with some folks while ordering if you don't speak Spanish. Who cares? Just go, don't be racist, google the stuff on the menu that you're unfamiliar with, get take out if you don't want to eat in a slightly noisier space with a pool table and some children running around (takeout is SO fast, btw), and enjoy some of the most delicious gorditas and sopes ever. read more

Hole in the wall with really good tacos and rice. Cash only, for sure a dive but in the good way. Sketchy area so be aware. Food is good and service was as well. read more

This was an excellent find. Working in the city, and type in tacos. Been craving them since my trip to Texas. These were as good as the ones I had down there, and I can't wait to go back to this gem of a restaurant and enjoy their great food and hospitality. read more

Palacios Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

The tacos and tortas here were delicious! The tortas are huge, the tacos had a healthy helping of meat, and I especially liked the al pastor -- it has a very flavorful marinade, and unlike a lot of the local Mexican places, there's no pineapple in it (which I prefer). The tortilla chips weren't great -- standard chips from a bag, not freshly fried -- but the salsas were good, with a nice spicy kick. Unfortunately they don't have alcohol, so no beer or margaritas with your tacos. There weren't many people there when my friends and I went there, & it feels like a little family-run place where not many outsiders stumble in. Most of the people working there didn't seem to speak much English, and the menu's only in Spanish, but our waitress (who seemed to be the daughter of the family) was friendly and helpful. I'll definitely go back for the tacos -- I think they can compete with anything I've had on Cherokee. NB: This place used to be called Sabor a Mexico, and that Yelp page has more reviews, but it wasn't clear to me if it's changed owners or just names. The old name was still on the menu, so it's hard to tell. read more

Great portions and of course free chips and salsa! Great hidden gem for those Mexican food cravings read more

Palacios Mexican Restaurant - Asado burrito - Mexican Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Amazingly fresh and authentic mexican dishes served with wonderful service. Cool clean & comfortable environment.

Good food and cold beer. Went back on 3-7 and they were closed and that was strange. But I have been to this establishment twice and both times the food was very good. Great tequila selection but they very carefully measure every drop. read more

Hidden gem deep in south city! Traditional Mexican dishes, we shared the cemanitas and it was more than enough! Great prices and chips and salsa were uniquely delicious. Will be back! read more

Palacios Mexican Restaurant - Red and green salsa... Both with a kick! - Mexican Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I lived in Chicago for 10 years, where the Mexican food is authentic and bountiful. I live in saint Louis nThat said, Palacios is my favorite authentic (non Tex mex) restaurant in both Chicago and at Louis. A true family owned and operated business, with recipes straight out of Michocan and cooked with love. read more

Good Mexican food takes me back home to California lol best burrito since I got here to Missouri.

Stopped in for a quick lunch, I had the carnitas tacos and my friend had a camarón quesadilla, both were great. Portions were large and everything was vary flavorful. read more

The food isn't quit what you'd expect from a Mexican-American restaurant. But it is delicious. I've been there twice now, and dinner is usually about $6-$8. The people are friendly, though only a couple speak English, so I suspect you might run into a situation where they only have Spanish-Speaking employees at that time. Still, they make it work. I highly recommend it. read more