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    Rico's Tacos

    4.8 (12 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
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    Thursday especial. Torta
    Tony G.

    Brought my coworkers to eat and it was a hit. They were a little afraid being causasians and me being Hispanic. But we all ordered and I had the torta with agua Fresca. It was great and enjoyed it. I wanted the carne asada to have more flavor but it was good enough. I'll be back for sure. Great people and great atmosphere.

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    Mandy H.

    Amazing quesabirras tacos! Large portions and flavorful and tucked away in a supermarket. Love that it's authentic and quick to order at the counter. Plenty of places to sit 9/10

    Chris G.

    Rico's Tacos is a great spot if you are looking for authentic street tacos done right and done quickly. My order came out super-fast, and the portions of meat in each taco were generous and satisfying. One thing I really liked is how the tacos come plain and you get to build them yourself at a separate toppings station. It is a nice touch and lets you customize everything exactly how you want it. The red and green salsas are both fantastic and were definitely standouts for me. Another unique part of the experience is the location. It is set right in the middle of a market that sells fresh tortillas (machine made) and has a great aisle with a huge tequila selection. They also have a bakery section with authentic Mexican breads and pastries which is a great bonus if you want something sweet after your meal. There are plenty of other Mexican and Hispanic grocery items as well, so you can grab what you need while you are there. If you want quick, flavorful, and authentic street tacos, this is definitely a place worth checking out.

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    Amazing tacos, I think honestly best I've ever had in my life. You can't go wrong with any of the options they have.

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    Carreta's Mexican Restaurant - Kids meal

    Carreta's Mexican Restaurant

    4.4(321 reviews)
    5.2 mi
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    In my search for the best birria I stumbled upon Carrera's…read more Fried corn tortilla, juicy but can't say my #1 Very beautiful space in small shopping center off Olive. Could be hard to locate. Best for a quiet date night

    Carreta's is the closest thing I have to a "local"--the place where I go after my shift at the post…read moreoffice to drink watery, domestic beer and make slightly inappropriate remarks to the waitstaff. My parents eat there on the reg, though not so much the past couple of years, after they implemented their controversial policy of shrinking portion sizes and increasing prices at the same time. Uh, whose idea was that? I have an idea. Let's just say he's not very good at riding a bicycle. I've eaten there literally a million times since it opened up 10 or 15 years ago. Before that, we used to eat at the place in Olivette that was once a Ponderosa, El Paisano or whatever. I don't think they're related, but when that place closed, a handful of employees came over to Carreta's. That was years ago, and they're now long gone. Hopefully, they weren't shipped off to El Salvador. I hear it's not safe there. More recently, we've been eating at a place a bit further west on Olive that was once a Houlihan's. Noticing a trend? Carreta's must be feeling the effects, because they've remodeled and added a few new menu items, some of which will be familiar to Barrel House patrons. The remodel seems to mostly have been a matter of applying a fresh coat of paint and turning the dim switch up to its absolute brightest. It used to be dark in there, like at a fancy restaurant. Now it's like Kmart circa 1986. I didn't check to see if a blue light had been installed in the ceiling, nor did I make it back to near the restrooms to see if they've still got that influencer wall. The menu has been reprinted, and I'm sure they took advantage of the opportunity to jack up prices even further. Many of the old favorites remain, and I'm not sure what, if anything, they removed to make room for the small handful of new items. I saw that they still have the carnitas, my old go-to. It's the only pork item on the menu. If you're familiar with the area, you can probably do the math on that one. Most importantly, they've added Birria, only about 10 years after it became trendy. What's next, a smashburger? A pumpkin spice latte? I've had Birria at a number of places, here in the STL and elsewhere, and in a few different preparations, and it's never not been good. It kinda is the Mexican food equivalent of the smashburger, in that regard. An order of three will run you $16, and it doesn't come with anything other than the consommé and a ramekin of tomatillo salsa. Just the three tacos wasn't the most filling meal I've ever had, but it wasn't half bad, for there not being any sides or anything. They stuff those tacos full with mostly just meat (along with cheese, onions and cilantro), and I'd imagine it's roughly as caloric as eating half the produce aisle at the grocery store. It's so good. I figured it would be kinda mediocre but nevertheless enjoyable, because I thought I had this place pegged, but credit where credit is due. They've exceeded expectations. This was one of the best things I've ever had in a Mexican restaurant. If they don't let the quality slip or try to charge literally $1,000 for it, I could honestly see it becoming a huge hit. What do you know? This place might manage to stay in business just yet, despite the newer, fancier place down the street.

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    4.5(17 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    I was craving some arroz con pollo and thought I'd give this place a try. I came in the afternoon…read moreand surprisingly, there were only two people in there. I sat at the bar and decided I'd get it to go. I was greeted warmly upon arrival and given water and menus. This was the first time I'd seen other ingredients in arroz con pollo other than chicken and rice. Theirs came with mushrooms, bacon, and pico, all of which I had removed, in addition to putting the queso on the side. The wait was minimal and I was on my way shortly after. I tried the chips and salsa first as soon as I got home and was hooked. The chips were thick, crunchy, and durable. I'd describe them as the bounty version of tortilla chips because they were sturdy but surprisingly, handled well with the salsa. The salsa was excellent! It was a tad spicy but not overpowering and tasted fresh. I think the star of the afternoon was the entree. The cheese sauce was probably some of the best I've had. It was tangy but piqued my interest in a way I've never experienced with this dish. I didn't taste much seasoning on the chicken and rice, and I'm guessing it's because the queso was so flavorful. The food more than exceeded my expectations and I'd happily return again and again.

    what a lovely meal I had on this cute patio served by a wonderful gal named Angie! Wanted something…read morelight had the chicken street quesadillas and a margarita perfect ! I just arrived in town staying at the Crowne Plaza and this place is right down the road . Recommend! Again Angie was awesome!

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