This place is now in my top 7 places to get BBQ from now on. The vibes were on point; it's a drive…read morefor me, but well worth it.

You must go here! My daughter and I had heard there was a new restaurant in Elsberry and we wanted…read moreto go try it out. We popped in on a Friday night. There was a large party in the front but noone waiting. We couldn't decide between tacos and bbq so we ordered both :) We ordered 2 full meals which was enough to feed an entire family! Daughter and I LOVED everything we ordered! Especially the dessert! Service was great from the beginning as well. The owners work the counter and the food line and when we asked a bit about the restaurant they took the time to tell us a bit about it which I enjoyed. You order at the counter and then the food is brought to the table. Only thing I didn't love here is that none of the tables that we tried would sit flat. They all have a wobble or wobbly leg and there was at least one time I thought my drink was going to spill from table wobble - I do not like the anxiety of having to wonder if my drink is going to spill on me during a dinner out.

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.

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

Camila's was excellent! It's so nice to visit a Mexican restaurant where the menu is not like…read moreeveryone else else's. Tex-Mex is a bit different and I love it. I'm sorry I didn't take any photos, I was meeting some people for lunch that I don't know well and didn't want it to be awkward. LOL! I ordered the quesadilla fiesta which is described on the menu as "Large quesadilla filled with your choice of steak or chicken, black beans, corn, cheese and chipotle sauce. Served with lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo and masita." I ordered this with the steak and it was very flavorful and tender and plentiful. The corn was charred and everything came together into delicious bite after delicious bite. It was served with a small salad with sour cream and pico de gallo with mango. This quesadilla was a cut above any quesadilla I've ever had before. I'm really looking forward to coming back and trying more menu items and although I don't get to Eureka very often, I will now. Service was very friendly and efficient, they really couldn't have been any nicer. And I really liked the decor of the restaurant. It is beautifully done. You will find the biggest fan you've ever seen inside and some delightful lighting fixtures. They also get bonus points for having diet Dr Pepper!!

Authentic Tex-mex!!! This is one of my fav Mexican restaurants! The only thing wrong...? They are a…read morelittle drive for me...guess that will keep it special!!!

Came here for a quick breakfast. It's like any typical donut shop you order at the counter then…read morethere's a small seating area off to the side. This seems like a family business as there was kids behind the counter and helping wait tables. They had good customer service and were helpful getting missing items like straws, sugar, etc. We ordered glaze donuts and maple bars as well as a ham omelette and a breakfast sandwich with bacon and sausage. Food was good, cooked to order, donuts were okay nothing fancy.

This is an update. Where other quick restaurants in the area are falling downhill or disappearing,…read moreLas Lajas is keeping pace with their continued excellence and amazing food. This is how it's done right. The dining room appearance is simple and plain, but that is a good indicator of the food to come. It's good comfort Mexican food, with no frills, no complications. The service is always outstanding, accepting custom orders with a smile. My wife and I regularly go there for our fix of amazing yet inexpensive Mexican food. We will usually place our order, then dash next door to the grocery, to stock up on tortillas, and other Hispanic food specialties that aren't available without going into the city.

The food was good. The margarita was very good. Customer service was on point and the dining room…read morewas clean. I'll visit again!

Mariachis is a great place if you want to get some good Mexican food with some friends or a loved…read moreone. First off the waiters were nice, great and always making sure we were doing well, and helping us with our refills. Very super nice, they made the experience well worth. For the food, the appetizers were very good, especially the Fiesta Platter. The chicken wings served was well seasoned and the quesadillas were a standout for me. Definitely a must if you have a crowd of 2-4 people who are hungry! The Carne Asada they gave out was HUGE. We loved it, and it was seasoned well, would definitely order that again whenever I visit. The Fajita Burrito was huge as well, stuffed with steak, rice and more cheese, it was a delicious and flavorful fight to go against when taking that burrito on. The fajitas sizzling at the bottom was really good too, great to get the vegetables in! As for the area, the place looked nice, giving a traditional late night vibe that makes you feel welcomed when entering in. Would come back! Loved everything about it.

I can't even describe how much I love this place! My fiance and I first went here about a year ago…read moreand got to meet the owner and his wife. They are incredibly nice people who run a fantastic business in our community! The frozen margarita's are big... HUGE! They also taste great. Now the food... we all love it! I typically order the steak quesadilla's and it is incredible. Better than a steak that I would make at home. This restaurant is clean, relaxing and inviting. I would recommen this restaurant to anyone with no hesitation!

We were out this way for an event at timberland high school and stopped here on a whim. Absolutely…read moredelicious and super friendly staff.

Delicious food, beautiful decor, and decent pricing!!…read more I've been here a few times, so I brought my mom as she has been talking about this place for a while. Walking up to the entry gives you vacation vibes from The decor, tropical plants and modern aesthetics. Service was 10/10. All the staff we encountered were so friendly. They came by to check on us, and even the owner/manager came out to check in and make sure everything was good. The tacos were absolutely delicious, seasoned well and every ingredient was FRESH. I ordered the Galveston, and the Baja, and my mom ordered the del Rio and the Biloxi, and we shared a trifecta appetiser.. The queso and guacamole and salsa were some of the best ones I've had. The portions are plentiful. Definitely give them a try. They add something new to the menu every so often, and They offer brunch as well.

Wonderful patio seating and great food! There is two lovely patios that are blocked from street…read moretraffic's, letting you enjoy your meal and company. Our server easily explained their special and answered our questions about sizing per taco. We started with chips with salsa and queso. Both delicious with a hint of spiceT. he tacos are on the larger side, so 2 were perfect for my meal. The Baja fish taco was my favorite. Super fresh and delicious. I wouldn't come here expecting a "classic" street taco experience, but the food is delicious nonetheless!

We've been coming here for 10 years for the great Tex-Mex food and awesome patio. Love the queso…read moreand the tortilla chips are always amazing. Everything is super fresh and we love the seasonings. Sometimes things run a little slow and it takes a little time to get our food, but never too long. Recommend this place for any one looking for a casual Mexican spot.

Expectations far exceeded! My husband and I came in on a Saturday night around 7pm. We ordered the…read morenachos grande steak, super tex Mex chicken and two margaritas. Based on the rating we were nervous but couldn't be more happy we stopped by!!! We ate on the outside patio and didn't have much of a wait at all -- ordered at the counter and they call names over a speaker so we could hear even outside. Everything was good but the steak nachos grande are the way to go here. These nachos are made with real cheese, not the liquid stuff. They had fresh guacamole and the most delicious grilled steak. Only complaints, next time I'd order extra steak (but that's typically expected with nachos) and tomatoes from a can but not fresh. But for being fast food and for the price I was very impressed. Even margaritas were great, not too sticky sweet as you sometimes get (at least time) and even as a fast food joint they put salt on the rim.

I've only ever visited a few times because the food was very average. Birria was tough so that was…read morenot my fav. Steak tacos were good. I liked their salsa as well. They have a patio but it's strange and didn't feel like they enjoyed having outdoor tables. The space indoors is a good size with lots of seating. Large parking lot. It does get busy on weekends but wait was only about 10-15 minutes.

My favorite mexican restaurant around! The food is amazing with nice seasoning that isn't…read moreover-powering, nice portions, fast service, and the staff is friendly. Great atmosphere inside and we love the patio on a nice day. Highly recommend!