What to get: tacos, fries Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: trendy, casual sit-down, bar Wait: 0 mins (Tuesday 10:30PM for 2) Parking: Street parking The Experience: Forgive me in advance for this being an abnormal review. You see, it was Taco Tuesday (plus tequila) and I had already had something to drink prior, so it's going to very basic and vague. My Airbnb host brought me out since Mission Taco has a Taco Tuesday deal, where tacos are $2 each (and I think tequila is also $2 a shot). We end up ordering one of each taco on the menu, fries, and tequila shots. I actually didn't even get a chance to look at the taco menu thoroughly, but hey, $2 tacos from the best taco place in town...that's an opportunity I'm not willing to pass up. [I stand corrected: the $2 tacos and shots are a late night happy hour deal that happens EVERY NIGHT! This place just keeps getting better and better!] The fries were delicious, but my host specifically told me to try each taco since that was what I came for. This is were it gets vague...every taco was amazing! I couldn't tell you which was which, but they were all good. This might be troublesome for the next time I visit...guess it'll just have to be during Taco Tuesday again! I'm not a fan of tequila, but I was able to drink 3 shots fine without any regrets later. It just goes so well with the tacos! I'd absolutely return here in a heartbeat! If only they had a location in my city, that'd be perfect! read more

Session Taco - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

We gave Mission Taco another try. We ordered fish tacos for a takeout order. They were ready at the specified time, but two significant issues mean we won't be ordering from Mission Taco again. First, there was no way to order different tacos; that is, we had to order two (or three) of the same taco. We could not order one fish taco and one Spicy Chorizo; at least, we could not do that online. Maybe it would have been different if we had called in our order. Second, there was almost no fish in the fish taco. It was very disappointing. read more

Quick review: 4.5 ***** They have very enjoyable small tacos. Atmosphere -5 ***** The building is cool. Food - 5***** My favorite one is their fish taco. Their guacamole and cheese dip are awesome. My favorite thing in the menu is their flautas. We are not fans of their burritos. Staff: 4 **** we have eaten here several times and each time we waited a while for water and drink orders after being seated. Drinks - 4 ***** They have good draft menu however their specialty drinks are very small. All in all: 4.5 **** We enjoy heading across the river and eating here. It's not a hang out spot. read more

My favorite spot for Mexican and drinks in STL. Make sure you go for their late night happy hour deal. They have great taco and drink specials. My favorite to order here is the queso and street corn. It is great food and a fun atmosphere. read more

Session Taco - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

People love mission taco. I think it's just an average over priced taco with a cool ambiance. I only come here for the bar and friends and if I'm there past 10 pm I'll grab a taco or two at HH prices, but as a place to grab lunch or dinner food I prefer other restaurants nearby. read more

A friend that know I like to eat at a variety of places asked if I'd had Mission Taco yet, knowing also that I had been to a number of taco joints around St. Louis. When they learned that I had not, I was told that I had to try it, the tacos were the best in St. Louis. So I made it a point to get some on Friday for lunch. And I must say that I was very pleased. These probably were the best street-style tacos that I have had in St. Louis. And the queso was quite good, too. I had two BBQ duck tacos, two shrimp tacos, and a starter of queso con chorizo. The BBQ duck tacos had a complex flavor that drew me in. There was a very slight spiciness, with the duck, glaze, carnitas, etc. all flowing together. You could taste the items individually, but then as you chewed, they came together in a sum that was greater than the whole. The duck itself was tender, without greasiness having been slow roasted. Pork belly carnitas provided some variety and contrast, both in the meat flavor and in more chewiness. An ancho-agave glaze, pickled onions, and crisp jalapeno strips then made it complex and interesting. Good job. The shrimp tacos were similarly top notch. Despite being battered and fried, the shrimp were not rubbery and still bit through easily. These tacos had a mild flavor, with some sweetness provided by the mango salsa and mango-hop-anero aioli. Those toppings went well with the cabbage slaw and smashed avocado to again provide an interesting and multi-ingredient direction for a full flavor. The queso con chorizo topped typical quesos for me because it had fresh-made chorizo sausage bits in it, of course. But it also had diced mild peppers for variety and flavor, as well as a nicely-flavored Mexican cerveza mixed in. Another winner. read more

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Mission Taco has really great food. They also have really good drinks! I especially love coming here after 10 PM when they have their two dollar tacos and two dollar shop. All the locations are very friendly and I love that they use the no wait app. The chips and salsa is usually always great. I love that the tortilla chips are warm and nicely salted, I also like mild salsa. The tacos are the best! Some of the burritos are a little dry depending on if there is not enough sauce. The street corn is delicious, the chicken flautas are good. they play great music. And I like the vibe and atmosphere. They do very well here and I come here often. read more

Session Taco - Chicken flautas with a side of aioli sauce - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

PROS: -Service was fantastic. Regularly checked in on us, brought food out amazing fast, and our server was super patient with my questions and complete lack of understanding about the menu offerings. Fantastic service here! -Eat here often? Seems like Mission Taco likes to keep things fresh. While you can order their regular taco and food offerings, they regularly have a special - and a special for beer too. Even if you're a regular, you can try something new on a regular basis. -Interior noise-level was fantastic. Despite being a smaller space, I could still easily hold a conversation with my tablemate with no issue. -I wasn't super into the taco choices, but my tablemate loved their taco offerings. I really loved their corn. I could eat bowls of that stuff. Yum! -Indoor and outside-ish seating. They have a giant garage door they open to "let in the outside world", and getting a table near there is the best of both worlds: some AC and the nice outdoor air. If that's not your thing, Mission Taco also has booths and tables far away from the outside world too. We sat near the interior, and there wasn't any flies or bugs to bother us. CONS: -I didn't see a nearby parking lot. We luckily came by Uber and there's street parking outside, but how easy you'll find it to park will pretty strongly depend on the popularity of the nearby attractions. read more

I cannot get over the fast service. I ordered a vegan burrito and tacos and they came out with in seconds now I ordered three tacos and they came out in about two minutes very tasty and just all-around a cool fun place Owners /franchisees are always looking for ways to improve - one thing I would recommend make tortillas warm warmer or even hot. Other than that everything's pretty darn good read more

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1st time customer. Great food, great service. Macy was the best waitress I've ever had.

I saw the long lines and good reviews and had to see for myself. It is right by the Farmer's Market. I went at 1 pm midweek so there was plenty of parking and no wait. I stumbled into a couple of other nearby places but Mission Taco really caught my eye. I sat at the bar and thoroughly enjoyed my meal. The service here is exceptional and genuinely cheerful. I started off with a frozen margie and the sweet corn. I highly recommend both. The corn had a nice edge to it and was a perfect pair with my frozen margarita. I had the grilled chicken and carne asada tacos. It was like eating real street tacos with the benefit of being in a cool, comfortable bar. I know this looks like a trendie foodie place, but it really is a great place to sneak away for a break from reality for a bit. I rate them 5.5 grilled tacos out of 5. read more

I have found my time in the day to go when it's not near as busy. 2:00. The chips & salsa are really good! It's 3$ but you do get refills & I always take home whatever chips/salsa I don't finish. The chicken flautas are my favorite. Shredded chicken,corn, with ancho BBQ sauce &chihuahua cheese all over the plate. The carne Asada fries are really great as well . The grilled flank steak is delicious . Love this place! Like love!!! **update **3/30. I noticed last week that the salsa has been tweaked. It used to be a bright red, sweeter side , soo good!! The now roast the veggies longer I was told, it's not as sweet nor red. No longer care for it. They have tweaked many food items. My weekly flautas used be amazing, they seemed really spicy now, again it has been tweaked or just an off day. I told the waiter to ask them to switch both back to old version. If they do not I will frequent less for sure . read more

Well worth the ride outside of downtown.. this cool Cali-Mex joint has a menu full of fresh ingredients and creative cocktails. From the experience of ordering a drink at the bar, trying one of their many craft beers, tacos and burritos and finishing up with their homemade churros...this place is a must when visiting St. Louis!! The staff was also friendly! read more

Session Taco - New Years Resolution w/ Chicken. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Two dollar tacos and tequila shots after 10? Whaaaaaaat? I went Friday night about 11:30. Used the no wait app (it said the wait was 30 min but we got there and were seated immediately) . First time at this location - much less crowded . The wait for our tacos was lengthy. I'm talking a hot 20 min. That's worth an offer for a free beverage to pass the time but that didn't happen . Anyway... the tacos were delicious . We ordered fish ( my personal favorite and the only time I will eat tilapia) . He had brisket, duck and the soy taco was also amazing. We did not enjoy the quinoa. It was as bland as cafeteria oatmeal . Don't do it. I'm serous- don't. The churros were hot . crispy on outside and creamy on inside. Just like I remember them growing up. The chocolate perfectly balance of bitter and sweet. You can't beat this late night nosh . The location is great, awesome atmosphere and great food. A little slow on the service but if you're throwing back tequila shots I guess it wouldn't be too bad . read more

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Delicious margaritas but the Paloma is where it's at!! South Beach burrito smothered is so good!!!!

There are few times that I walk away from a Mexican place enthralled with the freshness and quality of its ingredients, but Mission taco did just that. The guacamole was clearly homemade as you could see and taste the chunks within. The smashed black beans were unadulterated which I really appreciated the natural taste. The side salad was so flavorful and filled with fresh ingredients like corn kernels, whole black beans, and poblano peppers. The Chile lime vinaigrette was not overpowering but added a little flare. Other than the corn chips being a little too greasy for my liking, I was sincerely impressed with this place. read more

Session Taco - Portobello taco and side salad. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Really solid taco spot with great margaritas. Was in town for a wedding and really enjoyed dining here. Customer service is great. Everything is served family style. Def worth trying. read more

It isn't a coincidence that this place has three restaurant locations, located in the most popular and lively areas of Saint Louis (i.e. Delmar Loop, Soulard, and Central West End). Eating here isn't only about the food, but the atmosphere as well. The Soulard location even shares the building with a popular bar called International Tap House (ITAP), so I'm sure you can imagine how energetic it gets on Friday/Saturday nights. If you have friends/family coming in town or you're in a large group and just want to eat some tacos while enjoying a night out, then this restaurant is your place. However, if you don't care about anything else other than eating some good authentic tacos then I would go elsewhere because: -Price. One taco is going to cost you close to $4...YIKES! However they offer a Late Night Happy Hour were tacos are only $2 from 10pm - Close. -Food -I tried the guacamole and it tasted plain. -The tacos were good, but not $4/taco good -The churros are good because of the chocolate sauce, but by itself it is...meh In summary, they're are better restaurants to eat Mexican food, but again this place provides a lively atmosphere to enjoy food with friends and loved-ones. Try it out and let me know what you think. read more

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This is my favorite spot to get quick, delicious late night grub. My go-to menu item will always be the Street Tacos, they hit the spot every time. I've tried other menu items, but I always come back to those classic street tacos - you can't beat the flavor and freshness! I usually order three and it's the perfect amount of food. My favorite drink is the frozen margarita. My only critique is the straws they use are fairly thin, and occasionally, the marg will get stuck in the straw because it's served so cold! There is bar seating available, but on Friday and Saturday nights it can be tougher to get a seat. You can't beat the $2 tacos after 10pm - such an awesome deal. There's a reason why Mission Taco is so well-loved in the Lou. Stop by and find out for yourself! read more

Guys - almost EVERY time I order delivery from you something is wrong. Missing food. Wrong food. Taco without any toppings. Etc, etc, etc, etc. Tonight we ordered for the family and you entirely forgot my meal. What the heck is wrong over there? read more

I'm partial to the Delmar location since it's so close to my house, but any Mission Taco Joint is getting five stars from me. What a great, casual place to get some of the best tacos around. When deciding on a drink, just tell the bartender to make you a spicy margarita. You won't regret it. I do recommend having some water nearby because they make them very (*very*) spicy. You'll never see me complain about that. I always like to start with the guacamole and then queso con chorizo. Don't forget to save room for the tacos! I recommend trying the taco of the month (whatever it might be) along with the beef brisket and baja fish. Speaking of the taco of the month - they once partnered with Mai Lee on a creation and I so hope they bring that back one day (hint, hint.) Download the NoWait app so you can put your name in before you go because there's often a wait for a table. I love this spot and I'll definitely be back soon. read more

Taco, taco, taco! Ever since the news about Mission Taco Joint coming to Soulard broke, I've been anticipating its arrival. Now we already have Chava's on the island, but I've never been particularly excited about eating there. Part of the problem is how picky I am about Mexican food. I like to do things a la carte, and Mission Taco has got that the a la carte thing down! My first visit was during laundry day. I had stopped into another Soulard staple, and my service wasn't very good. The bartender was being short with me and other customers. I cashed out, threw my dundees in the drier, and wandered down to Mission. Right away, I was thrilled to be there. The bartender was super nice, and she walked me through the taps and specials. Meanwhile, she was still figuring out the system. Despite the distraction, she was a million times better than the bartender from the prior bar. I finally came in for dinner at the end of the week. The server was very friendly, and I made my a la carte order. I ordered three tacos: roasted duck, beef brisket, and carne asada! The avocado sauce was pretty awesome, and I was a fan of my tacos. I looks like I've found a new place to hang out on laundry day. Welcome to the island, Mission Taco! read more

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Lovin' the new Mission Taco Joint! The inside is super cool. It's bigger than the Delmar location and has a way bigger bar. Plus, it's easier to find parking here. They have a great service and the same amazing food! I went with the street corn and fried fish tacos again. Can't go wrong with that! Pro tip: they cant' split check so come prepared! read more

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I had the privilege of attending their soft opening. The day has finally arrived! The place is in a great location in Soulard -- across the street from Bogarts and connected to iTap and Epic. It is large and beautiful and has two great garage doors they can open up on perfect days. Most importantly, their food and drinks are spot on. I'm big fan of the original Mission as well as Milagro. Everything I tried was every bit as good. They're going to unofficially open their doors to the public tomorrow. If you can't wait a few days I suggest popping your head in for a milanesa torta or duck taco. read more

Session Taco - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

My coworkers and I have order from here several times and haven't had a bad meal yet. It can get a bit pricey but we are getting it delivered. So add in at cost. read more

This is definitely one of our go-tos! We love this place!! The only problem - what we tried on our first visit we loved so much that we haven't tried anything else!! We start with the Carne Asada fries - a huge pile of amazing fries that are topped with all the cheese, meat and guac you could want! the we move onto an assortment of tacos. Fish (hubby's favorite), duck (so unique and delicious!), carne asada, and brisket (with the most delicious sauce!). The only Taco I've tried that I wasn't a fan of was the chorizo and that's just because it was too spicy for my tastes. e also enjoyed the churros for dessert - especially that delicious chocolate sauce it comes with! But there are so many things left to try! The chicken flautas, the corn fritters, the chicken taco and the street corn! Ugh! I need to go back NOW! read more

Session Taco - Duck, Carne Asada and Chorizo - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Had late night delivery as they were one of few places still open by the time we checked into our hotel. Very fast and good. Not traditional in the sense of authentic recipes but high quality ingredients combined in innovative ways. read more

I've heard the buzz about Mission Taco Joint but hadn't ever visited because I never go to the Loop. Then, one magical day as I drove down Lafayette en route to the dog park, I noticed they had opened a beautiful location in Soulard. I continue driving past it each dog park trip, gazing longingly through my car window. Last week, I turned my longing into satisfaction with a visit to Mission Taco Joint. The environment is lovely: exposed brick walls, high ceilings, open space well decorated and a large rolling garage door that opens up to the outside to enjoy fresh breezes on good weather days. We decided to combine our max stomach capacity to try every taco we could fit, which we accurately estimated at six tacos plus a side to satiate the two of us, and then a desert to stretch the limits. The great prices made it easy to go "all out". Tacos in order of taste rank, from least favorite to winner: #6 Roasted Duck $3.50 Coming in as our least favorite, this taco was still decent. I found the pork belly addition to be unnecessary and take away from the duck. I also felt that the crunch of some cabbage might have elevated the taco. #5 Nopales $3 I love nopales, but being a wuss to heat, couldn't enjoy this because in my hunger haste, I didn't realize that it was dressed in a jalapeño salsa. I will order this again without the jalapeño salsa. #4 Portobello $3 This was good, but a little too much goat cheese that took away from the vegetables. The rest of the ingredients were a good match, particularly the crispy onions and arugula. It was the least Mexican tasting of all the tacos. #3 Yucatan Pork $3.25 Great flavor from the tender pork to the ancho bbq sauce which I was skeptical of before I tasted it. The pickled onion was a definite flavor elevation for an already solid taco. #2 Beef Brisket $3.25 Great flavor, tender meat, fresh avocado and delicious sauce. #1 Baja Fish Tacos $3 Winner winner fish taco dinner! I never thought as a coastal transplant who grew up on the Mexican border that I'd ever find an acceptable fish taco in the midwest. WRONG! I had the grilled version, which was flavorful, fresh and crave-worthy. In fact, if I wasn't so lazy I'd get off my ass right now and drive down to MTJ just to have one as a late night snack. I've been lusting for those tacos since the moment my last bite was gone...last week. The seasoning of the fish was SO good! We also had the generously portioned and well priced refried black beans which were delicious. I usually prefer black beans whole, but they know how to do them refried in a way that only adds to them without drowning them in fat. My appreciation for MTJ was sealed by the churros. I am not a chocolate fan, and although it is accompanied by a semi-sweet Mexican chocolate sauce for dipping, I found them good enough to stand on their own. These aren't your Amusement Park/Fair style churros. They are much more authentic with far less sugar. I've since been back for just churros. So why not five stars? Because I can't give a solid five stars until I have finished slowly working through the menu as a side to the grilled Baja fish tacos. However, from the impressive flavors I have already experienced as well as the great waitress who took good care of us, I anticipate I will be upgrading this review very soon. read more

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If you love Tacos- this is the place to go! Highly recommended the fish tacos and street corn are a must! The cilantro rice is a perfect side dish. They offer options for the table to share as well as yummy vegetarian options! I love the mushroom quesadilla! Great for the family and very budget friendly. Highly recommend this fun restaurant! read more

Love this location just as much as the Delmar one. Our service was actually phenomenal. We came with a group of 6 and our server was so helpful! I wish I remembered his name... But regardless, same incredible food, larger location, more downtownish which is great. I love when I bring a group of my friends who are used to never trying anything out of the ordinary, just typical chain restaurants... And I bring them to a place like Mission and they're ecstatic about food! Also so glad the service, drinks, food.. Just everything was on point! Will be back again and again. (As for my review on the food, read my review on the other mission taco's location. But really you can't go wrong with anything here.) read more

Stopped by for lunch here today, first time at this location. 1 o'clock on a Monday and we had no problem finding parking or getting a seat. The restaurant has a West Coast feel to me which I like. Had chips and salsa to start, and one each of a Mango habanero, and hot chicken taco. All food was outstanding as expected and the service was great too. Highly recommend. read more

Get the street corn with your chips n salsa. So good. Probably the best thing I eat. We had 5-6 different tacos. Carne asada was the best taco we tried. The Nopales wassss extremely hot. Thank goodness for the waiter warning us before hand. (I did not try it) but I tried a little thing of cactus, to knock it off my bucket list. Man, that was hot!! Margarita has fresh squeezed lime juice. It was yummy. read more

Session Taco - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Properly hipster, with tacos on point. Good place to have a quick lunch that's not ordinary. Great attention to flavors. Not great for kids, and our server was a bit worn out/jaded. But overall the food would take me back. Great fish tacos. read more

Session Taco - Mango Hop-A-Nero Shrimp - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Mission taco always disappoints. Seriously I come because the food is great but the experience is horrible. Only way I would suggest ordering from here is to go. From rude bartenders to saying we have to have a paper passport for taco week. Hello we live in 2021 and every other restaurant has the deal available except them. They shouldn't participate in any stl week. read more

I have been there with family a handful of times but this time I took my good friend who was visiting from out of town. She was raised on the West Coast and in the Southwest (i.e. California and New Mexico), speaks Spanish fluently and is well traveled. She gave Mission Taco an enthusiastic thumbs up. I believe her exact words were "delicious and authentic." I have to agree with her. Mission Taco's sides are wonderful. The Mexican street corn is soooooo good. An abundance of kernels cut off the cob, folded in with mayonnaise, cheese (cohjita, I believe) and a splash of cayenne and paprika. I loved it so much that I tried to make some on the home grill the following week. The black beans are nice and smooth, pureed but with some chunks left for good measure and a little spice. The rice is equally good, though I would gladly give up the rice for more corn and beans. Enough about the sides . . . Let's talk tacos! I haven't met one from Mission Taco that I didn't like. From the carne asada to the pollo to the chorizo and the shrimp. "It's all good." (Proceed to head nod for three minutes straight.) Other notables on the menu: carne asada fries and agua frescas. Of course they don't compare to the ubiquitous carne asada fries in southern California. But if you have a craving and don't have a ticket booked to LAX or SAN anytime soon, Mission Taco's version will keep you satisfied. Their chile-dusted fries pair well with the carne asada. The flavored waters are oh so refreshing. Real fruit. Nothing else to say. read more

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I have always been a fan of mission taco and they have done it again with their make at home taco kit. Usually when you see that it feeds 4 it never delivers. Mission Tacos taco kit provided enough for 4 and it was all quality food that was delicious and easy to assemble. The ordering and pick up process was seamless Thank You to Mission Taco for providing these wonderful alternatives during these hard Covid times. Can't wait to enjoy a Paloma with you all in person soon Salud! read more

You'll blow your macros if you get the carne asada fries. It's a big heaping plate of french fries, with typical nacho toppings (guac, sour cream, cheese, etc) and beef scattered on top. For $9, it could be a meal by itself if you eat the whole thing, or half, or a third of it. I only ate the top layer that wasn't cemented in by the melted cheese. Fries were crunchy, steak was decent, toppings were good. It's always a good sign when you can see whole pieces of avocado in the guac. As for tacos, they're decent. If I didn't get the fries, I would probably still be hungry. The portobello mushroom had this earthy taste. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. Probably wouldn't get that again. The fried baja fish tacos were okay. It's a little heavy on the mayo-based sauce, but all the flavors were good. The main attraction is the chorizo tacos. If I go back, I would get 3 chorizo tacos. There was a lot of flavor in the meat. You might need to tilt your taco so that some of the oil drains out of it though. I thought it was beautifully seasoned, with a little bit of heat to make it not a boring regular taco. The restaurant decor was pretty cool. The place was very clean, and the service was great. The real reason I was even in this area was for Bogarts, but I'm glad they were closed so that I could try this place out. read more

Session Taco - Carne asada fries - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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One of my favorite taco joints I love there soda and there brisket taco I like who the weather is good and there open it up read more

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This was the best place to visit! I hate I didn't take any photos of the chips or tacos! But make sure to get there early before happy hour!

Tacos on point! After 10 pm is $3 tacos and shots of tequila or fore roses whiskey the service is always nice and the food is fast. I love getting the off the cob street corn to add to my food. Definitely ands extra to the meal. Can't go wrong here try everything read more