Wow! We have the worst luck, it's like anytime we fall in love with a place, it ends up closing right after we visit. The day after our visit, we heard the news that Session Taco in the CWE is closing and will be reopening soon with a new name and flare. I am excited to see what's next... but selfishly, I really love Session Taco and we had such a fun outing as a family after catching a movie at Chase Park Plaza. We shared my favorite carne asada fries and each ordered a taco. The Mahi Taco! Yum. My little one had the chicken tenders and fries, and we all agreed the quality of the chicken was top-tier, honestly some of the best tenders around. Hoping the new version brings the magic! read more

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Welcome Back! I missed you much, its hard to believe you've been gone from this location for almost three years. However, Kirkwood did a good job filling in for you. I was so excited about your return, that I showed up early for a private party in the new event space downstairs. Which I must say is stellar for a small celebration. I arrived early, so I could sit at the bar and enjoy a refreshing Margarita and it was as good as I remembered. There is just something about a Margarita being made from scratch and shaken just like a Martini, that makes it stand above all the others. The staff was super friendly and I cannot wait to return and chow down on some Shrimp Tacos and an order of their Chips and Salsa. read more

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So we met here for book club!!! Book reading is always optional!!! First of all!!! Beautiful especially after the fire!!! Welcome back!!!! So my eyes were way bigger than my stomach!!! So I had to get my actual meal to go!!! The food, appetizers, were deliciously sufficient! My spicy margarita was the perfect balance of spicy and delicious!! And Courtney managed our table with style and grace!!!! read more

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Pretty good. Placed was clean. Our waitress was attentive. The hosts barely greeted us, checked their phone, then figured out where we would sit. Vegan and vegetarian options are solid. I had a meat option and it was also super good too read more

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First time trying this place. I would say that the service was not too bad but the food was just okay and nothing too special. It didn't make me think to want to come back to try it again. I did come here with a big group and they were busy so it's understandable. The basement had arcades that were free so I took advantage of that and played retro games. I did like the nachos and dip. I would probably give it another try. Hopefully they have some deals (like Taco Tuesdays)! read more

I'm so glad to have them back! I stopped in after their recent reopening and it was just as good as I expected! The spicy Marg tasted great and the food was plentiful and delicious! The blue crab taquitos stood out in a crowded field of delicious options. The building looks great, and don't skip out on the arcade games in the basement! read more

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

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Fabulous location, vibrant atmosphere and yummy food! The service excelled too despite a busy evening here. read more

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The establishment is beautiful! I love the aesthetic. Then comes the food. Wow, the cilantro rice is absolutely amazing. Let's talk tacos now. The tacos are absolutely yummy. I quite enjoyed the chicken and the shredded beef!! Both corn and flour tortillas were delicious too. I love the nachos. The chips alone are perfectly salted and tasty. Drinks, say less. Yumm! They have many yummy options on Margs. I ordered a spicy mango marg, and a mezcal Paloma. The service was amazing. I absolutely love the bartenders who were very insightful and helpful and would create whatever you asked for. Mike is amazing. He might be a ninja who helped this event and was in and out, but he is an amazing individual who is the mastermind behind the food. Lastly, the games, absolute fun. You have to go to a place who has an arcade in the basement. What better secret than arcade games?! All in all I still find this company to be a 10 out of 10. I'm so happy they are reopening so please make sure you check them out!! And learn about it because they actually create all the food daily within the area !! read more

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Friendly service. Good drinks. Four Hands on draft. Semi loud inside with cool music. Clean restrooms. Dining outside and on nice busy corner. Busy sometimes. Doesn't look like it but picked up quickly on a hot Thursday night. read more

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Moved to STL from SoCal and I thoroughly enjoyed the food. The drinks were well made as well. The bar tenders were friendly and attentive. read more

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

This is not the spot for tacos. The only good thing we had were our drinks. The tacos and empanadas were so bland, no flavor at all. The pork carnitas were half fat. It's also a pretty loud place. The servers seem nice though. read more

Welcome back! Drinks are still so good and the carne asada fries never miss. I'm glad you reopened

Excellent service. Great variety in menu options, with a number of vegetarian/vegan and gluten-free options. Loved their queso dip with vegan chorizo. I ordered the South Beach burrito and a limoncello spritz. The former was decent but a little dry (and could have used more guacamole), and the latter was pretty decent, as well. My girlfriend very much enjoyed her quesabirria tacos and Session Margarita. Visit the CWE website for the location-specific menu. Note that some of what I assume are seasonal beverages aren't included. It was fairly loud but not too busy on a Friday night; however, I would recommend getting a reservation for a party of more than two. read more

This location is less rowdy than the loop; a tad bit classier, if you will. Food is the same across this chain so it's no better or worse here. It's just a more pleasant experience overall. Vegans have a few options here like a dedicated vegan taco made with vegan ground beef. They stopped using Impossible Meat and opted for locally owned Hungry Planet Beef (fka Match Meat). Even though I liked the Impossible meat better, I can totally get behind supporting locally owned small businesses (women owned to, or at least they used to be). It's one taco, but you can switch up the toppings to make a vegan variety taco flight. HOW TO GET VEGAN SIDES: The cilantro rice and chopped salad are automatically vegan. The rice is ok, flavorwise. Refried black beans are vegan when ordered sans queso. They taste a bit boring, and only slightly better when you mix them with the cilantro rice. Chile Crusted fries are vegan, you just can't have the accompanying baja sauce. Guacamole is vegan when ordered without the queso fresco. There's definitely more options for vegetarians, but vegans can manage just fine here. It tends to get very pricey at $3-$4 per street taco. By the time you order apps, a taco flight, sides, and a drink, you're at $40-$50 person easily. So watch out for that. read more

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We thought we were being smart by going early to Mission Taco Joint, but it was a beautiful night and everyone wanted to sit outside. We took a table in the inside. My drink of choice was their sangria. Very tasty. I know he got two tacos and one of them was duck. He said they were both delicious and that he would get the duck all the time. I got the Baja fish (grilled) and the soft taco. The soft taco was plant based beef. It was very good and very spicy. They only offer one type of dessert (the churros with a chocolate dipping sauce. They were absolutely delicious. Would I come back here? Of course I will. If you see me there, stop by and say hello. read more

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My girls and I decided to check out Mission Taco. Nice vibe from the sidewalk. Decided to sit inside--very nice atmosphere! Opened the menu, and we were surprised by the variety and novelty of the taco selections. I decided to go with 3 tacos--2 "sure thing" tacos (carne asada) and 1 "adventurous" taco (cheeseburger)... yes, you read that right. Maybe I chose poorly, but the carne asada meat was dry and pretty tasteless--disappointing really. The taco shell was also average, bland tasting. However, the cheeseburger taco (can you actually say those two words together?) was surprisingly good. I love pickles, and the pickles made it work. If you're in the mood for something completely out of the norm in taco world, give it a try : ) Overall, it is a fun place to hang out, but would not go back for the tacos, or at the very least I'd try something else. read more

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Fun place, nice folks. I came in probably 45 minutes before closing on a weeknight, so not a busy time. So I was able to talk to my server for a bit, young guy that just moved back from studying at SIU which isn't far away, so he knows the area. I just bought a place in the CWE as they call it, and he was telling me about things to do and also downtown which isn't too far away. But to the food, real creative tacos, I had a beer battered BLT taco, the bacon being what's beer battered, elotas and Margarita and a churro for dessert. Everything very good, the drink could have been a bit stronger. read more

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

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super good food & awesome customer service! able to accommodate a last minute catering order so quickly!

Named after the eponymous hood in SF, known for great Mexican, Mission Taco aims for a Mexicali style cuisine......and it delivers. The spot has a wide range of margaritas. Ask the bartender Raine to make you her favorite. She's solid. The drinks are money. The tacos though...the tacos are the jackpot. Warning they're mission style so they're small. But they're cheap so you can order enough to get full on a budget. The shrimp tacos are off the hook. The chicken is good too. I don't live in STL so I found this place on a lark. But best believe when I'm back here, I'll be stopping by the Mission again. read more

Session Taco - Fish taco and chicken taco - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I'm just going to start off by saying. NOTHING BUT VIBES!! I love this location in the central west end. They have indoor and out door seating. I sat outside and enjoyed the weather and the amazing jazz band that played across the street. The waiter was great and explained the menu very well. I ordered the beef empanadas as an appetizer they were delicious. I also ordered a mango habanero shrimp taco and a hot fried chicken taco. Both delicious, the hot fried chicken taco was SUPER spicy! Definitely a great spot for tacos and great vibes. read more

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The CWE has great hotspots and MTJ is one of the best. The waiting and bar staff are kind and knowledgeable. Anytime you are in the mood for tacos and margaritas - MTJ is a sure win. read more

Session Taco - Mezcal margarita for taco week! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I have heard many people rave about Mission Taco, but living on the east side doesn't make it easy to stop by for a bite to eat. Well, we were in the area and had to try Mission Taco. I am very glad that we did. The tacos were delicious! I tried three different tacos. The brisket taco was very tasty! The meat was cooked to perfection and full of flavor. I could have eaten a few more of these. The second taco was the carne asada was good. It had a little heat in it. My favorite taco was the Baja Fish Taco-grilled. Oh my goodness it was amazingly good! I got it without the pico. This fish taco was delicious! I would make the trip west for more fish tacos from Mission Taco Joint. read more

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Typically, I would be here on a late night, after a hangout for their happy hour, but covid took that away. However, I took today to satisfy my hunger during the day! They have implemented a Covid policy (spaced out seating, mandatory masks, QR code menus) and the staff was nice. Ordered carne asada fries and a taco, and one thing about Mission is that they're consistent. Shrimp taco was still good flavor, yet stuff falling out the end (user error), and the carne asada had decent flavor. read more

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

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They tried to force us to eat with our hands, STILL I rise to the occasion to hit them with 5 stars. We ordered takeout and split The Brah'rito - Shredded beef birria, pork belly carnitas, chile crusted potato fries, smashed black beans, and Chihuahua cheese; topped with guacamole and pico de gallo. We had them top it with ancho sauce and queso, because calories are king in my libro. We ordered to go, and didn't get any plasticware or napkins. We were not deterred, and found plasticware from another place cuz out of towners. In the words of my husband, "if I could order that burrito at home, I'd never order from anywhere else." If you too are here for the dramatics, head their way. read more

Went for happy hour to get some tacos and the experience was largely average. We sat outside and the vibe was fun but the food wasn't quite up to par. During happy hour, the price of the tacos are $2.5. They are normally around $3.50-4. I have an average appetite and I crushed 6 tacos with room to spare so keep that in mind. Unfortunately, only 1 of the 6 different tacos I tried was excellent, the bbq duck. It was an explosion of flavor I had never had before and I absolutely loved it. The other ones were all meh especially since the tortillas were dry. read more

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I have been to the Mission Taco on the Delmar loop multiple times, however this was my first time visiting the CWE location. Upon first entering I was not impressed with the wait staff, as they were incredibly disorganized with their table seatings. I was in a party of 2 with my girlfriend and their were multiple tables open, however they told me it would be a 10 minute wait. Only after I pointed out one of the several open tables and asked if we could sit there were we seated. Once we were seated our waiter was equally as unimpressive. He was very pushy and gave my girlfriend an I the impression that he wanted us to eat and get out ASAP. The food was incredibly quick and tasty however. This location has more taco options, and more vegetarian options, than the Delmar location. They also had a seasonal sweet potato taco that was good but spicy. 7.75/10 read more

Session Taco - Seasonal sweet potato taco + others - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Great option with outdoor seating and disposable containers during Covid. We ordered over the phone and the food was out in 5-10 mins. Loved the hot fried chicken and Baja fish tacos read more

Session Taco - Hot fried chicken, Baja fish and shrimp habanero - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Mission taco's tacos are sooo good!! We went on a Friday night when they had $2.5 tacos, $2.5 tecates and $5 shot + tecate. I got the mango habanero shrimp taco, hot fried chicken taco, Baja fish taco and the BBQ duck taco. I always get the shrimp taco every time I go - it's my favorite; but the Baja fish taco is also very good and you can't go wrong with either of them. The hot fried chicken taco was also solid, and the BBQ duck was okay in my opinion. I'd also recommend getting a round of tecate+shots for the table !! Another thing is when we went it was kinda busy so it's possible you might have to wait 15-30 minutes depending on the size of your party. read more

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

I love mission taco joint! This was the first time I had been to this location, and I enjoyed it! My favorite time to go is after ten because they have $2 tequila or tacos. My absolute favorite taco is the grilled Baja fish taco! They make the tortillas in house and they are delicious! All the ingredients taste so fresh! I loved going here at midnight because it was still so lovely! The restaurant was at least half full and there was a lot going on! Definitely a cool place to go late at night during the week since they are open late every day. The best thing to get here are the tacos or the street corn. The cilantro rice and chili-encrusted fries are also good! read more

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

Definitely not the place for authentic Mexican food, but a decent experience overall. We were seated quickly at a sanitized table that was socially distanced, very covid friendly. We started with an order of the carne asada fries, which was $12, an increase in price compared to the older menus. This was probably my favorite dish here. The steak was cooked with a delicious crust and good flavor, and it paired well the the guacamole, pico, and sour cream. It came out fast too so I definitely recommend ordering it while you look through the rest of the menu. For tacos, we tried the bbq duck, blt, pork, fried fish, and shrimp. My boyfriend enjoyed the shrimp the best and I enjoyed the fish. They were both flavorful and stuffed with toppings. As for the other three, I wouldn't say there was anything special. I wish the duck meat was juicier, the blt was oddly spicy, and the pork was also average. Service and pricing was okay. Again, not a terrible experience, but I'm more of a simple cilantro and onion girl. Give it a try though if you're in St. Louis! read more

Session Taco - BLT, Duck, Pork, Fish, Shrimp - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Nice quick dinner for my last night in STL! This is the perfect place for tacos and margs. My group and I's waiter was very hospitable to us, so thank you to him. I requested sides of chicken, corn, and rice since I didn't want something off the menu and he made this possible for me. Location is prime, food and drinks are yummy, and ambience is great! Good experience! read more

Session Taco - Grilled chicken w/ cilantro rice and roasted corn - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

After a long day, Julia R and I came in for a bite. We came in a little after nine and were greeted by two lovely hosts. We like to sit at the bar and they said we could sit anywhere. It was a nice and calm vibe, friendly staff, and 90s throwbacks playing. I love eating tacos yo Savage Garden. No joke. We kicked off the meal with street corn and Mexicali Bulldogs. The bulldogs are essentially a poor man's margarita. They are $6, taste awesome, and have just as much tequila in them. The street corn is clutch too, it's one of our favorite starters at Mission. The chips that we ordered with it came out nice and warm too! We both ordered our usual, the South-beach burrito. Not smothered, just how it comes. They came out super fast and were perfectly cooked. I love when everything is hot, melted, and mixed together. Our bartender rocked. I missed his name but he was a tall guy with glasses, soft spoken, helpful, perfect hospitality. We'll be back! read more

Session Taco - Seasonal Taco: Cuban. Aka new addiction - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Outstanding food and service! Loved the selection and the attentive staff. Not your father's taco joint, this one serves up amazing fare with flair! read more

We went after 10pm to take advantage of the $2 tacos and tequila. Alongside those we also got a The Zombie drink- a rum concoction with a fiery (literally) twist. I had tried one of each taco and was surprised overall. All the tacos I had tried were great, except the bbq duck- wasn't a fan of the sweet cranberry in conjunction with the shredded duck meat. Service was a little slow, but nothing unexpected since it was packed. Overall, a great place to go for a night out with friends!! read more

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

A good spot for decent tacos and decent margaritas but nothing special. Our table shared guac, queso, and chicken flautas which were all good. Each of us ordered two or three tacos. The most notable were the BBQ duck and the shrimp. Similar to the food the margaritas were good not great. If you really want tacos and margaritas, then this will satisfy the craving but there are better places for both read more

4 and half stars- not authentic mexican but quite good: Our midnight visit is just what the doc ordered.. not!! Lol, but it comes close- perfect late night, post-show snack and drink. There was a wait of 40 min but we had put our name on the online wait list and our table was ready when we arrived, Score! The happy hour tacos were $2 each. We tried a few, my fav was the shrimp taco and portobello taco. Mission margaritas were great too. The corn fritters for appetizer were delicious. The cilantro rice was interesting and corn off cob was polished off quickly. Will return soon for sure.. Service was super quick and atmosphere was young and vibrant.. Food-4 Service-5 Ambiance-4 read more

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We (me, boyfriend & our 1 & 3 y/o) initially came to the CWE for ice cream, but ended up getting hungry and came here for dinner beforehand! We got there about 6-630 & the patio (which reached around the entire restaurant-- love!) was open, and full, so we ended up sitting inside. The hostess brought us all ice waters... Probably because she saw we had waited about 5-6 minutes before our waiter came over to us. Our waiter walked past us like 4 times, while handling other patrons, before he greeted us. My bf ordered a drink while we were fine with our waters. He ordered the burrito & I ended up getting the fish taco, the duck taco and the brisket taco. Our food was coooolldddd, barely lukewarm!!!! I dont expect for my duck & brisket to be freshly made, but can I AT LEAST get a heat lamp?!?! The tacos were just..... ok... My fave was the duck and that was only because of the BBQ sauce on it. The brisket was totally flavorless and the "sauce" on the fish taco made that taco... Decent. My corn tortillas tasted like RUBBER! His burrito was edible, but mainly just mush. No texture, no real Mexican flavor, just..... A chicken burrito. I almost feel like they gave us someone's burrito that the kitchen accidentally made...... Foreal. Even my bf's drink was just like..... Idk. Not the best. He got something with Modelo in it. I'll give them another shot to try something else, in hopes of my food being a LIL HOT, but so far.... I was not impressed. read more

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We love Mission Taco! The burrito is a better deal for amount of food you're getting, but the tacos are really great and have some unique and tasty flavors. My only complaint is that takeout is never very good! Dine in if you can. read more

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

Mission Taco is a staple for me. All three STL locations are stellar (even though traffic isn't easy at any of them). All street tacos across the world are unfortunately compared to my favorites at Mission Taco... Few compare. My go-to tacos are the portobello and hot & spicy chicken. The third is whatever I'm feeling that day, but I've enjoyed the grilled chicken. On my latest visit, I went with the seasonal taco which was a Cajun shrimp. It was tasty, but not good enough to make my staple list. I will probably go back to the grilled chicken or try something new next time. Besides tacos, we usually get the queso with chorizo to start. It has a bit of a kick with the chorizo, but not too spicy. The chips are crispy and thick and salty. If I'm having a drink, I go with their house margarita. I'm not much of a margarita fan as they are usually too sweet, but Mission has done a really good job with theirs - not too sweet with a natural flavor and cubed ice. Mission Taco has perfected a handful of tacos, the queso and chips, and their margarita. My only complaint is that chips and salsa aren't complimentary, like most Mexican restaurants. I suppose they know people will pay, so why give it away for free? Otherwise, Mission is a long-time favorite and always highly recommended. read more

So yummy! I'm coming back after 10pm for $2 tacos and tequila!! :) $10 total, after tip and tax for 2 tacos is kinda much for me otherwise. I got the grilled fish and the shrimp taco. The grilled fish taco was good but I slathered it with the green hot sauce. It needed something. I think acidity. Next time I will ask for the mango salsa on it as well. Perhaps a lime. The fried shrimp taco was so great with mango salsa. I recommend that one for sure. I won't get the grilled fish again without the adjustments added.. Maybe try it fried? read more

Session Taco - Grilled fish taco and the shrimp with mango salsa. I had to start eating - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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