Visited this location a couple times this past spring/summer and I'm disappointed to say that the service and quality of food has taken a turn in the wrong direction. First, the prices have risen significantly since the pre-Covid days, which is to be expected, but the portion sizes or the quality of food have not changed to reflect the price change. I've had the spicy fried chicken taco both times and I don't taste much besides the spices. The brah-rito also doesn't taste like much bedsides the sauce it's smothered in. Finally, their margaritas only have a splash of tequila included, so you're better served getting drinks elsewhere. Finally this location seems to be chronically understaffed as the service time is quite lengthy, even for weekday lunch. In generally, you might be better served getting drinks/food elsewhere in the CWE. read more

Epic tacos and burritos! Their Brah'Burrito is huge and amazing! Might add more queso to it next time was a little dry but hot sauce fixed that problem. read more

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So we haven't been for awhile. Updaaaaates! The salsa was a huge improvement! They tasted so much better than I remember. It used to be tomato saucy and very spicy. Whatever was in tonight's batch was super! The tacos corn fritters were a win (especially with our 6 y/o son)! Hot fried taco was the best out of my three choices (carne asada, shrimp, hot fried chicken). read more

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Just as good as the one in the loop. The service was friendly and fast. My mom didn't know which cocktail she wanted so the bartender came out and explained the different options, such great customer service and completely unexpected for him to do that! We got the duck, Portobello mushroom, and grilled fish tacos. All had the right combo of fresh ingredients that complimented each other perfectly. The outdoor area was nice but seems to be limited. I only saw 4 tables outside, but they might also put tables on the other side of the building when it gets busy. Not sure though. Great addition to the cwe! read more

One of our go-to taco place in town! Went there for the Fourth of July collab with Hi-Point--cheeseburger taco! Was fantastic and really hope that could become a regular on the menu! But actually all of their tacos are great! And cannot leave without finishing with some crispy churros and warm chocolate sauce! read more

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Confession Time: So, I really did not want to like this place. Like REALLY did NOT want to like this place. But alas, Mission Taco lived up to its extreme hype and I love it! I went to the CWE location this past Saturday for lunch. It was my first time eating at any of the Mission Taco locations. A couple years ago, I planned to go to the one in the Loop, but the hostess told us it would be an hour wait so we left. I came in to the restaurant wanting a mimosa of all things. I know, who goes to a taco restaurant for mimosas. I wanted brunch that day but didn't want to have a long wait anywhere, and I was in the CWE so I decided to finally give Mission Taco a try. My waiter, who was very kind and helpful, took my order for the mimosa. He came back a few minutes later and told me that they did not have champagne but that the bartender offered to mix OJ, white wine, and spritzer as an alternative. I declined and instead went for the frozen strawberry margarita. I was first offered a shot glass of hibiscus juice which is a flavor of their margaritas, before settling on the strawberry. My margarita was served in a tall glass (not a typical margarita glass), and it had a swirl pattern with the regular margarita, so not a full blended strawberry margarita. At this point, I was disappointed by how things were going and thought that I should've gone elsewhere, but I took a sip of the margarita and it was delicious so I decided to stay. I also ordered the chips and salsa. In case you're wondering, no, it is not free. It's $3 and comes with 2 different salsas, mild and hot. Both salsas were amazing! I like spicy food but within reason. That being said, I could not stop eating the hot salsa! It tasted fresh, like it was prepared that day in the restaurant. It had such good flavor! For my entree, I ordered the BBQ Duck taco, Mango Salsa Shrimp taco, and the Taco of the Day which was grilled chicken marinated in pineapples with cilantro. O EM GEE! They were all DE-LI-CIOUS! I'm not a fan of hard shell tacos and was nervous about how their tacos would be, but the shells were still slightly soft which I liked. All three tacos were full of flavor and looked beautiful in presentation! It was clear to see that this restaurant and its chefs and kitchen staff take good care and pleasure in making their food. I absolutely loved the food here! The ambiance of the restaurant is also very hip, trendy, and cool. This definitely makes for a cool hangout or fun place for a date. I will ABSOLUTELY return! Again, I truly did not think that this place was going to live up to its hype. I thought I was going to hate this place, and I could not have been more wrong. Mission Taco has made a believer out of me. read more

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I can't say enough about mission taco. It truly is one of the best restaurants in St. Louis. It's a unique twist on Mexican cuisine and so so good. The details on each taco create the perfect flavor mixture. My all time favorite taco is the fish taco. I could probably eat it everyday if I had the chance. You also must try the street corn, queso con chorizo, and the drinks!! You can't go wrong with any drink on the menu especially if you love tequila like I do. read more

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Mission Taco has the best fried fish tacos in my opinion. I also adore their mushroom taco. All of them have great toppings and flavor! I tried the corn fritters today and man were they a treat! Savory, crispy, and tangy. I'd get them again. The street corn is also fantastic. I get my tacos on flour tortillas, but that's personal preference. The margaritas are strong too! read more

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Love the fried fish taco from here! Also try the some of the agua frescas. You can mix them, I got pineapple and strawberry! read more

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Low-key, this is the best Mission location. The vibe is amazing and the food is incredible! Get the sangria! read more

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

If you are looking for authentic tacos, look elsewhere. But if you are looking for an interesting take on the taco concept, it's a great place to eat! Everything is basically a la carte, and you do pay for your chips and salsa - also, the salsas are a not at all spicy, but have a decent flavor. They do burritos and tortas in addition to tacos - but seriously, the tacos are the real star on the menu. We've tried all the tacos on the menu - My partner loves their duck taco, while I cannot leave without at least one portabello taco in my belly! The wait staff is friendly and attentive. It's a great place to stop for a quick bite before a concert or movie. read more

Tacos were unique and yummy, chips & salsa were classic (salsa tastes Smokey), marg was so worth it, and the churros and chocolate were the best way to top it all off! Loved this for an easy to-go dinner. read more

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I guess this place has injected new energy into this major Central West End intersection, although I still miss the interesting antique store that used to occupy this space. I've been here a couple of times and the food is ok. The inside atmosphere is pretty lively (and loud), service is very good. The last time we were there we started with guacamole and chips. The guacamole was ok and well-presented. Had the New Years Resolution burrito, which is a (whole) wheat tortilla filled with mushrooms, black beans and quinoa. I got it smothered in ancho sauce but the sauce was overwhelming and I would get it without it the next time. The whole wheat tortilla was great, the filling was, well, pretty filling. read more

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Have visited this joint a few times with several sized groups (2, 3, and 4) at various times a year. Most of the staff, especially the greeter, always seem indifferent and aloof. The atmosphere is laidback. The cocktails and tacos are definitely tasty. Tastes freshly made with impactful flavors. We've had the street corn and a wide variety of tacos. All have been satisfying. read more

Great place for going out with friends. My personal favorite was the Baja fish taco. Also, salsa & chips were delicious as well.

Went here for lunch and it was 11/10!! The service was great and the food came out quick and was sooo delicious!! Some of the best tacos I've ever had! Baja Fish Taco Mango Shrimp read more

Session Taco - Grilled Baja Fish Taco and Mango-Hop-Anero Shrimp - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Okay, St Louis did have some pretty good tacos!! I really liked this restaurant for the tacos, corn and SPICY salsa! Everything was flavored really well and the favorite taco would be the Shrimp. The fried chicken taco was on the dry side. If Hispanic food is hard to come by in the midwest, this place is definitely one of the better ones! Awesome art, outdoor seating and service was so nice. We got ice cream from across the street and they were still very nice about us sitting outside no problem. I love this area and would definitely come back here when I'm in St. Louis! read more

Session Taco - Shrimp, fish, fried chicken and pork tacos. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Mission Taco is a STL favorites. I've been here as early as the the first week I moved here, as recommended by a few STL natives. This location is in the heart of CWE and gets a lot of business. The tacos are decent but nothing out of the ordinary. They are exactly as described. Shrimp habanero is a crowd pleaser. I've been spoiled by authentic Mexican tacos, and sadly these just don't hit the spot for me. It's a good deal during late night happy hours. There's also a separate room tucked away in the basement for private parties. Just know that if you are craving some authentic street tacos, you may want to explore other options. read more

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Every time I eat here the food and service is excellent. How do they do that? Well, you know the old saying..."Mine is not to question why. Mine is but to...just eat the tacos." ;) The menu is smallish, but mighty. Personally, I love the Chips & Salsa with Queso (I think it has beer in it!), the Street Corn, and the Baja Grilled Fish Tacos. Parking in the area can be a fun challenge during peak mealtimes in the Central West End. You might have to walk a bit - but the food is totally worth it. So, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to eat at Mission Taco. read more

I have been to all of the mission tacos in St. Louis and I have had consistently interesting experiences at all of them. I have always gone later in the night and I usually don't have terrible service but dam this time was a whole new ball game. The whole time our server was great and very nice and nothing was her fault. Firstly it took the food a little over an hour for 15 tacos (which is their thing so it shouldn't take that long). Our server said the kitchen lost our ticket which I believe things happen in the kitchen I get it. Next, the manager on duty came to talk to us and I'm pretty sure she had no clue what was happening. But she tried to make it better by offering to buy us shots (which are I my 2 dollars) but we had already had shots and didn't want anymore. We asked if she would just take 2 dollars off a person (5 people who already got 2 dollar shots) and she acted like we asked her to pay for our whole meal. She came back and argued with us about the 2 dollars and tried to offer us more free drinks which we did not want. Finally out server came over and told us she covered bill. Which I guess was fine in the end. We ended up tipping the waitress for her trouble and leaving 2.5 hours later with a fun story and a reminder why we never go to Mission Taco. read more

Second time at mission taco joint and first time at this location. It wasn't too busy just after noon on a Tuesday for lunch. I ordered chips & salsa, a fried fish taco, and two shrimp tacos. My friends ordered everything from empanadas to portobello tacos to chofu tacos. Everything was delicious! I love that both regular and spicy salsas are offered with the chips and both were super tasty. But I was really here for the tacos.....yum! The fish taco was good, but I really love the shrimp tacos. The crispy shrimp + the sauce + the sweetness of mango = taco heaven. I'll be back again soon for taco Tuesday or taco Friday or taco Monday.... read more

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Arrived in St. Louis on the 18th after a drive, having planned to eat here for dinner based on the good reviews and the menu. The food is good. The bread on my torta was fresh and delicious. However, service is poor and you as a customer are simply not that important. I don't know if this is because so many restaurants also operate as full bars and are relying on nearby drunk college students who don't care that much, or it is a cultural thing about St. Louis. But you'll see this in a lot of restaurants in the Central West End area. After being seated, it took an unusually long time for our server to take a drink order, and again another long time to place our food order. After the food came out, my girlfriend never got her beer. When I flagged the server down about her beer, I'm pretty certain she rolled her eyes at me. It did eventually get to us, but we had to flag the server down for just about everything. On the other hand, the food runner and the person filling up water glasses were friendly and attentive and probably kept this from being a 2 star review. Food was good, but not mind blowing and not really worth the wait or the attitude. read more

If you're craving tacos, Mission Taco is a solid choice for tacos and drinks, especially if its a late night craving because they have happy hour with $2 taco and tequila from 10pm until closing. I've had their Spicy Chorizo, Carne Asada and BBQ Duck and they are all delicious, but I think my favorite has to be their portobello mushroom, it is amazingly tasty! And it you are in the mood for drinks too, you can't go wrong with their cocktails, Family Ties is my favorite! read more

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

I visit friends in St. Louis a few times a year, and this is always a staple of our visit. They have a wrap around patio, which is dog friendly. However there is no covering, so if it starts raining (happened to me) you have no option for outdoor shelter. Over the course of a few visits, I've sampled a Torta, a burrito, tacos, street corn, chips & guacamole, and salsa - pretty much everything vegetarian on their menu. All was good, and the only constructive feedback I could give is on the chips and guacamole. The chips are not well salted and the portion of guacamole is pathetic for $7. We got 2 gigantic baskets of chips and about a cup (if that) if guacamole (which also needed salt). The real reason for 4 stars over 5? The service. Today it was SO SLOW. I know the patio was busy, but I shouldn't have to ask for a refill of water and the bill. I will definitely be back, sitting on the patio with my hounds. I just won't be ordering chips and guacamole (stick to the salsa). read more

I just moved to St Louis and I've been looking for some quality Mexican food. Mission Taco isn't your typical Mexican restaurant though, as their menu mostly features more classier/gourmet cuisines. However, the food was nonetheless great. The carne asada was so perfectly cooked in the asada fries. One thing I would have liked would have been spicer tacos & salsa. The staff was polite and everyone was seemingly practicing good social distancing. And I will definitely be back to try the frozen margarita that I missed out on this read more

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This place is within walking distance to the Airbnb I'm staying at while in town. The menu looked good, so thought I'd try it out. I ordered 4 tacos, and I'm sorry to say, they were not good. They did vary with respect to goodness. The duck BBQ was kinda gross. The Birrios (brisket) was also gross. The Baja fish was decent, but nothing special. The shrimp hop-anero was ok, definitely nothing special. I left disappointed, because how do you screw up a taco? I'm not sure if the taco shells are Supposed to be hard or soft, because they were somewhere in between. The tacos lacked seasoning and fresh ingredients. Not sure how else to criticize, because they were honestly that bad. Have to assume the ingredients are just low quality and in no way fresh. May result of COVID?? I don't know. Service was great, though. read more

Made a quick drop in since I had an hour to kill! Their drink and food menu has tons of options for a great price! I only tried the carne asada taco and paired it with the Zombie --their strongest drink (limit 2)! Both things were pretty tasty! They have outdoor patio seating and tons of space at the bar and tables everywhere. Both bartenders were very attentive and kept checking up on me. I'll definitely come back again and try out more food since I feel like this review didn't do this trendy place any justice. read more

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This place is already poppin with good reviews. If you're looking for a modern, bar scene, and place with variety of flavors for tacos this is your place. Usually wait time necessary during busy nights at this location but food wait is typically faster. They have great presentation and options for tacos and appetizers. I've been back 3 times and it has been consistently good. The shrimp tacos, mushroom, and solid guacamole with warm chips! My fave :) Heard their burritos are bomb dot com- will give those a try next time. If you're into beer- they have a large selection and attentive bar staff. Excited to get back and try more tacos. Also they have the cleanest presentation of tacos on their silver sectioned taco plate. read more

This taco joint is a lovely scenery-filled stroll distance from Chase Plaza hotel. I arrived at a time when most people were likely still working, so the crowd was not there. However, during my visit there was a steady flow of customers to indulge in these popular tacos. I sat at the bar eagerly anticipating the taste of this highly reviewed food item. I ordered the Baja Fish that can either be prepared fried or wood fire grilled. I ordered one of each. One taco comes to an order. The duo salsa was good. The chips were better. The salsa wasn't bad, but I personally thought it was too thick. The red version was really, really spicy hot. I couldn't really enjoy it by itself. The green version was a lot milder (rather uneventful for the taste buds), but easier to consume for enjoyment. Being that the red version did taste good (just too spicy hot) & the green version rather uneventful, I decided to merge the two in hope of creating the perfect balance. It worked. The bartender said the red salsa was his favorite and he can handle the spicy flavor alone, so I'm sure it's a matter of personal preference. The chips, however, were really good. Thin and crispy with a great flavor. The chips weren't so thin that a slight dip into the salsa caused them to break off - HATE when that happens! The tacos came out rather quickly. And they were wonderful! The ingredients were fresh, crunchy, and bursting with an infusion of flavors. The sauce used was really pleasant. It didn't come with every bite, but the taste was a wonderfully delightful surprise when it came. Of the two (wood fire grilled vs. fried) versions the fried had the most flavor. So I ordered another fried. The two didn't quite satisfy my appetite, but the third did it. The third taco took longer to come out, which is OK. It tasted even more fresh! I took off two stars because I didn't find the employees to be very friendly. The bartender was half-heartedly attentive and friendly. It appeared that him and the other bartender were more interested in keeping their "casual" conversation going rather than making sure their customer is properly waited on and given the sort of customer service one would give a smile (and a star) to and come back for. Besides the lack of quality customer service the taco experience was good. read more

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Love coming to Mission Taco with my family. There is a delicious item on the menu to satisfy even the pickiest eater. Also have some vegan options. I am a huge fan of the tacos. I've tried all varieties and have not disliked any. Great flavors all around! Oh, the service also has always been awesome; servers are attentive and very pleasant. read more

One of the best tacos I have had so far. The happy hour is the best time to be in. I couldn't believe that we had shots and tacos for $2. The food quality was great. The place is happening and very clean. Has a very good vibe. read more

4.5 stars! This place was VERY tasty. Probably some of the best tacos I've ever had! It would be 5 stars, but some of the tacos were WAY better than others. To start, we had the Queso Con Chorizo cheese dip with tortilla chips! YUM- if you like queso, this ones for you. Nuff said. For drinks, we both had a speciality drink and they are very, very stiff- which you can't complain about. For our tacos, we were pleasantly surprised that they came served "family style," and each taco is charged as an individual so you can mix and match! We loved that. Here's what tacos we had: BBQ Duck Baja Fish (fried) Mango-Hop-Anero Shrimp Carne Asada *taco of the day, glazed chicken tender with grilled pineapple pico de gallo, blood orange habanero sauce, hibiscus pickled onions, micro cilantro We actually found that the taco of the day was very dry and we would not order it again. However, the BBQ Duck and both the shrimp and fish tacos were outstanding. We will be back for those, and they deserve a 5 star rating. Can't wait to go back for more and try their churros! read more

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Queso with chorizo was delicious. I was at the one in the Loop last weekend and needed to get back ASAP! This made for a delightful date night. The jalepeño margarita is so delicious. It's just a margarita with the best spicy kick! I'm a creature of habit - I had the same tacos I had last time - shrimp, fish and portobello. The flavors were a bit more bold at the loop location but still delicious. read more

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Mission Taco at this location is extremely popular, you must be prepared for a wait time when you arrive. So, make sure you've had some libations and be patient. I'm a fan of mission taco, I really enjoy their fried fish taco and their crispy chicken taco, those 2 in addition to the flautas are my favs. They make a great queso as well. Tacos are served family style so listen closely to the waiter when he goes over the selections to make sure your friends don't snag your taco on accident. LOL! read more

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10/7 Update: still a 4. Margaritas are great. Food consistently good. Negative: fries are soggy. ******* This place is consistently a solid 4. I had the Cadillac Margarita, empanadas and two tacos. Always worth it. It's a loud and busy place, get there early! read more

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I've usually gone to the Mission Taco in the Loop, but as Yogi Berra once said, "no one goes there anymore, its too busy". The location in the CWE is a nice diversion and I think I might be a little bigger. The tacos are excellent and they have a very good beer selection. Don't miss the chips and guac either! the only issue with the CWE location is that parking can be an issue. read more

Lemme just say, I love you mission taco joint. For so many reasons. You have some of the best burritos I've ever tasted. South beach burrito is on another level and it's just as good with tofu subbed in. Your tacos are perfectly bite sized and even better as a late night snack. I've been to every location in St. Louis and they all are equally as good. Delmar loop location is fun and full of college students. They have cheap tequila shots; it's the perfect way to top off your tacos! (Salt, tequila, lime or STL!!). Their street corn is one of my favorites. Water rating: 9/10. St. Louis water is like the angels' tears. It is so dang tasty. read more

Session Taco - margs and street corn and tacossss. What more could you want?! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

TERRIFIC service! I came at a slow time of day and was enchanted by Veronica the bartender. I took every one of her suggestions and they were spot on! Started with a spicy pineapple margarita and then sampled like 9 or 10 of their tacos. It was quick and I would totally go back! It is suitable for kids, date night and they have a late night happy hour 10pm to close. Next time I'm gonna visit the one in Soulard and try the carne asada fries. read more

Session Taco - Spicy pineapple margarita and assorted tacos! My fave was the shrimp taco! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Killer location, plethora of seating, decent "Mexican" food. I'm giving Mission Taco Joint an overall 3 because the location is a solid 5, as well as the entire vibe inside. However, the food is a 3-4 max. There's tons of seating all over the place which is great for late night. Whether you want a window seat, booth, or bar seating you're good to go. Now to the real info, the food. The two main words that came to my mind were dismay and overpriced. It's a shame because the food looks good, but tastes very underwhelming. Mexican food should taste like a fiesta in your mouth, not a small town parade. Even their hot sauce was odd. The main theme seems to be a struggle between sweet and spicy, but not a balance of both. The burrito was fairly large, but for $14 I was bummed out. I've had better food at Chipotle for half the price. The tacos are pricy @ almost $4, and they're very small. I might go back during happy hour (10pm-2am) to give it another shot ($2 tequila shots, no pun intended). Overall killer atmosphere, bland Americanized 'Mexican' food. 4 star simply based on the location and availability of local beer. read more

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If you're looking for authentic Mexican food or a cheap meal, Mission Taco Joint is not way to go BUT the food was still really, really good. This is the kind of place that charges for chips and salsa, so just keep that on mind. The chorizo queso ($7) had great flavor and was the perfect level of heat. The tacos are about $3.75 each, so my husband and I each had a burrito (about $12 each). They were stuffed and big enough to have leftovers the next day. What I think really made our meal shine were the drinks. We tried the Mexi-Cali Bulldog and Pandora's Lunch Box. I thought the bulldog was the clear winner, but I would get Pandora's Lunch Box again on a warm day. read more

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