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    Taco Buddha

    4.5 (274 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Potato, egg and cheese taco, Blue Bonnet taco.
    Sharon L.

    Taco Buddha has breakfast on the weekends! Our second time in and we both enjoyed the tacos. Flour tortillas packed with things like eggs, cheese, potatoes, bacon, brisket, avocado, etc. Portions are big and filling. Last time we were there I had the breakfast burrito and enjoyed it as well. Friendly service and a good musical vibe. With Club Taco being gone for a few years, it's fun to have a taco breakfast option again.

    Santorini and Baja tacos
    Katie F.

    Loved everything about this place (except they have those darn metal chairs, lol). The food was great, the music selection was good-not too loud, and the staff were so nice. My dinner date was late and they were sure to check on me while I waited. Speaking of waiting, I went ahead and order a margarita and the Trifecta. Loved the queso and salsa-it's a bit smoky. And the guac was good, but it had so many onions in it and I'm not a raw onion fan. Once we moved on the main course, it was a tough decision because I wanted to try all the tacos but I settled on the Santorini (TOTM) and a classic Baja. Both were excellent. The fish on the Baja was large and perfectly crispy. Keep your eye out for the next time they have the Santorini if you like Greek flavors. These tocos did not lack ingredients, you will not leave hungry. Others have mentioned their QR ordering system and I actually quite liked it. Sure I love the interaction of having a server for the whole experience, but I didn't feel that it lacked in service this way. They still check on you periodically. Once you figure it out, it's easy peasy.

    The Hill country and the Bluebonnet Special....side of green chilies.
    Chuckie R.

    This was our 2nd Breakfast/Brunch. Each time we have opened things. Full stop....great food and great service.Two tacos or the burrito are plenty. Get out here for brunch....you are missing out!

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    Shauna S.

    Couldn't get a signal out on the patio so no pix but my goodness - this place is the bomb! Everything is gluten free with the exception of the flour tortillas. Any item can also be made dairy free. If you don't try anything you GOTTA have the Avocado Fries with their Aioli. Light, crispy, thick slices of avocado and an aioli you could eat on its own with a spoon. The tacos were all terrific - the Baja was our favorite with a very generous portion of cod, perfectly fried in a light GF batter. The tandoori chicken was our second favorite. Super flavorful and tender! The special, "The Lafayette" arrived with one tiny piece of blackened pollock (unlike the loaded version in the photo). It was surprisingly skimpy compared to the generous portions on their daily tacos. Our server Jackson was great - personable and helpful. I'm sure cheese would have made everything even better but they do not offer any dairy alternatives. But an extra cup of that aioli did the trick! We will definitely be back. They take the gluten and dairy sensitivity seriously and that means a lot to those of us who are dealing with it. Recommend!!

    The Jodhpur, The Thailand, and The Del Rio. Yes they all look similar but they were all tasty if not unique.
    Jon L.

    If you are looking for taco places from A to Zen, then Taco Buddha is an option locals rave about. I ordered 3 tacos: 1) The Jodhpur - an Indian-theme chicken taco 2) The Del Rio - a brisket taco 3) The Thailand - a, you guessed it, Thai inspired beef taco I thought the meat was flavorful on each and they were all good, however because all had roughly the same toppings and sauces, I could not tell one from the next. Perhaps the ones I ordered were meant to be similar but I thought Thai, Indian, and brisket would be different enough. I would come again and order the tacos again, but I couldn't tell you which was my favorite because they ultimately tasted the same. Good work with the spin on a taco shop though!

    Fried avocados
    Debbie W.

    Friendly ambiance with inside or outside seating. I had the Californian taco which was very tasty. We had the fried avocado as an appetizer and the dipping sauce was great, would recommend. We ordered chips with a queso with hatch chili. The queso was great. Chips were overwhelmingly salty and had to stop eating them. We were missing utensils which were given to us. It's pretty much order by QR code or they will come to your table and take your order.

    McCausland, Del Rio, Baja
    Allison W.

    Fun taco varieties and delicious sides too. This is a great spot for a sit down lunch that is local and feels nicer than fast casual. Great covered patio when the weather allows. The chips and queso are a must. The queso is delicious. I love the Baja fish taco and order it every time. The Del Rio with the beef brisket is also a consistent hit. This time I tried the new McCausland (an ode to Hi-Pointe), which really did have a burger taste, with great seasoning and sauce. That was fun! (Funny how I ordered a taco burger at Hi-Pointe a month ago and now a burger taco at Taco Buddha. I guess I have a type- lol.) There is something for everyone here, even my picky kids, and they are great about labeling items for those with allergies or restrictions. Notes about ordering: you can use the QR code from your phone at the table, or just order verbally from your server instead. With the way the QR ordering site works, you "start a tab" authorizing your card and then "close your tab" at the end. I can see how it would be nice if you are coming for drinks or a longer evening where you decide to add some items as time goes on. They now give the option to just place your order with the wait staff- I am sure that helps a lot with tech questions. I know people like my parents would *really* not love the QR method and the ensuing confusion! So I think it is great that they give everyone the option, being inclusive of everyone's preferences. With QR ordering, it is easy to have separate checks with friends. But if you don't time it right, your food may come out at different times! Order the chips and dip first to hold you over and maybe this won't be an issue ;) The service was very friendly and helpful. Everyone seems happy to be there! Our server told us about the monthly special- sounded great. We asked about portions, and she explained that one taco might be ordered as an appetizer, two for a meal. I ordered three tacos at once because I tried something new but didn't want to miss out on my favorites. (I had leftovers!)

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    Christy M.

    Taco Buddha is a great fast casual stop for tacos, from the same folks over at hi point burgers. There are a vast array of taco options (including a burger one!) & more, you'll want to try a few! My fave is the del Rio taco - which has brisket, avocado, cheese & more. The portion size is big, one was good for me (along with chips and dip). The food is delicious, the shop is clean & modern. There's an outdoor covered seating area as well that is dog friendly. The food comes fast! Prices are okay a la carte but it does add up with trying multiple tacos and getting chips and dip. They have a unique system for ordering, and I think there is room for improvement. You seem to not have one specific server but all employees are hands on deck. You can order either with the QR code (which seemed to be the encouraged method) or through a server. Our server said they bring out the food "family style" & tacos on one tray, but ours came individually as we ordered it. You go get your own water refills. You have to put your credit card in when you order via QR code - it shows your total as 1 penny but it essentially opens your tab. Then you can close/pay it whenever through the code. It's a bit confusing to say the least. It took our server awhile to just explain it - I can imagine they deal with a lot of questions and confusion with the process. I would suggest they just shift to a traditional restaurant style - or go back to the all DIY ordering method. Overall, Taco Buddha is a great lunch spot offering yummy tacos, with some room for improvement with their ordering process.

    The Thailand (foreground), Biloxi in back
    Jenelle B.

    Heated patio! Or plenty of tables inside. Use the QR code to place your order. Or put up the red flag to order. We started with green chilies queso and rojo salsa. The dips were served with thin tortilla chips. My favorite is the queso! The Biloxi taco has three huge shrimp and is bursting with flavor! One taco was enough for a meal for me, my dining partner (who has a big appetite) needed two. He chose The Thailand- shredded beef - so good! The pineapple agua Fresca was delicious- light and fresh.

    Nashville hot chicken taco and top shelf margarita
    Alyssa C.

    This is embarrassing... that it took so long for me to review!!!... I have been going to this place for good long while, including the one that was on Pershing in U City/Clayton, back to the beginning. 1. The Top Shelf Margarita here is AWESOME... not a crappy mix that is cloyingly sweet that can barely be tolerated... 2. I have to be gluten-free and I feel incredibly safe here - EVERYTHING, including crispy fried, or breaded, items are still gluten free --- except flour tortillas. I feel SUPER comfortable here and have never had a problem/reaction nada. 3. The service is always friendly and attentive. I almost never wait for food - I literally order it and its out in literally 10 minutes... I like that this place feels like an intimate place with a nice patio but serves things almost fast-casual style but you'll never feel that way when you go in there. They added this gloriously-painted cork mural across the walls an ceiling and it really softened the sound inside and made it look gorgeous. The Nashville Hot Chicken taco is one of my very favorite tacos there - not too hot but I could even go doubly as spicy as it is. Everything is very clearly so fresh - you won't find a wilted lettuce shred here. The fixings on the top of tacos that complement the protein are well-thought (i.e., pickled things and aioli). The queso is superior to any queso I've ever had despite Mexican and tacos being my primary eating-out food since it is super easy to navigate with Celiac disease. Very much at the top of my list as one of my favorite spots.

    Lesley P.

    We came back here on 1/31 for breakfast more like brunch given we came last hour of HH special. I first came to this venue last year for the YES event in Jan 2025 and knew this is a place I will continue to visit when I was in the Kirkwood area. It was my husband and our friend's first time coming during breakfast time. Breakfast tacos at a decent portion for the menu price, Quality queso and chips & house margaritas at half price until 11 am on Saturdays and Sundays. Vegetarian friendly choices. Option to either order through their QR code or can have a staff come over to do table service. Check out a few pics from our visit.

    THE DEL RIO The BANGKOK
    Ashley R.

    Three parking lot is small but the service and food sure makes up for it. I've been here before but a family member was in town and we wanted to get some tacos. What better place than Taco Buddha. We were seated right away and the staff explained the process to my family member. I love ordering from the table but my brother ordered from the front. Either way, they bring your food to your table once it's ready. Every single staff member we came across was equally nice and attentive. The vibe here is just something you'd hope to receive everywhere. The environment is peaceful yet fun. The food is even better. I tried the taco of the month which is the The BANGKOK. Crispy coconut shrimp with Thai sauce is delicious. Then if course my favorite THE DEL RIO. Pinto beans are really good after I add salt to it. Guac is really good and taste fresh. We also had margaritas which wasn't bad. I will definitely return to Taco Buddha!

    Monthly Special: Thai Coconut Shrimp
    Amanda D.

    We sat outside at night, and they have the anti-fly fans in the tables to keep bugs away while you eat (love to see it!). Service was friendly, even though they were busy, and they were able to help us when the ordering QR code had a glitch. Food from our most recent visit: monthly special Thai coconut shrimp, Jodhpur, and veggie tacos. Salsa always hits with the roasted/smokey tomato flavor, and their frozen margs with a spicy floater is the always tasty!

    Shrimp and grits, chips and salsa, breakfast tacos, and pancakes. Yum!!

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    The food came out super fast! The service was great and I was constantly checked on. All the people there were so nice and accommodating.

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    Thanks for the nice review, Jenelle!

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    Thanks for the great review, Gina!

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    Visited multiple times since last review. This Taco B is deserving of a 5 star rating.

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    Wow! Thanks Erica!! Come back soon…

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