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    Taco Buddha

    4.9 (20 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Anna G.

    Really cute place. This is my first time coming here. I came with a friend who has been to other locations. This location doesn't have super convenient parking but it's a super cute location. We ordered on our phones some salsa and chips to start and tacos. I got two and they were very filling. It did take a while for our food to come out but everything tasted good. You check out on your phone as well. I would come again.

    The  Lafayette, taco of the  month.
    Kevin H.

    It was my son's birthday celebration and he liked our dinner choice. My wife and I have been to Kirkwood's Taco Buddha but decided to try the new location on Tower Grove. They have all the same options that the Kirkwood location has but it is a little smaller being a converted gas station. You still can order at the table with the QR code at your table but they have added a menu option if you are not liking the tech option. Our server said that if you want you can just flag her down and she will take your order by hand. They aim to please. This night they had the heaters running in the covered patio area. It was toasty and comfortable they have a taco of the month which is always interesting. The Lafayette is the special taco of the month. I added my favorite taco the Del Rio. The Lafayette is blackened Pollock with tangy Louisiana style remoulade, cotija cheese,slaw,cilantro on a corn tortilla.. This was very flavorful with a little zing to your palate. My favorite, the Del Rio is a mesquite smoked chopped beef brisket, romaine, avacado,citrus pickled red onions, salsa, roja and cotija cheese, cilantro on a flour tortilla. Match this with their frozen margarita and you will not be disappointed. Try new places and explore new tastes. St. Louis dining is exploding with new restaurants to experience.

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    Pamela E.

    We visited the newest location of Taco Buddha tonight. We have been to their other two locations and were excited to try this one. Everyone was so welcoming when we came in - especially when we walked in with our dog. It was so nice to be met with such kindness from the staff AND other guests. Their food is always a 10/10 and so is the ambiance. We love that their patio is enclosed and heated. Makes for a great option when it's chilly out.

    Carnitas taco without the tortilla and the cheeseburger taco
    Alisha V.

    Taco Buddha catered our wedding 9 years ago before they had a restaurant, so it's always held a special place in my heart. I'm thrilled that there is now a location in the city! The restaurant is pretty small but food comes out quick so there shouldn't be much of a wait. We got quesadillas, tacos, rice and beans and top shelf margaritas. Everything was delicious!

    Orlando P.

    I've always been in love with taco buddha and so glad they made a other location close to the grove area! It's the same great taste in tacos and margaritas but with another amazing and beautiful location. Service is always amazing and the inside is beautiful as well.

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