Between my visit a few weeks ago and my finally getting around to posting this review, this location of Tacos 4 Life has closed. Bummer. The employees were so nice to me. There is so much seating and the seating felt plenty spaced out/not cramped. I ordered one of the juice/soda items that I rarely splurge for unless I'm at a place like Tacos 4 Life. Sorry, words are escaping me at the moment! I also ordered chips and queso and a burrito that I recall working on for days. Tacos 4 Life is quite accommodating to vegetarians. I'll miss this location, though it wasn't very near me. read more

Tacos were amazing. One of the best places in West County for tacos. The service was great too. I was greeted with a smile and the lady was professional and kind. I liked the portions and the price was right. Great atmosphere to eat inside too. There were a lot of people here when I was there read more

Tacos 4 Life - Chips and dips menu - Tacos Near Me - Ballwin, Missouri

Arrived afyer 1:30 pm on a Thursday for a late lunch so the large dining area was almost empty. Another couple came to dibe in while we ate. Lady taking orders was very friendly. We ordered 1 of the limited time offers, Firecracker shrimp, along with 5 other standards on the menu. The tacos that had sauce dressed as usual were too drippy; luckily one of my kids asked for poblano sauce on the side on the tofu taco. Korean BBQ steak taco flavor was not what we expected from our experience with K-BBQ. Other kid said chicken bacon ranch taco was also not what was expected. Eggplant taco was good but eggplant flavor dominated. I'll try other tacos if I'm in the area. read more

Tacos 4 Life - Firecracker shrimp taco, roasted eggplant taco, Korean BBQ steak taco, Seared Tofu taco, Chicken bacon ranch taco, Hawaiian shrimp taco - Tacos Near Me - Ballwin, Missouri

Always clean, quick service, and great employees. Every experience here is a good one. read more

Tacos 4 Life - Steak and blue, Chipotle steak(sub regular flour tortilla vs fried) - Tacos Near Me - Ballwin, Missouri

Tacos for life is a decent fast casual establishment with locations around st louis and st charles counties. I stopped by the Manchester rd location in Winchester mo on Thursday evening. Ordering a Baja fish taco $5.29 and a half order of nachos without meat 6.89 . The taco was tasty and the fish crunchy. The nachos I found to be about average in taste the proportion size for a half order was just right. read more

See all

I had high hopes for Tacos 4 Life but am unsure of if I will return. The taco combinations were something I could easily create on my own, they didn't offer any unique flavors. They could improve upon additional unique flavors and offerings. The employees themselves were great and the atmosphere was fresh. read more

Went to a new location of on Manchester for a late lunch today. Super cute deco, friendly staff, same great food. I did the "Dine and Dip" option, where you get two tacos and a side of "dip" (salsa, queso, or guac). For my tacos I chose the Korean BBQ and Mango Habanero. The habanero was definitely spicy, but good. My favorite of the two was the Korean BBQ. (Forgot to take a pic before eating ‍). Bonus of eating at Tacos 4 Life, proceeds go to helping projects around the world to feed the hungry. A mission worth supporting! Two locations to choose from...stop by and support the mission, see the cool decor, and eat some great food. read more

See all

I would give them a 3.5 if we could give half stars. I love Mexican food and was looking forward to trying Tacos 4 Life. I went there to have lunch with a friend. It's a fast casual place. You order at a counter and they bring the food to your table. The tacos are normal sized - not street tacos. They have a thing where you can get two tacos and chips with a dip (queso, salsa, or guacamole) for $9.99. It was plenty of food for me. The place is big with lots of seating and bright colors. The employees I interacted with were all okay, but not friendly necessarily. The guy in the dining room kept it cleaned up. The food tasted fine but nothing special. The tacos had quite a bit of lettuce and not a lot of meat. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back, but I won't avoid it either. read more

See all

Tacos 4 Life did their soft opening over the weekend & we had a wonderful experience. We arrived during our designated window & joined the short line to order our food. We had a limited menu - as it was a soft opening - but we were ready to try the tacos either way! The staff was very nice & helpful with our questions. I ordered the Mango Habanero Chicken Taco, Blackened Mahi Mahi Taco & Black Beans. My husband ordered the Blackened Mahi Mahi Taco, Fried Chicken Taco & Queso Rice. We were both incredibly happy with the taco portion size, filled with plenty of each protein & other flavors that popped nicely. I enjoyed both tacos, but the Mango Habanero Chicken Taco really stood out. Great flavor, subtle sweet heat & the chicken was pulled famously. My husband was really thrilled with the Fried Chicken Taco - he said he would 100% come back just to have this one again. The restaurant itself is vibrant with colors, spacious & very clean. You definitely wouldn't have known it was their soft opening as our experience was great from start to finish. We look forward to coming back again once they are fully open! read more

See all

My 1st time at this place and my wife has been here before. Thought it was great! Freshly prepared tacos for me with a salad & Firecracker Shrimp taco for my wife. The 3 tacos I had were: Spicy Chorizo, Chicken Bacon Ranch & Chicken Fajita. Also ordered a side of queso & chips. Each soft shell seemed freshly prepared, chock full of lettuce, tomato & guacamole in addition to the underlying chicken in each. Nicely seasoned as well, neither too hot nor not spicy enough, I thought they were just right!. And 3 tacos were plenty for this grown man for lunch! My wife's salad also looked freshly prepared as was her shrimp taco, no complaints. I think this place will do well. Not high priced, food is delicious and comes out quickly. Nice & clean inside, friendly wait staff. Definitely worth a try! read more

Tacos 4 Life - Queso & chips - Tacos Near Me - Ballwin, Missouri

See all

I recently visited Tacos 4 Life in Ballwin for the first time. As a new establishment, they bring more to the table than just food--part of their mission is giving back, with a portion of each purchase going toward meals for those in need, which I really appreciated. The setup is casual: you place your order at the counter, and if you dine in, the food is brought to your table. Service was friendly and efficient, with minimal small talk--just the way I like it. They have a good selection of tacos, sides, and non-alcoholic drinks. Here's a breakdown of what I ordered and how it rated: * Ultimate Nacho Taco (4/5): This taco is basically the Taco Bell Double Stuffed, but on steroids. It hit all the right spots for me. It's not the best taco ever, but for what it was, it delivered. * Korean BBQ Steak Taco (3.25/5): The sauce flavor was spot on, capturing the right Korean BBQ notes. But beyond that, the taco was a miss. It came with iceberg lettuce and crispy wontons, which felt out of place--no traditional Korean ingredients like gochujang or kimchi. This could have been so much better with just a few tweaks. * Firecracker Shrimp Taco (1.5/5): Unfortunately, this one was a disappointment. The shrimp was overcooked and dry, and there was no sauce to bring it all together. It ended up being a dry shrimp taco with pineapple and lettuce, which didn't work for me at all. * Queso (3.5/5): I appreciated that the queso was a step above your typical bright yellow nacho cheese sauce. It did break down a bit in the bowl, but the taste held up. * Salsa (3/5): The salsa was what I expected--sweet, tomato-forward, and not spicy. It's not bad, but I'd take Chipotle's salsa over this any day. In my opinion, Tacos 4 Life feels tailored to white suburban communities in the Midwest and Southeast. Growing up near the border in Arizona and being a lifelong fan of authentic Mexican food, this place didn't quite hit the mark for me. That said, I can see why it might appeal to others who are looking for something more Americanized. read more

See all

Delicious food, kind employees, and they give a meal For every meal purchased as a mission for the needy. Love this place, and will be going back very soon! read more

I would place this establishment slightly above taco bell. I had high hopes ~ it seemed really good, they had a lot of options on their menu but i was a little disappointed in the pineapple shrimp taco and the tofu taco i tried. The shrimp part of the shrimp taco was good but i was surprised by how stuffed these tacos were. They also seemed to use chunks of pineapple straight out of the can so it was kind of a strange texture/temperature with the warm shrimp, cold lettuce, and room temperature pineapple. The pineapples were also incredibly juicy so my taco was dripping which kind of made it soggy and not great. The tofu one was better but they created some sort of "ground seasoned tofu" that looked similar to ground beef, it was fine, just okay though, a little weird maybe. I dont think i'd order it again. The service was fine, they were friendly and efficient enough, they gave my friend the wrong side by mistake but when she went to tell them they let her keep the additional corn side she got by mistake so that was kind of them. The ambiance is ur typical fast casual place, they seemed to have a "travel" and "stewardship" aesthetic which is kind of cool. They donate a portion of their profits to help give meals to children in other countries so ur "giving back" by choosing tacos 4 life. Overall it was okay, i'd come back to try different flavors of tacos, but i wouldnt get what i ordered again. My friend said their mango habanero taco was good. read more

Rolled into Tacos 4 Life with the family on a Friday night. Friendly staff. The place was clean. Tacos were big. Good sized portions all around. It's your standard American/Mexican food. Nothing special. Solid meal, though. Will return. read more

I thought it was kind of an odd name for a taco joint, but I get it now after eating there. They donate a certain amount or some food for people in other countries. The staff was very helpful and friendly. You order at the counter, and it is brought to your table. There are many different options for tacos and they are delicious. The inside is spacious and very clean as.well. Do it!! read more

Tacos 4 Life - Tacos Near Me - Ballwin, Missouri

My 2 tacos were soggy on the bottom and sitting in some kind of liquid on the tray. My daughter's beans were so dry. You could pick up the whole portion of beans by poking it with your fork. Her rice was also just as dry. The 3 times we have been here all have been horrible! We will never come back. Not only because of the food being nasty, the customer service is nasty as well. It's like we are putting them out to be there. Sadly the employee taking our order is a member of management. O'Fallon location needs to do some extreme employee training, possibly replacing them all. read more

It was our first time here. Tacos4life in Ballwin just opened last Tuesday. You can get a free taco when you download their app and sign up for reward program. The restaurant was clean and spacious. Service was friendly. We both got the Dip&Dine $12.99 which including 3 tacos and 1 dip, and a kid meal - chicken and queso rice bowl with a drink. For dip, I loved Guac a lot more than Salsa. For taco, I really liked firecracker Shrimp (spicy), blackened Mahi mahi, crispy eggplant, and Hawaiian shrimp. When you order shrimp, you can choose grilled or fried shrimp. I ordered both to try and imo grilled shrimp is much better.The Korean BBQ taco tasted good, but the beef was chewy and dried. I didn't like mango habanero taco as much as I thought. Highly recommend - especially when you buy a taco, you provide a meal to a hungry child. read more

See all

There will be some growing pains, I'm sure but it's a good start. I know this is not the first location but I'm sure it's a first for quite a bit of the employees. The food itself is really good, the ordering is a little hectic and discombobulated, but all in all a good experience. The only two things I can't complain about is that the food came out in batches, one tray, then another. I get it, the are cranking out the food as quickly as possible and want to get it out as quickly as possible. And the employees did not know which food was what. So we had to decipher that for ourselves by taking them apart. Not a big deal but a little bit of a heads up on what is what would be helpful. Other than that great atmosphere, great decor, it feels comfortable and the food is decent. Not at all a Taco Bell experience! :-D read more

I decided to try Tacos 4 Life on a recommendation. I stopped in during a week day for dinner, and upon arriving and seeing the store front and signage, I was rather excited by the bright neon presentation. Upon entering the restaurant and walking to the counter, it took around 5 minutes to be greeted and have my order taken. I ordered cheese and bean burritos, and the spicy chorizo tacos, and was given a placard to take to a seat of choosing, the staff brought my meal to my table shortly thereafter. The bean and cheese burritos were rather unseasoned, the taco sauce being offered really helped kick up the flavor, the dip offered with the chips that come with the bean burritos had a nicely seasoned bean and cheese combo that was slightly cumin forward. The chorizo tacos were stuffed with ground meat, street corn, and topped with deep fried jalapeños, the fried jalapeño was crunchy, the street corn crumbly and soft, the flours had the flavor and texture of your average grocery store tortillas, the ground meat was cumin and paprika forward with a hint of garlic, a little more chili seasoning than typical American tacos, which helped elevate the otherwise average ground meat experience. Overall I'd compare the experience to del taco wrapped in a shiny hi-point style theme. Nothing amazing here, but if you're looking for a different offering of American tacos than taco bell it gets the job done. read more

See all

I loved it. I would stop in on my way home after my chiropractor appointments. Tonight though there was a sign on the door. They closed for business at the end of their abbreviated workday on New Year's Eve. They'd only been there for about 16 months. It's getting difficult to find decent tacos in the Lou. read more

I've been a regular customer of Tacos for Life since they opened last summer--but after what happened on May 27, I'll never go back, and others should be aware. I called around 7 PM to place a simple carryout order. The first call went to voicemail. On my second attempt, I politely said, "I'd like to place a carryout order," and was immediately placed on hold. After a short wait, the line disconnected. I called again--what happened next was shocking. A manager answered the phone and immediately began yelling, accusing me of harassing them, claiming an employee was in the bathroom crying, and threatening to call the police. I was stunned. I never even got a chance to place an order--I hadn't said anything beyond "I'd like to place a carryout order." I tried to explain they had the wrong person, but she refused to listen, kept shouting, and hung up. Then she even called me back just to confirm my number, still insisting I was harassing them. This kind of behavior is completely unacceptable, especially from someone in a leadership role. I've worked in customer service for over 30 years--this was not just unprofessional, it was dangerous and uncalled for. If this is how they treat loyal customers, imagine what they'd do in a real crisis. Consider this a heads-up before you give them your business. #TacosForLife #CustomerWarning #PoorService #DoBetter read more

Lots of good choices. Pretty large dining area. Love that they donate part of their profits to charity. Bus girl was very efficient taking used dishes away. read more

See all

This place is delicious hope it stays forever. Plenty of seating in multi room area. They have a taco Tuesday special where you get $1 off a taco. The fried chicken burrito is amazing here. Great first experience. read more

See all

I've eaten there & also picked up to go, both times the tacos were very good with good portions. The staff is also very friendly & helping with recommendations! The chips were just ok but nothing wrong with quality just my personal preference. read more

Sadly, for a spot that prides itself on tacos, these were as basic as it gets and well below expectations. The place was clean, the team was organized, but the tacos were no bueno. read more

Great tacos with clean ingredients! A portion of every purchase goes to feed the hungry. Great concept & yummy food!

The lady that waited on us was so friendly and nice. They had such a good selection and 2 tacos was more than enough...both were delicious. The place is much bigger inside than it looks too so there plenty of seats at lunch. read more

excellent food and great portions. would go back again and again. Love the puffy taco shells.

I would just like to brag about my experience and how pleasant it was. I was there on Tuesday evening around 7 after work and I was greeted with the sweetest staff. It was my first time so every question I had Indi was ever so kind to answer. She helped me every step of the way. All star service on her part. Super patient with me and I appreciate that very much. The food was top tier also. Absolutely no complaints. Great staff, great food, very nice and clean restaurant! read more

Friendly and nicely redone. Take out was quick. Food was spicy. Husband liked it. Will try again.

What a wonderful place. Food is great and knowing that others who need assistance obtaining food are helped when you buy meals fills heart, mind & soul. Wide array of choices including vegetarian options. read more

This food is the best food I have ever had in my entire 19 years of life. It was a nice and chill setting and the service was really good to be honest. Highly recommended the Fried Chicken Taco top tier. read more

We had lunch at Tacos 4 Life with a friend and we were pleased with the several choices of tacos available. The service was great and the tacos were delicious. We will definitely return for lunch again. read more

Visited the new Ballwin location and everything was very good. Tacos are large with plenty of meat, and the prices are reasonable !!

Fully staffed, clean, spacious restaurant, the food was incredibly delicious, fresh, prepared and served faster than I expected. This will be my go to restaurant from now on! read more

Highly recommend. Great food. Great service. Large dining area. Plus they donate a meal for every meal sold.

I've ordered from Tacos 4 Life multiple times now and they are not capable of including all the parts of the order. Don't order any sides or chips and salsa because they will not be delivered. The manager says she can't do anything about it. Very Disappointin. read more

Cannot recommend this new spot enough! Just tried it for the first time tonight with my family and this is gonna be a regular spot for us for sure! The food was incredible, and the street corn was legitimately the best corn I have ever had. The paradise punch was delicious, if you like punch that tastes like actual fruit and not like sugary artificial fruit flavoring, definitely give this a shot. The atmosphere was impressive, the decorations in the inside were phenomenal! And as we were eating the manager or owner came around making sure everyone was taken care of and enjoying their meal so needless to say the service was on point! 10/10 recommend! read more

Hmmm Im not sure how to feel about this one. Well first off I was sick so that could've been a driving factor for my trip. But I would say the food here is not quality. I had a second opinion with me as well. So the place looked pretty nice and the service was decent. It's a screen menu, but not everything on the menu is on the screen! They had these extra screens behind the register that I didn't even see because it was a few steps away from the main menu, it was a confusing ordering process too. We got chicken fajitas burrito and fried chicken burrito and chips with queso. For a place that just opened, it was pretty dirty and old looking. I wish they had done a remodel cause there was decades of grime on the seats and ledges. The lady at the cashier was nice though. Our food didn't take too long and the chips and queso were really good. The burrito wasn't what I was expecting. It was sweet for some reason, the sauce wasn't even subpar, and worst of all, the rice wasn't cooked in either burrito, it was hard to chew, and some were even crunchy. It was hard for me to finish which was disappointing. The soda was my favorite part if the meal. It's sad for such a good cause to have bad food. Also the taco prices are INSANE. The nacho fries looked real good so I want to give those a try, but anything with the rice or whatever gave it the sweet taste is a NO from me. read more

Good food but wear your long underwear. They keep this place freezing on 3 occasions everyone was eating with coats on.