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    The Mexican STL

    3.8 (121 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Megan M.

    An incredible experience all around! We showed up on a Saturday night with no reservations and it was PACKED. We ended up sitting on the back patio ledge with a front row seat to the live entertainment out back. The service was top notch, regularly checking in and accommodating all our requests. They recently set up a bell out back to do ice shots - highly recommend, so fun. Our drink orders: seasonal margarita (mango chile), old fashioned, carajillos, espresso martini Our food: Guac (a must have), quesabirra, surf & surf, wagyu flank 10/10, this is a must try.

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    Caroline W.

    Classy Mexican restaurant! There's a huge parking lot, so don't worry about parking. I would recommend to have reservations ahead of time. The place seems to be always busy. Our service was great! Chips and salsa we're brought to the table. Had to start off with the $50 Presidente margarita. Best margarita I've ever had and it better be for $50 - LOL! Then ordered the Baja shrimp (yummy) and the queso fundido. The queso is more thick and they bring out tortillas with it. It did look and tasted like the tortillas were homemade. For dinner we had the Alambre and fajita fillet. Both were good. Dessert we had the chocolate cake (Mexican chocolate) with the caramel salted ice cream and some chocolate martinis. Everything was good. The only reason I did not give this five stars is because of the price and their tortillas. I'm use to the cheap Mexican tortillas at the other restaurants and prefer these.

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    Cindy t.

    It's the second time I've come It's a fabulous place The happy hour menu is really great The happy hour drinks were the best I've had in a while Cocktails !!! The service ... well We asked for sam again and she didn't disappoint either She's like a walking description of each food This time we were there the patio was open and they was super cool looking Wouk's have loved to be outside but it was windy Seriously my only complaint about this place is it's 35 minutes from my house Let me know if you go Would love to hear about it Ps syberg's owns it They are great

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    Jamal W.

    I heard great things about this restaurant on social media. It didn't live up to the hype. This is an upscale Mecican restaurant. The have a huge mural filled with typical allegedly Mexican art. That tell me right away that it's not an authentic Mexican restaurant. I can't take anything away from the customer service. The staff was busy bringing out chips and salsa. The were filling water glasses. The server was also busy serving table. The hostess were polite. Great job by all of the staff. I wasn't impressed with the food. The chips were great. The salsa was just okay. It initially has a smokey taste. I assumed it was fire roasted. Then is was sweet. Finally it was sort of sp8cy. It was pretty unique. The guacamole was excellent. The Mexican rice was decent. The Mexican Street Corn was okay. I've had much better. It was smokey at first bite. It moved to a sweet flavor then a hint of spice. It was my least favorite thing that I had. I won't get it again. But I can eat it. I had the wagyu flank steak. I dont believe it was actually wagyu. It was chewy and salty. That's not typical of wagyu. Normally it is very tender and flavorful. The saly took away from the beef. The chicken enchiladas was good, but not great. I had a Margarita and Sangria to drink. The Margarita was strong but something was missing. The Sangria was okay. Again I've had much better. There was plenty of parking. They have a full bar. The offer a huge selection of tequila.

    Antonio P.

    What a great experience! I came here on the recommendation of a friend, and I definitely plan to return. Although I generally opt toward "hole in the wall" style Mexican restaurants, The Mexican STL is a great example of an upscale one done right. The ambience is pleasant, the staff are polite and helpful, and the food was all very good. I ordered the Asada tacos; the meat was slightly tough, but overall with excellent flavor, and tortillas were phenomenal. The rice and beans, street corn, and croquet was were all very good as well. I wanted to try dessert, but I was too full from all the food! They also have a decent size bourbon and tequila menu, with overall reasonable prices. I ordered a flight, and I was particularly impressed with the bar manager's generosity when offering substitutes for one of the items they had run out of. Overall, I'd give the food a 4/5, but the ambience and service definitely push it to 5 star territory--and I can't wait to return

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    Jennifer G.

    The space is gorgeous. Open high ceilings & great decorations. The service was fantastic. We had reservations & were sat quickly & drinks were brought fast. We ordered queso & waited on that for quite a while. Apparently they were making the salsa as well so we had chips without salsa for some time. But the chips were so good we didn't care The food was ok. It's elevated mexican food but for the price I expected more. Wasn't a fan of the queso. Had leftovers since it took long time to get it & it didn't melt well once reheated. The tacos were good but again for the price i expected more. The rice and beans was lacking flavor. Took them home & made tacos with them later with adding more seasonings.

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    Melanie B.

    Once again, I wish we could give half stars! I would give this a 3.5. We had a reservation and were greeted and seated right away. It really wasn't as busy as I thought it would be, but there were still a decent number of people there. We were seated in one of two big dining areas. The bar area is also large. Our server was at our table shortly after we were seated. We ordered cocktails and guacamole and thought about what we wanted for our entrees. Water, chips, and salsa were brought to the table. The salsa was okay - nothing special. The guacamole was fine, but again, there was nothing special. We would have preferred a little more spice or something to give it more flavor. We made our decisions and placed our order when our cocktails were delivered. Our cocktails were okay. My husband got the Clásica margarita and said it was good - not too sweet, right amount of salt on the rim, and the balance was good. I got the Smokey Pineapple-Tini. It's made with mezcal. I really like mezcal and was a little disappointed that the mezcal was so light that I barely tasted it. Our server said people complained that it was too strong so they adjusted the recipe. I'm just saying I've never had a mezcal cocktail where I could barely taste it until last night! My husband got the Asada. It was three street taco sized tacos. He said it was good! I got the Mole Short Rib and it wasn't great. Also, I believe the menu should read Molé! The short ribs tasted like the meat when I make beef stew. I like my stew, but it doesn't taste like Mexican fare. And the molé didn't seem like a molé at all. It was a thin sauce that was not like any molé I've ever had - and not in a good way. Rice and black beans came with our entrees. I'm not into black beans, so they gave me double rice. On the plus side - the service was great! Our server was attentive, our water was always filled, more chips were offered because we had a half a bowl of small, broken pieces, etc. The executive chef stopped by and chatted. The vibe is great. The decor is nice. It's a great atmosphere! I was super excited when I heard about this place opening. I hadn't heard good things about it after they were open fthere were enough good reviews that I decided to try it anyway. Unfortunately, we likely won't be back. We LOVE Mexican food, but this really missed the mark for us.

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    Lisa S.

    I really like this restaurant. It's beautiful and good staff. It's not cheap but to me it's worth it for good Mexican because we have so many below average places around here. I get the quesa birra bowl it has peppers and guacamole and it's delicious. I also like the filet on dinner menu.

    Almina Z.

    This place was great for my first time. Met up with friends for an early lunch got seated quick really big out door half/half seating with nice view. The drinks were so good also the food did not disappoint great presentation and the service was good also had multiple servers checking in and clearing tables. They gave us completely bday treat which was really good.

    Marissa R.

    Food was decent but didn't quite hit the mark for the price. The seasoning on several dishes felt mild, and the tuna had an off, fishy taste. Portions were generous, but for what you pay it didn't feel worth it. Guacamole was one of the better bites, and the drinks were very well done. Service was attentive and friendly. The space itself is lovely with a nice patio, perfect for a warm evening.

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    Mel A.

    Our first visit was after about 3 weeks after they opened and needless to say, it was quite bumpy. Our food was delivered to a different table, we had to wait longer for our food to be remade, the appetizer we ordered (shishito bowl) smelled strongly of burnt plastic, and the flan was more akin to a cheesecake as far as texture goes (lacked the characteristic silky smoothness and jiggle of a flan but instead was more dense and firm). However, service was great and the manager was very apologetic and nice that I decided I needed to let a few more weeks go by before trying this place again. On Friday, after about 3 months of being open, we came back. Our reservation wasn't lost and we were quickly seated. To make sure we didn't have a repeat of last visit, we ordered different things. The one thing that we noted last visit was the fact that this place does make excellent cocktails. I started with spritz of sunshine and my husband had cowboy water. Cocktails were top notch as usual. Then we ordered some queso fundido to start. It was okay. The cheese was lukewarm and very thick, no flow for dipping but perfect for making roll ups since the dish did come with some tortillas. It needed more flavor though. I will add this to my list of things I won't order again. For my entrée, I had the alambre (skewered shrimp, wagyu beef, chicken, pork belly, peppers and squash and cheese all over. Delicious and well seasoned. If this is what I had the first time and prepared so well, I would have been sold right away. My husband had the barbacoa bowl over jalapeño rice, pickled red onions, and avocado salsa. He gave me a bite and I approve as it had excellent flavors. I could get these 2 dishes interchangeably in future visits and be happy. Lastly, we ordered the churros which was fried perfectly. I would get this again for dessert. Quick mention of the ambiance... the space is beautifu with modern decore, and has a more casual feel but also has that nice quality you seek from a place that would highly qualify as a date night location. Our most recent visit turned out to be the redeeming visit I was hoping for and for that, I am very glad. Our waiter, though busy, did stop by at regular intervals to make sure we were not left wanting anything. The rest of the staff were wonderful as usual.

    Shrimp tacos with rice, pico, and beans. Nice portions but no flavor.

    **Update Review** (long post disclosure) 1. After my previous review I received a call from manager inquiring about my review. I appreciated the call, the fact that she ran the tapes back and noted that I wasn't just making a mad post and wanted to apologize and make it right. So we went back last night. 2. Now onto the review of the establishment. The service this time was much better. Our waiter (forgot his name) was awesome. Knowledgeable and kind to us. The vibe and ambiance is nice but it doesn't really give Mexican, it's giving a very nice restaurant, some Mexican music was played and the menu was a mix of Mexican and American with a twist. 3. Food and Drinks: I must be honest as expectations are highs! Unfortunately, the food fell flat. The dishes were under/not seasoned and didn't have a taste. Our flavor pallet was left underwhelmed. (See individual food reviews) However the bar was on point! The drinks were well made and flavorful! Suggestions: 1. Step the flavor profile up or offer flavor tiers for customer to choose from to cater to all customer. 2. Take the $50 margarita off the menu. A single margarita should not be promoted at $50 just because the Clase Azul or a high end tequila in it, but let the customer request that tequila and then note the price or up charge. 3 Stars: 1 for trying to make it right, 1 for service, and 1 for drinks.

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    Daryn B.

    Definitely one of the best Mexican spots in the metro area. Upscale restaurant with full service bar. Menu features tacos, enchiladas and a few common items but also a surf and turf feature. You will not find most items like tamales, burritos or rellanos. The menu quickly jumps to pricier surf and turf features. Service was excellent. Chips and salsa were better than most places. There was a few screens showing a basketball game and music playing (modern music, not mariachi style). Highly recommended but be sure to look at the menu before going to check if what you're craving is available.

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    Had a great time, and an amazing meal! Jade was the best EVER, I hope everybody who goes gets the opportunity to meet her!! Tip her extra!!

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    We weren't planning on going out last night, but the weather was too beautiful to stay home. We…read morewere actually around the corner at a brewery that was packed with small children and decided to look for a quieter spot where we could enjoy a cocktail and dinner. OpenTable showed a reservation available here, so we finally decided to give it a try--and we're so glad we did. Everything was fantastic. I started with the Green Turtle cocktail, made with Broker's Gin, cucumber, and basil, while my wife enjoyed a glass of Friulano. We opted to share several small plates, which turned out to be the perfect choice. We started with the Brussels sprouts and the goat cheese with bread, both excellent. I also had a cup of the chowder, which may have been my favorite thing of the entire meal. My wife ordered the nightly salad special with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and balsamic dressing, and it was fresh and delicious. We considered ordering the flatbread as well, but by the time we finished everything else, we were completely stuffed. The service was spot-on from start to finish, the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and everything was very reasonably priced. We're already looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu.

    We have never had a bad meal here! We went a week or so ago and realized we've been coming here…read moresince shortly after they opened. We're not regulars by any stretch of the imagination, but we've been here a number of times over the years. Sometimes it's just my husband and me, sometimes family members join us, and we've brought friends here as well. Nobody has ever not been happy they came here! We had a reservation and were greeted and seated right away. They have a big blackboard where they write the special drinks of the day, so I always have to check that out! They have small plates and entrees there. We almost always do all small plates. The exception is the shrimp and grits because we really like it! This time we did all small plates. The stuffed portabellini mushrooms were a newer menu item and they were SO good! I could have ordered more of those and been fine without anything else! Our next favorite was the oven baked goat cheese. We literally get it every time we come here and it's always delicious. Then we had the Nashville Chicken Sliders. They're good, but nothing super special. Our last item was the short rib street tacos. I'll just say we won't order them again. They weren't bad, but they were lacking in flavor. My cocktail was from the specials list. It was the Bitter Bonfire - made with mezcal - and it was so good! I think my husband had a Manhattan. We will, of course, be back again!

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