The staff is very friendly and the tacos are to die for, but unfortunately to get their "best" you have to catch them on a good day. I've had times where I felt the tacos were the best I've ever had and times where I felt that they could've been better. I can't review anything else because it's the only thing I ever get when I come here. The salsa is also great as well. The ONLY reason I can't give 5 stars is due to the lack of consistency. read more

I love me some Taqueria El Pueblito! Thank god there is a great Mexican place in St. Charles so I don't have to drive all the way to Cherokee Street for authentic Mexican food. I haven't had anything that wasn't yummy. The salsa is already on the table when you walk in and the chips and menus come out right after you sit down. Drinks are self serve which is "weird" for most of us. They offer Mexican Coke which is a giant hit with my friends. Me, I order the hortacha. I find it helps tame the spicy salsa that burns my mouth that I can't stop eating. Red and green salsa both spicy as the devil. My boyfriend thinks the salsa is just right, me I'm a wuss but the flavor is amazing. The shrimp diablo is spicy. I'm not huge on really spicy food so it may not be as spicy as I thought it was. The shredded chicken on anything is delicious. I like the tacos and tostadas best. The burritos are new favorite discovery. I tried the tongue and it was ok. The beef and pork are also good, but it's the chicken holds a special place in my heart. The huaraches were a new discovery for me and I liked it, but it was kind of bland. It seems like most things are served with avocado and tomato slices. As the others have mentioned there is a TV that plays Mexican soaps or music videos. It is usually too loud, but I can live with that because it's hard to stay entertained when you work all day and night. This family owned and operated restaurant attached to a grocery is the perfect break from my crazy world. If you can speak Spanish I suggest you do here. I'm terrible with it and more comfortable with English and I got the wrong meat last time, but that's ok things happen. The prices are good and it's local! Every time I have been here we were either the only table of one of two. I don't think they serve booze which kinds of sucks, but the food so good you don't need booze. Anyone who I have brought here has been pleased. I think we have a winner! read more

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Damn fine! I will most certainly be back and I'll be bringing friends. I am a sucker for a torta. I have been ever since teaching at Benito Juarez HS on Chicago's near south side back in the early 90s. In those days, I used to look for the little hole-in-the-wall places that didn't even have a sign on them for the best tortas. This place isn't quite that "quaint" but it is close enough. Walk in and all you hear is Spanish: from the staff, the customers and even the TV. Order from a bilingual menu and you're off and running. I went for a chicken torta and asked them to add a little chorizo. I wanted a diet soda but they were out so I had a Jarrito's orange instead. The first sip brought back a memory of being a little kid traveling around Mexico with my parents - great sensory memory that I wasn't expecting on an average work day. Sandwich arrived and it was just about perfect. Large, thick slices of perfectly ripe avocado plus shredded lettuce, slivered onions and juicy tomatoes were the vegetable component. A moist and juicy shredded chicken was underneath along with a couple of tablespoons of chorizo since a little bit of that stuff goes a long way. Small amount of mayo on the slightly charred bread and the sandwich was EXACTLY what I wanted for lunch. Total bill was about $7 so no complaints there either. read more

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Who knew good authentic Mexican food could be found outside Texas and California (and St. Louis of all places)! This little restaurant is a hidden gem on the outskirts of St. Louis. It's small and they need a little help in "front of house" but the kitchen has things well under control. On my visit I tried the "torta de lengua" that's a tongue sandwich and it was excellent. It was stuffed with tongue on a blanket of refried beans, lettuces, tomatoes, pickled jalapeños and mayo. However my favorite part was the bread. Unlike many places the don't the use the regular white slightly sweet bread the use a whole grain bread and toast it to perfection. The tongue is straight forward not cooked in any sauce which really helps the torta come together. Now what really proved to me how great this place was were the "tacos de tripa" aka tripe tacos. Tripe is how I measure the knowledge of any kitchen that claims to be truly Mexican. El Pueblito passed the test with flying colors. The tripe was well prepped and cooked to crunchy perfection without the need of anything but salt and lemon. I will definitely return and take photos plus try the one flavor of Jaritos I've never had, Mango ;-) Ps. The green salsa will make you cry with joy. read more

This is my second review of this place and it has gone down one star. My friend from new york came in to visit and he wantes to know where we could get super authentic mexican food and I told him this place. So we went and I told him you have to order horchata which this place is known for having. Strike one they didnt have horchata and my friend only comes to town once a year. We both order fajita's I ordered the mixed meat fajita which has a lot of shrimp surprisingly which was great. My friend was unhappy that the fajita's didnt come with anything like other ppaces have. No sour cream, no lettuce, no cheese, no pico, or no guac or limes. I swear the last two times i was there i got pico, limes, and lettuce but maybe I was mistaken. So i ordered sour cream which they have something similar to sour cream but its not the same. Also ordered limes, pico, and lettuce. Which i thought all would be free. To my suprise when i got the bill i think i was charged like $3 for that. Sounds like a rip off but ohh well I didnt complain or say anything. The portions where huge so i didnt care just thought id warn people on here. Other then not having horchata, and not getting lettuce, pico, and other things you get with fajitas at other places i cant complain. This place is so authentic and the portions are huge and prices minus the add ons are cheaper then other places. The service this last time was slacking as well had to wait 15 minutes to see our server again to ask for lettuce, pico and limes read more

Tradicional 636 - Mixed fajita's, and rice. Added a side of frijoles "refried beans" and not pictured I had corn tortillas - Mexican Near Me - St Charles, Missouri

This place was a Gem from the first moment we walked through the door and smelled the beautiful Mexican food. The refried bean were absolutely perfect and made me feel good deep in my soul. The chicken enchiladas were very good slight spicy with a tangy green salsa. And was garnished nicely with lettuce avocado and Mexican cheese. The carne asada tostada was fantastic. the steak was Caramelized beautiful with lots of crunchy little bites, and was also garnished beautifully. The el pastor taco had a nice ratio of meat to fat and was cooked well. However the seasoning or marinade had a slight sweet taste to it that I didn't love. The guacamole was fresh and the chips were nice and salty. Waitress was very friendly but was on the slow side. The restaurant itself had a authentic charm to it. However, was slightly on the unclean side. read more

Tradicional 636 - Better than it looks - Mexican Near Me - St Charles, Missouri

It was delicious I like the salsa, tacos were bomb.com. so full I wanted to keep on eating. It's was oh my goooooooodddd!

The best Mexican food in town! It's always fresh and flavorful and it's the closets to authentic Mexican food I've been able to find here in Missouri. The staff are super hospitable and the cocktails are very tasty. OH! And I can't forget!...the tres leche cake is the best! read more

I was in the area so I decided to check this place out. I really like trying authentic Mexican joints and this one fit the bill. As with many other places, this Mexican restaraunt is attached to a grocery store. The place is small but comfortable. I think 8 booths with a large family sized table in the middle. We tried the shrimp diablo and carne asada. Although the dishes were good, there was nothing spectacular about them. I guess the asada was the best. Although the meat was chewy, it was flavored well. The shrimp was just ok. I was expecting a sauce with a bit more punch. The rice, beans, and tortillas that accompanied both dishes were plentiful but just average in flavor. All in all, this place was fine and offered good value for the money. I just wouldn't travel across the city to eat here. read more

Tradicional 636 - Shrimp diabla and carne asada - Mexican Near Me - St Charles, Missouri

Authentic Mexican Restaurant/Dive for your dining pleasure. This is the only true Mexican food I have found in the St. Louis area so far. Others try, but they come up just a little bit short. This place does not. They've hit the mark. Don't be afraid to order "off-menu" either. If you have a favorite Mexican dish, this place probably can and will make it for you. The Chorizo con Huevos with onions and cheese is awesome for breakfast. I do wish they would make Posóle... The request is in. :) On the down side... They lose 2 stars for filthy, dirty washrooms. Dirty toilet and sink, no soap to wash with, and no towels to dry with. read more

Tradicional 636 - Chorizo con Huevos! - Mexican Near Me - St Charles, Missouri

Authentic Mexican food without the airfare to Mexico! I'm a fan of the Steak Burrito but TBH everything I've had here was great. The red picante sauce has a delicious roasted peppers flavor. I'm not a big drinker but they have a small bar that seems to be able to whip up anything you might expect at a Mexican restaurant. Portions are ample so if you go home hungry that's on you. Dining area is super clean if somewhat spartan. The servers are friendly and quick. Try this place out I think you'll have a new "favorite local place" for Mexican food. read more

Small restaurant. Food tastes authentic. I would recommend. Service is good. We have been there quite a few times - always consistent.

So I'm in love with this spot. The food is on the point authentic, the staff incredibly friendly and the verde salsa is so good I'm always afraid I'm going to embarrass myself by eating so much. To be honest, I've only gotten the tacos, but holy moly are they tasty. And the chips and salsa ... there should be more words. I had tears in my eyes because it was spicy, but I could not stop myself from eating. Best Mexican in town. read more

Great environment, very friendly staff (she had my boyfriend practice his Spanish), delicious Horchata & delicious handmade gorditas! The salsa is just as amazing. Wish they had a variety of meats available and that it tasted more fresh. read more

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Fast and friendly service, yummy food, good portions, great price. Their chorizo tacos are the bomb and it's only $2/taco if I remember correctly! read more

Great service and food. The place is small but had space for our group of 10. The food is amazing and the prices are great. Drinks are large read more

Stoped by for lunch and had the lunch special which consist of 2 tacos beans and rice. Good portion for $6.99. Had a chicken & pork taco, both ok, guacamole was excellent. Beware they only have spicy salsa. read more

The best Tacos ever! I am a lover of Mexican food and this was the best food I ever tried . The waitress were awesome and the restaurant was pretty clean. They had a big variety of dishes, and drinks. For sure I will come back to this place! read more

Authentic Mexican Food. Came here with a group of about 10 and the place was pretty busy. I'm not convinced that they have A/C because when we went, it was like a sauna in there. But, to me that just made it a little more authentic. All the salsa's (I think there were 3 or 4) were exceptionally spicy, which I like, but it definitely added to the heat of the place a little. My wife got a veggie quesadilla, and she absolutely loved it. I got a chicken quesadilla, and it was pretty good, but nothing crazy good, I'll probably try one of the torta's or burritos if we come back. Our friends got everything from the previously mentioned giant burritos to beef tongue torta's, and everyone was very satisfied with their meals. They also offer mexican soft drinks and horchata (a cold creamy rice/cinnamon drink) which was great, you have to get it! read more

Simple, clean, good service and good food. That's all I need from a taqueria, and that' what they delivered. The inside is fairly spartan as far as decorations (except for the shrine to Mary), but clean with a lot of booth options. Our server was a young lady that was very nice. I think she was smiling the entire time we were there, and she did a good job too. The food is almost ridiculously cheap. I suppose that's the case with many taquerias, but it certainly applies here. sopas had a nice dense "tortilla" base, with generous meat on top along with hunks of avocado. Tacos similarly had more than generous meat. All the meats we had - chorizo, chicken, pork - were prepared well. Chicken was especially savory. My pork torta had a good mix of lettuce, tomato, and mayo - with the mayo being light enough to give flavor and not be overpowering and messy. The torta's bread, too, had a good chew to it while still being fresh. For dessert, it was disappointing that they were out of the 3 leche cake. However, the flan we got instead was dense and rich. They don't actually make the desserts on site. They come from Las Palmas Bakery in St. Louis. And that's fine. Stick you what you do well, and get the dessert experts to provide that. read more

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I was super stoked to see all these positive reviews, but seriously this place was disgusting. Walked in for lunch, no clear indication on what door or where you're supposed to go. Then we find a window to pick up a carryout order. $20 for two lunches and it was mediocre at best quesadillas. No lunch specials at all like some of the other places around AND they gave us mayo instead of sour cream .... or it was rotten sour cream that was way too liquidy. Either way, won't be back and would never suggest it. read more

I know, I know what you're thinking. How many hole in the wall Mexican restaurants can one Jewish girl get to and critique how they cook the pork? The truth is quite a lot and this is the first authentic one I've found in St. Charles. I ordered 3 Sopes (1 al pastor, 1 carne asada, and 1 chorizo and a Tamarind Jarritos soda. My bill before tip was $8.13. Crazy cheap, super flavorful, and a huge portion. All three meats were well cooked even though my favorite turned out to be the carne asada. So a sope is like a thick tortilla made of masa. These were good, meat was plentiful and there was lots of shredded lettuce, cojita cheese, and chunks of avocado on top. They give you the obligatory basket of chips with two huge bowls of red salsa and green salsa. The red was good but the green was amazing! It was smooth and creamy from the avocado but packed a picante punch! MTV Tres was on the TV and the Valentina and Tapatio were not far. Very authentic and while I wouldn't travel great distances to eat here I'd definitely return next time I need a Mexican fix in St. Chuck. read more

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Great drinks and food. Usually only have two people working, so don't be in a hurry. Good size portions, fair prices.

We try to patronize a new Mexican restaurant each Tuesday in a fun hunt for our favorite. Here we experienced wonderful food and great margaritas. We enjoyed the authentic style. Our waitress was very helpful, smiling through her mask and suggesting a Cantarito which was deliciously refreshing! We will be back! read more

This place used to be a 4 star for me; however, they changed the recipe to their red salsa (which kept me a loyal customer). The food has always been just ok and the chips in need of help, but the red salsa is what made it all worth while. When I realized the salsa was different, I almost cancelled my order and walked out, but my husband had already ordered a beer. We are definitely disappointed and won't be back, but I wish the restaurant the best of luck! read more

This is the real thing. Well worth a visit if your a fan of Mexican food. The steak burrito is my favorite. Nice people and good food make for around good meal. read more

Small quaint Mexican family owned restaurant that we tried out the first time on Monday July 25! Sweet very friendly Latina waitress that gave us info about the Vera Cruz read more

Hands down the best Mexican food in STL! My husband and I are frequent diners here. While the establishment is not high class, the food is amazing! Al Pastor tacos and tortas are incredible; service is friendly! So glad we found this place in St. Charles! read more

From the outside, it's not too impressive a sight. Once inside, this hidden gem offers authentic and delicious Mexican fare. The menu is simple, but what it lacks in variety, it more than compensates with prime ingredients and quality meats. Add in complimentary salsa roja and guacamole, and you have a sweet little secret best left undiscovered by people who prefer quesaritos. My only criticism is the lack of spiciness. The flavor was present, but there was practically no heat. There were bottles of habanero sauce on the table, but there should be a middle ground between mild and "Xxxxxtreme" (The hot sauce bottle's words, not mine). read more

The food was very authentic and delicious the best place in st Charles for Mexican food would definitely go back for more

I decided I had to try this place after having a severe craving for Mexican food. (Dammit, I hate it when my co-workers talk about food and then I get all crazy and decide I need to eat it.) I didn't want to drive all the way to Cherokee Street and I was even feeling too lazy to drive to Page to hit up Durango. So I found this place and the Yelp app said they were open. It was only about an 8 min drive from my home. So yeah, I decided to check it out. The place itself is off of highway 94/first capital and it's attached to a Mexican grocery store. The inside is a little bit grungy but I have noticed the grungier a Mexican restaurant is, the better the food (usually, when it comes to authentic food.) OK maybe that was kind of a joke...but still! You should care more about the food than the place esp if it's a hole in the wall in a shopping plaza. La Vallesana on Cherokee Street seems to be the exception though as they have remodeled extensively. Don't get me wrong, I love it when places look clean enough to uh ya know actually pass health inspection. But it's not high on my priority list if the food is good (and I don't get sick from it!) I ordered two tacos: lengua (beef tongue) and al pastor (marinated pork.) I also got rice, beans, and guacamole. The rice and beans were mighty tasty but the beans did have an odd after taste...maybe way too much lard? I don't know. No cheese on the rice/beans which was mildly a bummer but my thighs will probably thank me for it later... the guacamole was good except that it had gigantic chunks of onions in it. I was starting to worry about the onset of acid indigestion and heartburn. I think I must have eaten at least two whole onions that night. The al pastor taco was the better of the two and even then there were some crispy chunks mixed in. I didn't mind. Most of the meat was tender and had a good marinated flavor. The beef tongue taco, on the other hand, was not so good. I was bummed. Beef tongue is my absolute favorite thing to order at authentic places. This was soft but had a weird metallicy aftertaste. They didn't even attempt to marinate this meat. Ick. A temporary fix was to drench the taco in lime juice because they came with lime wedges. The salsas were too impossibly hot for me to eat. The chips were great and cripsy but too fatty...dripping in grease. Welllllll everything sat well with me that night. But the next morning? I was sitting on the commode with a certain Beck song stuck in my head: "Satan gave me a taco and it made me really sick The chicken was all raw and the grease was mighty thick The rice was all rancid and the beans were so hard I was gettin' kinda dizzy eatin' all the lard There was aphids on the lettuce an' I ate every one An' after I was done the salsa melted off my tongue Pieces of tortilla got stuck in my throat An' the stains on my clothes burned a hole through my coat" ....yeah. Pretty much. I was sick for TWO DAYS after eating here! Not food poisoning just...the inability for my body to process all the rich fried and lard laden food items from Pueblito. Unfortunately I don't think I'd come back anytime soon. I mean, christ, I had indigestion for two days. I was coughing up onion flavor and bean flavor several days later. I had taken so many tums that I was concerned I might get a kidney stone or need my stomach pumped or something. I guess in a pinch it's OK but maybe I will try El Tio Gera instead next time or just make the drive to Page or Cherokee. read more

Taqueria El Pueblito is a nice little "traditional" Mexican Restaurant located in St. Charles. It's a good option for locals who don't want to venture all the way to Cherokee Street in the city for authentic Mexican. If you like spicy, you might enjoy the complementary red salsa and chips before your meal. This is one of my favorite red salsas in the St. Louis area, but beware if you're sensitive to heat. You can also request the avocado salsa, which is equally spicy. The chips are nice and crispy, and not the standard that you get at most places. On a recent visit, I tried a chicken burrito and a steak taco. The burrito came with beans and rice in it, but they served the lettuce, tomato slices and avocado on the side. I had to unwrap my burrito to add the extras, but no biggie. The burrito was good, but noting outstanding. The steak or asada taco was served traditional on two corn tortillas with onions, cilantro and a lime on the side. The steak was tender and juicy, making it a nice snack. On another visit, I tried the sopes, which were good, but somehow the beans just tasted a bit funny to me; maybe too much lard? I also tried the birria or goat meat soup, which if I remember correctly is only served on the weekends. I love birria, but this was some of the most unimpressive I've had. The service here is not up to par. On my last visit, the waitress clearly had her mind elsewhere and gazed out the window as she took our order. I didn't get my horchata drink until after a reminder. By the time she brought it out, half my meal was finished. I'm willing to overlook poor service, and atmosphere for decent food. Don't expect anything fancy here; usually that's a good sign for a Mexican place. In my opinion, the food is almost as good as Cherokee Street, but not quite. I was considering giving them 4 stars, but I just can't do it after the birria experience. read more

Food is great! It is authentic Mexican, and so delicious. Even better are the drinks. Full service bar! The frozen mango margarita is my favorite! The guacamole is a must try! read more

I laughed, I cried, I almost threw up. I walked in, no acknowledgement, "seat yourself" sign or anything, but I've been through this before and I know what to do, so I looked for a table. I touched a table and it wobbled about 6 inches. I thought it was going down, but no. I picked another booth; had to move the table to be in front of the booth, but I'm a gamer. No big deal. I don't mind rearranging the furniture a bit. I'm here to help. Five minutes, no acknowledgement. I checked to see if there was a stack of menus I was supposed to see, or maybe you order at the counter...no. I sat back down. Five more minutes, I got a menu and chips. No salsa, no utensils (never did get any utensils). I watched the waitress "bus" the table next to me without wiping it down. She then brought the salsa from that table over to me. Um, blech. But I'm a gamer. The people that ate there were probably reasonably clean. The green salsa was not so good, but the red was very good. The chips were pretty stale. I ordered a pollo tostada, polla taco, al pastor taco and a Diet Coke. She walked over to look in the soda cooler, then went back to the kitchen area. I looked at the cooler too - there was no diet soda, so I grabbed a Jarritos Lime and showed her I had one. Okay. The food wame out pretty quick and was okay: the chicken is of the marinated/pulled variety, not grilled. That's okay. It tasted good. The Al Pastor was overcooked and dry, but had a good taste. I don't recommend you come here. Unless you work for the health department, then you might want to check it out on behalf of the rest of us. read more

Best away from home tacos. I keep coming back to this place during my lunch hour. They are quick and reasonably priced. I've had other items which are also good. Their guacamole salsa is awesome. I also ventured next door to the little market and it was okay. Typical little Mexican market. I did come on a weekend to try their Birria which is a goat stew. I'm a big fan of Birria but it was a bit disappointing. The broth was watery. Usually they give you salsa on the side to add and make it spicier. When I went to ask for some the cook looked at me weird and said they didn't have any like she didn't know what I was talking about. Anyway this place is still good and I recommend it. I'll keep coming back. Until next time! read more

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Great food and a cool vibe but easy to miss off the roadway. I'd recommend the Cali Burrito and Tacos Al Pastor.

This Review of mine I wrote the day after my visit. Picked up 2 orders(for my wife also, and she loved the Fish) of a Whole Fish, with Shrimp, Rice, Beans(frijoles), Salad, and Tortillas. Couldn't wait to eat it and it was good. My only disappointment were the Frijoles, tasted bland. It had an off taste like something else was cooked in the same pan besides Frijoles. The Waitress was very friendly, and polite. read more

WOW- Impressive. The restaurant itself isn't anything to write home about, and in fact we almost drove away because it just doesn't look like much from the outside. But, don't judge a book. They bring out a roasted salsa, and a green salsa that i think must be jalapeno based. BOTH ARE OUTSTANDING!! I had the enchiladas- Mixed. The chicken was okay, but the cheese and steak ones were fantastic!! Unfortunately, my wife's meal was just so-so. But, we will definitely go back. They were friendly, and the food was good, hot, and fast. read more

If you find yourself in St. Charles, MO which I did and You want some really cheap decent very Authentic Mexican Food this is a great spot! They made me a Vegan Bean Burrito which was quite good, and they bring out 3 different salsa's for your chips! Now they will charge you more for extra chips, but with 3 bowls of salsa and the price being .50 cents a basket keeping bringing them please! They do close kinda early, they were trying to kinda push us out by 8pmish.. But it was great! read more

I have to agree with the other reviewers who mentioned that the green salsa is out of this world! Wow, it's creamy, flavorful, with just the right amount of kick at the end. The red sauce was a little spicy too, but it tasted good! As for the burrito, I was hoping that it would be a little bigger with more flavor. Mine tasted rather dry and completely unlike many of those I've gotten in the past- dripping with juice, falling apart, huge, and loaded with ingredients. Sadly, that was not the case here. However, the chips were amazing, quesadilla was right on point, and the street tacos were great! Still looking for that elusive burrito though- maybe I caught them on the wrong day! :) read more