In my search for the best birria I stumbled upon Carrera's…read more Fried corn tortilla, juicy but can't say my #1 Very beautiful space in small shopping center off Olive. Could be hard to locate. Best for a quiet date night

Carreta's is the closest thing I have to a "local"--the place where I go after my shift at the post…read moreoffice to drink watery, domestic beer and make slightly inappropriate remarks to the waitstaff. My parents eat there on the reg, though not so much the past couple of years, after they implemented their controversial policy of shrinking portion sizes and increasing prices at the same time. Uh, whose idea was that? I have an idea. Let's just say he's not very good at riding a bicycle. I've eaten there literally a million times since it opened up 10 or 15 years ago. Before that, we used to eat at the place in Olivette that was once a Ponderosa, El Paisano or whatever. I don't think they're related, but when that place closed, a handful of employees came over to Carreta's. That was years ago, and they're now long gone. Hopefully, they weren't shipped off to El Salvador. I hear it's not safe there. More recently, we've been eating at a place a bit further west on Olive that was once a Houlihan's. Noticing a trend? Carreta's must be feeling the effects, because they've remodeled and added a few new menu items, some of which will be familiar to Barrel House patrons. The remodel seems to mostly have been a matter of applying a fresh coat of paint and turning the dim switch up to its absolute brightest. It used to be dark in there, like at a fancy restaurant. Now it's like Kmart circa 1986. I didn't check to see if a blue light had been installed in the ceiling, nor did I make it back to near the restrooms to see if they've still got that influencer wall. The menu has been reprinted, and I'm sure they took advantage of the opportunity to jack up prices even further. Many of the old favorites remain, and I'm not sure what, if anything, they removed to make room for the small handful of new items. I saw that they still have the carnitas, my old go-to. It's the only pork item on the menu. If you're familiar with the area, you can probably do the math on that one. Most importantly, they've added Birria, only about 10 years after it became trendy. What's next, a smashburger? A pumpkin spice latte? I've had Birria at a number of places, here in the STL and elsewhere, and in a few different preparations, and it's never not been good. It kinda is the Mexican food equivalent of the smashburger, in that regard. An order of three will run you $16, and it doesn't come with anything other than the consommé and a ramekin of tomatillo salsa. Just the three tacos wasn't the most filling meal I've ever had, but it wasn't half bad, for there not being any sides or anything. They stuff those tacos full with mostly just meat (along with cheese, onions and cilantro), and I'd imagine it's roughly as caloric as eating half the produce aisle at the grocery store. It's so good. I figured it would be kinda mediocre but nevertheless enjoyable, because I thought I had this place pegged, but credit where credit is due. They've exceeded expectations. This was one of the best things I've ever had in a Mexican restaurant. If they don't let the quality slip or try to charge literally $1,000 for it, I could honestly see it becoming a huge hit. What do you know? This place might manage to stay in business just yet, despite the newer, fancier place down the street.

Canyon Cafe, you will be missed!…read more All good things come to on an end, and so it happens that restaurants close, too... my wife heard the news Friday that Canyon Cafe was/is closing and that is true - their last day is/was Sun., Jan. 25, 2026. We thankfully made it there, Friday, for one more dual orders of fajitas - chicken and steak, and Red Rocks drinks for all three of us. And the white chocolate desserts wrapped in corn husks!! My wonderful wife and I had our first date here back in 1998, and as we walked out, a friendly waitress captured a photo of us at that table. May all who served and dined and owned Canyon Cafe continue to be blessed now that this fantastic restaurant is now closed!!

Canon Café at Plaza Frontenac is a great spot to grab a meal while shopping, especially if you're…read morecraving Tex-Mex. Some of my favorites include the Blackened Salmon Caesar, the Black & Blue Quesadilla, and the Crispy Shrimp Tacos...all consistently good. This in one place I will order Fajitas, they are done well here. The chips and salsa are always a hit, and it's a convenient place to sit down for a relaxing meal without leaving the mall. Service is friendly and efficient, and the little dessert surprise at the end of the meal is a nice touch. A dependable go-to spot at Plaza Frontenac when you want good food during a shopping trip.

Taco Buddha stays in the rotation for a reason!…read more Food is consistently fresh, flavorful & actually interesting enough to make you want to try something different every visit. And the margaritas? Top tier as always. If the weather is nice, patio seating is a MUST -- easily one of the best parts of the experience. Relaxed enough for a girls lunch but still cute enough to make it a date night spot. Good food, great drinks, fun atmosphere & solid service every time I've been. At this point, it's not a question of whether I'm coming back...it's who I'm bringing with me next time!

Wonderful patio seating and great food! There is two lovely patios that are blocked from street…read moretraffic's, letting you enjoy your meal and company. Our server easily explained their special and answered our questions about sizing per taco. We started with chips with salsa and queso. Both delicious with a hint of spiceT. he tacos are on the larger side, so 2 were perfect for my meal. The Baja fish taco was my favorite. Super fresh and delicious. I wouldn't come here expecting a "classic" street taco experience, but the food is delicious nonetheless!

My wife, our two adult children and their spouses get together for a lunch or dinner every few…read moremonths. Our GO-TO place for the past three occasional, has been at Rosalita's Cantina (Des Peres). It is centrally located between us. Every time we go, we have great food, wonderful drinks and great conversations in a very pleasant environment. That is why we return. Also every time we've gone, we've had Gonzo as our waiter (now we ask for him). He is very attentive, and concerned with our enjoyment of our experience. The food was incredible, served hot, and prepared perfectly. This is our third visit to Rosalita's Cantina and there will definitely be more. Hopefully, Gonzo will be there on our next visit also.

The old Casa Gallardo I went to as a kid! (Because of the fried ice cream)…read more The place is breathtaking really. Absolutely huge with seating indoors and out. Outdoors has a few covered areas. Ok the food: I wasn't optimistic after reading a few reviews but lmma just tell you, it was AMAZING. The carne asada in the burrito I got was the BEST I've ever eaten and I'm not exaggerating. So tender, amazing flavor, and nice big strips of steak. Got the rancherito sauce (green) and it was a pablano-based sauce & very good. 11/10 on that Queso was thick and delicious. Service was good, and it was not too expensive either, very reasonable. Will definitely go back!

We've been coming here for 10 years for the great Tex-Mex food and awesome patio. Love the queso…read moreand the tortilla chips are always amazing. Everything is super fresh and we love the seasonings. Sometimes things run a little slow and it takes a little time to get our food, but never too long. Recommend this place for any one looking for a casual Mexican spot.

Expectations far exceeded! My husband and I came in on a Saturday night around 7pm. We ordered the…read morenachos grande steak, super tex Mex chicken and two margaritas. Based on the rating we were nervous but couldn't be more happy we stopped by!!! We ate on the outside patio and didn't have much of a wait at all -- ordered at the counter and they call names over a speaker so we could hear even outside. Everything was good but the steak nachos grande are the way to go here. These nachos are made with real cheese, not the liquid stuff. They had fresh guacamole and the most delicious grilled steak. Only complaints, next time I'd order extra steak (but that's typically expected with nachos) and tomatoes from a can but not fresh. But for being fast food and for the price I was very impressed. Even margaritas were great, not too sticky sweet as you sometimes get (at least time) and even as a fast food joint they put salt on the rim.

Pretty standard tex mex if that's your thing. The chips and salsa they bring out are pretty good…read morealthough it's not my favorite salsa. We also got queso and guacamole for the table. The queso was really good, but the guacamole was a bit too spicy for me. My food was good and a great big portion. I had a lot of leftovers. Not the most delicious food I've ever had, but it was filling.

My wife and I stopped by Chevy's for lunch recently. It had been about three or four months since…read moreour last visit to this location, and we usually dine here during the dinner hours. Upon entering, the host wasn't particularly engaging. He briefly acknowledged us and led us to our table, but there wasn't much interaction. Fortunately, our server was the complete opposite--friendly, attentive, and quick to check on us throughout the meal. For lunch, my wife ordered the veggie fajitas, and I chose the chicken fajitas. Our food arrived in a little over 10 minutes, which was a reasonable wait time. The portion sizes appeared smaller than I remembered from previous visits. I'm not sure if this is typical of the lunch portions or if the restaurant has reduced serving sizes since our last visit, but I was expecting a bit more food for the price. That said, the food itself tasted very good. The fajitas were flavorful and arrived hot and fresh. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and appreciated the excellent service, although I would have liked to see larger portions.

I wanted to try something new for lunch and decided on Tradicional 314. Lunch is served until 3, so…read moreI had the option of ordering from that menu or dinner if I chose. I told my server I was torn between the lunch tacos and the shrimp Al ajillo and she suggested the latter because it's more flavorful. Although it wasn't busy, it took longer than expected to get my meal, especially for it being to-go. Even though I removed the onions and the spicy chiles, there wasn't much to the dish other than the shrimp, rice, and a little lettuce. In spite of that, the shrimp was packed with flavor but I wish I had more than a handful of rice to go with it. Overall, the server was friendly and the food was good. I'd def return to try more dishes.

314 is one of those restaurants that has it all -- friendly service, delicious food, attention to…read moredetail, and the owner (Marco) who makes you feel at home. We went for Taco Tuesday and tried some of the authentic tacos. All delicious. The ceviche, guacamole, and house margarita were super nice. 314 is an amazing find in Creve Coeur, Missouri (St. Louis County).

Had a large party of 8 on a Monday evening Went in & were seated right away. It was very busy…read more Ordered margaritas along with some queso for the chips & salsa they bring to the table. A lot of the menu is standard Mexican restaurant fare. However there were a few different items. Decor is also standard Mexican restaurant.

Service: 10! Our server was great. Helped us suggested options and dealt with our specific requests…read morewith humor. Food: 4.0 this was good standard Mexican food. The chips and salsa were very good. Ambiance: 4.0 standard Mexican restaurant decor. However the doors on the bathrooms are beautiful.

Great experience first time dining here. Nice ambiance. Host sat us promptly. Our server, Christy…read morewas great! Very attentive and answered my questions about the menu thoroughly. Food and drinks were excellent. Thin, crispy chips and delicious salsa. We will be back!

My wife and I went out for Mexican food tonight. My wife had previously been here and raved about…read moretheir birria tacos so I ordered some. They were delicious along with the black bean Fresca. I would have preferred my birria tacos a bit spicer but they were crisp and the meat was tender which was better than expected. My wife had the quesabirria and it was also pretty tasty. The atmosphere was pretty laid back and was very welcoming with their decor. Overall, Casa de Tres Reyes food was good. However, my one issue stemmed from the lack of a server. I'm not sure if the server was focused on closing but the bartender ended up coming over to serve us. Steve was great at servicing us, and our food came out promptly which made me happy. I would give them another shot but I hope they can fix the lack of a server we had. I

We visited Chimi's Fresh-Mex on Saturday, August 22 around 8:30 PM. We were greeted warmly by the…read morehostesses, but unfortunately, the service at our table was much less welcoming. Our waitress approached the table without a greeting or introduction and immediately told us, "We close at 9." I asked if that meant we were unable to order, and she said no, they just closed at 9. After checking the website, I saw that the restaurant actually closed at 9:30 PM, which the hostess also confirmed. The waitress later acknowledged that she had gotten the closing time mixed up, but there was never really an apology for how we were initially treated. The service continued to be disappointing throughout the visit. My sister ordered a soda that was never brought to the table, while our waitress spent time at the hostess station talking and laughing. My sister eventually had to walk over to the station to order an alcoholic beverage. At that point, the waitress asked if she still wanted the soda she had never received. The food was good, as it usually is, but unfortunately the service did not match. What makes this most disappointing is that this has not been an isolated experience. We have noticed similar service issues during several of our recent visits. Chimi's has been the setting for many great memories for my family over the years, so I genuinely hope the service improves. I would hate to stop visiting a restaurant we have enjoyed for so long because we no longer feel welcomed or valued as customers.

We came here for lunch and I ordered the flautas and I got 2 with beef and 2 with chicken. The beef…read moreflautas were my favorite. I dipped the flautas in the sour cream and guacamole. Great flavors. The chicken flautas had shredded chicken and some of the chicken was a little chewy. I think they need to chop the shredded chicken and it would have made it a lot more enjoyable. We received very friendly and prompt service. It was my friend's birthday so they brought him a good size bowl of ice cream with honey and whipped cream. It was very good. This restaurant has a friendly vibe.