Made the trip here with some friends to see if the fried chicken was as good as we have heard. Well, all of the positive reviews are correct. The fried chicken was great. Crispy breading with a peppery kick and the chicken was super tender and juicy. Several of our group got Mexican dishes as well that they really enjoyed. The salsa was great. Everyone was super happy with their meals. There were 9 of us all together and the service was great. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Food came out quick and hot. I would've never thought I'd get such great fried chicken at a Mexican place but Amigo Joe's certainly delivered. Highly recommended! read more

The absolute worst Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. Limited staff but good service. The food was horrible. Came out cold and over cooked. I sent it back and it came back even worse. I wouldn't recommend wasting your money here. read more

Amigo Joe's - Jerky (steak) ,cold cheese sticks (queso) , dead cactus. - Mexican Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Haven't been here in a while. No particular reason why not, there's just so many Mexican restaurants in the neighborhood we try to make our rounds. Came here for lunch and had a wonderful meal. The chips and salsa and cheese dip was very good as was our complete meal. And the margaritas were quite tasty as well. If the weather is good, there is seating outside that you can sit at. read more

Amigo Joe's - Mexican Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I ordered the Burrito Bandera. I ordered it with beef (chicken is also an option). It was a good sized burrito (12"), filled with ground beef and beans. The beef was seasoned well, and had nice flavor. It was topped with three sauces - ranchero salsa, cheese, and salsa verde. I thought all three were great. I'll definitely get this again! Our waiter was great, and very attentive. The restaurant was clean and bright and colorful. We'll be back! read more

Amigo Joe's - Burrito Bandera - Mexican Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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If someone tells you to go to Cherokee Street for good Mexican food, do Not. Those restaurants on Cherokee Street are over rated. Go to Amigo Joe's instead as it is one of the best Mexican restaurants in the greater STL area. Amigo Joe's has been one of my (and friends') reliable choice. They have an extensive menu but I usually order the same three dishes: chilli verde, burrito CA, fried chicken. Portions are large. Street parking near but there is a parking lot a block away on Hampton. Ambiance is low light with plenty of ethnic decor inside. There is patio seating on nice weather days. read more

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Our server was very nice, they have good happy hours each night of the week, we went on a Thursday and it was a special for a medium sized margarita. The salsa is very good and the food came out very fast! Their queso is good and everything came out hot. The inside of the store is clean and has fun decorations everywhere to make the place feel fun. read more

Amigo Joe's - Seafood Rice - Mexican Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I got the hot wings here they were OK. One of my buddies got the habanero fried chicken and it was incredible! Hot wings were nothing to write home about, and honestly, I kind of regretted getting them. Sauce was way too thin but the chicken was pretty good. But if I could take it all back and do it again. I would get that habanero fried chicken . It wasn't overly hot but there was amazing flavor and spice. Sides were pretty good and I didnt go inside so I don't know about service or ambiance. I'd recommend fried chicken 100% but I'm hesitant about the wings. read more

Friend brought me here & I was excited to obviously try something new. There's a huge patio for outside dining when it's nice out! If there's not room outside, there's plenty of seating in the inside. This place could work for a large party! Our waitress was super nice & attentive & the food came out super fast! I've heard this is the best place in St. Louis to get fried chicken but I stuck to my roots with a chicken chimichanga. It was great- to be expected! I would recommend! read more

Amigo Joe's - Mexican Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

The best fried chicken I have had. They offer regular or habenero fried chicken. The staff is great and the margaritas are delicious.

Super friendly service! We went on a Sunday, which happens to be three-dollar margarita night. Margs were served on the rocks in plastic mugs, salted rim optional. It was tasty, sweet, and went down easy, like most low-cost margaritas. We did not expect high-end liquor, and I'm pretty sure we didn't get it. Totally what I expected--no complaints! I ordered the Alambre, which is many kinds of meats stirred together, topped with jalapeños and cheese, and served with beans, rice, and tortillas. It was a generous portion, and the beans and rice were great. The bacon was inch-long strips, soft and chewy, as if it hadn't been fried up nice and crispy before incorporating into the dish. I couldn't eat it. All the meat was the same color and the overall flavor was a sort of artificial butteriness I associate with MSG. (I'm not claiming it's in there ; it's just what it reminded me of.) I didn't love it and ended up tossing the leftovers I took home. All other dishes were great! Chips and salsa were consistent with those similar restaurants. The place is family friendly and has a nice patio. I'll be back! read more

Amigo Joe's - Alambre - Mexican Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Amazing margarita deal on Monday's! $2.75 for a 12oz margarita now that can't be beat! Our sever was very friendly and we didn't seem rushed to order like other mexican restaurants. I enjoyed the enchiladas espinacas (spinach) which were very flavorful and not too heavy. I even had leftovers. My partner ate all of his huge burrito pastor and said it is some of the best al pastor he's had in St. Louis. The patio is nice on a sunny day. Needless to say, we'll be back very soon! read more

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Seriously good fried chicken! The habenero spiced was pretty mild but got the job done. I love that there were sides to choose from, especially the Mexican rice and beans. Our server was very nice, but didn't check in on us more than once after our food came out. We wish we could have sat outside, but it was fine. Hopefully next time we're there the patio will be open! read more

Amigo Joe's - Menu cover - Mexican Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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My SO and I have been trying different Mexican restaurants to find our favorite. (There are several.) Tonight we tried this place. I had heard that the fried chicken was amazing but we wanted Mexican. As SOON as we sat we were asked what we wanted to drink. This is a good and bad thing. If you go to a Mexican restaurant you will probably want a Modelo and a margarita. We knew but if you had no idea... Once we ordered we looked around. The floor was filthy. There were dishes on several tables. First out was our drinks. My "skinny" margarita tasted like it was just double margarita mix. Sooooo sweet. Too sweet. Luckily when the waiter set it down enough spilled or of it that I could add water. But honestly it was still subpar and I'm not sure there was alcohol in it. We ordered 2 appetizers. One was mini tacos. This was something you could get anywhere. There salsa was good because it wasn't too hot but it was really runny. The chips were good, light and crisp. We also ordered a cheese dip with hamburger and pico. It came out on a flat pan of sorts. There was a layer of cheese with a pile of hamburger and pico together. I took a picture. In the picture you see ALL the cheese. Just that one layer. There was more hamburger than cheese and pico. I would have thought that with the amount of cheese they pour over all their dishes there would be more. I ordered Burrito Henry and it was huge. The shrimp were big and cooked perfect and the beef and chicken were tender. I couldn't eat it all. My SO had the chimichangas and he said they were... and shrugged his shoulders. He's not enthused. He said it was just a lot of tortilla and not a lot of meat. Will we be back? Maybe we will get some chicken to go sometime but not for the Mexican food, no. read more

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Ok so today was my first time here. I found out about them from TikTok. I ordered habanero wings, mega chorizo queso and a margarita. I have opened my queso yet. My margarita is strong as hell, I ordered my food to go so it's a plus being able to order a margarita online. The wings are marinated to the bone and crunchy as hell. Baby these people know what they're doing. Ambiance is casual, my 4 year old even liked the wings. I did taste the queso, everything bussin. read more

Amigo Joe's - Habanero wings - Mexican Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Our server was incredible. I think her name was Franny? I apologize if this is wrong name but she went above and beyond. Their famous pressure fried chicken was delicious. The banana margarita was also fabulous. read more

I came here to try their wings; and they did not disappoint. The flavor was amazing. I will order them to be fried harder next time tho. Also had some carne nachos, again the meat had a really good flavor. Service was great. The ambiance was clean and friendly. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Hands down my favorite Mexican restaurant in St. Louis! They have great daily drink specials, fast and friendly service and amazing food! I almost always get their homemade salsa to go. There is an inside and patio, both colorful and plenty of space! read more

Its hard these days to run a full sized restaurant. Kids cooking. Waitresses trying their best. I get all that. The place is SOOO dark inside. The bar is filthy, the place is just a bad eve vibe. Now the food. Bad. Bad. I think just about everything they laid down was packaged food. Just gross. I have seen that huevos rancheros everywhere now. I miss you LA. No care. Next time down the street where I hear its real. read more

You know...I'm not sure how to describe this place. It's kind of like a slight dive bar feeling mexican not-put-together homely casual place. The food has always been consistently good, it's pretty much on par with any other mexican restaurant you'll find in the United States. They always seem to be the same ingredients for their regular menu then a few extra dishes that are unique to the place. But if you want a beef, a chicken, and a cheese enchilada can you really distinguish from one place to the other around the corner? the staff is sparce, but pleasant. The complimentary chips and salsa are as per usual. If you are in the area and you don't mind a little bit of difficult parking then yes, I do recommend that you stop in and have dinner or lunch. read more

This was definitely a place to try! We went here for a lunch outing at work. I had Alambre!! When I tell you they did not disappoint it was well done! Will definitely be back. We were a party of 8. And everything came out hot! It was a nice setting inside also. It was enough space whether you have a party or just coming for lunch! Will be back indeed. read more

Amigo Joe's - Alambré - Mexican Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Wow never thought I would find a better Mexican restaurant but I did. With there fried chicken I wanna invite Amigo Joe and staff to the cookout because they food smacked. Never did I think I would find great souls food at a place like this but I did. Everything we had was perfect. Chips and salsa was fresh, frozen margaritas were bomb not too sweet and strong. My Asada Chimichangas were perfect. The place was huge btw with a patio and plenty of of tvs. Liz our waitress was great also took really good care of us we will be back. read more

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The fried chicken is there very tasty , crispy and moist We'll definitely come back for more fried chicken. I already liked the Mexican food there. read more

Amazing. We came here on a fluke. We got chicken wings, queso, and chicken tacos. The food was so good we got another order of everything to go! read more

This was our first time coming in. Was around 20 of us. No problems at all. Great food and amazing service. Restaurant was very clean! Highly recommend. read more

The service was pretty much either non-existent or indifferent. Doesn't matter which, the result is the same. The place had a few tables seated when we arrived. We were a party of 5. 10 minutes later we finally got to order drinks and the waiter was gone before we say anything else. Then he asked if we're ready to order and I said probably but I know I want some guacamole. He said I'll grab the guac without an opportunity to go ahead and place our orders. We asked for hotter salsa 3 times over 10 or 15 minutes and then about 10 minutes later it showed up. Bear in mind, there was only one other table on our side of the dining room. One, maybe two on the other side. So... I finish my margarita over 10 or 15 minutes. Then after waiting 10 minutes to be able to order another one, I decide to go to the bar to order. The waiter is standing there messing with the POS. At this point we are the only table on our side and there was one other table on the other side of the bar. He heard me ask the bartender and said nothing. Were I waiting the tables, I would have said "Oh, I'm sorry you got up, let me bring it to you". Nope. I've had the Cadillac margarita in the past and it was excellent. This one was way super sweet, like it had a clump of simple syrup that was not mixed into the batch properly. Now the food arrives. The guac was more like what you would expect in a package from the grocery store. A little watery, no seasoning, not really any flavor. For dinner, I got Amigo's Special. Wasn't sure what to expect but it came out on two large plates. The quantity of food for the price was incredible. the items on my entree were pretty good. My wife's salmon was so dry it had no moisture that you could see. Inedible from my perspective. I would not have eaten it. In the end the food is a 3 (being generous) but the service was frustrating. And that kills my stars. I have loved this place in the past. Had good service and excellent food. Something is different and not good. I tried to upload some photos, one that shows the large, large services in the Amigo's Sampler. Pretty great for 16 bucks. The other one was the cook-it-until-it's-dried-out salmon. read more

Great fried chicken with friendly service. I would give them 5 stars but sadly this is a restaurant that thinks their customers are there to watch the news on numerous tv screens rather than enjoy a nice evening out. Im sorry but when I spend money to dine out of my home I want to escape a bit from this crazy horrible world we live in. I dont want to eat my food while being forced to watch horrible news stories on numerous tv screens. (5 screens in the small dining room i was in) I understand if you want to be a sports bar but the restaurants that play the news nonstop are a no go for me. I go out to eat to escape for a bit, have good food and enjoy the company of the folks Im with. If I want to watch the news I will order a pizza and stay at home. read more

Excellent. No real complaints. Have never had a bad meal here. Nice space. Friendly accommodating service. Recommended.

Probably the best fried chicken I've ever had. Really juicy and crispy with tons of flavor. Was advised ahead of time it would take 20 minutes for the freshly fried chicken. Free chips/salsa. Friendly service. Good times!!! read more

Don't come here for food. The food is very basic, no flavor, and no where near home made. Everything must be canned. The salsa with chips, is not fresh. The enchiladas, not good. If it wasn't for the outstanding customer service, I probably would have given zero stars (if possible). read more

I have passed by this place many times. They have a nice-looking patio, but let's face it, there are Mexican restaurants everywhere, so I never really gave it much thought...UNTIL...a friend of mine raved about the fried chicken. I was like, that's odd, it's a Mexican restaurant. I was intrigued to say the least. So I finally went there and ordered the Habanero Fried Chicken. It ranks up there with one of the best fried chicken dinners I've ever had. Dont let the habanero scare you. it's not too hot. And you get a lot of chicken too, plus 2 sides. I had to get a take-a-home-a-sack. The regular fried chicken is good as well. The service was good...no complaints. On a separate note, I saw on their special board that they had a margarita flight. Can't go wrong there. Do it!! read more

Amigo Joe's - Habanero Fried Chicken - Mexican Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I feel attacked!! I saw a random video review about this place on one of the social medias. The person said they had great fried chicken and described the taste by saying "This Mexican restaurant done figured out fried chicken!"-- and my greedy butt can't remember anything else he said after that. I love great fried chicken. I'm always listening out for a great fried chicken recommendation. So, I decided to check them out. I read the reviews and I saw that others may have seen the same video as me, and they were also recommending it. I read other reviews about some of their other dishes and people seemed pleased with those, too. I went there on a Friday before 5pm. There were few people in there. The restaurant is dark. It has the feel of an old neighborhood bar, but with table service. The staff were very pleasant and they seemed to operate/function like a family. I felt welcomed, and not in that "we're trying to keep your business" sort of way. It felt genuine. I ordered online after I walked in. I asked where could I place my order, but still to this moment I have no idea. I figured not many people did walk-in orders. Since there were some good reviews for their other dishes, I decided to also order my favorite Mexican dish, Carnitas Dinner, in addition to the habanero 1/2 chicken with mashed potatoes and corn (it comes with two sides), and regular fried chicken wings (well done). Oh, and a frozen mango margarita to-go. So, here's why I feel attacked: First of all, the Fried Chicken is FIRE!!! All of them. However, I can't speak for the flavors they come in because I didn't try them. As for the rest of the food-- not my cup of tea. I can't really tell you if everything else was good or not because all I could taste was either salt or sugar. Those aren't very complex spices. The corn, sweet, like someone added a spoon of maple syrup to some sweet corn. Mashed potatoes and gravy, salty, like tablespoons of salt added to gravy that was then pour onto salty mashed potatoes. My Carnitas Dinner gave me false hope. When I looked at the plate I saw grilled onions in my carnitas and I got excited. Then I tasted it, salty like a salt lick. I would not have been able to eat it if not for the lettuce, tomatoes, and guacamole salad. Listen, I know Americans are dying from diabetes and high blood pressure by the truck load and I know it's because of our love for salt and sugar, but I don't know that I want it added to the foods I least expect it. I see how this could make the food at this restaurant more appealing/appetizing to certain taste buds. It might have just clicked for me why this restaurant is named Amigo Joe's. It's Mexican food with Working Class American flare. It's giving fusion cuisine. I'm here for it, but I feel no less attacked. read more

Amigo Joe's - Fried chicken wings, corn, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, and side salad. - Mexican Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Truly 5/5 service. It had just finished raining and the staff wiped down the patio to allow our group to sit outside for a beautiful evening. Chips and salsa could use some slight work, but that was overcome by the success of the Mega Alambre. Cheese, rice, beans, every kind of meat you could think of all in one dish. Remarkable! P.S. $3 Margs on Sunday read more

Amigo Joe's - Mega Alambre - Mexican Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

This was some of the best fried chicken I've had in a long time. I'm not sure who was cooking but the crispiness of the chicken was amazing. I'm definitely coming back here. read more

Amigo Joe's - Fried chicken - Mexican Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Dinner tonight I tried the fish tacos. The first thing I noticed when my dinner arrived was how monochromatic the plate looked. It looked pretty blah. I think a couple of chopped tomatoes or a spoon of green guacamole would have greatly improved the appearance. It tasted ok, but I would have preferred corn tortillas. The service was fine. Outside this pleasant evening they had a fire pit which looked very inviting. read more

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I went here on a mission to try the breaded mango habenero wings. They did not disappoint! They were seasoned perfectly with a slight kick, crispy,crunchy and fresh!. My only concern was how large the wings were, which is really a personal preference but they were enormous. I felt we got a good amount for the price and we were pleased. As far as the service I was picking up, but greeted promptly and withe genuine courtesy. The restaurant is a traditional style Mexican restaurant. It was very clean open and had plenty of seating for dine-in. I was pleased. read more

You know when one of my friends told me his favorite fried chicken was Amigo Joe's, I had a double take making sure he meant this Mexican place. So we came twice now and just confirming, holy cow, yes the fried chicken is incredible here. Just from our perspective, their spicy spice level is a tad too spicy for us. But both the original and spicy are incredibly flavored and fried, extra crispy, awesome. On top of that you get free chips and salsa (which are awesome) Chips are the thin cut versions and the salsa is a great blend. Truthfully everything else is average. Their fried chicken is definitely the star of the show; the tacos, and sides didn't really compete. Would definitely come here if you want fried chicken, would go elsewhere if you want Mexican food. But we'll keep coming back because we can share the fried chicken while ordering other food as well. read more

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I did a pick up order for the first time and the staff were accurate in the time expectation for when food would be ready. The food was packaged well for travel. I got fried chicken meal. Everything was delicious and large portions. read more

Wow, that's all I can say. I was planning on getting Mexican here but when I heard they were known for their fried chicken we tried it. The chicken is awesome and I would get it there again. The Mexican was also good, and the margaritas were very strong. Parking is the only thing I would complain about you have to park in the street and you'll probably have to walk a little bit to get there. Service was good and the inside looks like every other Mexican restaurant. read more

Margaritas did not have more than a few drops of tequila (tasted like lime soda). Food was cold and not as tasty as it used to be. We came 6 months ago and everything was fine but not anymore read more

They have the best chips in town. Their salsa is a little thin, but the chips are the best. We love the Cadillac margaritas.