Canyon Cafe, you will be missed! 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!! read more

Canyon Cafe - Great restaurant! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Dined here for the first time in years for a friend's birthday. The menu was what you'd expect for Southwestern food, which means limited options for those who have more dietary restrictions. The salad I had was good, sans more than a few wilted pieces, and the salmon was cooked well. My largest gripe was the slow service in a not very busy time. Everything took a while - ordering drinks, getting them, the food, etc. Wouldn't come back unless asked. read more

Canon Café at Plaza Frontenac is a great spot to grab a meal while shopping, especially if you're craving 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. read more

Plenty of parking is available at Plaza Frontenac. The entrance to the restaurant is beautiful and you walk past their patio. As you enter the restaurant, you definitely get the southwest feel from the decor. The menu is filled with many Tex-Mex favorites. The chips and salsa were good. I ordered guacamole. It tasted fresh. I ordered the fish street tacos and they were above average. Service was friendly and without any issues. read more

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I came to Canyon Cafe to meet with a friend and thoroughly enjoyed my experience. This restaurant is located inside Frontenac Mall but can also be accessed outside. This restaurant is a Tex-Mex southwest inspired restaurant with both Tex-Mex options and southwest inspired dishes. We were seated immediately and served the tri color chips and salsa. I ordered the Avodo Shrimp Pasta. It came in a rich and creamy sauce and was serviced with thinly sliced vegetables and broccoli. Overall the dish was very filling and is a perfect restaurant to go to, especially after a long day of shopping! read more

Canyon Cafe - Adovo Shrimp Pasta - Tex-Mex Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Our server was very nice but it was pretty slow going. We ordered drinks and it took awhile but our server did apologize for the wait. We started with queso dip which was tasty. There was salsa and chips dropped off and different chips were in the basket - not just tortilla. I got the Red Rock Lemonade which was a strawberry lemonade. (I did ask my server why it was a red rock lemonade and he said it was just regular lemonade). I shared fajitas with the someone and we asked to do both steak and chicken. It came with 3 tortillas and lots of fillings to use so you may want to ask for more tortillas if you want to keep eating it. The steak was good. The chicken was pretty dried out. Food wasn't too bad but when you have a slower service - that took away from the experience for me. read more

Canyon Cafe - Chicken and Steak Fajitas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Good spot for a quick dinner! This location is closing at the end of the month unfortunately. Located in the mall, small menu, quick service. Taco flight you can choose from with inside seating, bar seating, and half in the mall seating. Service was super friendly. read more

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Good food and Excellent service from our server, Terry! We started with drinks and Terry recommended the skinny margaritas because it's not made with the sour mix. My girlfriend doesn't like ice in her drink so Terry said that's shaken, no ice. Terry was spot on with both margaritas. Margaritas were smooth and tasty. Then we shared the chicken fajitas. The chicken was tender and the fixings were fresh. The chicken needed more garlic and onion seasoning. I would have liked a little more bell peppers with the meal. read more

Canyon Cafe - Skinny margarita shaken - Tex-Mex Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I hadn't been to Canyon Café in over 20 years, but walking through the doors felt like stepping back in time. The food still has that same great taste I remember from mother-daughter lunches growing up -- it brought back so many sweet memories. I ordered the tortilla soup, which was perfect -- thick, cheesy, and with just the right amount of spice. I also tried the carnitas platter, which had great flavor but was a bit disappointing since it came out cold. Still, the warm Southwestern atmosphere and nostalgia made the visit worthwhile. My waiter was very friendly and attentive. So glad I stopped back after all these years! read more

Canyon Cafe - Carnitas platter - Tex-Mex Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I was intimidated at first by the location of this spot, but I am glad I didn't get scared away because of that. The food is priced for the location, but the taste of the food made that reasonable. I had the Quesabirria and it was SO AMAZINGLY good! For real, possibly the best Quesabirria I have had in, well, ever! But especially specifically St Louis. The unfortunate thing is that it's a limited offering, so... if you like Quesabirria maybe call before you go to see if they currently have it on their rotating menu. Simon, my server this first visit, was kind and very helpful--I need to ask lots of questions about menu items because of a wheat allergy. His answers weren't always what I wanted, haha, but that isn't his fault. It's a calm, relaxing space with nice decor. I don't think I would take kids here (it's expensive and too quiet) but I mean, if your kids are bougie enough, I don't think they would stop you. I would visit this spot again, just probably as a special treat. The birria? My gods... the service? fantastic. The prices? A bit high but not outrageous by any means. If you're thinking of going here, I say DO IT! read more

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Stopped in to take part of their happy hour specials. On Fridays happy hour is from 3 to 6 PM. We enjoyed a margarita and we split some chicken nachos. Everything was very good and tasty. The only thing that we did notice that the restaurant just wasn't as clean as it usually is. The restrooms were not very clean. We sat up at the bar and the counter at the bar was just absolutely disgusting. It look like it had not been wiped down good in months. There was caked on salsa in the trim. It definitely needs a real good cleaning. read more

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Drinks were so delicious! The mojito was perfect! Loved the pasta and rice dishes, forgot the name but they were so flavorful and saucy! Will come back again! Btw their chips and salsa were amazing, love the sweet potato chips!!!! Service was great and they have a patio area for outside dining, very nice for a sunny weather! read more

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Always reliable! We visited here as a last minute girls night, needing a drink after a long week at work. Our server matched our vibe and got our drinks to us right away! We will be back soon! read more

Canyon Cafe - Grilled Chicken Quesadilla - Tex-Mex Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Mexican !!!! Walking through Frontenac Plaza my sister and I decided to stop for Mexican . Got seated quickly , not busy at all. Matt was our server. Very friendly and helpful. We ordered for drinks Raspberry Rita and a Peach Margarita frozen . Strong and great consistency. Food we both ordered chicken fajitas. Rice was delicious and food came out hot and fresh. Prices reasonable. Restroom clean. read more

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It's been years since I had the chance to eat here so was happy to return. We had no wait for a table and once seated our waitress came by in a reasonable time. I enjoyed the coyote margarita while my friend had sangria. She also ordered 3 fish tacos and said that they were delicious. I had the chicken enchiladas. There were 3 enchiladas in the order. They were very good but the sauce on top was a bit spicy for me. I must say their chips and salsa did live up to their reputation. I really liked the mix of 2 types chips and the salsa was tasty without being overly spicy. read more

Canyon Cafe - Verde Chicken Enchiladas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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This place is always a delight! While I've eaten here many a time, rarely do I get it to go except for today. I was craving something on the healthier side and decided this would do. Ordering was incredibly simple, as you can place it online and even customize it if need be. I chose the grilled lemon salmon, which comes with lemon butter sauce, fruit salsa, chef's vegetables and southwest rice. This dish is easily one of my favorites, as the salmon always tastes so fresh, and while the vegetables aren't really seasoned, they taste great with the butter sauce. The rice is good, too. As I got home, I opened the box and was welcomed to an aroma of butter sauce. I literally couldn't wait to dig in and once I did, it tasted just like I remembered. The salmon had a perfect char and was also cooked just right (medium), while the vegetables were crispy and the rice was spot on. One thing I haven't yet mentioned that's usually the main attraction are the complimentary chips and salsa. They're some of the best I've had and I'd choose those over any chips from the store. They have a nice assortment from white, red, dark, sweet potato, and the ever so favorite, won ton. The salsa that goes with it has no spices, and even tastes a little on the sweet side. As I sit here, full, I can't help but think what a great choice this was. Until next time.... read more

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It's a good place to eat they good food I recommend go there with your family and friends

Portion of food was alright for the price point and the quality of it was decent. A lot of options to choose from on the menu so it was difficult to discern what was good or not. Service was a bit slow considering there wasn't a ton of people there when I went but I'd go again. read more

I've been here numerous times across the past 15 years. I like their shrimp tacos, and the grilled chicken tacos are always good. Someone today ordered a delicious shrimp pasta. Today's choice for me was the Canyon Cafe Burrito. Made with chicken, it was a great choice! When the bill comes, they always bring small white chocolates wrapped in corn husk. All so good! read more

Last review here from 2016 and now in 2024, I'm still a regular of this place. Every so often I get a craving for the Panchos Enchiladas and/or the Poblano Chicken Chowder. Most times, I can be seen having the Enchiladas on site with a to go of the soup. I really want to try other menu items, but it's super hard to sway from my classics. I have no clue how to make that sauce on the Enchiladas, but as long as they have it, you can find me at this restaurant at least once per quarter. Luv it, luv it! Seating at the bar is always met with friendly service and on a weekend or after work, you can count me in for a Limit 2 Top Shelf Margarita, no Salt. read more

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Diverse menu of Southwestern inspired options. Good portions, fair pricing and always pleasant servers. There's multiple dining areas depending on your mood. Bar, outdoors, main indoor area and mall seating. Spacious seating so you're not on top of your dining neighbors. This visit I opted for the Tuna entree. Great flavors, healthy and cooked exactly as requested. Dining partner had Mahi Mahi and shrimp entree, which was really enjoyed as well. I've never been disappointed with flavors here. Also, love the chips and salsa they serve complimentary, and the final complimentary sweet treat at end of meal with corn wrapped white chocolate is a crowd pleaser and a really nice touch! read more

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Our waiter was extremely nice and the food was delicious! I got the crispy shrimp taco and it was amazing. The salsa and chips were tasty as well. read more

Canyon Cafe - Crispy shrimp tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Even though Canyon Cafe has been around for years, I'm pretty sure I've never been there until last night. I made a reservation for six people and when we arrived, we were seated right away. I really didn't pay much attention to the decor, but I do remember it had a southwest flair. We went on a Sunday night and it wasn't too crowded while we were there. It is opened to the mall, so I guess it could get a bit loud when the mall is busy. Our table was a little crowded with six of us. It was one of those square tables with the flaps that fold up to make it round. Someone came to our table to let us know our server was busy so he would take our drink orders to get started. I wish I knew his name because he was great! He may have been a manager of some sort as he wasn't dressed like the servers were. Our server was okay. We had to remind him of a few things - like when are are getting our chips and salsa! Mixed drinks from the bar took a crazy long time to get.They were really good when we finally got them! The food was great! We all really enjoyed our meals. I only took a photo of mine, but they all looked delicious and were plated nicely. We'll be back! read more

Canyon Cafe - Orange Beso on the left and the Top Shelf Traditional (subbed mezcal instead of tequila) on the right - Tex-Mex Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Great food! Great service! Great drinks! Kiddos and wife enjoyed, which makes me happy. Clean and great environment! read more

Came in for a private event in the private room and the service and food were excellent. Great place to host a private party! The complimentary chips have a sweet and savory seasoning that's wonderful- the salsa is fresh and has a nice kick. I had the southwest chicken chopped salad and the portion was HUGE! Made with super fresh ingredients as well. To round off the meal we had tres leches cake and the portion was huge and it had a delicious raspberry compote on time. Incredible! Lastly, they served pitchers of margaritas and they were pretty good but a little weak. I will definitely be back for a date night! read more

Canyon Cafe - Inside- bridal shower - Tex-Mex Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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We sat up at the bar and they immediately gave us chips and salsa. The chips had a seasoning on them that made them addicting. I had to try "The Best Margarita In Town". The margarita did not disappoint. They also have a nice patio. The Adovo chicken pasta is a must try! read more

Canyon Cafe - Margarita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Today we had lunch at this Cafe. I was seated immediately and Ivan was our waiter. He is polite and friendly. My date was late so I spent 30 minutes waiting for her arrival. I enjoyed a nice Chardonnay while I waited. When she arrived we ordered lunch h. I got the Combination Enchiladas. This is far too much food for a single person at lunch. I got a nice doggie bag for dinner. My friend got street tacos, 2 chicken and 1 vegetables. She said they were delicious and she ate them all. We paid about $37 per person for a good lunch. I will return. read more

$4 for the fries in the photo. I can even see the bottom of the box, it's not even a whole potato worth. We ordered 2 fries and both are super small. #rippedoff The deliciousness of the wings is the only reason this place gets more than a star. read more

Canyon Cafe - $4 for this. I can even see the bottom of the box, it's not even a whole potato worth. #rippedoff - Tex-Mex Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

The food is amazing and I had the absolute pleasure of being served by Tina, and she truly made my dining experience outstanding. From the moment we sat down, she greeted us with a warm smile and made us feel genuinely welcome. Tina was attentive without ever being overbearing--she always seemed to know exactly when we needed something. Her knowledge of the menu was impressive, and she offered great recommendations that turned out to be spot on. What really stood out was her kindness and the way she treated every guest around her with the same level of care. Tina is incredibly friendly and funny too. It's rare to come across a server who makes you feel like more than just another table--Tina made us feel valued and taken care of. She turned a simple meal into a wonderful experience, and I would absolutely come back for the delicious food and just to be served by her again. read more

Went last night after a movie around 8:30. They close at 9:00. Wasn't super busy. We were seated right away. I could tell the server was anxious to get out of there because she asked for our drink order before we were seated or had time to look at the menu. I get it but slow down a bit. The food came out fast. It was very, very good. The poblano chowder is a must get. It is so delicious. We had quesadillas which were also really good. The manager was super attentive. He came around twice to see how everything was. That is not something that every restaurant does so it was nice. We asked for to go bag of chips and they gave them to us!! If you want a nice meal after shopping or movie watching, this is a good place to go. Enjoy! read more

Canyon Cafe - Quesadilla - Tex-Mex Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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We've been going here forever. It's a classic Thursday night place. We love sitting in the atrium once the mall is closed, but the food is always so well done. Servers are great as well. We are regulars and will always be. We normally get the vegetable fajitas, chicken tortilla soup, the chicken quesadillas (oh my gosh that margarita slaw is to die for). It's a timeless classic that we could eat at 100 times more. read more

Everything was delicious. The rice and beans were excellent. Happy Hour margaritas were satisfactory. read more

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This place used to be great! It is not clean, the employees are not friendly (like at all), and the food has definitely become sub par. In terms of cleanliness-the bar was gross. Crusty stuff in the cracks, the bathroom floor was disgusting. The bartender was checked out. We had to ask for chips and water. So unfortunately I don't think we will be back there. read more

Meh... I've been to this place several times in the past and thought I would give it another try. I will start with the good. Their chips are first rate and amazing. Every table gets a basket and it's worth paying for some to take home. Other than that, the food is just OK. The service however could be much better. They don't know about pre-busing a table. Your dishes will sit the entire meal. Our waitress was uninterested and barely acknowledged us accept to take our order and bring the check. Note to management... don't bring out drinks with the straw already in them. Gross! I don't know who's touched it and where it's been. I would go back for the chips but I think I will sit at the bar next time and avoid the mediocre meal. read more

Canyon Cafe - Street Tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

The food is mid and service is very poor. Go to one of the restaurants in the mall parking lot instead.

I met a friend here for happy hour. We sat at the bar. Overall it wasn't very busy and a nice chill vibe. Friend had a few drinks and ordered the happy hour nacho. They were good, nothing amazing. I wanted to order the chicken pablano corn chowder but at the last minute got a bit worried it may taste like white chicken chili which I don't like. I asked the bartender their opinion and they offered to bring me a sample - YAY! The soup was tasty, a lot of avocado flavor. I ordered a cup and really enjoyed it. Service was good, we were checked in on but nothing overwhelming. read more

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The BEST food. Prepared perfectly and a very attentive staff. Highly recommended. And don't forget the margaritas!

I had the tacos al pastor meal with rice + beans. It was a below average experience. The tacos were loaded with pineapple chunks. The taco meat was dry + bland. The rice + beans were bland. The guacamole was good. The right spicy taste. For a fancy restaurant in an upscale mall, Canyon was a bit disappointing. My wife had an enchilada combo. It was very good. I suggest the owner go to the Bal Harbor Mall in N Miami Beach and try any restaurant. He will learn what excellent food is like. The taco meal was disappointing. read more

Canyon Cafe - Enchiladas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Went there to celebrate a birthday. The service was awful! The waitress was so slow, never came back to table to check on things and completely disengaged. Really ruined the celebration. It used to be good, not anymore. Food average recommend you choose somewhere else. read more

The food and service was remarkable. Our server Mark, was attentive to detail and very efficient. Our lunch was excellent and we would highly recommend this restaurant. read more