Just giving more photo updates!…read more The service has always been quick, the food is served hot, and the wait is never bad!

Knowing any Spanish would have been a little of a convenience at this restaurant.. typical…read morecomplimentary chips and salsa chips were rather stiff and thick but so was the salsa unlike some of the previous comments... I asked the waiter if they had a fish specialty or a bone-in fish and he said yes and pointed at something on the menu and I said "bone in? He said yas.. i said "okay" this is what came out definitely not bone in, definitely not a specialty, definitely NOT a filling dinner...... Wifey had the Fajitas Carretas, which is her norm at ALL Mexican restaurants..... and what she got was half the size of all other Mexican restaurants, guessnits the location. Higher class clientele, higher prices, lower portions. I forgot what taco trio our gueat had but it was equally some food truck street taco plate. No joke our dinner felt like what shoulda been a lunch meal for a dieter. I wish i could say something nice about yheplace, like the drinks were on point, or service top notch, but we don't drink outside of home and well the language barrier was huge here. Decore & Paintings on the wall were nice. Sadly a one and done for this family.

Came here on a winter Monday and it wasn't too busy and we got a table for two without a…read morereservation. I wasn't super hungry so we got chips and salsa and guacamole to share and my friend got the chicken fajita. The salsa comes with two different salsa options, both were a bit spicy. The guacamole was classic and came out with a cute serving spoon. They had lots of food options but it's a bit more expensive than most Mexican spots in the city. I think my friend was a little disappointed that there was an up charge to add vegetables to her fajita and the portion wasn't as big as she thought it might for a $20 plate, but it tasted good. Super nice service and cute on the inside. They have a back patio that's very big and heated. Street parking.

This Tex-Mex spot is definitely worth visiting for the food alone. The service has been okay each…read moretime we've gone -- not bad, but not especially memorable either. The drinks are good and well made, although they do tend to lean pretty sweet, so just keep that in mind depending on what you like. The real standout here is the food. The tacos are packed with meat and flavor and honestly justify the above-average price point. Everything tastes fresh, seasoned well, and feels higher quality than your typical Tex-Mex place. The patio is also a huge plus. It's spacious, comfortable, and has a lot of airflow which makes a huge difference during warm Midwest weather. Overall, even with slightly higher prices and average service, the food and atmosphere make this a place we keep coming back to.

Had a big gathering on their patio, about double the amount of people expected attended. The entire…read morestaff was very accommodating! Everyone who ordered food loved what they got. A special shoutout to our server Kathy, who was also the bartender. She was amazing!

Amazing food, drinks, and service! Guacamole is SO GOOD! Marvin is the best server too!!read more

I like this place a lot! I hope it finds success here. We were sat very quickly, they have indoor…read moreand outdoor seating. The staff was very kind and attentive. The menu was vast and they had a large drink menu and full bar. We got a margarita pitcher, peach flavored, which was very good. We got tacos, a chicken quesadilla, and fajitas. All were excellent, we will definitely be coming back!

My fries were amazing. They were cooked to the perfect temp and slightly crispy in a good way. The…read moretorta bread tasted fresh and of good quality. The service was attentive and the food came fast. This restraunt checks all the boxes for me. It is moderately priced but understandably so. For a negative, I thought the sandwich was a little dry, perhaps adding some more pastor would make it more juicy. I did have some birria sauce on the table which helped but masked the pastor flavor. Also the avocado was also all placed on one side and on the first bite so I spread those out more evenly. I left feeling very satisfied!

Great service, great and delicious and interesting tacos. Worth the money and the patio is…read moreabsolutely charming Quinn was very helpful

Food is excellent! Lots of options for vegan or meat eaters. Service is friendly. In dining is…read moregreat service and food comes quickly and very delicious. Drive up options is the same. Prompt service. Delicious food!

The food was good. The margarita was very good. Customer service was on point and the dining room…read morewas clean. I'll visit again!

Mariachis is a great place if you want to get some good Mexican food with some friends or a loved…read moreone. First off the waiters were nice, great and always making sure we were doing well, and helping us with our refills. Very super nice, they made the experience well worth. For the food, the appetizers were very good, especially the Fiesta Platter. The chicken wings served was well seasoned and the quesadillas were a standout for me. Definitely a must if you have a crowd of 2-4 people who are hungry! The Carne Asada they gave out was HUGE. We loved it, and it was seasoned well, would definitely order that again whenever I visit. The Fajita Burrito was huge as well, stuffed with steak, rice and more cheese, it was a delicious and flavorful fight to go against when taking that burrito on. The fajitas sizzling at the bottom was really good too, great to get the vegetables in! As for the area, the place looked nice, giving a traditional late night vibe that makes you feel welcomed when entering in. Would come back! Loved everything about it.

Chava's is one of my favorite places to eat in Soulard, this is one of the best Mexican restaurants…read morearound. When you arrive, there is a lot of parking. I usually end up parking on the street right around the restaurant. The restaurant is casual, yet nicely decorated. The wood accents bring a homey feel to the space, while still emphasizing Mexican culture. After being seated with my friend, we were brought chips and salsa. The chips were warm and fresh, and the salsa was chunky and spicy. Our server was so friendly, and we had excellent service. I ordered the BBQ Chicken Quesadilla. It was delectable! The smoky flavor, tender and juicy chicken, and the nicely-sized portion made this an excellent meal. For dessert, we ordered the Churros. And wow! They were warm, sugary, and filled with gooey cream cheese! The Dutch chocolate on the side was such a complimentary touch. I am excited to come ba

Very good visit that was highlighted by our server, Maricela. She was so friendly and knowledgeable…read moreof the menu. My vegetarian wife had the Bean Tostada and I had the Chicken Fajitas. My wife loved her tostada and my fajitas were good...not great. The chicken seemed to not have a lot of flavor. The Margarita's on the ricks were good...again, not great. What is odd it that I was charged for Vegetarian Fajitas as well. I did not look at my receipt until I was 2,000 miles away. The Manager of Chavas credited my Visa was he informed of the issue. Again, Maricela was key in rectifying the issue. Chavas was very good and we would return if in the area.

Amazing food and atmosphere! Fantastic service too. Unique…read moreflavors from an interesting menu. Not your usual Mexican food. Highly recommend!

Great authentic Mexican food!!! We went on Cinco de Mayo and it was of course packed, but we were…read moreable to get in and the food was fabulous! Highly recommended! And the margaritas are STRONG....

Great Mexican street food! Fast. Not too expensive. Tasty as all get out. 10/10 recommend.read more

Wow! Definitely what we were looking for and hoping it would be! You know how you see a dish and…read morethen go try it out and it is nothing like what you thought it would be??? NOT HERE!! Everything was hot, fresh, cheesy, spicy! Not one disappointing experience. Service was quick. We dined in, its small but big enough and Soo cute with a fun laid back vibe. Can't wait til return!

This is probably the best Mexican food I've ever had. The serving sizes were HUGE and the food was…read moreabsolutely delicious. Everything was cooked to perfection and seasoned perfectly. I wasn't a huge fan of the salsa but it filled me up and was tasty enough. The ambiance is absolutely beautiful! You can see there is so much culture in this place and the staff was super friendly. I saw some other people having issues with staff but that wasn't my experience. DOWNSIDE they don't currently have their liquor license . I don't know what the issue is and quite frankly it was a bummer. That's the only reason I gave them a 4 . The food was so good I honestly didn't mind too much though. Had an amazing time. 100% recommend.

This was the most mid Mexican food I have ever had. The dining room didn't have air conditioning on…read morewhen we first came in on a Sunday afternoon, but I guess they decided to switch it on while there were people pulling out hand held fans and wiping their sweat off. I am assuming the heat inside was why there were grease/sweat patches on the edge of the table I was seated on. The birria tacos were very average, the rice that came with it was absolutely bland and the pastor enchiladas were alright but the meat was mostly charred. The horchata was so dilute, I couldn't taste anything. The only saving grace were the chips and salsa - especially the salsa. Overall, this is a pretty overpriced place for below average food.