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    Chico Bueno

    4.4 (22 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Guac and tostadas
    Allison K.

    Have been looking forward to going since I saw it announced and was rewarded with delicious tacos, great guac, quick and friendly service, and a fun, casual vibe. We got the fish, barbacoa, and pastor tacos, along with guac and tostadas and a shrimp molote. All of the sauces were fantastic! I also have to give mad kudos to the corn tortillas. Usually I'm averse because they fall apart, but these were so sturdy. Will be back!

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    Abigail R.

    We finally made our way to Chico Bueno and it did not disappoint. We stopped in on a Wednesday for lunch and were able to order quickly. The space is beautiful with indoor and outdoor seating options. Loved the red and white color scheme. The staff were incredibly sweet and helpful. We ordered the Baja Fish and Bistec tacos and the Pineapple Tajin and Hibiscus Aguas. We loved how generous the portion of fish was on the Baja Fish, it was clearly made to order and so yummy! The Bistec was also delicious. We are so excited to comeback and try more of their tacos and offerings! Worth the visit!

    Lejla O.

    Stopped by for lunch during work and had a great overall experience. The service was fast, and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. I'm excited to see this place continue to grow and develop. The fish taco was excellent and definitely my highlight! The steak taco was a little dry but adding some salsa made a big difference and it ended up being pretty good too. Instead of the typical chips and salsa, they served salsa with tostadas, which was a nice change! Overall, a solid lunch spot with quick service and tasty food. Looking forward to coming back and seeing how they continue to develop!

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    Chrissy E.

    I stopped by early in the afternoon because I was looking for something light to take to go. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted with a warm welcome. The first thing that caught my attention was the colorful painted walls, and I especially loved that the menu is hand-painted behind the register--it adds a lot of character to the space. I ordered two bistec tacos with no onions and asked for the salsa on the side (they serve Salsa roja, by the way). There were only three other occupied tables, so I didn't expect much of a wait. While my order was being prepared, I helped myself to a cup of water. Just as expected, my food came out quickly, and I was out the door with my order in no time. Things I loved: -price point (well thought out and good value) -laidback and causal vibe (very much come as you are) -friendly workers (everyone was warm and smiling) - the food! The tacos were unique in that the cheese was already melted on the bottom. I'd never had that before, but def want more of it. - Salsa Roja! For someone whose palate isn't that welcoming with spicy sauces, I tolerated it with ease. Needs improvement- - while I loved the tacos, they were also some of the toughest tasting soft tacos I've ever had. I couldn't figure out whether it was the tortilla, meat, or all three. All in all, a solid first visit and I'm excited to come back!

    Barbacoa taco, carnitas taco and rajas taco
    Maria E.

    I have been a Chico Bueno fan since they were just small popups at local bars, etc. Their tacos are truly some of the best tacos I've had. Chef Adrian really outdid himself with this place. The service is amazing. The restaurant is a pretty casual place, but the food tastes like a million dollars. I highly recommend.

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    Cherie R.

    Great new taco spot in STL! They don't have a ton of parking, it's mainly paid street parking so just be prepared for that. They are counter serve where you order up front, get a number, and your food is brought out to you. Easy peasy! Service was quick, lots of folks for a random Tuesday lunch but not overly crowded! They have plenty of patio seating but it was wayyy too hot to sit outside today! I loved the chicken tinga taco. The flavor was amazing. The Baja fish taco was huge! Also delicious. My husband loved the crispy gringo taco and carnitas. Everything was so fresh! Next time we will have to try the esquites and agua frescas.

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    Hannah U.

    Must try taco spot in tower grove! Plenty of seating, open 11-9 bring your friends and family and order Everything! Bistek, fish, and carnitas were the stand out at our table, and I can never pass up a great tinga taco. I will say the Bread Pudding was uh-ma-Zing! Looking forward to going back and trying All of the things! Can't wait for my July reservation at Chico Malo too! Love these guys! Keep it up!

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    Soooooooo goooooood. Easily new favorite spot. Feels like a St. Louis version of Taquería Orinoco (iykyk)

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