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    El GUATAL Authentic Mexican Restaurant

    4.2 (58 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Al Pastor -Mexica Taco Special
    Jessica H.

    Great choice for a quick traditional Mexican meal! They even have a driver thru for those too bothered to step inside ;) Really happy with their Al pastor street tacos. Verde salsa was perfect and the tacos were loaded with cilantro n onions just how I like them! Oh and their horchata was delicious

    Cheese dip
    Marissa J.

    We were looking for somewhere to eat for lunch and happened to stumble across this Mexican restaurant. It was a great fine I have to say. I ended up getting a quesadilla, which is always my go to and they did a great job. This is one of the very few restaurants that I've seen serve a bean dip along with the salsa so I really like that. I always get a cheese dip and theirs was pretty good. The service was fast and we didn't have to wait too long for our food.

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    Joshua D.

    Hidden gem alert, hidden gem alert! Driving thru St. Peter's we stumbled onto El Gial restaurant. El Guatal has everything you need from a Mexican restaurant, great food, great drinks and great prices. We visited on a Saturday afternoon and noticed the restaurant was very busy after the lunch rush. No problem finding seating and was quickly served chips and salsa. Our server took our drink order and provided the specials. From the look of all other customers margaritas were popular. In talking with the couple next to us they frequently stop by for a tasty beverage. Lots of excellent food choices for any pallet but can deliver a spicy for those who enjoy hot dishes. Service was great and prices were reasonable, very close to a variety of shopping locations so a perfect spot to take a break and recharge. Great experience and will be back.

    Biarra Tacos
    Michelle L.

    First time here and it was a great experience. Staff was friendly and very attentive. The chips were fresh and salsa was good as was the bean dip that came with chips. I had the Birria tacos and they were fantastic, 4 tacos with a side of rice and consume , enough for 2 meals. Husband had the taco salad protein bowl and said he would definitely get it again.The restaurant is clean , bright and nicely decorated making for an enjoyable time.

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    Taylor R.

    Authentic Mexican for sure! Love the decor but day of the dead just happened few days ago. Lady who served us was super. Street tacos was filled to the rim. Fajitas was great. Their monster margaritas hit the spot. Close to home n close to mall. Not busy at all.

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    Tom V.

    Great authentic Mexican food. The mole had a unique slightly smoky flavor which I recommend. Service was friendly and very fast and the atmosphere is casual. A great place for Mexican food and drinks. I'll be back!

    nachos with a cheese bean sauce
    Lori W.

    Good things: online reservations, parking, lots of tables. Everything else. Service was slow. So noisy- everyone was yelling at each other over the din. The salsa tastes like tomato water. We weren't offered refills on our empty drinks. my dining companions got nachos and enchiladas. the nachos were very plain. the roasted veggies were from frozen. i gave 2 stars instead of 1 because my street tacos were ok, the el pastor were pretty good. The inside is cute. I wish the food had been better; had more flavor.

    Enchiladas
    Katie F.

    I've been here a couple time and both experiences were great. This time they delivered delicious complimentary bean dip along with the chips and salsa. The margarita is tasty, but on the sweet side. I know some of you love that! I've tried the three enchilada plate (I can't remember the name!) and the burrito bowl with steak and shrimp. Both great choices and I would order either again. The service is great, very friendly and quick. If you need to keep an eye on the big game, there are a few TVs. And I love the festive decor!

    Birria, shrimp and pastor tacos
    Blake S.

    This was the easiest 5 star review I have given in a long time. Each and every staff member was beyond nice and fulfilled everything we needed very quickly. Didn't wait long at all for our food and it was delicious. I have been waiting a long time for a great taco place to come to OFallon/st peters and it has finally happened. The menu is quite long and the only thing I wasn't the biggest fan of was the rice and beans. Everything else was incredible. I will be returning more than once. It is great for eating inside and they have a drive through. The atmosphere of the restaurant is great! Come try it out.

    Birria Tacos
    Kevin H.

    While El Guatal maybe new, word has clearly spread pretty quickly about how good this place is! The restaurant was pretty full on a Saturday night at 6:30. We hung out at the bar and had some margaritas, until they were able to seat our party of 6 which only took about 10 minutes. The service is awesome here. Everyone is super nice, and attentive. Chips and salsa were brought as soon as we finished the last round and a glass wasn't empty long before someone came to ask if we needed another drink. The food is fantastic! For me, I'm immediately judging any Mexican restaurant based in their chips and salsa. At el guatal they are AMAZING. The chips are super fresh, served still warm and having the slightest bit of oil from being fried which I love. Thin, crispy, and perfectly seasoned. The salsa is fresh, with a little bit of heat which I loved. Pretty much all of us ordered the birria tacos having seen pictures beforehand. They did not let us down! The birria consume they came with was fantastic as well. I love that aside from the frozen ones, all the margaritas are made fresh to order. Whether on the rocks or frozen, both are superb. Living in the city, it's not often a spot in St Charles County wows me but El Guatal did just that! Can't wait to go back and try more!

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    So my family and I tried this restaraunt tonight. The food was ok. May return sometime in the future

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    Friendly service and the food was very good. Well seasoned and generous portions. Will return for sure!

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    Bad food, great service. Best for explosive diarrhea. First trip was exceptional. Last two times food was terrible.

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