First visit, wow!!! how did I not know about this place. Incredible food, incredible atmosphere and incredible service. We made reservations since it was Father's Day. Seated upon arrival. Finally, a restaurant that doesn't try to shove 5 people at a table for 4, they put 2 tables together. We so appreciated that. Waited on immediately. Love the atmosphere of this restaurant, beautiful, quiet, and very colourful design style. The food is another level. Chips warm and tasty, 2 salsas both flavourful and with a kick! Everyone ordered something different. 3 of us took food home the portions are so large. Every plate was beautiful in preparation and as we sampled each other's we discovered amazing and unique flavours. I can't wait to return here, this is an absolute dining pleasure. read more

See all

We ordered our food and picked it and the restaurant was packed! Really nicely laid out and seemed like a popular place. We ordered the chicharron tacos on corn tortillas (this was my favorite), carne asada tacos on flour tortillas, carne asada salad, Azteca Quesadilla - Chicken and the tress leches. We loved the chicharron tacos with cheese and avocado and pickled onion to cut the fattiness. The portion size of everything was great. We enjoyed everything else but only really loved the chicharron tacos. The tres leches was on the sweeter end as well. Overall, a solid option close by! read more

See all

Heard great things. By all means not bad, but nothing special for the prices. Food was just ok. Cocktails were just ok. Service was good. Place was cute. I had a poblano stuffed with seafood , I think poblano marinero. My husband had bistec alambre. Steak was tough. Rice was ok. Guac, eh. Tasted like out of a container. Very high priced for amount of food. Son had quesadillas birria tacos. Prob best of the night. Won't be back. read more

Stopped by Milagro Azteca at 4940 Southwest Ave and was very impressed. The food was packed with flavor and clearly made with care. Everything tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and authentic -- exactly what you hope for when you're craving good Mexican food. Customer service was excellent, and the staff was friendly and attentive without rushing you. The overall vibe is comfortable and welcoming. Highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area. It's spots like this that keep me coming back for more! read more

El Milagro Azteca - Milagro Azteca happy hour menu - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

See all

My girlfriends and I came to El Milagro Azteca just to try their birria we've heard so much about from reviews. They have a very nice open patio here, but we sat inside closer to the bar. Our server was so very friendly, I wish I got her name but her service was amazing. We started with the chips and salsa. Highly recommend, their salsa has such a unique flavor from any other mexican restaurant I've been to, I'd honestly come back just for that. The birria is what we were most excited for, it was presented so beautifully on this wooden plate. The birria lived up to my expectations. It was juicy, tender, and most importantly packed with so much authentic flavor. The consume along with it was nice and fresh as well, it was drinkable, that's how I know the birria is good. I will totally be back here, highly recommend! read more

El Milagro Azteca - birria - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

See all

Went for a random lunch. This is one of the best Mexican restaurants I've been to in the city. Friendly fast service on a quiet day. The venue is large enough that I'm certain it is a fun destination on a weekend night. They have a lot of options on the menu and what we had was definitely above and beyond expectations. read more

See all

Had lunch today and let me tell you... AMAZING!! Our server Frank was so attentive. He checked on us and made sure we had everything we needed. Also was very knowledgeable about the menu and we cracked a few jokes which is always nice. My marg was delicious and pretty strong. One was definitely enough for me. The birria was some of the best I've had in a long time. Full of flavor and meaty! They have happy hour pricing staring at 2 pm! Stop by! read more

See all

On this rainy Wednesday I decided to try El Milagro Azteca. It was so worth it. For appetizer I got the Elote and it was amazing! For my main dish I got the Enchiladas De Salsa Verde it was amazing as well. You could taste the freshness from the salsa. For dessert I couldn't pass up the flan. So I got the Flan Napolitano De Mazapán without almonds. The service was quick and the waitress was really nice. I really liked the ambiance and how big it was on the inside but still homey and comfy. They have outdoor seating so hopefully next time it won't be raining. Will definitely be back! read more

See all

Right past the corner of Southwest and Kingshighway. Great if you can snag a street spot right in front which I was lucky enough to do today. Otherwise, there is a parking lot off to the side. I just popped in to order some chips and salsa to go. The chips are thin and crispy, so good! The chips come with two containers of salsa, one green and one red. I like both but the red is my favorite, with a nice smokey flavor. Very reasonable on price. I ordered with the hostess right there at the entrance and she took care of ringing me up and getting my order when it was done. Quick and friendly! I have to go back and eat in again, soon. Taquitos Azteca are really good, and I want to try the smoked salmon dish. They have a bar side, a side with just tables, and a great patio. Friendly staff and great food, read more

El Milagro Azteca - Appetizer menu page - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

The food was really good. My server Naz was super sweet and recommended a side of their sweet jalapeños with my order of tacos el chicharrones. They were a great addition. The chips are super thin and crispy. The salsas had great flavor! read more

See all

The rib appetizer was phenomenal along with the chicken tacos. Unfortunately the Tres Leche is made with almond flour with NO warning. Typically these are made with flour. I did give the waiter specifics that I can't have any almonds or nuts as I have a sensitivity. Within 20 minutes I was in an attack. On top of that, later that evening I was very sick and believe the Birra tacos were to blame. We called the next day to confirm, and in fact almond flour is in the Tres Leche no warning on the menu! No warning from waitress. Makes me very sad as the flavors were un real here. read more

See all

This is such a nice restaurant that I wanted to like it more. My husband and children loved their food him and the older ones ate the Birria tacos. The Littles ate hamburger and chicken tenders with fries. They liked it so much that they wanted to come back the next day to eat it again. However, my food was just OK. We were in during lunchtime, so I ordered a combo with soup and salad. The salad was bland, even though it had all ingredients I would typically love. The soup, which was something like a chicken fajita, was tomato-based. I was expecting a broth-based chicken soup, so the flavors were disappointing, even though the soup itself wasn't bad. The restaurant is very clean, including the restrooms, which are individual use. We were sitting at a table for six, and me and my little one who were sitting against the wall were constantly dripped on by the air-conditioning unit overhead. So, the two of us ended up moving to a separate table across from the rest of our family so that we could eat our food in dry territory. The staff were friendly. As far as I could tell, there was only on-street parking, which might get difficult if visiting at a time when the restaurant is busy. They have a nice outdoor patio area in addition to a large indoor space. It looks like maybe they do events sometimes. read more

Zero stars if I could! 1 out of 7 actually liked their food. Horrible experience fo almost $250! Ordered 2 starters: chips & salsa since they're not free & the queso dip with added chorizo. For our 7 dishes we ordered: veggie nachos, quesa birria tacos, shrimp fajitas, carne asada salad, piña rellena, pollo ala parrilla, & a steak chimichanga. The starter chips & salsa were green salsa not red. This should be disclosed as people generally think of red. I like tomatillo, but many find it too spicy as the case at our table. We asked for red instead after stating the green was too spicy. They brought a red, but most still found it spicy. I thought it had too much cilantro & too thin. instead. We also got charged for the red which the waitress didn't tell us. I don't mind paying, but prefer to know ahead. The volcano dip was ok but not great for the cost. We asked to have chorizo added, but instead they put 1-2 ounces into a little lemon bowl and charged $6 more making it almost $19 for a dip. Here's my review of the entrees: 1) veggie nachos-advertised with mushrooms & jalapeños that we asked to be removed. It came correct except it had broccoli on it which is odd for nachos & wasn't listed on the menu. The broccoli was cold & crunchy. The same red salsa on the chips was used for the nachos. My daughter was one who found it too spicy so now her entree was spicy. She tried her best to consume parts of it, but gave up. We told the waitress to see about something else but her English was broken so nothing worked out. 2) quesa birria tacos- my daughter LOVES anything birria & was really let down. Said they tasted like frozen taquitos with old fryer oil & dried out meat. She said the birria sauce was lacking beef flavor. 3) Shrimp fajitas- okay with the exception of the chewy overcooked shrimp. Nothing to brag about as the fajitas were even lacking the normal seasoning that comes to mind. 4) Carne Asada Salad- only entree that looked & tasted good per my dad. The steak was nicely seasoned. I actually looked at this item at first but opted to try one of their signature dishes instead & boy did I regret that later. 5) Pina Rellena- also known as their stuffed seafood pineapple. This is the dish I ordered that was pictured on their menu as it looked amazing & the combination of the ingredients sounded amazing. I overheard a man at the table behind us order it after I got mine & wanted so badly to tell him not to get it but knew it wasn't my place. When it arrived it looked just like the picture, but it didn't right. The rice was mushy, it was missing pineapple pieces or even pineapple juice. It's like they cut the pineapple in half, scooped it out, stuffed it with rice & seafood & threw away the pineapple. The rice should've been infused with the juices of the pineapple. The seafood stuffed into it was skimpy & what was there was chewy & overcooked with no seasoning. It was supposed to have crab, scallops & shrimp. I never found one scallop & the crab was imitation crab flakes that were shredded up so finely it was barely noticeable. The shrimp was chewy & overcooked like the shrimp fajitas. There was supposed to be a Cajun aioli & Mexican cheese on it, but I tasted nothing Cajun. I could taste cheese but it reminded me of velvetta mixed into the mushy rice. I ate about 3-4 bites of it & told the waitress how bland it was & how bad the seafood was. She just took it away never offering anything else nor did she do anything with the bill. 6) Pollo ala parrilla- my spouse orders this often & wasn't wowed. The chicken & chorizo were both dry. He liked the queso poured over the top. The side of beans & rice were not appealing. He said their approach to beans isn't prepared like normal refried beans. They weren black beans not pinto that were half boiled, half smashed & his rice was mushy too. 7) Steak chimichanga - My mom's typical go to. The steak wasn't steak it was ground beef. She expected it to be deep fried with queso cheese over the top, but it arrived with just a pinch of deep fryer to it without cheese on it. When she cut it open you could clearly see the ground meat & her rice was also mushy. It had nothing else in it that was advertised. She had the same sides that my spouse had (rice & beans) and also did not understand the texture of the beans. She also said the fryer oil tasted old. We tried our best to explain things to the waitress but she wasn't grasping it. We felt badly telling them so many things tasted bad or bland, but it was the truth. My entire family LOVES good Mexican food & when we were looking for a place to go that we felt everyone could find something we appreciate it. Sadly, we left disappointed and hungry. We also used the restrooms (2 different ones) while there & we each commented on how dirty they were. One of the restrooms was right off the kitchen so you could see right into it. After one glance at the kitchen I figured out why the food was so bad. That kitchen was filthy! read more

El Milagro Azteca - Pina Rellena, but also pictured further back are the vegetarian nachos. - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Tried this restaurant during happy hour and it was well worth it! You get complimentary chips & salsa only during happy hour with additional $ off appetizers & street tacos. The queso smothering the chimichanga was absolutely delicious. Very hearty and we were stuffed halfway through. Street tacos had so many different options and we were in between the pollo or pork belly. Went with the pollo and it did not disappoint! Delish grilled onions with aioli. Lots of room for bigger parties or kids. read more

El Milagro Azteca - El Pollo Street Tacos - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

See all

The quesa birria tacos are delectable! El Milagro is definitely a place I'll be going back to just for the birria comsomé. We also had the elote (delicious!) and bistek alambre. This was a great choice for my Mexican food loving husband's birthday dinner, thank you for having us! read more

See all

We were driving through St.Louis and decided to order to go because this place has the best Chimichangas EVER! We were not disappointed! Not only was the hostess so helpful in getting our order ready for us (in the estimated time I told her we would be there by) but everything was hot, so delicious and packed nicely. She greeted me warmly, gave me my food bag and I paid at the bar; while my husband and kid did a quick bathroom run. When I tell you this place is bomb! Please believe me! It's worth every penny. We were on our way home from Oklahoma and this was our half way point. It's so conveniently located off the freeway and although parking can be tricky we recommend this place 1000%! Food is sooo good! My husband and I had the steak chimi and my son got the chicken and we were both wowed by how good it was. My son describe it as "not your regular shredded bland chicken but bit size chicken that is so juicy and full of spice and flavor". The meal itself is very filling and we ate half and were able to eat the leftovers later. Love this restaurant so much and can't wait to go back next year! read more

El Milagro Azteca - Steak Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Was busier than expected for a Sunday night! Service was great in all aspects, got seated at a table quickly and everything came out in quick succession! Very little wait time. The guacamole tasted old (like a bunch of lime juice was applied to keep fresh and the old parts scooped off) and that really killed the rest of the meal. The quesadilla was fine. The speedy and attentive service makes up for the subpar food. read more

See all

The service was absolutely fabulous! Attentive service. Able to accommodate drink orders- skinny spicy marg. The spice they added made the drink perfect! The food was delicious! Only complaint was that I wish the el pastor street tacos had more pineapple. Would definitely return here! read more

El Milagro Azteca - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

See all

How on earth did I not know how good this place is? I think I was still feeling sad about losing Taco Circus in this same space but what a miss that was to not pay attention to this place. This is, what I would consider, slightly elevated, Mexican food. The birria is my go-to quite often as its right in line with pho as one of my comfort foods. The consommé was delicious and the corn tortillas were brushed with the consommé before being placed on the grill and pressed crispy. Yes, I know, its sacrilege but I do get the Quesabirria, sue me, it was absolutely delicious. I am very skeptical of margaritas when we are out since I have been spoiled with Arzola's (which are unlike any other) and these did surprise me a bit - they did not taste like a cloying sweet mix like many other places have - it was light and refreshing and well-balanced. Queso here is gluten-free so thats a big plus and its very tasty. The salsas they serve are the right salsa, none of that big chunky tomato stuff, these are real salsas that I would put up there pretty high on the list of salsas served at the table in any Mexican restaurant around. I am definitely looking forward to going back and trying other menu items! read more

See all

I am guilty of getting stuck eating the same things over and over again by being plain lazy and not leaving my area in Jefferson County. I LOVE LOVE, LOVE, good food so my wife and I made it a mission to try something new and venture into St. Louis and try a new place. Enter El Milagro Azteca. I am a Mexican food snob, having grown up in Dallas and Austin Tx where good authentic Mexican is very plentiful. This place was like going home and man oh man it did not disappoint. I started with a top-shelf Margarita ($20-a little expensive IMO) and immediately was highly impressed by the authentic flavor. The lime juice and simple syrup mix was marvelously balanced and not over-sweet. Suddenly $20 was worth it. They also add a cute hollow ice cube with Grand Marnier in it, designed to slowly melt and add to your drink. Classy. I ended up doing 2 of them and they were strong so again it was worth it. Food- My wife ordered the Tamales Verde. They looked great, but sadly they were dry inside. The flavor profile was still good, but this could use some work. I am aware that Tamales can be dry at times due to the corn husks but this was a little much. I found myself in a dilemma having to choose between the Biria Tacos, Steak Chilaquiles, and Carne Asada Torta. I ended up with the Torta and OH MY............ Surprisingly, they gave me a choice between fries, (normal) or a salad or 2 types of soup to go with it. I did the Tortilla Soup and was simply BLOWN AWAY. I was so shocked by how thoughtfully well they put this together. It was like no other Tortilla Soup I have ever had. I will come back here just for the Soup trust me you don't want to miss this one. The torta was big and had plenty of Steak and Cheese. It was divine in every way, especially when combined with the smokey salsa, I would definitely order this again. I will for SURE be back again to try the Birria Tacos and hopefully I can get my wife to order the Steak Chilaquiles to fill out the other stuff I didn't order yet. It was good to get out of my area and explore, this will be a frequent spot for us going forward. The service was also spot on as well. read more

See all

The food & margs are great. Chips n salsa cost $4. Comes with green and red salsa. We sat on their lovely patio. Service was sloooowww. No complaints other than that. read more

El Milagro Azteca - Margs - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

See all

Unique flavors - not your typical Tex Mex! Red salsa has a kick, with a Smokey flavor. The baby back rib appetizer was phenomenal but super spicy! Chili relleno stuffed with marinated and grilled chicken was also so flavorful. The simple standby chicken quesadilla was anything but simple with the most delicious meat balanced with cheese (pleasantly not oily as many quesadillas are). We will definitely be back! Service and atmosphere were wonderful with fun music and a great patio! read more

Lots of really great options on the menu to choose from, and quite a few vegetarian choices too. I opted for the veggie fajitas and I really like how there was a mix of seasonal veggies included with the basics. They don't have complimentary salsa but we decided to get same still and both salsa choices they offered were delicious. The restaurant is quite big and has a nice patio spot as well. Will definitely have to be back! read more

El Milagro Azteca - Veggie Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

El Milagro has wonderful reviews on Yelp so I figured it was finally time for me to check it out. I made reservations online on a Friday night and I'm happy I did, it was quite busy when we went. We ordered the queso volcano dip which was wonderful. It had chorizo, peppers, and onions in it. Soooo delicious and a great app. To drink I had a skinny spicy margarita which was great and affordable. Not syrupy or sugary which is always preferred. For my meal I got the quesa birria tacos, they definitely hit the spot! I love corn tortillas and these were delicious. The consommé was delicious to accompany the cheesy melty beef. Highly recommend! I'm definitely getting the churro cart next time we come with a group- would be a great dessert! read more

See all

Recently visited for the first time on a Friday night during their happy hour, and it's safe to say that I've found a new top favorite Mexican spot! My partner and I made reservations because we weren't sure how crowded it would be, but when we arrived at 4 PM for an early dinner, it was pretty empty. By the time we finished our meals and left, it was packed. The inside is really spacious with lots of seating options. Our server was friendly and attentive. Staff kept our waters and chips replenished at all times. I am obsessed with their chips... perfectly thin, warm, salty, and addictive! We ordered some queso, and it was delicious, however we noticed the whole top layer that had hardened was not the most edible. To drink, I had a house margarita on the rocks with a sugar rim. It was impressively strong, especially being only $6 for happy hour! Loved the cute glass it was served in. My partner had a pina colada, which was only $8 for happy hour and served in a fun tropical glass. It had a very sweet and strong coconut-y flavor and almost tasted like a dessert drink. For our meal, my partner had the birria tacos, and I had a veggie quesadilla. Everything was delicious. Seriously cannot wait to come back in the summertime and hang out on their spacious patio! read more

See all

Visiting from San Antonio and took a flyer on this place. Totally legit!! Authentic, flavorful and reasonably priced. Tried both salsas, birria and carne asada. All were excellent! Server and other wait staff were very pleasant and timely. Loved the casual atmosphere without the typical cartoonish looking decor. Very tastefully appointed. read more

El Milagro Azteca - Quesabirria tacos - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

See all

The food is always top notch. The mid-sized crowd on a random Thursday was ideal for noise level and made for an enjoyable experience,

Staff is always very welcoming here and food is always great!! Definitely start with the chips and salsa, lightest chips I have ever eaten, I love the carne asada tacos and the birria tacos, I only wish you could order tacos à la carte. I want to come back and try the fajitas read more

El Milagro Azteca - Crane asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Only giving a 4 star because you have to buy the chips and salsa but food is delicious! Be prepared to spend more here than you normally would for a Mexican restaurant. Service is good, vibe is great! read more

Such a wonderful dining experience! The empeñadas were amazing! Would highly recommend El Milagro Azteca. If it's not too hot, the patio was very nice for alfresco dining. read more

I came here on a whim as I had some time to kill before my nail appt. Upon walking in, I was greeted by both the host and bartender and they let me choose where I wanted to sit. I opted for the bar, so I could watch tv. After sitting down, the bartender gave me some water and the menus. She was super friendly and happy to answer any questions I had. Since I came during happy hour, I figured I'd try one of their drinks, so I went with the Diablitos. She said it's on draft; however, she can tone down the jalapeño. While waiting for my drink, she gave me some fresh chips and salsa. Let me emphasize fresh because not only were they light and airy, but you could see the steam coming off. A couple mins later i received my drink. It had great flavor with hints of jalapeno, but not enough for it to overpower. I had a chance to peruse the menu prior to coming and was torn between the chicken or shrimp fajitas. Between the two, the bartender suggested the shrimp as it was the most popular, so I went that. It wasn't long until my food came out, hot and sizzling. Looks wise, it was perfect. Everything was well seasoned and fully cooked, not just a light sear like how I'm used to seeing at some places. The first bite was more than I bargained for (in a good way). It was super hot and I should have known better, but after blowing on it, I was finally able to enjoy it. It was bursting with flavor and each bite was better than the last! The accompaniments to my fajitas (black beans, rice, and lettuce with guacamole) didn't disappoint either. After eating all I could, I settled for the check and went on my way. This place exceeded my expectations and I can't wait to come back and try more things! read more

See all

We recently had dinner here with a large group, 18 people. We made reservations a few weeks in advance and confirmed the final count the day before. We were seated together at 2 long tables in the back dining area. Our server, Marvin, was fantastic. He was friendly, patient and attentive. He even allowed us to have separate checks! The food, drinks and atmosphere were excellent as well. Jennifer handled the reservation process and was also very helpful and responsive. 10/10 experience all the way around! read more

El Milagro Azteca is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in STL! The space is huge with a nice patio. The service is always great. The food is always delicious! I love the tacos but my "can't miss" item is their El Comal! I always sub out the pork for extra chicken/steak. It is a huge portion that is big enough to share. Be sure to save room for their churro cart for a fun dessert! read more

El Milagro Azteca - El Comal - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

See all

Fantastic joint. We sat outside on a beautiful day with just enough breeze to keep it cool but comfortable. Service was great! I had the Azteca Burrito and eloté with a pitcher of margaritas. Walked out stuffed like a piñata. I will definitely be back in the near future! read more

El Milagro Azteca - Burrito Azteca and eloté. And the pitcher of Margarita! - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

See all

Amazing. Perfect! Best Mexican food in STL. Peña Rellena and Majestic Azteca Fajitas. Also had the chips and salsa, guacamole, and Lobster/Crab nachos!! Finished the perfect meal with the Churro Cart!! Get it!! read more

El Milagro Azteca - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

See all

First visit, great food, awesome patio and vibe really cool chill tunes. Excellent staff and service. Interesting out of the box menu for a Mexican restaurant. read more

El Milagro Azteca was an excellent venue for our organization's Happy Hour. The service, drink, and food did not disappoint.

Had a great dining experience! First it was pretty easy to get a reservation but at the same time the restaurant was very busy. Good first sign of good food. The menu is expansive and I ultimately decided on steak fajitas, but truly everything sounded good so I'll need to go back and try more things. The fajitas were amazing!!! Highly recommend. We also got chips and guac, also very tasty. Service was wonderful, food came out quick. The atmosphere was wonderful as well. Would definitely recommend! read more

El Milagro Azteca - Steak fajita - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Loved the place, the food, drinks, the vibe and the people. I will definitely be back. Marvin was incredible, so friendly and had very good recommendations! The best street tacos i've had. Queso was incredible. read more

Maybe this place is just not for us? I dragged my husband here for a NA margarita after he had already been here and not enjoyed it and our experience just solidified we won't be back. The service is attentive and quick but the food is not good and the prices are high for casual Mexican. The chips were thin and the guacamole tasted not fresh. I had the poblano marinero and my husband had the steak quesadilla. Neither of us enjoyed our food. Both had too many flavors going on, many of which were not Mexican. The NA margs also just tasted like sour water (although to be fair, do all NA margs taste like that?). Finally, based on the website, I thought this was going to be a lot more "elevated" of an experience in food, plating and ambiance than it actually was. All in all, I left with a bad taste in my mouth and a bit of a stomach ache. read more

El Milagro Azteca - Poblano Marinero - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

See all