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    Mestiza

    4.9 (102 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Selection of salsas, lime wedges, and onion & cilantro that come with the tacos
    Scot W.

    Awesome place, friendly people, great food. We went there because we'd noticed it the day before and because we wanted tacos. We didn't come in with expectations as we didn't look the restaurant up. We were greeted warmly and weren't rushed into placing our order (you order at the counter here). Everything we had was delicious--the surtida taco was a standout flavor-wise, but the texture made it hard to eat as a taco. (Imagine a bolognese taco--delicious, but a logistical nightmare. But worth the mess.) it would make an awesome nacho topping or be great in a well-wrapped burrito, but it was so good that I can't complain. My friend's tres Marias tacos with queso fundido looked and smelled awesome. The place was clean, bright, and lively with a warm, familiar feeling. I'd say I'll be back, but I don't live in St. Louis, so hard to guarantee.

    Tacos, street corn, and beans!
    Amy C.

    This place was so great in every way. I would have driven by and never stopped in without seeing the reviews and giving it a go. Wow! So glad we did! Food 12/10, staff 12/10. Everything was above and beyond delicious and fabulous.

    Cute little jar for your margarita
    Brenda C.

    Wanted to try this Mexican restaurant forever, and was not disappointed! Ordered two of their tacos and a margarita, perfect for lunch, just the right size!!! They have several salsas for you to try out, I of course loved the spicy salsa...so much flavor!!! The margaritas are good, will have to come back to try them all...

    Rebecca H.

    We tried Mestiza for the first time because of the positive reviews on Yelp. It absolutely lived up to the hype. The service was phenomenal. Our server walked us through the menu, explained the different taco options, and brought out a variety of salsas to sample with a starter potato taco. We ordered carne asada, del trompo, carnitas, and alambre, and every single taco was flavorful and delicious. Definitely worth the extra cost to get them fundido style! Highly recommend.

    Horchata
    Jenelle B.

    Wow! The most flavorful street tacos I have had in St Louis! A complementary sweet potato mini taco was served first with four little salsas, lime and onion/cilantro. Delicious! We then started with the appetizer of crispy tortillas and pork rinds served with guacamole. The guacamole was smooth and well seasoned. Tacos were the highlight - specifically the alambre taco and the chicken taco. Both were perfectly spiced and good quality cuts of meat. Our server was so helpful in telling us about the salsas, different tacos and generally the concept of the restaurant. A sweet horchata to drink was a nice accompaniment. Overall, Mestiza ranks at the top of Mexican restaurants in St Louis because of the stand out flavors and high quality of food. Well done!

    Alonzo A.

    Phenomenal tacos! Just like what I had in Mexico City, from the plates, meats and tortillas. The salsas here are also very good and spice levels for everyone. Generous with the limes, onions and cilantro too. This is a must visit! I can't believe I didn't know about this place in my own neighborhood sooner. I will definitely be back.

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    Jennifer G.

    The service was phenomenal They explained the concept & menu items when we walked in. Cute little restaurant. Servers continued to check up on us. The food was great. Its a taqueria so mostly tacos. We tried the guac w tostados & chicharonnes. Delicious! Multiple hot sauces offered. A potato taco as an appetizer. The margaritas were tasty & strong . Authentic. We tried 6 different tacos. Alambre Surtida Campechano Al pastor Casi alucinogeno Chicharron & churros for dessert

    All the amazing tacos
    Sultan M.

    Holy *** this place is amazing. The staff are super friendly, the food is amazingly authentic and tasty (seriously nothing is bad on the menu, and the margarita's were epic). It is a fantastic chill and casual spot to just hang. And there's good parking.

    Meshelle B.

    The most authentic street tacos I have had. The food is delicious. The ambiance is vibrant and welcoming. The have original cocktails ans cocktails. The staff are welcoming! We will definitely be back!!

    Salsa options and Esquites.
    Jamie S.

    Service was top notch. Very attentive and knowledgeable to explain the menu and offer suggestions. They even brought out a complimentary potato taco which was packed with flavor. Several salsa options and they were all delicious. They had a bar and canned/bottled sodas. The ambiance is cute and cozy, very clean. The alambre was my favorite, chicharonne was not for me. I also wasn't a fan of the birria. Esquites were fire, super fresh. The menu has so many options so I definitely want to go back and try more.

    Guacamole with Chicharrones and Tostadas
    Abigail R.

    We had the longest week and wanted a little treat to celebrate the start of the weekend. We live so close to Mestiza and had been wanting to give it a try so this was the best excuse. We did stop by the giant chair and take a few pictures before heading inside. We were greeted by a staff member, who gave us a rundown of the menu. You order at the front and get a little Loteria card as your order "number". They bring the food to your table. We ordered 3 tacos de Carnitas, 3 tacos de Carne Asada,2 flautas de papa, 2 flautas de Tinga and ten guacamole with chicharrones and tostadas. They give you a complimentary potato taco to sampled all of their sauce and it was so good! We loved the sauce tray and each had a favorite. My partner loved the milder options and I love the spicier end of the sauce tray which worked out perfectly. We loved how fresh and crunchy the chicharrones and tostadas were and how nicely they paired with the guacamole. Both tacos and flautas were incredible but our favorites were the carne asada tacos and the flautas de papa. We had so much fun, loved the ambiance and are so excited to live so close to this gem.

    Alex R.

    Great taco spot! Friendly service where you order at the counter and they bring out the food and water to your table. Straightforward menu with a variety of meat tacos and a handful of vegetarian taco options with a few sides listed. Started with guacamole and chicharones which came out with a platter of salsas for the tacos, ranging in spiciness. Guac was fantastic! They also brought out a complimentary potato taco to start us off. Tacos are street tacos style so we tried a variety. My personal faves were the birria, del trompo, and tres Marias. The water was also mint infused and serves out of Patron bottles for a unique touch.

    Carne asada

    I am addicted to Mestiza!!! I moved to STL from San Diego and this is my favorite tacos I've had in a long time. This is my 6th time in 4 months coming here because it is always so good. All the staff is extremely helpful and kind, the food comes out very quickly and hot. The dining room is super cute and they serve the water and drinks in the cutest little cups. I've gotten Alambre taco, chicken taco and chicken flauta, potato taco, Guacamole with chicharrones and they were all fantastic!!! The meat had really great flavor, I loved that they give you some of each salsa to try. It's a must try!!

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    Delicious authentic tacos with homemade salsas & corn tortillas. Get cheese on the tacos you can get cheese on and don't miss the guac.

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    2 years ago

    Great marg, great food, and great service. Only thing that can make this place better is a good bowl of cheese.

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    8 months ago

    exceptional. authentic. truly authentic mexican. homemade everything. unbelievable flavors. service also exceptional. the BEST!

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    1 year ago

    Easily the best authentic Mexican I have had in the Midwest. The staff is friendly, the place clean, and it checks every box!

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    2 years ago

    Food and service were excelent as was the ambiance. This was our 1st time here and we will return.

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    The food was so amazing! It was tasty and home cooked! Staff were so friendly!! I would highly recommend!

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