The best Mexican restaurant on Cherokee Street!! This has become my spouse's favorite burrito spot, and I have never been disappointed by the fish tacos!! Excellent and dependable quality. Ordering food takes place at the counter, then it's delivered to your table. This results in faster than usual service. With spacious outdoor seating, people watching is at its best! read more

Went in for some tacos & margaritas. Order at the counter & they bring out your food drinks to the table. Thats about as gar as the "service" goes. They had a small patio which we enjoyed sitting on in good weather. The margarita was large! The tacos were good but nothing special over any other place down on Cherokee. Kinda pricy for what it is read more

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Absolutely amazing street tacos! Chips and salsa aren't included but order some chips and white cheese dip, they'll bring salsa with it & it's delicious! The set up is order at the counter and walk over to sit down at the counter or down a hall in a main dining room, or outside on the patio. Really dim lighting in the main dining area, not entirely sure it's fully connected to the hvac system for the rest the building (it was pretty cold!). drinks: bottled soda or beer, no fountain drinks. We will absolutely be back for more street tacos, ideally when the weather is nice for patio seating! read more

Neveria La Vallesana - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Our favorite Mexican restaurant in St Louis. Melt in your mouth tacos, tamales, burritos, tortas, and aguas frescas. Lovely staff.

I got to try out their food the other day at my friend's birthday party and I liked it so much, I came back two days later! I got there around 11:30 and there were only a few people. After I looked at the menu, I decided to get 1 chicken and 1 steak taco. I think I waited all of five minutes and my food was brought out to me. I loved the chicken taco the other day when I first had it today, and today was no different. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and I loved that the portions were plentiful. The steak taco was pretty good but didn't wow me. I opted not to get any chips and guacamole but the ones I had at my friend's party were delicious! The restaurant is spacious and the menu offers a plethora of options. I'll admit this is a bit of a drive but if I'm in the area, I'll def stop by. read more

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Hadn't eaten here in quite some time. I always say I loved it more when it was just a hut. We sat inside because it was a hot day. I ordered 2 chicken tamales with beans and rice and guac and chips. Everything was missing flavor. How could this be with Mexican food? I grabbed salt and limes to help the guac. It tasted like smashed avocados. It was fresh. The beans and rice lacked flavor. The tamales were so bland. The masa was completely flavorless. Again, how is this possible?! Needless to say I ate it because I paid for it. The guac was fire after I spruced it up. PLEASE bring back the flavorful food you all used to sell! read more

Neveria La Vallesana - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

We've been here twice this week. Always so good! Love the tortas and tacos and margarita buckets. read more

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Got street tacos and burrito. tacos had a lot of meat filling! The burrito with asada was good. Lots of rice filling and it came with chips. The pickled green beans were so spicy but tolerable. Had an outside patio and fast service too read more

Neveria La Vallesana - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

When no one can decide where to go, we go to Cherokee Street. La Vallesana is on Cherokee and has some of the best Mexican food and a great patio for summer. It originally opened in June 2003 as an ice cream shop, but has since evolved into a full-fledged restaurant and bar. I got the shrimp fajita bowl and it was nothing short of spectacular. The shrimp was perfectly cooked, perfectly spiced, and was accompanied by a generous array of fresh vegetables and toppings. The portions were huge. You won't leave this spot hungry. Loved it! read more

One of my go to places on Cherokee Street. You order your food and receive a text when it is ready. There is a large patio. Guacamole - recommended There are multiple options for children. I enjoyed the Torta and quesadilla on two separate occasions. My experience has been that the food shines above meeting expectations. If you are in the neighborhood, then I would suggest you stop by. read more

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We were walking around on Cherokee St. and of course you have to stop for some Mexican food, so we decided to stop in at Neveria La Vallesana. The place was really nice inside, a counter for ordering and a large display counter. Great selection of menu items and quick service, the food was ready in a jif and soooo good! We had a Burrito, some of their tacos and a large chicken quesadilla...Of course I forgot to take pics before everyone dug into their food....next time!!! read more

We stopped by La Vallesana right when they opened on a Sunday. Parking is street only, but is relatively easy to find. The restaurant is essentially self-serve-- you order at the counter, provide a phone number, and they text you to grab it when your food is ready on a tray. They have outdoor and indoor seating as well. We love the tacos and the burritos here! I particularly enjoy the wide variety of meats they have and everything is very flavorful (especially with the flavored rice in the burritos). The red salsa was a bit too smoky for us, but we enjoyed the freshness of the green salsa. They recently raised their prices but everything is still relatively affordable ($3.25 per taco, $10 per burrito). You can also order online and pickup from their website. Only downside is they don't provide you with water, so either bring a water bottle or be prepared to go thirsty if you don't want to purchase a drink! read more

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So good! I was trying to force my boyfriend to try somewhere new for both of us (he's always hesitant) and he finally caved and we weren't disappointed! Our food was delicious, we got to order up front so we didn't have to wait for the bill after, and the staff were so sweet to tell us their recommendations and what came with everything. The lighting is dimmed at night and there's a bar, back room, and patio. read more

If you're looking for some great margaritas and authentic Mexican food- you just found it. We sat outside and ordered a couple of margaritas, chips, salsa, queso and quesadillas and were wowed by the food. Everything had a little kick to it but wow the flavor was amazing. The outdoor area is the spot to be at, but you will have to order inside first. read more

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NO physical menus. Just the signage above the counter, which doesn't include cocktails OR desserts. When I asked, I was told a whole bunch of things, some of which I didn't understand and others that got all jumbled in my brain. NOT the most customer friendly! Then I ordered a Tiramisu Cake Slice. Nope, they didn't have it. Then I tried ordering the next thing that looked good to me, the Chocolate Covered Paleta. Nope, they didn't have it EITHER! Of ALL the stuff they show that they have for dessert on their online ordering menu, they had ice cream and strawberries. That's it! And I got charged $9.98 for Fresas Con Crema which is RIDICULOUS because what I got was a cupful of strawberries. Good, but NOT worth $9.98! My large Paloma (NOT premium) cost me $16.20. For the Gyro De Camaron, the strawberries, and the large Paloma, I paid $41.45. That didn't include any tip. Just waaaay too much money for what I received. I don't plan on returning here. read more

Went on Labor Day. Sat outside. No waiters. You order your food at the counter and then go get it when it's ready. The chips and salsa are not free but this place is not TexMex, it's authentic Mexican. They have some of the best tacos we've ever had. The Margaritas were phenomenal too. No salt, no cute glass, no lime but they were amazing. Only negative is the salsa isn't great. Chips were good though. We'll be back. read more

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Nice spot on Cherokee, staff was friendly when ordering and picking up food. Loved getting to order food and sit on the patio. The tacos were so good and the corn loved the soda also! Only spot I go in Cherokee check it out next time ! read more

Neveria La Vallesana - Corn - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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I visited La Vallesana on a Friday night. Before the pandemic, this used to be one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in St. Louis. However, the pandemic understandably forced many businesses to change up their model, and la Vallesana just isn't what it was before. The food here isn't bad. However, it is nothing to rave about, and the prices are a bit higher than you would get at nearby Mexican restaurants. I ordered a torta de cabeza, which was relatively small and the bread was a bit dry. You can get a much better and cheaper torta across the street at El Torito or Latinoamericana. It is also pricey considering that post-pandemic, La Vallesana has moved to a bit of a self-service model. You order at the counter, and you get a text when you can pick up your food. You're paying a lot for very little food and service. They do carry house-made ice cream and popsicles, which are delicious! I especially like the pistachio ice cream from Vallesana. All things considered, there are much better Mexican restaurants on Cherokee for the price. read more

Neveria La Vallesana - Torta de cabeza - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Very solid Mexican food at cheap prices. Kind of interesting how outdoor dining seems to already be a huge thing for this place before COVID-19. Came on a weekday and was surprised that there was quite a bit of people here. - Tacos Surpemo - Basically just meat, lettuce, cheese, and tomato. We tried to order three different types of meat, but they only gave us the steak. I wish the tacos was a little bit more wet because the tortilla seems kind of dry. - Fajitas Quesadilla (Steak) - I actually really enjoyed the quesadilla. The steak was actually really tender and I appreciate how much sour cream they put into each one. Overall pretty good food and definitely recommend coming to get the quesadilla. One thing is that the menu is almost entirely in Spanish, so make sure you do some research before you come! read more

Neveria La Vallesana - Fajitas Quesadilla (Steak) - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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One of a few choices for a Mexican meal on Cherokee Street. Counter ordering and food brought to your table. Fairly quick service for a busy Saturday lunch time. No frills, but pleasant, casual setting. My veggie tacos on corn tortillas were ok. Bottled water available with soft drinks and bar service. Ok stop for a meal in this part of town. read more

Food: This is by far the most authentic Mexican I have had in St. Louis. I went to Mexico twice last year and this is even more authentic than I got in Cancun the second time I went. I got a spicy a spicy shrimp burrito with fries! The salsa both red and green is to die for too! Service: You order at the front and then go get your food when they text you. The lady working was nice and the business had a family-run feel which made the service even better. Ambiance: I alluded to this earlier but this is about authentic as it comes! Took me right back to the countryside of Mexican. Plenty of seating, a bar with a lot of drinks, ice cream, and plenty of seating. You can't bet this place. Also bonus points for the Mexican grocery store being right there and getting some sweet bread afterwords, definitely recommend it! read more

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The food is amazing! My family and friends love this place as well. We go about once or twice a month! The service is phenomenal and it's a casual location. They have drinks where you can add a shot in it, they also have desserts and paletas. There's also a kids menu. read more

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Overall a solid place to eat Mexican food for lunch in an area that's otherwise packed with Mexican establishments. What are inside and choose from an ample selection of outdoor seating. Their menu is quite expensive and offers a number of vegetarian options like a vegetarian fajitas, taco salad, and mushroom quesadilla. Every dish pretty much comes with chips so don't feel obligated to order a separate order with guacamole or salsa. The staff are friendly and have a open bar to make margaritas. It took us only 10 minutes for an order to be ready approximately 10 people. read more

When I come back to visit St. Louis I'm running into the doors of La Vallesana. It's one of the best Mexican restaurants in the country, in my opinion. The shrimp tacos, the housemade ice cream? Amazing. 10 stars if possible. read more

Food is INCREDIBLE!!! Especially the Carnitas. The red sauce is good but very smokey. The avocado salsa is the real star of the show. They will also make any cocktail of your choice in a pineapple which is a unique and fun experience. However, the layout of the restaurant is a little challenging. You walk in and immediately face a register without having time to look at the menu. There is no indication for where the line should form, which leads to a chaotic first few moments in the restaurant. Also, there is no option for Tap water. read more

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This is my favorite restaurant me and my daughter make sure to go here and eat at least twice a week they have the best Mexican food I've ever ate but I'm sadly I got food poisoning real real bad from there last week and ended up in the hospital for 2 days read more

Delicious food! This place only gets better as the years pass. They have such a variety, everything is quality, and service is good.

The tacos were decent, my husband enjoyed his fajita bowl, and the pork tamale was really good. I liked both sauces they served with the tacos but the green one was really good. read more

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This place has never been GREAT but it's largely gone downhill. Overpriced. Portions are small. Wait times are long. Service is slow. Just. Bad. Never was the best Mexican but the patio was attractive enough to come. Now? We spent $10.99 on a quesadilla (pictured). It had lettuce. I legitimately asked if they gave us a taco on accident they said no. This second piece of food was a quesadilla. For 7 just cheese and tortilla. Not cool. read more

Neveria La Vallesana - "Quesadilla" that is actually a taco. - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Very friendly. Took my church youth to here and they loved the Oreo dessert! Simply amazing and they are organized and quick! Small area for lines but very worth it! Wonderful for group outings! Friendly and fast! Bug menu's !! read more

Neveria La Vallesana - Pistachio Dessert in the summer - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

My go to is a little place down the street but decided to try a new place. I have eaten here before but it was years ago. Everything is allá carte, and you order from the counter then find a seat. The food menu is located front and enter, but if you want a drink you have to search for the drink menu, posted in a wall kinda in a corner, on opposite side, behind you. They have two drink sizes for margaritas, 16 and 32oz. The drinks are way overpriced for what you get. There was a curly hair guy behind the counter who greeted us and was very nice. He took our order and let us know we'd get a text when the food was ready. We took two seats at the bar/window seats. Our drinks were ready right away and were sat in a little cubby area by the cashiers. I'm pretty sure they were premade margaritas. A 16oz costs $10!!! If I'm paying $10 for a 16oz drink in a little Sysco cup then it better do the job. As I suspected, it did not. I'm not sure how much hornitos tequila was in the drink but I'm guessing very little. The food came out quickly and was pretty good. I ordered pastor tacos and queso and chips. The queso was a weird yellow color. I'm guessing they just pour a can of nacho cheese in a bowl, heat and serve. It was watery. For that I was charged $8!!!!! The two stars are for the tacos and the friendly worker. I will not go back. I feel insulted I was charged so much for such poor quality items. Just another restaurant overcharging in todays society because they can. read more

This was quite possibly the worst dining experience of my adult life. If you sit outside, they make you use a QR code to order from a menu with no photos or descriptions of the food. I suspect this is because they're just going to give you whatever they have lying around anyway. I was served old dried up meat in a tortilla shell that I would feel uncomfortable feeding to a stray dog. I ordered a $25 "premium drink" that was made improperly.... Not even close to what was ordered.. and clearly not made with premium alcohol. This was after the bartender sat there playing on his phone for 8 minutes instead of making our order and we had to walk up and directly ask them to please serve us our drinks (we had tickets to an event starting). Everything about this place screams: it's time for a health code inspection. I am shocked that we accept this level of food service in St. Louis. The grifters running that show should be ashamed of what they served me for $5 much less $50. Long story short: RUN. read more

The food here was great! I enjoyed the ordering and paying up front and being able to choose your seat. They had indoor and outdoor seating. There was also a full indoor bar. They also had a dessert menu that was huge. So many options and so many specials, we ended up ordering so many things. It was not too expensive for all the menu items we got. I got the fresas con crema and it was fresh and delicious. We ordered the elotes and that was also good. I ordered the enchiladas and the toppings and sauce that it comes with is delicious!! My partner ordered the carne asada burrito and he loved it. The refried beans were tasty as well. The only thing I did not enjoy was their rice. read more

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i DREAM of the piña colada agua fresca. the spicy shrimp burrito was really good too. good+quick service and cute patio area. can't wait to go back read more

This place happens to be a good friend of mine's favorite Mexican place. She raves about it all the time so I figured I'd give it a shot. Started with their guacamole which was fresh and also served with warm tortilla chips. I then had some of their chicken tacos which came with cilantro & onions and two types of salsas. The chicken, very tasty and they came on corn tortillas. Along with this I had their fajita chicken quesadilla, which was cooked perfect and the veggies real delicious. Can't go without getting a margarita right? I went with their frozen passion fruit marg which partnered very well with my meal. If you're ever looking for good Mexican or are on Cherokee street give this place a try for sure. read more

Never had a bad meal or drink here. It's a delightfully lively place! There is great people watching from the patio. read more

Neveria La Vallesana - nachos and guacamole - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Really good Mexican food off Cherokee street. They have a nice covered outdoor patio to eat on. The asada taco was great, too bad they don't do taco Tuesday specials. They also don't provide any water you have to pay for it. read more

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Loved the street tacos and the strawberry water my daughters loved it too. We will come often my favorite are the carnitas. read more

Neveria La Vallesana - Canitas and beef tongue tacos - Mexican Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Hadn't been here since 2014 and it is much better now. The fajitas quasidillo was tasty and the large portion was plenty. Also comes with a few chips and salsa. Salsa was tasty but a bit spicy and too much Chipotle flavor for my wife. The guac was very good. Large portion. Steak nachos was very good too. Comes in a catering tin, plenty for 2 people. Queso sauce also had nice flavors. The patio was pretty busy on a Saturday at 7pm. read more

GREAT food and homemade icecream / drinks. Would definitely drive out of my way to come here for Mexican food. read more