Amazing authentic Mexican food! Great service and great people! Just passing through and found this…read moregem!

was in for lunch with a small group and somewhat confused when all I saw was booths..? but there's…read moreadditional space to the right to accommodate larger parties, so yea!! three couples, three singles, a few different checks - no big deal! I like when that happens :-) baskets o' chips, bowls o' salsa, icy waters, and drink orders and not long after some bean dip shows up amid the lively conversation and muted overhead... foods arrived screaming hot and fancy; plating looks a bit above the actual price point which is always a good thing. My steak ranchero came out as advertised; standard thin cut ribeye - seasoned southern style and cooked through - served on a bed of grilled onions, peppers, and tomato with ranchero and queso sauce on top plus tortillas, beans and rice beside... so good rocks margarita represents well; nothing particularly noteworthy since it's well liquor but it would be nice to be able to sub blue curacao for triple sec because, well, you know... blue! but mainly I just don't want to see any mistakes and I didn't. yea!!

If you happen to be around this area and want a reliable, inexpensive option for food, this is a…read moresolid, Tex Mex style place. I have a high spicy tolerance and they brought out a special salsa, peppers and a sauce for me. Orders: El Gordo Special ($13.25): grilled shrimp, roasted red peppers, lettuce, avocado, rice. The shrimp was plump and grilled well. Chori Pollo ($13): grilled marinated chicken topped with cheese dip and Mexican sausage, served with rice, guacamole salad and tortillas. This was pretty good! The Mexican sausage paired well with the chicken. Chimichanga with beef ($4.25). The size and amount of meat? This was a steal. Less expensive than some frozen food options at Trader Joe's and Costco. Margarita, 12oz ($3.99). Not bad for the price. Beef street taco ($3.50). Okay, this is the one item I can compare to options in California and definitely had better there

Food is great!! Family owned and operated. Anything on the menu is great. You'd be missing out if…read moreyou didn't eat here

came in here because I accidentally checked in a couple days before from across town and I have to…read moreput things right - it would be way convenient if Yelp put the nearest place at the top of the list but apparently that is asking too much. found this place in a little strip of shops just off the main drag. not real fancy but clean and comfortable like down home except with a full bar and table service and folk music at dining appropriate volume ;-) so I sit at the bar as is my wont and get iced water, chips, spicy salsa followed by a menu, and after a few minutes salt-rim rocks margarita. lots of choices on the menu but I'm keeping it basic today: enchilada plate... one each bean, beef, chicken and cheese topped w/ ranchero plus beans and rice and the pile of salad that makes me happy :-) hot, tender, and delicious! smooth beans, gooey cheese, chickeny goodness and the simple honesty of beefs... saucy hot sauce isn't required, the flavors work well on their own and play well with the rices and beanage. kind of a haul out of washington so I don't know that I'll make this a regular stop but I'm glad I came down today.

Had a fabulous lunch experience here, sitting at tables outside (with our dog). The birria was…read moreexcellent! I ordered 3 tacos and was unable to eat it all. The meal included choice of rice and beans--I chose white rice and black beans. The menu is extensive with many appetizers, quesadillas, steaks, enchiladas, combination plates, and kid's meals. Then there are the House Specials! Desserts include fried ice cream, sopapillas, and churros. Pepsi products and Jarritos, no alcohol. Prices are very good, and Mary's service was perfect. Restroom was very clean. I hope this restaurant gets enough attention so the people of St Clair (and passersby like us) do not lose out!

1st time here. Great food, service--and some regular picked up our tab. Not sure whether it was…read moretruly because it's our first visit or because my dh looks helpless in his shoulder sling Steak was huge and my dh, who loves Mexican food, is content. We will be back!!

Food is always amazing and the staff is wonderful. They are also super quick with take out orders.read more

I figured without a review for six years this was a risk. Exceptionally average flavor, slow…read moreservice and just plain food. Very disappointing in our visit. I wish them all the best.

Don't believe the high rating. It's NOT a typical Mexican food taste/seasoning nope not at all!…read moreThis is from a Latin background opinion! Don't bother. The tortilla ugh no no no. I've never said Chipotle is good, I don't like Chipotle, but if you had me pick between the generic MX Chipotle chain and this place I'd pick Chipotle. I can't believe I have that type of opinion after this experience. Enchiladas are not enchiladas the "red" ones were only wet on the outside (normally it's in and out ) and the sauce was similar of a watered down mole sauce , on the watery side when you eat. Please go elsewhere. Service was good if that matters.

Margaritas are good every time. Food is always hot and very…read morefast. Staff and waiters are always very friendly. It's definitely worth checking out.

Stopped by El Tapatio on a Saturday evening on the way back to St. Louis. I pass through Union…read moreoften and have never been here. I was with my vegan friend and his dog so we chose to sit outside on the patio and they were very accommodating. I had the Tacos Alhambre (Corn tortillas, steak, bacon, chorizo, pineapple, and shredded cheese) and rice. I asked for no green pepper and no beans. The rice was kind of dry but I loved the tacos. Very flavorful. Chips and salsa were good. My vegan friend was thrilled with the vegetable fajitas. Friendly service. We'll be back!

Horrible in English and horible in espanol. Grand dinner is…read morea pound of ground beef served in different ways. Chile relleno is the worst! Place was full ... I understand they cater to local flavor. But passersby's assume it's Mexican food. Hate to be so honest.... But expect taco bell food on a plate. Young lady felt bad I didn't eat the food and got charged $21... I still left a good tip.

They have great cheese enchiladas, soft chicken tacos and tostaguacs and the burrito fajita. A…read moregroup of us eat there after church. Never a wait and friendly weekend staff!

We ordered fajitas and got no rice/beans/or toppings. We ordered queso (3 of them) and got one tiny…read morelittle bag of chips. Called to complain and they sell the chips separate from the queso? Weird. Chimichanga had roast beef inside instead of just regular meat. Fajitas had ZERO seasoning. Not good. Will never ever eat here again. Staff was friendly when I called, but food was horrendous.

Good authentic Mexican cuisine. Always get friendly, lightning fast service. Large food portions…read moreand heavy pour on wine.

We stopped here expecting typical fast food.. Were…read morepleasantly surprised that the dining room was open, clean,, staff practicing social distancing. To top it off, awesome customer service and good food!! Taco- tastic!

They always screw up my orders or just straight up leave food out. Like they left lettuce on my…read moretaco that I asked not to have lettuce on. Then they didn't even put my quesadilla in the bag