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    Taco Buddha

    4.6 (648 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Taos Taco and chips with rojo sauce
    Max C.

    I last ate at Taco Buddha around 8 years ago. I have since moved to Washington, MO but recently started working close by. I stopped by and picked up the Taos Taco and it was amazing. The staff couldn't be more friendly, the patio was packed and everyone seemed to enjoying the great food and weather. Just a fantastic place. I highly recommend this amazing restraint.

    Spicy margarita pitcher
    Kathleen O.

    I moved here from Texas a few months ago, and I've been very hesitant to try tacos in St. Louis because there are such big shoes to fill. But here I've found my home away from home! We sat on the patio on a nice night, and it was the perfect spot for it. Tucked away in the neighborhood with a small parking lot in the back and street parking. You order with a QR code and they bring it out very quickly. The fried fish taco (the Baja) was my favorite one had a great sauce on it and the fish was well cooked. My one qualm was the spicy margarita didn't have a lot of spice, but it was still a great margarita regardless. I'll absolutely be coming back.

    Page N.

    Taco Buddha is absolutely delicious. I have only gotten their fish tacos and highly recommend the Baja and the Galveston. I think their tacos are reasonably priced and are very filling. Parking at the University City location can be sparse but it's a beautiful location to walk. There is a typically a wait but you can order apps or drinks while you wait which I love!

    Shrimp Taco (L) and Baja Taco (R)
    Steven B.

    I am a semi-regular at the Kirkwood location and thought I'd give the original location a try again. This visit I brought 2 friends from Connecticut and two from Illinois. It was a first time for all of them and they loved their tacos. We arrived around noon and lucky for us was able to get a table on the patio. Shortly after we arrived the workers on their lunch breaks arrived and filled up the other tables. All of us are retired and giggled how fast they all ate and left to go back to work. Three of us had worked together in our twenties and reminisced how we use to do that. I can't speak for their tacos, except for the fact that they all enjoyed them. However, I can tell you my tacos rocked my world, especially the shrimp. Shrimp has become my favorite taco and I was surprised to see they fried the shrimp, instead of grilling. To my delight, it being fried had a whole different flavor and I loved it. My second taco was Baja and you simply cannot go wrong with a fish taco. Being the city host, I ordered a basket of chips and salsa for the group. They all comment on the salsa, how it had just enough of a kick in its spices without being overly spicy. The fresh, warm and crisp chips also impressed them. I was the only one to have an adult beverage and I enjoyed my Top Shelf Margarita. I like how they ask if you want your tequila regular or spicy. The server also double checked to see if I wanted a salted rim. I choose to hold the salt. I was ready to order via the QR Code like I do in Kirkwood and was thrilled to see we could have our own personal server. She did a great job and didn't mind splitting our bills three ways. I liked how other team members assisted by delivering our drinks and food when she was assisting another table. Great experience and when in the area, I'll stop by again. Oh, for those who need to know, the patio is dog friendly. We had an adorable one at the table next to us.

    Meghan M.

    taco Buddha might have the best shrimp taco I've ever had. I stay up at night dreaming about the Biloxi. The quality of taco Buddha's food is out of this world. Everything from their margaritas to their chips and queso to their tacos is delicious. The service is always fast and they have the cutest outdoor patio as well as indoor seating. I cannot recommend this place enough.

    Steak quesidilla
    Michael G.

    I finally checked out Taco Buddha and was really impressed. It's definitely more "creative fusion taco bar" than traditional taqueria, but the flavors back it up. I ordered a quesadilla (see photo) and it was massive--crispy tortilla, tons of gooey cheese, and well-seasoned fillings that actually tasted like something, not just melted cheese on a tortilla. The vibe is casual and relaxed: metal trays, order-at-the-counter, and a lively crowd without being too loud. Service was friendly and fast, and my food came out hot and fresh. The patio is a big plus, especially since it's dog-friendly--perfect spot to hang out with a drink. Prices are a little high, and the food is sorta spicy--but in the best way. If you like a little kick, it's awesome. The guacamole and chips were AWESOME--super fresh and a must-order. Overall, I'd call Taco Buddha a solid 5/5 stars: great for creative tacos, huge quesadillas, and a chill night out, as long as you're okay paying a small "vibe tax."

    Taquera W.

    A popular spot I've been to before but this time I was not as impressed. We got a gift card so decided to try a bunch of tacos. It wasn't very busy so we were seated quickly. They use QR codes for ordering but you can also still order from a server. They have a lot of space indoor and a covered potato and non converted patio with heat. The service and ordering process were simple. We ordered 8 tacos and chops and queso. Their tacos are about $5.25 and up While the tacos had decent flavor, the sauces were good and meat cooked well, they were all lukewarm to almost cold. A bummer because i like my food HOT and it wasn't. The tacos came out quickly which leads me to believe the meats are already cooked, which isn't bad but it adds to the non fresh heat of the food. We still have money on the gift card so we will give it another shot at some point

    Biloxi
    Caroline M.

    I will never get over this place and would LOVE for a location to open in st Charles because I'd be there every week! We came on a weekend and it was so busy but we were able to get a seat fast. I love the queso and it was my first time trying it. I always get the chips and salsa to start and I highly recommend it, it has a great smoky flavor and I highly recommend. I cannot stray from the Biloxi, it's so delicious and has SO much flavor, but next time I would love to be there out and try some new tacos and report back. I love how cute and causal it is inside the restaurant and love their ordering style, you can keep your tab open and order to your table and keep ordering more until you're ready to close out. It's so convenient and easy and I love that. I'm already looking forward to going back!

    Grabbing a seat inside
    Vince L.

    My SIL recommended this place while I was visiting St Louis and I am always game to try something new. Parking was the only issue as we had to circle a bit before we found a spot. The outside was busting so when we approached the hostess we said whatever was open. She said go ahead and grab a table inside so we did. There was no menu at the table but just a QR code. So while one of us struggled to get it going on the phone I went up to the service counter and got a paper menu. We got water quickly but apparently drinks are via the QR code too. After what seemed like a long time setting up the order the total appeared and a suggested tip was displayed. THIS got me. We sat ourselves, struggled with the menu, and only got water. What was the tip for? After placing the order we got our drinks (a pitcher of margaritas) and food showed up rather quickly. Since there was no interaction with a waitstaff we had to identify ourselves by our customer/seat number. The food looked great and WAS great! Now I know why it was so busy. It was just the right amount and very yummy. All of us were pleased with what we got.

    Mimosa
    Drashti T.

    It's always a great time here when I come. The ambiance is great. They have a wonderful selection of tacos with unique flavors and pairing. The classic ones I get is the jodhpur taco and the Nashville taco. The jodhpur is very tangy and saucy. The Nashville taco is spicy and juicy. The Mimosa is a good bonus during brunch time. You order via QR code and the service is very quick. They have outdoor and indoor seating providing different options. Overall, it's a great place and would love to come during breakfast

    Chorizo egg and cheese and potato egg and cheese breakfast tacos
    Cristy M.

    Brunch is 10/10. Tried the gargantua breakfast burrito and the Santa Fe shortstack. Both AMAZING! Also indulged in a tequila sunrise drink since they have half off during breakfast happy hour.

    Jade H.

    I AM A CHANGED WOMAN. Yo the first two times I went here I did not like it. Somehow though, I'm not sure if it was the time or the weather, the company, the service, or they changed something on their end but I absolutely LOVED it this time around. The patio was super vibey and perfect margarita weather. The food was fabulous and honestly super filling, 3 were enough. Lastly, shout out to the server who let me join the Taco Buddha team with a sticker!! 10/10

    Al pastor
    Maggie H.

    Taco Buddha has the fastest service of anywhere in Saint Louis! The ordering on your phone is so nice & the staff is so attentive! Alongside that, I loved the food, especially the chips and trio dips! I also loved the Al pastor taco - seriously delicious! I will definitely be back!

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    Fish tacos were good. We're good sized tacos for price and had pretty good flavor. Only downside was seating was a bit limited/cramped.

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    Amigo Sole

    Amigo Sole

    4.4
    (45 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    It's been a few weeks since I had any pocket cash to go out to eat... so I decided to pick a food…read moresource at random for a Saturday afternoon, and I'm SO GLAD I did... You know how they say one of the best things about Mexico is the food? I have to admit, I would honestly wouldn't know and just have to trust the stories I've heard, as I've never been lucky enough to go to Mexico.... But all my life I've heard stories about people who go and basically remind you.. NEVER hit a restaurant for _authentic_ Mexican food. You want to hit the street vendors. Well, St. Louis has a fantastic surprise.. Now you can do that right here in the city! Part of a three-restaurant set up, Amigo Sole is the "street vendor" restaurant that's not on the street. (And having met the owner of the full set-up, I'm REALLY hoping i get invited to the grand opening of Jekyll & Hyde) As it was middle of the day Saturday, I didn't ask for anything alcoholic (so i don't know if the reviewer that asked for alcoholic beverages and was told they didn't have any was just unlucky or if it was true.) But I'll take a Mexican Coke over American Coke any day of the week (NO, get your minds out of the gutter.. not that powdered one!). Anyway, I went simple for a quick stop, and went with the Chicken Bomb. at the recommendation of the cashier and he was quick to name this one off.. (and always remember cashiers, have a favorite READY, so thumbs up to the cashier on this one!) . And then to my amazement.. no more than 5 minutes later, HOT, tasty, cheesy, chicken quesadilla style BOMB-diggity! (Ironically this one is not listed on the website menu, only the instore menu? Come on Sole, online is everything today :) ) Absolutely delicious food.. and absolutely messy too, as it literally would fall apart in my hands.. (HEY, that's a good thing!) As for the decor.. 100% true, as Amigo Sole definitely has SOUL! (and lots of soles!). Again Amigo Sole isn't designed to be a 'great sit down' restaurant, it's designed to be street-vendor FUN!!!! and with what decoration they have, it pulls it off fantastically in my opinion. So just based on my meal, what the owner told me about the Amigo Sole, you're getting EXACTLY what you're promised a Mexican street vendor serving fantastic Mexican street vendor food, only with a roof over your head the entire time. During the meal, met again (Who i believe to be) the owner of the store and talked with him about Amigo Sole and how amazing it was to me... and he told me about the three-restaurant combination. (And I apologize sir, but I completely forgot your name when we talked!). even mentioning they share three kitchens when it gets busy (so I was kinda lucky as i think the rain scared everyone out for the day), but I'm still hoping for the Jeckyll & Hyde invitation! (I'll even pretend to find a date if I have to for the upscale part!)

    Wow! Definitely what we were looking for and hoping it would be! You know how you see a dish and…read morethen go try it out and it is nothing like what you thought it would be??? NOT HERE!! Everything was hot, fresh, cheesy, spicy! Not one disappointing experience. Service was quick. We dined in, its small but big enough and Soo cute with a fun laid back vibe. Can't wait til return!

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    Taco Buddha

    Taco Buddha

    4.5
    (279 reviews)
    5.9 mi
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    I took my Kiddos to the Museum of Transportation and decided to stop here after we left the museum…read more I've been wanting to try the restaurant out after learning about it as one of an upcoming Yelp Elite Events. This location was very close to where we were. It was the perfect time to try it! Ambiance: I really love the esthetics of the restaurant. The floral arrangements in the front is very inviting and added a great touch. I also loved the covered outdoor seating areas available, along with the indoor option. We surprisingly opted to sit outside, because heat is not my friend. The industrial fan definitely helped! I felt like I was sitting on one of friend's veranda in the carribean Food: I really enjoyed the food. Tacos are a la carte. For appetizer we opted for the Trifecta which came with guac, queso, and rojo salsa. Let me just say, their happy hour deals are a great steal! Order: There are a couple different ways to order & pay. Use the traditional way of having the server take our order by raising the card "Lets Taco Buddha it," or by scanning the QR code and placing order yourself & pay online. At first, I started the online order because I felt like this would allow me more time to read the menu and order on my own terms. I ended up raising my card and having someone take my order despite having it all in my cart. Tacos are served "family style" comes out on the same platter. We opted for the Baja ( battered pallock) & The Jodhpur (marinated grilled chicken). The kiddos opted for the quesadillas and fried chicken taco. Everything was flavorful (with the exception of their hot/mild sauces, those were flavorless, however not necessary to add). Not going to lie, I made a joke to my mom about the food being served on a surgical tray or "doggy platter." LOL lol. Service: They use a team model. I saw multiple staff going throughout the restaurant checking on needs & refilling water pitchers. Everyone was really nice, they had small toys for children to play with at the table and it's always a plus when they strike up a conversation with my kiddos. Parking: We arrived shortly after 4pm and there were lots of spots available. By the time we were leaving, there were two cars waiting for spots. It is also located alongside a busy street, the restaurant did get packed for dinner on a weekday. Pricing: Prices does add up very pretty quickly, however 1 Taco can be very filling especially if you opted for appetizers. The only thing I would have changed is not to order my meal the same time as my appetizer. It came out almost together. I would have liked to enjoyed the appetizers prior to my entrée.

    Met up with some friends at Taco Buddha and absolutely loved the vibe and setup of the place. We…read moregrabbed a table and immediately started ordering way too much food because everything coming out of the kitchen looked incredible. First off, listen to your server when they tell you 2 tacos is enough! These tacos are LOADED. We thought we knew better and ordered 3 each anyway. No regrets though because they were ridiculously good. I ordered the Truth or Consequences, the McCausland, and the Nashville. I'd absolutely order all three again. The Nashville was really solid, but the Truth or Consequences and the McCausland are the real stars. Both are super unique and absolutely packed with flavor. I'll definitely be back to work my way through more of the menu. 100% love what they've got going on here.

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    La Tejana Taqueria

    La Tejana Taqueria

    4.4
    (325 reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    This place serves up some authentic Mexican flavors no doubt! I love that they open so early so you…read morecan grab an early brunch on the weekend. I got the enchiladas de mole and the shrimp a la diabla, which had some pretty unique flavors and complexity. Fair warning the shrimp a la diabla was the spiciest thing I have ever had. It was really good but definitely not the faint of heart. It was sooooo spicy that I was sweating. The enchiladas was very good as well. The mole sauce had an interesting bitterness to it. I liked it very much. I highly recommend you ordering that one. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here and I would come back to try more of their food.

    We wanted to try a new and locally owned Mexican restaurant. We pass La Tejana Taqueria often as we…read moretravel N & S on Lindbergh. We were extremely disappointed. On this 85° day , the A/C wasn't working. They put a small bowl of chips on our table. (Supposedly homemade) They were greasy with very little flavor. My husband got a bottled beer. I asked for iced water. It came in a styrofoam cup, no lid, no straw, no ice. I asked for ice. They brought some in a small plastic bowl. I had no silverware to help the ice into the glass. Our food came separately. My husband's steak fajita was extremely tough with few veggies. Five minutes later, my cheese quesadilla arrived. It was small and on the plate was one plastic fork. A roll of paper towels was on the table. We wanted to love this place, but sadly we won't be back.

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