As a Texas transplant, I am a huge fan of taco Buddha! It reminds me of Torchy's Tacos and makes me feel a little more at home. We stuck to fish tacos since it was a Friday during lent, but they did not disappoint. The margaritas & mad dog were very good as well and I would highly recommend! I like the idea of the QR codes to order at the tables. It felt like it made the process a bit faster, but it was still a hospitable environment. Everyone was very friendly and we felt taken care of. There was a short wait on a Friday at 6pm, but it was well worth it. read more

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One of the best casual eateries in St. Louis. Food: always fantastic here. They have a monthly flavor that I almost always enjoy. Their permanent flavors are also excellent. I prefer the quesadillas with some of the more unique flavors, especially since the price point is very reasonable and you get a fair portion of food. Service: very good. They have QR codes at each table that you can order and pay straight from your phone, which is very convenient and the food always comes out pretty quickly. The staff here is always so nice. Ambience: the majority of the eating area is outdoors in a heated tent. It's a nice vibe and lets you feel like you're sitting outside without actually having to be outside. Parking isn't too bad here, there's a small parking lot right behind the restaurant and then there is typically ample street parking. It can get quite busy at peak times, but they have a great pick up option as well. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Taco Buddha - Tacos Near Me - University City, Missouri

The food was amazing. We were in town for a conference and found this place. Walked 20 minutes to get there. There was a small hiccup but the manager fixed it. He was amazing we can't thank him enough. Will definitely go back next time we are in town. read more

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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. read more

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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." read more

Taco Buddha - Steak quesidilla - Tacos Near Me - University City, Missouri

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. read more

Taco Buddha - Taos Taco and chips with rojo sauce - Tacos Near Me - University City, Missouri

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 read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Taco Buddha - Tacos Near Me - University City, Missouri

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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! read more

Taco Buddha - Biloxi - Tacos Near Me - University City, Missouri

What a gem of a restaurant in the heart of U City. The tacos were SO good and the quesadilla were perfectly cooked with tender chicken and great cheese. The atmosphere is lively and beautiful with twinkly lights. Good vibe of people. If you want an enjoyable evening out or casual evening in, pick up mouthwatering food. You won't be disappointed read more

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 read more

Taco Buddha - Mimosa - Tacos Near Me - University City, Missouri

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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 read more

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Food very good, plenty of gluten free, I've never had a reaction as a Celiac diva. The service was fabulous, prompt, and friendly. 10/10 will continue to go again and again. Pancakes are banging. Brunch very good. beautiful surroundings, beautiful plants, lovely patio. Shout out to Michael. King read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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I go to the Kirkwood location all the time so I thought I would try the U City location with some friends. I absolutely love their food, and they are able to safely accommodate my food allergies. When I arrived, I noticed how pretty the restaurant was after dark, lit up with lights. Inside, I noticed most of the tables in the main seating area were long picnic-style tables instead of tables for single parties. My group of 3 ladies ended up sharing a long table with what seemed like a hundred little kids. This is definitely not what I expected (or wanted). Furthermore, we were warned that the food comes out "family style" here instead of by order and that, despite me indicating my gluten allergy in the online QR code ordering, they would have to make special mention of my food to the kitchen to make sure it wasn't cross-contaminated by the food of the other people in my party. This made me very nervous and not at all happy. It ended up not being an issue, though, for the wrong reason. I ordered via the QR code and the others in my party wanted to order in person with the server. They put up the server 'flag' but it took what felt like forever for anyone to come and take their orders. It was not that busy. My order was probably done by the time they ordered. Later, it took even longer to get anyone's attention for them to pay their tabs (one wanted to pay her tab in cash and our server couldn't seem to figure out how to do that). While the food and drinks were delicious, I don't think I would consider returning to this location. read more

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Great great great! That's what comes to mind when I think about my Taco Buddha experience. Met some friends here and it was popping on a Wednesday night. It was one of those spring days where it's warm with a major caveat: wind. Somehow their plastic covered patio held up just fine, with the support of some heat lamps. I will say we were a little confused as to some of the process. We had to wait for a table to open up (no biggie) but they told us to scan a QR code to order apps and drinks while we waited. We were also told we had to wait outside, so I couldn't imagine standing around holding a basket of chips and guac waiting for a table, so we just rode it out. Didn't take too long. Once seated, the service was good and the food came out quick. We shared chips, salsa and guac (all very good, especially the guac). I had a "Biloxi" shrimp taco with some kind of spicy aioli and it was incredible. Also had a more traditional carnitas kind of taco that was good as well. These tacos are HUGE so one or two is going to be enough, especially if you get apps. Oh and I got a Paloma that was pretty good too (just OK but after a travel day it hit the spot). Loved this spot and how it was nestled into the charming Clayton neighborhood. Word on the STL streets is this spot has become THE spot and I can see the vision. Will definitely come back! read more

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Came here for dinner on a Thursday night. It was busy, considering the rainy and frigid weather, but we were able to find a table on the patio. Patio has plenty of heaters. The chips appear to be house-made and were tasty. The queso has green chiles in it which supplied some needed spice. There was also a brothy undernote to the queso that was hard to get past. The California taco was veggie-packed and yummy. The Galveston with spiced cauliflower (instead of shrimp) was good but I wouldn't get it again. The quesadilla comes with peppers and onions inside-- a lovely bonus but this was not indicated on the menu. My margarita was well-made and I would definitely come back here for the margs. Our server was very nice and accommodating. Service was quick despite how busy it was. read more

Taco Buddha - Chips and queso, margarita - Tacos Near Me - University City, Missouri

We were planning an event that tragically needed to be canceled. Brandon was our contact person. When planning, he made sure the every detail was ready to go. We were confident it would all go smoothly. When we had to cancel the event, Brandon was compassionate and empathetic, making everything so much easier. Thank you Brandon and Taco Buddah! read more

Overall, a cute spot with a great atmosphere and nice ambiance. The concept is fun: family-style food and shared tables. The tacos were tasty too (one is just enough for you, if you grab their yummy queso on the side to share). The frozen margarita with the spicy floater I got was also good. That said, the service felt a bit disjointed. The card system they use to signal when you want service seemed confusing for the staff, and our server ended up forgetting to put our food in when she finally made it back over. Still, the service was always very kind and helpful. This place seems like the perfect spot to hang out during the summer, especially with that awesome patio. read more

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Taco Buddha is such a great taco spot! Their outdoor covered patio is such a vibe, and their food is delicious. These tacos are big, not like a street taco, so 2 makes a filling meal for me. The chips and queso were also a generous size, and I had even leftovers to take home. Also this $8 marg looks small, but she's strong! The service is also a very friendly and welcoming! We ordered the apps and drinks through a QR code but ordered the mains with a real server. It's also in such an interesting location right in the middle of a U-City neighborhood, tucked away a bit. Street parking only, but this food is worth the parallel parking struggle. They also do curbside pick-up for takeout! Think this will be my new summer spot! read more

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Great ambiance in the outdoor seating area! Since it's gotten a lot colder these days, the heater feature outdoors also made the experience so pleasant. I love the food ordering system that's based on my pace, and the food was out so quickly. On top of that, the food was very tasty! I had to rely on my friends' recs to choose tacos from the menu, but I bet all of their offerings are super good. read more

Taco Buddha - Tacos Near Me - University City, Missouri

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Great service with a bustling heated outdoor patio! This place is very gluten free friendly. I had two fish tacos and a shrimp tacos. They are big tacos and really feeling. Flavors were spot on. My friend tried some of the more adventurous tacos and was also very happy. The next time I travel to STL this will be my first stop! read more

Taco Buddha - Tacos - Tacos Near Me - University City, Missouri

From the outside it's very pleasant to look at. On going in we were greeted by a very friendly staffer who showed us to our table. The place was clean and well maintained. All the staff were friendly and knew the menu. I had a quesadilla with brisket. It was delicious with plenty of beef. The only thing keeping me from giving five stars is that the seats were unbearable. Metal chairs with no padding. And there were a couple of flies around our table. read more

Amazing tacos!! I love the food here so much. There's a huge menu with a large selection. The ordering system is also very intuitive and smooth. The service was wonderful and I really enjoyed my experience both times I've been here. It's a large restaurant with great seating (the open patio is wonderful in summer and it turns into a closed heated area in the winter). I can't wait to go back! read more

Taco Buddha - Baja taco, Nashville hot chicken taco, and Cajun shrimp - Tacos Near Me - University City, Missouri

Food was amazing!! In looking for restaurants for "foodies" this was one option. DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! Tried the chips and hatch queso, fried avocado, Lil 'Dilla, The Puebla (taco of the month), the Del Rio, and the Taos Every one of these options were awesome!! The hatch chili queso was more thin than I'm used to, but the FLAVOR- was extraordinary! The fried avocado was firm enough to hold but melted in your mouth! The favorite of our taco order: The Del Rio and the Taos! The Lil 'Dilla, we added chopped brisket. You can never really go wrong with a quesadilla, and here you get 2 small ones. The brisket was VERY juicy (and flavorful)!! read more

Taco Buddha - The Taos - Tacos Near Me - University City, Missouri

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This restaurant exceeded my expectations. The portions were generous, the prices were fair, and the quality was top-notch. Perfect place for a night out. read more

My favorite restaurant in all the country! Gluten free choices do not taste like you're missing out. The service is top notch. The restaurant is clean. The food is fabulous! read more

My favorite new spot!!! Outdoor dining and pet friendly. This place has been on my restaurant bucket list. My first visit was on June 11th ( patio lunch) and I have been back twice since then (patio happy hour and curbside lunch). My two favorites are the Biloxi and the Baja, both so flavorful. Their queso and guacamole is fantastic and the margaritas are to die for! They also offer cocktails with curbside. The service is excellent, dine in and curbside. I could eat here weekly! read more

Taco Buddha - The Galveston with fried cauliflower instead of shrimp (Vegan) and the California (made Vegan). - Tacos Near Me - University City, Missouri

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Really great neighborhood spot with delicious margaritas & tacos. The baja has been on the menu for years and is one of my favorite tacos ever read more

Taco Buddha - Baja fish taco - Tacos Near Me - University City, Missouri

I've been to this place a few times and it's always delicious. Cool setting and an easy ordering system at your table. Chips were good and the queso was excellent. The margaritas are good but nothing spectacular. I would score the tacos a 7 out of 10. A little over-stuffed and the tortillas are average at best. Overall I would recommend this place for its ambience and good food. I wouldn't categorize it as authentic Mexican food, but it's still really good. read more

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Came in Friday afternoon, location was pretty packed but got seated at one of the last tables. Dress code: casual Food 4/5: got their hot chicken quesadilla, Thailand beef, fried baja fish and their busan tacos. Favorite was definitely the Baja fish. All of the other tacos a bit salty for my taste although still good. Quesadilla was tasty but not crispy enough Ambiance 3.5/5: very casual ambiance, fairly clean, close quarters with other guests, taco stand-esque but larger. Service 4.5/5: friendly and helpful. Ordering is off of a QR code and then food is brought out to you. Reasonably quick service Value 4/5: fair value for what they're selling. Portion sizes are fairly large Overall 4/5: good place for a quick bite with friends for good Asian fusion Tex mex. Flavorful but a bit salty. Would come back if I'm in the area Parking: street parking read more

Taco Buddha - Tacos Near Me - University City, Missouri

Great service, great and delicious and interesting tacos. Worth the money and the patio is absolutely charming Quinn was very helpful read more

Taco Buddha is one of the best taco places in St. Louis. They are very generous with the taco ingredients and perfectly sauced, seasoned etc. Although I've had almost all of them over the years, my favorite is the Thailand. The combination of flavors with the brisket is amazing, a close second is the Toas or Baja. You must try the Mexican street corn. read more

One of the best dog friendly patios in STL. The staff was super kind and even offered treats and water for our pup. Tried the breakfast burrito with chorizo for the first time and it was really solid. And very reasonably priced. It also came with a side of queso. Overall, a very laid back spot and perfect for a slow Sunday morning. read more

Taco Buddha - Breakfast burrito add potatoes - Tacos Near Me - University City, Missouri

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What a sweet little gem tucked away in Alta Dena in U City. Only a few tables inside, but lots of seating at one of the coolest patios in STL. Delicious , creative tacos and a wonderful selection of margaritas. This is my new taco Tuesday spot. read more

Taco Buddha is a small cozy place. The live plant hanging on the walls add to the decor. The patio is warmer than the inside. Service was better than good. The tacos are good. The spicy and regular salsa for the tacos i didn't like them. The tacos were good by themselves. The guacamole and queso were very good. The salsa was good. But I added some salt and it was excellent. There wis a bar but it's not a full bar. They have frozen and on the rock margaritas. They didn't offer any flavor margaritas. I enjoyed my margarita on the rocks. There was street parking. Yelpers if you are in the UCity area stop by and give them a try. read more

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