We have been coming to Taquiera for about 5 years now! We prefer this over Chipotle. Staff is always friendly, food is FRESH, and facility is always kept clean. Stop by here and try a local favorite! read more

Taqueria Olvera - large nacho - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

This is my go to spot for steak tacos to go. The tacos are delicious especially when they don't skimp on the meat The service is usually fast and the prices are reasonable. They even have Taco Tuesday deals. read more

Taqueria Olvera - Steak Tacos with pico and sauce on the side - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

We would give this place 5 stars, but....we encountered a bad experience...This place serves some of the best tacos in town. They don't skimp on the fillings, and each taco is loaded with flavor. You can choose your protein and customize it with a wide variety of toppings, which makes every visit a little different. We dined in earlier this week and, as always, the food itself was excellent. Unfortunately, the experience took a turn while we were eating. A staff member began wiping down nearby tables using a very strong cleaning solution. The smell was so overpowering that it became difficult to enjoy the meal. Since your sense of smell plays a big role in tasting food, the odor made it nearly impossible to continue eating comfortably. We ended up asking for a to-go container because we just couldn't take it anymore. We absolutely appreciate the importance of keeping tables clean and sanitized, but the cleaning product being used was simply too strong for a dining environment. With a milder solution, this place would easily deliver a near-perfect experience. read more

The most authentic tacos and burritos in the area! I treated my staff to these wonderful tacos and they loved them. I did one shredded chicken, one barbacoa and one carnitas, and we all agreed the carnitas was the best! They have a lot of different salsas to choose from based on what your heat level is. The restaurant is clean. The service is fast and friendly. My "go to" when I want to impress people who do not know about this place. read more

Unassuming looking place in a strip mall, but the food was fantastic! We were there on a Saturday afternoon and there was a continuous stream of people coming in. I had the fish tacos and they put the fish in the fryer when I ordered them so super fresh! My husband got a burrito which they loaded up! And when they accidentally tore the tortilla, they promptly wrapped it in a new one! And the kids got churros which they made fresh and brought to the table. Overall, I would recommend and would definitely go back! read more

Taqueria Olvera - Fish taco with guacamole, pico and mild salsa. - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

Decided to try Taqueria Olvera today based on their rave reviews and I was in the area. I ordered three barbacoa corn tacos (they come with three). They have a topping bar where you tell them what you want as toppings, guacamole, onion, cilantro, pico de gallo, limes etc. The tacos were authentic. Estoy Tejano. The barbacoa was spot on and they give you a good potion of meat and toppings. You know the place is good when it's 50/50 people ordering in Spanish and English. The service was great and quick. They have plenty of tables inside and after I got there a line formed, but they got through it quickly. Food Network was playing on the tv, which is always an added plus for me. They have a wide variety of Jarritos, margaritas, and Sangria Señorial. read more

Taqueria Olvera - Barbacoa tacos with Sangria Señorial - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

found this place while looking for a quick bite before work. huge portions and everything is always delicious. employees are so kind and helpful! read more

Hate to be the one who disagrees with the rave reviews but this is not a $ place for meals. We thought we would have a light meal of three corn tacos each for Taco Tuesday but ended up paying thirty dollars for them! Caution to not get the guac because they charge you $6 extra just for a dollop. No mention of that when ordering that from the counter. Once again you order from the counter and carry your tray to your chosen table, but they have the option of asking for a tip to your face then though you kindly decline one Mexican says to the other in English "Did you get a tip?" Most offensive for us to hear especially when the bill was too high loaded with hidden costs. If they want to nickel and dime us then be upfront about it and tell us that thcosts extra but at $5 a small taco I will not return. The food was just meh, not cooked to order and spread out behind the counter. read more

Taqueria Olvera - Three small corn tacos - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

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3 tacos for my wife and me. $30. Pricy! Guacamole (a minimal amount) was $6 extra, but no notice of additional cost. read more

Taqueria Olvera - 3 tacos - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

Great chill lunch spot and quick service! Tried a few different meats on tacos and all delicious. Al Pastor was my fav, steak and grilled chicken were also great! I added sour cream and cheese to a second al pastor taco and decided I'd try the burrito next time. My mom had the half order of nachos and it was a perfect sized lunch snack! Will be back! read more

Wife and I took a quick date night here. It was a fun change on the typical Mexican style restaurantw They were quick and friendly. Service was nice and explained all the options to us. The food was spot on what we hoped for, just something fresh and new we hadn't tried. This one is worth a trip :) read more

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We were in the area and decided to stop and try this place. You know a foreign restaurant is good when it's full of non English speaking people. This place is set up like chipotle, pick a entree and customize with the way you want. Absolutely incredible, can't go wrong with really anything you get from what I could tell. One word of caution, their salsa is spicy! A medium is really spicy! read more

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I really like this place. However, my husband pointed out the food is never hot. Now that is all I notice. Turn the steam table temperature UP! It's the only thing that's keeping you from 5 stars. read more

If you're near St. Louis this place is awesome! Hidden gem. Delicious, authentic, fast, affordable, and close to the interstate.

My favorite local Mexican! And it's not like there are no options. This place is simple. You order at a bar similar to Qdoba or chipotle. I love their bowls and tacos best. But I've never had a bad meal here. It's always clean and there is plenty of dining space. If they have a weakness is in their hot sauces. They don't have anything that really hits the spot for me. But the queso is good and their chicken nachos are excellent! Give it a spin. I think you'll be happy. read more

Food is always excellent and on point My husband loves the 3 tacos he always gets He loves the Barbacoa

This was a perfect stop for a quick but junky lunch before hitting the road to go home. This area has many places to eat, but they were mostly nation-wide chains i have been to, so I wanted something I never had tried. Taqueria Olvera had variety of meat options and I tried pastor, asada and barbacoa tacos which were all great. There was a line but it went quickly as their staff were efficient and quick. They put a generous amount of meat and toppings on my tacos and I felt so stuffed after finishing all three. Just missing one star because of the cleanliness. Tables could have been kept a little cleaner I think, and there were several big flies in the dining room which came close to my food many times. read more

Taqueria Olvera - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

I had two carnitas "street" tacos with onion, cilantro and a barely 2 tablespoons of gaucomole and paid almost $15 with the 15% tip. I didn't realize that they were charging me $3.98 for the 2 tablespoons of guacamole!!! I believe they charged me for a larger portion of guac....It left a bad taste in my mouth, so to speak! read more

Great food & fast service. the inside is always very clean and the workers are already friendly.

I had 3 steak tacos and my sister had a salad with pork. Everything and everyone was. Really good!

Enjoyed this humble taqueria. We were just passing through so I have no idea about other options in this particular area, but the tacos and nachos were solid. The regional style isn't my personal favorite compared to other parts of Mexico, but that's just individual taste, nothing to do with execution. The staff was kind and quite patient. But what I need to tell you about, and in fact the sole reason I'm writing this review, is the strawberry-lime agua fresca. Normally I look on with suspicion at the fountain drinks in most restaurants. "That's for rookies," I say to my self with haughty satisfaction. They're usually so artificial, not a great use of money and calories. But for whatever reason something spoke to me today and I ordered one of the three options at the counter. And you guys. You guys. It's so good. The fresh strawberries are delicious, the seeds add fun texture and let you know this is not powdered disappointment but in fact real and vibrant and balanced and deeply satisfying. Refreshing in every sense of the word. I went back and ordered another one. You should, too. I am grateful for this humbling experience and can only hope that other surprises in my future are as enjoyable. read more

Good street tacos and friendly service. Love this place. Good prices. Try the tamales too.

This is my favorite place to get tacos in the area! The women who work there are always so friendly and make your food super quick! The grilled chicken taco is my favorite. All of the ingredients are always so fresh and delicious! read more

Taqueria Olvera - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

Ordered 3 tacos with corn tortillas. One each of steak, grilled chicken and barbacoa. Placed guacamole and hot salsa on top. I was sweating like a champ by my second taco. That salsa is legit, I love spice and this did not disappoint. Flavorful and not over cooked. Good place for your taco fix. More authentic than Chipotle up the road with about the same price. Be back asap. read more

What a treat this place is! We're always in the area, and never even noticed Taqueria Olvera. But now we'll never forget it. Clean. Spacious. Friendly workers. And the food was fantastic. I got three tacos -- two carne asada and one al pastor. Everything was really tasty and tender. I got the habanero salsa, too. When they say it's hot, they mean it. So, use sparingly, unless you have a strong tolerance for spice. Overall, this may be the best Mexican place we've tried in the area. It almost brought me back to my San Diego days. read more

Our favorite street taco place. Always consistent and service is great. The place will accommodate your request for adding different ingredients to your tacos or burrito. Custom made they way you want. read more

The world awakens and travel begins again. My first trip out of my 14 month quarantine brings me back to this amazing restaurant. It was great to see it survived Covid, so many places didn't. The food was just as delicious as I remembered it. I ate here two nights out of my 3 night stay. The al pastor tacos were amazing! I sacrificed one pastor taco w corn salsa into my queso dip to make an even more amazing cheese dip. Helllzzz yeah! I'm giddy from the food. It's that good. read more

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Every time i go there the food is always very good. The staff is very friendly and patient. Its a restaurant i frequently visit read more

Taqueria Olvera - Al pastor nachos - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

Delicious find of authentic tasting Mexican food above that of local competitors .Everything was fresh and made to your specifications as you go through line . Ambiance is simple and clean . Will be repeat customer! read more

This place has the best burritos in Illinois according to Yelp and does not disappoint. I was flipping through my news app and saw a story entitled best burritos per state, and when I looked up Illinois I noticed this place was close by. The burritos are awesome. You order your food from the counter when you walk in and pick whatever toppings you want. The steak is fresh and the quesco blanco goes with everything. The food is all fresh and takes this to another level. read more

Taqueria Olvera - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

I love that Fairview Heights has an independent locally own tacqueria that keeps you from going to the chains. I am not a fan of Qdoba, Chipotle and definitely not Taco Bell. This place is definitely fast casual and has a similar choose your own set up as the big guys. But I like to support small business especially when the food is good and I keep going back. I think you get the most bang for your buck with the nachos, however I have had the burritos tacos and tamales here as well and they are all good. The place is always clean and neat, and I don't know why they added those slot machines but hey if it keeps them in business I'm ok with it. I LOVE the fact they have horchata and the strawberry lime Fresca is refreshingly good too so it is always hard for me to choose. Please support this place. They have all the makings of being a great independently owned spot if WE support them, and with competitive pricing, good food, great customer service and a clean dining environment, they deserve to stay in business and give all of us a great local option amongst the many chains in Fairview Heights! read more

The food was excellent. But the location and the staff leave a bit to be desired. I had a steak burrito. It was huge!! I love how you can add your toppings. Everything was fresh and delicious. We also had chips and queso. It was excellent as well. The location, on the other hand, is not the best. For some reason, the owner chose to partition part of the restaurant off and put in "video gaming" machines. Since there's an entire business dedicated to video gaming right next door, this is a puzzling choice. Plus, I feel like these machines make restaurants less classy. We were there during the dinner rush. The trash started to overflow, but the staff seemed oblivious to the issue. We also watched as the staff had an argument on how full to fill the queso cups. Maybe should have discussed that later. Over all, it's a good place. Iron out a few small issues and it could be amazing. read more

Taqueria Olvera - Steak burrito. I added black beans, rice, sour cream, lettuce, tomato and salsa. It was excellent. - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

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Excellent food! Needed a quick lunch and this place surpassed our expectations! Had a delicious and healthy salad with a touch of guilty pleasures. read more

This is officially my favorite for Mexican now. Today tried some different salsa. The two green salsas were great. Jalapeno salsa and the avocado salsas are the best to me. The VERY hot salsa is good as well. The heat of it sneaks up on you. I still stay with the barbacoa tacos. But the chicken chimi is a new option for new. read more

Taqueria Olvera - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

The server or person at the counter was super nice and friendly. The Steak burrito is my favorite burrito that I have had in Illinois

I stopped here in my way to the mid-america airport, because of it's close proximity to the highway and the good reviews. What i found was more than expected. In the most unlikely location, this restaurant is authentic and delicious. The special of the day was pork tamales. I didn't order them, but I think that proves that the food here is thoughtful and fresh. The man helping us behind the counter took the lids off of every single item and patiently showed us their offerings. We ended up with nachos. I know, i know, this does not really sample the ingredients, or vouch even for my taste as an eater, but i let my kids choose and i shared with them. The refried beans are authentic and delicious. They offered a fresh mango salsa and tossed on lots of cilantro, up on our request. Their guacamole was amazing. The queso was divine. So yeah, I'd recommend it, and go back! This restaurant is easy enough to bring kids to, or with flavors sophisticated enough to satisfy foodies too. read more

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Great authentic Mexican fast food. Reasonable prices and the staff were very friendly. The restaurant is kinda small and outdated decor but for the most part it was clean. read more

This place is the by far the best Mexican food in the area. The restaurant it's self is clean and the service was excellent. The nachos were amazing and could probably feed two people.The steak was tender and the ingredients were fresh: read more

Best steak tacos I've ever had. Flour shells. Corn salsa. Cheese and guacamole. Trust me. Delish.

My new favorite Mexican restaurant. Steak burrito was excellent. Tender with great seasoning. Tamale with the works was a great addition. I will stop by every time I am in Fairview Heights read more