The Chuck Wagon

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

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

Al pastor nachos

Hubs three small tacos

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Large nacho

Rio Grande MX Cocina

3.7(139 reviews)

1.2 mi

We received a gift card for this restaurant. We took our family members with us for dinner…read more The restaurant was clean. We all sat upstairs at a table. We were quickly waited on. There was not much culture in the restaurant. We ordered our dinners and drinks. I enjoyed a pina colada. enjoyed a # 4 on the menu. But, the food lacked Flavor! I did not even finish eating my dinner. Servers were polite. The food served hot. But....food lacked flavor.

Went back for the exact same order of Shrimp fajitas chimichanga and I'm pretty sure there were 3…read moreto 4 shrimp less In this chimi than last. Their shrimp has a nice charred grill flavor without being dry and rubbery. Needs more shrimp.. pics included

Large pitcher margarita.

Alambre Tacos

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Zapata's Mexican Restaurant

3.1(86 reviews)

1.9 mi

Found the lunch buffet bland and cool to touch. Fresh food was not brought out to the buffet bar…read more Haven't returned since. Perhaps they have improved.

On Friday, April 24, 2026 myself and two other family members came to enjoy a meal and drinks as…read morewould do often. However, tonight's experience was very disappointing due to a waitress who apparently didn't want to wait on us. Upon arrival, we asked if we could sit in the bar area and was led to a dirty table. Instead of her wiping the table and removing the trash that was left behind by previous patrons, the waitress places the menus down and starts to walk away. My aunt then asked if she could remove the trash and wipe the table. The waitress looked angry, walked over to an employee who was wiping another table, took the cloth from her then proceeded to walk over to our table. She didn't bother to rinse the towel or apply more cleaner but wiped the table and walked away with an attitude. My family and I decided to leave instead of staying to see what other trifling and rude service we were in store for. When my family member called the manager, he said the waitress is nice and something must have happened to her for her to act that way. Say what?! He actually made an excuse for her nastiness towards us and thought it was ok. No thank you! We will not spend our dollars where we are mistreated. That's your job to make sure the tables are clean and to be of service. We had a very enjoyable experience with staff and food at Rio Grande! After pleasantly greeting us, the waitress said "let me make sure your table is clean" before she escorted us to a table.

Margarita Flight: BlackBerry, Dragonfruit, Passionfruit, Mango

Steak Chimichanga

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Steak Street Tacos and Buffalo Wings

Chili's

2.6(137 reviews)

1.2 mi

I've eaten at Chili's like three times in the last month. It's been a great experience each time. I…read morelove their fajitas and their ribs. Tonight, there was a mistake with our order, but the waitress took care of it quickly and efficiently, and had a great attitude. We love getting the bottomless chips and salsa, which are free with the frequent flyer membership, and even if you don't have that (and why wouldn't you!?), you can include them in the 3 for $13 deal, which is about the best deal around. Anyway, love this place. It's totally underrated! Oh, and southwest egg rolls! You will thank me.

Usually the steak fajitas are a solid choice with tender meat and plenty of toppings. Stopped in on…read morethe 4th of July since they were open, steak fajitas were ordered and it's been revamped for some reason. The sides were non existence but the fajita itself was still the same tender meat with perfectly caramelized onions. I'm confused that they will now give you zero sides to top your fajita with when they used to include guacamole, salsa and jalapeños. It's currently the same shredded cheese and chopped tomatoes that come on the side. They did add a charred fresh jalapeño on top of meats. Oh well I will probably go back soon since I like the place and I always get good service also. Pics included

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La Casa Mexicana O'fallon

3.4(219 reviews)

4.1 mi

We were seated almost immediately after we walked in. Tables were clean, decor was very fitting for…read morethe theme, music was also fitting. workers were all very friendly. Our waiter got our drink orders in quickly after we were seated. Chips were hot and fresh. Salsa was chunky in a good way with a subtle kick. Food was very tasty and not lacking flavor. Overall great expJeremie and worth going to.

Excellent food and great atmosphere. Carne Asada was fantastic…read more Horchata drink came in a HUGE glass (sometimes places skimp and use a small glass). Will definitely come back here in a heartbeat.

Grand Margarita with a shot of Grand Marnier

Birria Torta

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Sparkling Margarita

Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant

3.9(80 reviews)

3.8 mi

Good food , quick service & courteous!. Authentic usuals such as Chimmi Changas. They also have…read moreseveral Mexican Cocktails.

Zero stars. Ordered food for pick up, my husband went to pick up and waited about an hour before…read moregiving up because it was chaos. I understand that it's cinco de mayo. It's busy, but if you can't accommodate then turn off the ability to order pickup on the delivery apps or whatever service you utilize for pickup orders.

Old faithful Flight of Margs

Side plate to the first pic-rice and what would be beans if we ate beans

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Margarita - regular. I've had the mango before and loved it too.

Carisilo's Mexican Restaurant

4.0(118 reviews)

7.4 mi

I've only ever visited a few times because the food was very average. Birria was tough so that was…read morenot my fav. Steak tacos were good. I liked their salsa as well. They have a patio but it's strange and didn't feel like they enjoyed having outdoor tables. The space indoors is a good size with lots of seating. Large parking lot. It does get busy on weekends but wait was only about 10-15 minutes.

My favorite mexican restaurant around! The food is amazing with nice seasoning that isn't…read moreover-powering, nice portions, fast service, and the staff is friendly. Great atmosphere inside and we love the patio on a nice day. Highly recommend!

Combo 16

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Front entrance of building.

Carreta's Mexican Restaurant

4.4(320 reviews)

24.3 mi

Carreta's is the closest thing I have to a "local"--the place where I go after my shift at the post…read moreoffice to drink watery, domestic beer and make slightly inappropriate remarks to the waitstaff. My parents eat there on the reg, though not so much the past couple of years, after they implemented their controversial policy of shrinking portion sizes and increasing prices at the same time. Uh, whose idea was that? I have an idea. Let's just say he's not very good at riding a bicycle. I've eaten there literally a million times since it opened up 10 or 15 years ago. Before that, we used to eat at the place in Olivette that was once a Ponderosa, El Paisano or whatever. I don't think they're related, but when that place closed, a handful of employees came over to Carreta's. That was years ago, and they're now long gone. Hopefully, they weren't shipped off to El Salvador. I hear it's not safe there. More recently, we've been eating at a place a bit further west on Olive that was once a Houlihan's. Noticing a trend? Carreta's must be feeling the effects, because they've remodeled and added a few new menu items, some of which will be familiar to Barrel House patrons. The remodel seems to mostly have been a matter of applying a fresh coat of paint and turning the dim switch up to its absolute brightest. It used to be dark in there, like at a fancy restaurant. Now it's like Kmart circa 1986. I didn't check to see if a blue light had been installed in the ceiling, nor did I make it back to near the restrooms to see if they've still got that influencer wall. The menu has been reprinted, and I'm sure they took advantage of the opportunity to jack up prices even further. Many of the old favorites remain, and I'm not sure what, if anything, they removed to make room for the small handful of new items. I saw that they still have the carnitas, my old go-to. It's the only pork item on the menu. If you're familiar with the area, you can probably do the math on that one. Most importantly, they've added Birria, only about 10 years after it became trendy. What's next, a smashburger? A pumpkin spice latte? I've had Birria at a number of places, here in the STL and elsewhere, and in a few different preparations, and it's never not been good. It kinda is the Mexican food equivalent of the smashburger, in that regard. An order of three will run you $16, and it doesn't come with anything other than the consommé and a ramekin of tomatillo salsa. Just the three tacos wasn't the most filling meal I've ever had, but it wasn't half bad, for there not being any sides or anything. They stuff those tacos full with mostly just meat (along with cheese, onions and cilantro), and I'd imagine it's roughly as caloric as eating half the produce aisle at the grocery store. It's so good. I figured it would be kinda mediocre but nevertheless enjoyable, because I thought I had this place pegged, but credit where credit is due. They've exceeded expectations. This was one of the best things I've ever had in a Mexican restaurant. If they don't let the quality slip or try to charge literally $1,000 for it, I could honestly see it becoming a huge hit. What do you know? This place might manage to stay in business just yet, despite the newer, fancier place down the street.

Very clean, well appointed and great Mexican vibe. Would easily work for large groups and the…read moreservice is OUTSTANDING!! Excellent margs and big draft beers! Super FAST!! Had the California Burrito and wifey had the "Pick 2" Combo (Tostada/Tamale). I'd rate the food a 3.5 (at least for what for we had, it wasn't an off the hook 5 or above average at a 4...just pretty average). Chips and salsa are average as well. In all fairness, need to give some other items a try....so I'm going to come back for sure & see if this place can get to a solid 5!

Enchiladas Tapatias

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Bar

Chevys Fresh Mex

3.3(324 reviews)

20.1 mi

Pretty standard tex mex if that's your thing. The chips and salsa they bring out are pretty good…read morealthough it's not my favorite salsa. We also got queso and guacamole for the table. The queso was really good, but the guacamole was a bit too spicy for me. My food was good and a great big portion. I had a lot of leftovers. Not the most delicious food I've ever had, but it was filling.

My wife and I stopped by Chevy's for lunch recently. It had been about three or four months since…read moreour last visit to this location, and we usually dine here during the dinner hours. Upon entering, the host wasn't particularly engaging. He briefly acknowledged us and led us to our table, but there wasn't much interaction. Fortunately, our server was the complete opposite--friendly, attentive, and quick to check on us throughout the meal. For lunch, my wife ordered the veggie fajitas, and I chose the chicken fajitas. Our food arrived in a little over 10 minutes, which was a reasonable wait time. The portion sizes appeared smaller than I remembered from previous visits. I'm not sure if this is typical of the lunch portions or if the restaurant has reduced serving sizes since our last visit, but I was expecting a bit more food for the price. That said, the food itself tasted very good. The fajitas were flavorful and arrived hot and fresh. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and appreciated the excellent service, although I would have liked to see larger portions.

Flamed Mixed Fajita

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Bottomless Bloody Mary's and coffee

Bert's Chuckwagon

4.4(88 reviews)

5.6 mi

I have ate here a couple times now, both very good food. Fast service and always hot and fresh to…read moreorder. This place is really big and has tons of seating! Its a really cool older building and has been around for many years. People have been coming here and eating for years! Its a staple in the community for sure. Very well priced too. I got all this food and a soda for 14 bucks! Highly recommend if you're in the area.

One of our favorite places in Collinsville! We have been going here since their last location…read morewhich I loved but the newer location is way bigger and more convenient. We are always greeted by someone quickly and service is always outstanding! I'm obsessed with their super tacos but that's because I prefer a flour Shell. If you like a corn shell better stick with the regular size. I didn't get one this trip but their mini pulled pork sandwiches are also a great choice! Prices are reasonable and whatever they do to their soda it's the perfect mix With the "sonic" ice!

The menu at Bert's and the iconic sign.

Cheeseburger, French fries with side of cheese. And 2 tacos

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Outside of the building

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Bobba L.

1 year ago

Where do I start? Four people one chimichanga platter, one chimichanga, one taco salad, one burrito and a enchilada. Along with three soda's seventy one dollars. I know its not cheap to eat out, but the food was bland, or tasted funny. Went up to complain about it and the young lady that took our order acted like a deer in headlights and had no answer, but oh well in her eyes. I knew my complaints were going to deaf ears. We asked for to go containers and they had issues finding those. Took the food back to my grand kids house. Asked them if they want to eat the rest of the saved food. My grand daughter said her taco salad did not taste right, and she was right. My grandson said the same thing about his chimichanga plater and he was right. My burrito and enchilada was bland and small portions. I was told the chimichanga was disappointing by their father. Does anybody think I should recommend this place after reading this review? read more

Jeffrey W.

3 years ago

I wouldn't feed this slop to my worst enemies dog. How has the health dept not closed down this disgusting dump? Had to trash the whole plate of food it was so disgusting. read more

Gary T.

1 year ago

Super mex always, with an extra enchilada.......................................................................... ..................... read more

Robb T.

789

11 years ago

Great place for lunch. There Mexican platters and barbeque platters are great!!!

Lipe N.

10 years ago

Awesome, since I was a little kid! Super Mex and a Cherry Coke.

Zack R.

Elite 17

491

122

15 years ago

Five stars, probably because I was raised on it.

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