Try the super taco, it is awesome! The owners are great people too! I also suggest the s'mores chimi.

Love Love Love this place!! Service is wonderful! Food is authentic and delicious! If you want a clean restaurant and a great family outing you have to go to The Chuck Wagon! Definitely get the tacos! read more

Decided to try a new place for dinner tonight and had heard good things about Chuck Wagon. While the decor may be a bit outdated, the food was delicious. I had a super taco and a regular taco with sides of rice and beans. All were excellent. The fried flour tortilla shell on the super taco was crunchy and delicious. My husband ordered BBQ off their American menu and said it was also very good. We also ordered a sopapilla for dessert that was excellent. And they do not lie.... the cherry coke is the best cherry coke you'll ever have!! We also noted that the restaurant was very clean and it was nice to see the employees cleaning things and tidying up while we were there. This place is off the beaten path but defiantly worth a try. We will be back! read more

Let's get this out of the way- It's not "authentic" Mexican food. But it is good. Never been a time that I didn't finish everything I ordered. Hard to describe the food....I've never had anything except the Mexican food there, and I've been going there for the last 25 years or so. It's just.....comfort food, for the lack of a better word. Try it- you may like it, and you'll go back for 25 years, too! read more

This place is what I think stopping to eat while traveling Route 66 must have been like. Interesting chotskies on the walls that look genuine, not fake flair like T.G.I.pplebee's chain-o-rama. The staff is very friendly. The food is Gringo Mexican/Diner type. Chuckwagon has great daily specials. Whatever you order, get a cherry Coke to go with it. One of the best I've ever had. Very reasonable prices, and good portion sizes, without making you feel like a Macy's Parade Balloon when you leave. read more

Been going to this restaurant since I was a kid and I'm in my 40s now. Used to live across the street from The Belleville location when it was at 42nd and Main. Tacos were 4 for a dollar back then but still worth the price. read more

The Chuck Wagon - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

I am giving 3 stars because they are super friendly and fast. Otherwise the food is below average. For tostadas we got taco shells split in half and fhe food was cold and flavorless. The menu is on the wall so you have to ask what comes with what and they know iflt front and back. Nice people but I'm going to try another place next time. read more

Excellent family favorite place since I was a kid! 20 years or so. Place has not changed. Simple Tex mex, simple price. Young staff that are kind and always know the menu. The Cherry Coke is a favorite. Slightly different than any place else. Best tacos around! So good! read more

I'll never come back to this place again. Hector was respectable but the way Linda talked to me I'll never go there again. I have nothing against the food . I only had a cheeseburger it wasn't bad. I never had any restaurant owner made me feel the way she did. read more

Growing up in the area this was a staple. No it's not authentic Mexican food but it's still good. Super tacos are the best or enchiladas. Nothing fancy about it but tons of memories playing pinball with the family. read more

My husband and I have recently discovered and really enjoy this restaurant! Taco Bell prices for way better quality food! Each day they have a set special. Today it was the Mexican dinner (enchilada, taco, rice, beans) for $5.49. Their Cherry Coke is also a must! read more

Love this place but I think it's a combo of nostolgia and acquired taste. I grew up in belleville and I stop by here whenever I am back on this side of the river. love the nachos (taco shells with melted cheese), the unique tacos and enchiladas. Give it a try, you'll love it or you'll hate it, but either way you'll have been to an iconic and unique Mexian (kinda) diner. read more

There is nothing "Authentic Mexican" about this place. The guacamole was bland. The "nachos" were open hard tacos shells, melted cheese and a piece of jalapeño. This was the worst Mexican food I have ever had. The cherry coke was made with the cherry syrup that you would use for a snow cone. Sadly, I'd rather go to the Chipotle down the street. So sad about my dinner. At least the place was cheap so we aren't out much money. read more

If you're in the St.Louis metro east area, do yourself a favor and try The Chuck Wagon. I suggest the mexican dinner! The food is always hot and fresh. The cheese they use is absolutely delicious. Great atmosphere, great service, and phenomenal food! read more

We have been long time fans of The Chuckwagon and have to go there every time my daughter comes home for a visit. Today I brought three newbies and they are now hooked too! It's not your everyday Mexican - it's unique and delicious! We buy in bulk to serve at family functions. They have the best customer service, too! The owners are usually on site and very accommodating. Don't miss this metro east tradition! read more

Been coming here for 30 years and the food hasn't changed. I hope to be eating tacos in another 30 years from this awesome establishment!!

Not Tex Mex. Not Tex Mex. Nice people, low prices, but the food was something like low grade hamburger and bad taco seasoning. Sorry Chuck Wagon. Taco Bell is better. read more

So after hearing multiple people saying how much they love this restaurant my sister and our husbands decided to try the place out for ourselves. Sad to say it lacked flavor. I had taco, chimichanga and french fries all of which lacked flavor and salt. My husband had BBQ pork steak and curly fries. He said it was ok not amazing and curly fries looked like Arbys fries. My sister had enchilada which looked good with melted cheese but lacked flavor. The best food there was the salsa but everything else lacked flavor. read more

The Chuck Wagon is a must if you are in Fairview. I call it Fairview Mexican food. I have been eating here for 23 years. I love the enchiladas and the Mexican rice. They also make their own chip and salsa. Very good!! Honestly, this is the only Mexican restaurant where I can get an enchilada and some fries for my meal. I order my fries extra crunchy and they are always perfect and delicious. For a drink I usually get a cherry sprite. They have the best cherry and vanilla flavoring around. I suggest trying a vanilla coke too. I've had almost everything on the menu and I have never been disappointed. All I have to say is if you're expecting Chevys then go to Chevys! This place is called Chuck Wagon just in case you have forgotten. Thank you Chuck Wagon for serving the people of Fairview Heights and for being so generous to the people from First Baptist Church FH. read more

Personally dislike this place food is either bland or just unappetizing. Plus I had a friend who worked here and he told me that their kitchen is disgusting and they almost never clean it. read more

Nothing fancy just a bunch of different cuisines under one roof. They serve everything from Mexican to pulled pork sandwiches. This is one of our families favorite take out places read more

I love this place. The service is always good, the food is good, plus affordable. It's been a family favorite for my whole life.

Best enchiladas ever! All of their food is GREYT!! Even their char-broiled burgers!!!

Great as usual. Love to stop and eat at The Chuck Wagon whenever I'm in the area. Live in St. Louis but it's worth the trip. Burgers are great, enchiladas are even better and the tacos are the best. Love the atmosphere. Been coming here for years and the food is consistently good. Good service and they have a great history; read about this place on their website. I love that it's still family owned and am happy to continue to eat here. read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. I have been going since I was a child, and now my children regularly ask to go to The Wagon. If your not sure what to order I recommend the enchiladas and "super tacos"; don't forget a cherry coke. Love Love Love this place. read more

Ya know....I am never disappointed going to Chuck Wagon. The food is always fresh and yummy. I had the Chimichanga and it was awesome! One of my favorites. My other favorite is the Enchiladas. The best I have ever had! Hector and his wife are always so nice. Their whole crew seems very nice! Great place to go to eat! read more

Probably the worst Mexican place I've been. This place used the be my favorite growing up but I'm sure I'm not returning. First off the girl at the counter needs an attitude adjustment. And here's the rest... What Mexican restaurant doesn't have the white cheese?.. I asked for a steak Chimi and was informed they don't have steak lol. They give you sour cream in tubes. They're "best" cherry coke consists of snow Cone syrup with coke.. Lol Joke. My food tasted like taco meat mush. And for two chimis cost 20$. I'd rather go somewhere authentic and pay the same for good food. read more

This place is as good as it is nostalgic, love taking friends here to get a taste of what my childhood was like, it's apart of my life, and the nachos will be a mainstay of my diet for as long as I'm around town read more

Wow. This has to be the worst Mexican food ever. I tried the chimichanga, the fish taco, and the super taco. The fish was small and overly breaded, but the better of the three. The meat in the chimichanga and super taco had a very odd, unappealing aftertaste. Aside from that, everything had no flavor. I had to douse it in the (likewise flavorless) taco sauce that comes alongside in a squeeze bottle. I guess this place has a certain kitschy, nostalgic appeal. It reminds me of a roadside diner in the middle of nowhere....run by people who've never tasted Mexican food in their lives. It's possible there's good food to be had here. There's certainly plenty to choose from: burgers, fish and chips, BBQ sandwiches, etc. (That should have been a sign). I might give this place another chance, but stay far away from the Mexican food. I can't say I'm in a big hurry to come back though. read more

Ordered a cheeseburger to go and it was disgusting. They should be ashamed to serve such a low quality of meat, if it was meat.

We have been coming here since the early 1980's and it still has the BEST Mexican food around! Their cheese enchiladas are my favorite. Moved out of state in 1990 but make it a point to eat at The Chuck Wagon at least once when in town. read more

This place is pretty good and pretty cheap. Always have great service! And it's super close to my house. It's a good place to go when you're wanting food with a lot of flavor but don't have a lot of cash to spend!! I love the enchiladas they are so good and cheesey the tacos are great as well!! Never disappointed! read more

Okay food but the locals seem to love it. Only been once and will probably not be back. Not terrible but just not good.

Best Mexican food on the planet. Loyal customer for 40 years. Wash it down with their signature cherry Coke; their ice the bees knees too.

Best Tacos ever! family favorite for 20+ years...love the cherry coke, with the "good" ice. =) We love Berts!

A local tradition. I have been going there over 30 years and never has the flavor changed. Consistency is the key. Authentic TexMex. Plus you will almost always find one of the owners working. If you are new to the area you must try twice. read more

Great dive for Mex-American food! We love Enchilada Special on Sundays. I'm a fan.

Taco Tuesday I love it great food and extremely nice owners who are almost always there and make sure everything is what you ordered. Fair prices and unbelievable food. I love to support my local small businesses read more

Love this restaurant! Their mini-chimis and tacos are awesome!

The only reason I'm giving two stars is because of the service (or lack there of) the we received Saturday. We walked in around 5pm (not busy) and there were probably 5-6 workers just standing there. The one register had a closed sign so we went to the other one. We stood there for a good 5 minutes without anyone saying they would be right with us, even tho they all seen us and didn't ask if we were being waited on. Another customer walked in and went to the closed register and his order was taken right away, and that worker seen us standing there and could have taken our order. We ending up leaving after a kid finally came up and asked if we needed something, I asked him why it took so long to get waited on and he didn't have an answer, I told him if that's how they treat customers we would just go somewhere else, he said ok and walked away. Its a totally different restaurant when the owners are not there babysitting the workers. Very disappointed. read more