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Missouri, United States Food Guide: 4 Southwestern food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Saint Louis
Discover Restaurants offering the best Southwestern food in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States. The history of St. Louis has been heavily influenced by Westward expansion and blues music. The big "must-see" in this region is the Gateway Arch, while other important sites include the Museum of Westward Expansion, the St. Louis Cathedral and the Anheuser-Busch factory tour. The city offers plenty for the whole family. Children will enjoy the local zoo and the Magic House, while family members will also want to unwind at Forest Park, home to the World's Fair almost a century ago.
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1. Chava's Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 186 reviews
Reviewed By Robert E
Okay, confession as I type this review I am now craving their chips n salsa and fajitas. Servings are huge. I have never had a bad experience or meal here. Whether I am there for a business lunch when near Soulard or there for date night the service is always great and the food superior to any other of its kind in St Louis. This is a must visit when in the downtown or Soulard area and you are visiting. And more than worth the drive in from the suburbs!!
2. Southwest Diner
Overall Ratings
4 based on 161 reviews
A New Mexico themed diner. Interestingly, it is on Southwest Avenue. Their slogan is something like, A taste of the Southwest on Southwest.
Reviewed By justin0013
After hearing great things about this place, decided to stop in for breakfast, my oh my am I glad that I did. Wow, is their food on point. Everything was truly incredible and well with the wait! The place is small and busy, but please wait and try it, youâll be hooked just like I am.
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3. Mission Taco Joint
Overall Ratings
4 based on 322 reviews
Servin' up Mexi-Cali street food, craft cocktails and local beer in the Delmar Loop.
Reviewed By theburg
Could not get enough of this place. The tacos were creative, unique and delicious...as were the cocktails and house-made sodas. It was so good, we went back three times during the course of our stay. Interestingly, the waitstaff were always warm, friendly and helpful. But, the same cannot be said for the hostesses. On all three occasions, the hostesses (all different) confronted our party about "not following the rules." One got on to us for being seated outside by a waiter who was standing by the tables..."you have to come inside and see me first!", another told us we could not sit outside (though there were 4 picnic tables unoccupied) until we told here it was outside or gone, and the final one never showed up to the stand after almost 10 minutes and then got on to us for going outside to sit at one of the numerous unoccupied tables. But, don't let this deter you...because the food is incredible and once you get past the gatekeepers, the rest of the staff of amazingly friendly and accommodating. Since the interaction with the hostesses was a minimal part, I am giving 5 stars.
4. Mission Taco Joint - Soulard
Overall Ratings
4 based on 175 reviews
Just outside of downtown Saint Louis in historic Soulard, Mission Taco Joint serves up Mexi-Cali street food, local beer and craft cocktails.
Reviewed By msquared023
This would be an easy place to eat with a group having a variety of dietary preferences and restrictions. On a Thursday night around 630 there was a thirty minute wait but it went by fast. They do offer online ordering. The drinks were great and generous. Very affordable. Would definitely return.
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