St. Louis/ Food & Drinks
Published on May 22, 2019
St. Louis's 5 favorite spots to find affordable Mexican eatsChaparritos. | Photo: Sylvester N./Yelp

Craving Mexican food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mexican restaurants around St. Louis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.

1. Chaparritos

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Topping the list is Chaparritos, located at 2812 Cherokee St. in Gravois Park. The Tex-Mex spot, which offers specialities such as Carne Asada and Pollo Adobado, is the highest rated low-priced Mexican restaurant in St. Louis. Boasting 4.5 stars out of 85 reviews on Yelp, this spot has proven to be a local favorite.

2. Taco Circus

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Bevo Mill's Taco Circus, located at 4258 Schiller Place, is another top choice, offering such dishes as Taco Salad and Frito Pie. Yelpers give the inexpensive Mexican spot four stars out of 237 reviews. 

3. Cha Cha Chow

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Cha Cha Chow, a Mexican spot in the Hill, is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, serving Barbecue Pork Tacos and Chicken Verde on the menu. With 4.5 stars out of 71 Yelp reviews, head over to 4916 Shaw Ave. to see for yourself. 

4. Taqueria El Bronco

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Over in Benton Park West, check out Taqueria El Bronco. The spot has earned four stars out of 206 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Mexican spot, offering such plates as Steak a la Mexicana and a vegetarian menu, by heading over to 2817 Cherokee St.

5. Lily's Mexican Restaurant

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Last but not least, there's Lily's Mexican Restaurant, a South Hampton favorite with four stars out of 106 reviews. Stop by 4601 S. Kingshighway Blvd. for a Carnitas plate and Chile Rellenos the  next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget.


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