Looking to satisfy your appetite for Mexican fare?
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 satisfy your cravings.
1. Kalbi Taco Shack
Topping the list is Kalbi Taco Shack, located at 2301 Cherokee St. in Benton Park. The Asian fusion and vegetarian spot, which offers tacos and more, is the highest-rated, low-priced Mexican restaurant in St. Louis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 152 reviews on Yelp.
Featuring Asian fusion with a Mexican twist, try the teriyaki chicken taco or sauteed tofu taco. Burritos, rice bowls and quesadillas are also available among the menu items. (View the full menu here.)
2. Chaparritos
Next up is Gravois Park's Chaparritos, situated at 2812 Cherokee St. With 4.5 stars out of 85 reviews on Yelp, the Tex-Mex spot, which offers tacos and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.
Established in 2015, look for traditional Mexican favorites here. Expect to find on the menu chicken wings and fajitas nachos for appetizers and a ceviche special, with raw fish cured in lime juice for an entree. Other specials include carne asada and chili verde.
3. Taco Circus
Southwest Garden's Taco Circus, located at 4940 Southwest Ave., is another top choice. Yelpers give the inexpensive breakfast, brunch and Tex-Mex spot, which offers tacos and more, four stars out of 258 reviews.
Bringing Austin-style Tex-Mex to St. Louis is the goal of this owner. Look for Huevos Rancheros and taco salad on the menu. Also expect to find the special St. Cecelia plate, consisting of ground beef simmered in New Mexico red chili sauce, topped with eggs, beans and potatoes. (See the full menu here.)
4. Tower Taco
Tower Taco, a spot to score seafood and tacos in Benton Park West, is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 176 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3147 Cherokee St. to see for yourself.
Serving authentic Mexican dishes at an affordable price, check out the menu at Tower Taco. Expect to find such dishes as chicken nachos for an appetizer, to chimichangas and chicken fajitas. (Check here for the full menu.)
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