Since Bobo mentioned Hacienda, which I used to think cooked real Mexican food until I actually tasted some, how about a list of restaurants which provide much more authentic food? Hacienda is OK if you like it bland and tex-mexy, but it's not for the adventurous or educated palate. My own favorites are El Pueblo Nuevo on Lindbergh north of 270 (try the birria and posole--yum!) Although Arcelia's was better, IMHO, before they moved out of Soulard (where they were open at breakfast time!), they still have good food. The chile verde is wonderful, and their chilaquiles are special, too. Any other favorite authentic restaurants?
St. Louis, MO
REAL Mexican food
NNTP-Posting-Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2000 11:15:11 CDT Xref: alexander.INS.CWRU.Edu stl.dining:580 Kiwi C. wrote: > > Since Bobo mentioned Hacienda, which I used to > think cooked real Mexican food until I actually tasted > some, how about a list of restaurants which provide > much more authentic food? Hacienda is OK if you > like it bland and tex-mexy, but it's not for > the adventurous or educated palate. Hacienda is "tex-mexy," but I don't think that it's bland. > > My own favorites are El Pueblo Nuevo on Lindbergh > north of 270 (try the birria and posole--yum!) > Although Arcelia's was better, IMHO, before they > moved out of Soulard (where they were open at > breakfast time!), they still have good food. The > chile verde is wonderful, and their chilaquiles > are special, too. > > Any other favorite authentic restaurants? My wife and mother-in-law love Zuzu, in Clayton. That's supposed to be very authentic. I didn't really like it much. > > -- > Kiwi Carlisle
I agree with Pueblo Nuevo, I always order from the back cover --- the real stuff. You want HOT! you can get it here with no apologies Also like the El Magueys on Manchester in Ellisville and on Droste Rd. in St. Charles. Tend toward the more mainstream dishes but prepared with authenticity. Dick
Las Palmas in Woodson Terrace, just south of the airport, is a hidden treasure. This is one of the few restaurants where I can say I have never been disappointed. They do the usual Mexican fare to perfection, and have several house specialties that are just great. Try the Palmas Stuffed Chicken. The prices are reasonable, especially at lunch. Live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. Margaritas to die for. There's also a location in St. Peters (Mexico Road) that opened in the past year. We haven't tried that one yet. Robin
NNTP-Posting-Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2000 08:15:53 CST Organization: Primary Network http://www.primary.net Xref: alexander.INS.CWRU.Edu stl.dining:634 Robin, I thought I'd take your suggestion, went to Las Palmas last night and I have to thank you. I haven't been in St. Louis all that long and finding good Mexican has been difficult. Peublo Neuvo is very good but now I've found another. Las Palmas didn't let me down. Very good food, and a good margarita. And the price was very reasonable to, all just like you said. Thansk again, Jamie Robin D. wrote: > Las Palmas in Woodson Terrace, just south of the airport, is a hidden > treasure. This is one of the few restaurants where I can say I have never been > disappointed. They do the usual Mexican fare to perfection, and have several > house specialties that are just great. Try the Palmas Stuffed Chicken. The > prices are reasonable, especially at lunch. Live entertainment on Friday and > Saturday nights. Margaritas to die for. > > There's also a location in St. Peters (Mexico Road) that opened in the past > year. We haven't tried that one yet. > > Robin
Jamie wrote: > Robin, > > I thought I'd take your suggestion, went to Las Palmas last night and I have to > thank you. I haven't been in St. Louis all that long and finding good Mexican has > been difficult. Peublo Neuvo is very good but now I've found another. Las Palmas > didn't let me down. Very good food, and a good margarita. And the price was very > reasonable to, all just like you said. Thansk again, > > Jamie Glad you had a good experience! :) I'm fairly new to the area, too. Las Palmas was one of the first restaurants my now-husband took me when we were first dating, and it's been one of my favorites ever since. Go for lunch sometime. The portions are just as big, and the prices drop even lower. So, did you get to sing along with the musicians? :) Robin
NNTP-Posting-Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 14:20:37 CDT Xref: alexander.INS.CWRU.Edu stl.dining:690 I haven't eaten on Cherokee St. but I have been to the area and it is a dump. I wouldn't go there after dark especially. It is hardly a hispanic mecca. Yes, that area is where all the Mexicans live, but there are only a few thousand in all of St. Louis. This is not Arizona or Texas. Someone wrote: > Does anyone have any recommendations re: the Mexican establishments along > Cherokee St. in St. Louis. I understand it has become an Hispanic "center" > and offers taquerias and casual restaurants more typical of Mexico. > Indeed, one establishment advertises that it is so authentic that its > employees "no habla ingles". I'd love to hear from someone that has tried > any of the restaurants.
NNTP-Posting-Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 10:25:14 PST Organization: EarthLink Network, Inc. Xref: pale-rider.INS.CWRU.Edu stl.dining:684 Does anyone have any recommendations re: the Mexican establishments along Cherokee St. in St. Louis. I understand it has become an Hispanic "center" and offers taquerias and casual restaurants more typical of Mexico. Indeed, one establishment advertises that it is so authentic that its employees "no habla ingles". I'd love to hear from someone that has tried any of the restaurants.
Robin, Where is this La Tropicana? I'd be interested in trying it out. Taqueria Aztec, one block west of Jefferson on Cherokee is quite good. Simple menu, but very authentic. The tacos el pastor (shredded pork) is excellent, and the quesadillas are great. Tacos and such are all very good. They have bocadilla and such. Try em out, cheap and good. True, St. Louis doesn't have much of a hispanic area, but if we do, Cherokee qualifies as it. Does anyone know about that dairy down that way? (can't remember name or street now, but it's just east of Jefferson near Cherokee)
NNTP-Posting-Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2000 00:29:54 GMT Distribution: world Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2000 00:29:54 GMT Xref: pale-rider.INS.CWRU.Edu stl.dining:590 All of the mentioned are good. But Los Palmas in O'Fallon MO ( Revamped Pizza Hut) is my current recommend. Exceptional portions and price. Friday's are great with 2 man Maruichi band. Summer was the best. Early dinner and drinks then catch a Rascals game ( 5 min. down the road). All for the price of a Cardinals game. Kiwi C. wrote: > Since Bobo mentioned Hacienda, which I used to > think cooked real Mexican food until I actually tasted > some, how about a list of restaurants which provide > much more authentic food? Hacienda is OK if you > like it bland and tex-mexy, but it's not for > the adventurous or educated palate. > > My own favorites are El Pueblo Nuevo on Lindbergh > north of 270 (try the birria and posole--yum!) > Although Arcelia's was better, IMHO, before they > moved out of Soulard (where they were open at > breakfast time!), they still have good food. The > chile verde is wonderful, and their chilaquiles > are special, too. > > Any other favorite authentic restaurants? > > > -- > Kiwi Carlisle > [email removed] > >