The STL Taco Trail
Five taquerias across the city — drive it, or do it in chapters
St. Louis tacos deserve their own tour. This one runs north to south across the city — U City fusion, Dogtown street tacos, The Grove's L.A. style, birria on Morgan Ford, and Cherokee Street's institution. Spread it over an afternoon.
5 stops · 10.3 miles · drive it — every stop verified with local reviews.
STOP 1
Taco Buddha ★ 4.7 (1082)University City — Restaurant · Mexican
Order: Baja fish tacos and a margarita
Globally inspired fusion tacos that somehow all work — maybe the best margaritas in St. Louis.
STOP 2
Chimichangas ★ 4.4 (1645)Dogtown — Restaurant · Mexican
Order: Street tacos, no frills
Generous portions and solid flavors in Dogtown — consistent every time.
STOP 3
Chico BuenoThe Grove — Restaurant · Mexican
Order: Pastor and bistec street tacos
L.A.-style counter-service taqueria from Good Company's Jordan Goodman in The Grove.
STOP 4
Cuatro Tacos ★ 4.9 (58)Tower Grove South — Restaurant · Mexican
Order: Birria tacos
Fast, consistent take-out Mexican on Morgan Ford — 4.9 stars and a neighborhood favorite.
STOP 5
Taqueria El Bronco ★ 4.4 (1764)Benton Park West — Restaurant · Mexican
Order: Suadero and crispy tripas tacos
A Cherokee Street institution — authentic tacos, sopes and specials at prices that can't be beat.