If you’re in Ellisville, MO and want to enjoy the best Mexican food in town, we’ve got you covered! This article lists the best Mexican restaurants for a nice dinner with your family and friends. All of them are just a short drive away from our city! 
Ellisville, MO: The Best Mexican Food is Just a Short Drive Away
Malinche Mexican Culinary Experience
Located inside Ellisville Square, a shopping mall, is run by Doña María Gutiérrez Molina, who is very passionate about her ancestors’ cooking habits and culinary traditions. On Monday, the restaurant offers a garnacha menu. Garnacha is a traditional Mexican dish made of fried corn tortillas. At Malinche, you can find garnacha with refried beans, chihuahua cheese, poblano pepper, chicken, and chipotle.
Every Tuesday, the restaurant has a special Taco Tuesday menu. You can find tacos with avocado, pineapple, homemade queso, pork, chicken, and ground beef. The bar serves a wide selection of craft cocktails, including margaritas, but please drink responsibly.
St. Louis Taco and Pita Grill
This restaurant offers both Mexican and Mediterranean dishes. There are also delicious American dishes. The portions are large and the prices are reasonable. You’ll find quesadillas with shrimp and vegetables, as well as a delicious shrimp taco salad. If you want to try one of their Greek dishes, you can’t go wrong with their falafel sub or gyro salad.
If you’d prefer American fare, St. Louis also serves burgers and hot dogs. The restaurant is locally-owned and all the staff members are very friendly.
Vallarta Mexican Restaurant
Vallarta Mexican Restaurant is in the nearby town of Ballwin. You can find it inside the Village Plaza mall. If you want to bring your kids, make sure that your car has Internet connectivity features, so they will be entertained during the drive. For example, the Infiniti Q50’s dashboard can turn into a Wi-Fi hotspot to watch videos and play games. Up to seven devices can be connected.
The lunch menu offers delicious huevos con chorizo: scrambled eggs served with Mexican sausage, rice, and refried beans. For dinner, you can order Vallarta’s hearty soups or chicken-based dishes. Pollo ranchero is chicken with guacamole, rice, and tomatoes. The caldo de pollo soup is made with chicken chunks, rice, avocado, and pico de gallo. It’s served with tortillas.
El Maguey
El Maguey is located in the nearby town of Grover. It offers happy hour specials every day, but please remember to drink responsibly. The menu offers a wide choice of fajitas with chicken, shrimp, carne asada, bell peppers, and jalapenos. The tacos with carne asada are delicious! The New Pescado Yucatan dish is grilled tilapia with a homemade guajillo sauce.
You’ll also find chicken, beef, and bean nachos, as well as a great selection of burritos. Make sure that you check out the homemade dips with queso and beans, they’re amazing! If you want a light meal, there are many salads.
Now, you know the best places to enjoy Mexican food in our city. When you’re in the area, stop by Bommarito West County Infiniti for a test drive.
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