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Mar 16, 2023

When the appetite starts craving a delicious Mexican meal, you can find what you’re looking for here in Ellisville, MO. We may be a small town, but we have a lot to offer when it comes to Mexican restaurants. Our first choices are listed below to help you get started. 

4 Mexican Restaurants Worth the Drive Near Ellisville, MO

1. Malinche Mexican Culinary Experience

You’ll love this beautifully authentic cuisine that is made with an appreciation of Mexican culture and tradition. We definitely recommend starting with the housemade chips and salsa. For meals, you’ll find unique dishes, like the Lukayotl, which has cactus, beans, tomatoes, radishes, and cheese. Or try the Mestizo or the Volcancito. Join them for Taco Mondays and Tuesdays and enjoy the fish, veggie, or steak taco specials. They are at 15939 Manchester Rd.

2. Mi Lupita

This comfortable Mexican eatery, located just outside of town at 15307 Manchester Rd. in Ballwin, specializes in large burritos and fajitas. The portions are generous and the service is friendly and fast. They also have a full bar, so start with a Pepe’s margarita while your food is being prepared. Dine here for the lunch specials, which run Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please drink responsibly and in moderation, and do not drink and drive.

3. Vallarta

From burrito and tacos, quesadillas and nachos, and fajitas to tortas, Vallarta’s has it all. Plus you’ll get great value for your dollar as well as generous portions. Start with a housemade margarita and a cup of the camaron or the tarasca soup. For a meal, try the enchiladas supreme, the veggie fajitas, the burrito Tapatio, the taquitos Mexicanos, or one of the 15 combo meals. Find them at 16461 Village Plaza View Dr. in Ballwin, just a couple of miles from Ellisville.

4. El Maguey

This eatery serves traditional Mexican cuisine in a comfortable dining room. Start with the caldo de pollo con verdura soup and then order a vegetarian dinner, like the bean tostada, bean burrito, and cheese enchilada. Or try the spicy burrito alambre, the classic tacos, or the beef fajitas. Check their board for the written specials as well. They also have happy hour every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. They are located at 2408 Taylor Rd. in Grover, just two miles away.

You could find yourself heading out to your favorite restaurant in a new 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT. Stop by Bommarito Buick GMC today and check out our fine selection of new and used vehicles. Or, if your vehicle needs some care, bring it in and let our fine mechanics give it a tune-up. We are located at 15736 Manchester Rd.