Rosalita's Cantina

Billing itself as the one and only Tex-Mex restaurant on the Washington Avenue strip, Rosalita's serves up tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and all of the other preparations of Tex-Mex food you're familiar with as well as a special tableside preparation of guacamole. Does anyone want to split that?

Rosalita's Cantina
1235 Washington Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314)621-2700
http://rosalitascantina.com/

El Agave Mexican Restaurant

How did we pick this week's location? We passed El Agave as we were driving along Watson. We know absolutely nothing about it, save for the fact that they have a sister location in St. Charles. There are no reviews posted anywhere. Curious? Join us!

El Agave Mexican Restaurant
403 Watson Plaza
Crestwood, MO 63126
(314)965-2042

Milagro Modern Mexican

Milagro occupies the space formerly held by Natural Fact Deli, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of busy Lockwood Ave. With a great selection of dinner entrees, tacos, and house-made margaritas, how can you go wrong?

Milagro Modern Mexican
20 Allen Avenue
Webster Groves, MO 63119
(314)962-4300
http://www.milagromodernmexican.com/

Taqueria La Monarca

Taqueria La Monarca occupies the space that Schneider TV held for decades, but they've done some major redecorating! Let's go find out if the food is authentic and delicious.

Taqueria La Monarca
8516 Olive Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63132
(314)991-9949

Amigo Joe's

Though it doesn't seem like it, we haven't been to a Mexican place in
quite a while. House specialties include Texas Nachos (fajitas over
nachos) and Pollo San Jo (chicken, ranchero sauce, cheese, and shrimp). It
looks like they also have $2 margaritas.

Amigo Joe's
5901 Southwest Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63139
(314)645-1995
http://www.saucemagazine.com/restaurant/3995

El Palenque

This Mexican restaurant has gotten rave reviews on several food sites, so let's check it out. The only blurb I found about this place was on buildstlouis.org:

Hand-rolled tortillas, "family recipe" caramel sopapilla, and Durango-style specialties are yours to savor at El Palenque. Chef Enedina serves up Mexican fare with an authentic twist, using fresh ingredients prepared in a traditional manner.

Sounds good!

El Palenque
254 S. Florissant Rd.
Ferguson, MO 63135
(314)524-6200
http://www.saucemagazine.com/drill.php?EstID=3315

Amigos Cantina

Chef Roberto Trevino prepares fresh Mexican specialties in his restaurant that resembles a cantina and marketplace. Food includes standard American-Mexican food but also traditional specialties like tortas. Come join us as we try out Kirkwood's only independent Mexican restaurant!

Amigos Cantina
120 West Jefferson
Kirkwood, MO 63122
(314)821-0877
http://www.amigoskirkwood.com/

Beso Mexican Grill & Cantina

This is a new place that opened on Wash. Ave. and just one of the many fine Mexican places on the to-dine-at list. Join us and let's see if it's good!

Beso Mexican Grill & Cantina
1130 Washington Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63101
(314)588-7864
http://www.beso-stl.com/

Pueblo Nuevo Mexican Restaurant

This looks like a very tasty Mexican restaurant (from the reviews) and we'll be joined by two special guests - Stef's dad Marc and his wife, Hong, all the way here from Queens, NY. Please join us!

Pueblo Nuevo Mexican Restaurant
7401 North Lindbergh Blvd.
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314)831-6885

Flaco's Cocina

Flaco's Tacos was a St. Louis restaurant that had great fish burritos. However, Flaco's closed down a number of years ago. It clearly inspired somebody -- and they have now opened up a tribute restaurant that we'll be going to on Monday. This is our first tribute restaurant, which is very exciting if you want it to be! Who knows what a tribute restaurant even is?

Flaco's Cocina
8400 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63124

Atomic Cowboy

We're doing another special dinner - this time we're going to be postponed a few days due to the Labor Day holiday; we'll be going out to support KDHX 88.1 FM as they have a benefit on Wednesday night (http://www.kdhx.org/tastes/). I've never been here but I've always wanted to try it out. We'll be outside in the Hut! I have no idea what that means but doesn't it sound great?!

Atomic Cowboy
4140 Manchester Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314)775-0775
http://www.atomic-cowboy.com/

Tortillaria Mexican Restaurant

As it turns out, St. Louis Coffee Oasis & Mediterranean Cafe decided that they were no longer going to be open on Mondays... So, we went next door.

Tortillaria Mexican Restaurant
8 1/2 S Euclid Ave
St Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-4443
http://www.tortillaria.net

Pueblo Solis

We're doing a Tuesday dinner because I won't be in town on Monday.

I was here once, it tasted very good, and lots of people claim it's the best around. Let's all go and see for ourselves. I know it says to do so below, but please remember to RSVP if you'll be going as the place isn't huge and I want to make sure they can accomodate all of us.

Pueblo Solis
5127 Hampton Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63109
(314)351-9000

Mi Ranchito

This is a brand new Mexican place that opened north of the Loop at Kingsland and Vernon. I don't think there are any reviews of it yet so I prefer to think of this as an experimental meal, entering uncharted culinary territory. Come join us!

Mi Ranchito
887 Kingsland Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63130
(314)863-1880

Senor Pique

Senor Pique had a great article written in the Post-Dispatch and it sounds like a unique taste of fine Mexican cuisine. We've not been to this restaurant before, but we have been here when it was Maharaja. If the address sounds familiar, that's why.

Senor Pique
14424 Manchester Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
636-394-3455
http://tinyurl.com/cwohj

Mi Lupita

This Mexican restaurant comes highly recommended to me, so let's check it out, shall we? The only problem is that they don't take reservations. So... please RSVP if you'll be coming so we can give the restaurant a semi-accurate count. I will use this information to secure us a table!

Mi Lupita
15295 Manchester Rd.
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636)394-8686
http://www.saucecafe.com/drill.php?EstID=176

El Tio Pepe

We've been going to locations more central and east recently, so it's time to try something a bit different. Located in a strip mall in St. Charles, El Tio Pepe has been a favorite of many people for years; each dish is made fresh right after it's ordered. If you're unfamiliar with St. Charles but would like to go, feel free to contact us and we can try to set up some sort of carpool.

El Tio Pepe
2220 First Capitol Dr.
St. Charles, MO 63301
636-946-3299

El Paisano

El Paisano is a fairly new, fairly good Mex (Tex-Mex really, but with a few Mexican specialties) place that opened up in a former Ponderosa's space in Olivette. Brian wants to go check it out as a Dinner ClubDestinationTM. We're expecting you to join!

El Paisano
9514 Olive Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63132
(314)983-0006

Chimichanga Mexican Restaurant

The place looks bright and colorful, and that tells me that the food should be interesting and exciting! Plus, they have one positive review up on their web site, which clearly indicates that people have only good things to say about the establishment.

Chimichanga Mexican Restaurant
5424 Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63111
(314)352-0202
http://www.chimistl.com/

Infierno

Infierno
1403 Washington Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63103-1920
314-588-8900
http://www.infiernorestaurant.com/