Arch Eats: The Best Tacos in St. Louis

It’s a Cinco de Mayo-inspired fiesta at Arch Eats, and George and Cheryl are celebrating in the best way possible: With tacos and margaritas. In this episode, the co-hosts explore the city’s vibrant taco scene with must-visit destinations that range from the gold standards of Cherokee Street and the ultra-traditional, off-the-beaten path taquerias of North County, to parking lot birria stands in St. Charles and East St. Louis, and fun fusion spots that push the envelope of what one might even consider a taco. If you’re someone who treats Taco Tuesday like a weekly holiday, you’ll want to check this one out. Watch Arch Eats on YouTube and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Sumo, 6314 Delmar, Delmar Loop, 314-797-8555
Sushi Ai, Multiple locations
Machi Sushi & Hibachi,9527 Gravois, Affton, 314-899-9118
Que Chilero Guate-Mex Food Truck (food truck), 2139 1st Capitol, St. Charles, 636-206-9572
El Milagro Azteca, 4940 Southwest, Southwest Garden, 314-664-9955
Sabroso Cocina Mexicana, 2726 Sutton, 314-335-7295
Tacos La Jefa, 2701 State, East St. Louis (inside Noa Noa restaurant) 618-802-2178
Tacos Wey, 9040 Gravois, Affton, 314-261-4642
Taqueria Hectorito, 2753 Cherokee, Gravois Park, 314-771-8648
La Vallesana, 2801 Cherokee, Gravois Park, 314-776-4223
Taco Buddha, 3 STL locations, University City, Kirkwood, and Botanical Heights
Mestiza Tacos & Cantaritos, 3279 Hampton, 314-645-7676
Malinche, 15939 Manchester, Ellisville, 636-220-8514
El Morelia Supermercado, 11982 Paul Mayer, Bridgeton, 314-209-0014,
La Tiendita, 15821 Manchester, Ellisville, 636-220-6422
Seoul Taco, 3 STL locations, Delmar Loop, The Grove, Chesterfield
Taqueria Mi Rodeo, 5703 Collinsville, Fairmont City, no listed phone
Session Taco Joint, 2 STL locations, Delmar Loop and Soulard
Malintzi Mexican Grocery Store, 3831 Woodson, Woodson Terrace, 314-428-2075
Taqueria Durango, 10238 Page, Overland, 314-429-1113
La Tejana Tienda Y Taqueria, 3149 N. Lindbergh, Bridgeton, 314-291-8500,
Diego’s Cantina, 630 North and South, University City, 314-553-9906
El Jarocho, 5 Stonegate Center, Valley Park, 636-226-4448, and 11978 Dorsett, Maryland Heights, 314-395-0360
Terror Tacos, 3191 S. Grand, Tower Grove South, 314-260-9996

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About The Hosts

George Mahe

George Mahe has spent most of his life immersed in the restaurant industry, owning and operating establishments before delving into food journalism. He began reviewing restaurants for St. Louis Magazine 35 years ago under the pseudonym “Arnie Boye” (a tribute to his dog) and became the magazine’s first dining editor in 1992. His fair and balanced approach spawned a local restaurant consulting company, and further ventures in ownership. In 2006, he returned to SLM. George spearheads the magazine’s dining coverage, curates the weekly Dining Out newsletter, and co-hosts the Arch Eats podcast. George lives in University City with his wife, Suzi. Send your dining questions to [email protected].

Cheryl Baehr

Cheryl Baehr has been telling the story of the St. Louis dining scene since 2013, drawing upon her decades-plus experience in the industry and her passion for food and the people who make our city so delicious. A graduate of the University of Missouri St. Louis and the University of Denver, Cheryl left a career in government in Washington, DC to return to her hometown to write about food, first as longtime dining critic for the Riverfront Times and now as a staff writer, co-host of the Arch Eats podcast, and editor of the Dining In newsletter at St. Louis Magazine. When she’s not celebrating the St. Louis food scene, you can find this proud Florissantonian and recent University City expat sipping on coffee at her home in Wildwood with her daughter, Coretta, her partner, Nick, her step-dog, Van, and her beloved Great Pyrenees, Chloe.