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7405 Pershing Ave
University City, MO 63130

11111 Manchester Rd
Kirkwood, MO 63122

1634 Tower Grove Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110

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Brendan O.

Published October 26, 2020

Alright it’s not exactly groundbreaking to put gro

Alright it’s not exactly groundbreaking to put ground beef in queso, but man it feels like it is when it tastes this good 🤤

We cook ground beef in the same New Mexico red chile sauce from our Taco of the Month, The Truth or Consequences so it gets blanketed in the rich earthy flavors from the chile before tossing it in with our velvety queso blanco 🌶️🫕 The regular queso is pretty close to perfection as is, but this just takes it to another level. Yee to the haw, partner 🤠

There’s only 5 days left to dig in on this dip. Giddyup on over here before it’s gone! Open til 9p tonight in Botanical Heights, Kirkwood, and UCity.

Not only can Kurt whip up a darn good Taco of the

Not only can Kurt whip up a darn good Taco of the Month, the man’s got moves too 🕺 Stick around til the end for a surprise.

There’s one more week left for our Taco of the Month, The Truth or Consequences, before we welcome a new taco next week. Let’s break it down one more time:

🤎 Seasoned ground beef
💚 Romaine
❤️ New Mexico red chile sauce
💚 Hatch green chile sauce (spicy!)
🤍 Monterey Jack cheese
💜 Red onion
🤍 Flour tortilla

Gluten-free on corn tortillas. Dairy-free without cheese. Egg-free.

Let’s make its final Taco Tuesday special tonight, whaddya say? Open til 9p in University City, Kirkwood, and Botanical Heights. See you soon!

We had a great time spending this beautiful day ce

We had a great time spending this beautiful day celebrating with the WashU Class of 2026 during their Commencement Day! Thank you @washu for letting us get in on the fun and sling some tacos 🌮

With our UCity location’s close proximity to campus, we get the enormous privilege of not only serving lots WashU students, but working with them too. We’ll miss the Buddha Bears as they move on to the next chapter in their lives, but we’re grateful for the good times you’ve shared with us and we can’t wait to see the big things you’ll accomplish. Congratulations Class of 2026 🎉🎉🎉

Everybody help us wish the happiest of birthdays t

Everybody help us wish the happiest of birthdays to Kirkwood’s smiliest manager, Tamara 🥳🎂🎉

Tam has been with us since 2023 and has kept us laughing ever since thanks to her wicked sense of humor and cheery demeanor. If you’ve ever dined at Kirkwood, chances are you’ve heard her laugh echoing through the restaurant. She’s the kind of person that always brightens up the room, and it’s not all because of what she has to say–it’s the way she listens. She always makes the time for others, she leads with empathy, and you just know she genuinely gives a hoot. She’s a damn good friend, and we’re lucky to have her on our team.

Happy birthday, Tam!!

New road who dis? These two pictures were taken

It’s so crazy that Mothers’ Day and Take Your Mom

It’s so crazy that Mothers’ Day and Take Your Mom to Taco Buddha Brunch Day fall on the same day 🤯

Treat your mother to something delicious tomorrow. We’ll be up and at ‘em serving up southwestern breakfast delicacies like breakfast tacos, blue cornmeal pancakes, burritos and more, including a dang breakfast happy hour!

☀️ 8:30-11am, 50% off breakfast cocktails (mimosas, palomas, bloodys, and tequila sunrises) plus frozen+house rocks margs and chips n dips ☀️ Mama mia!

Breakfast/brunch goes 8:30a-12p; lunch/dinner goes 11a-9p so you can hang out with your mom all day on our patios in Botanical Heights, Kirkwood, and UCity. See y’all then!

We wouldn’t say we’re particularly jazzed that the

We wouldn’t say we’re particularly jazzed that there’s road construction happening right outside of our UCity location on a Friday afternoon, but that’s life. Nothing a taco and a marg can’t fix 🌮🍹

Don’t be fooled by the roads (or lack of them), we are OPEN in UCity. Parking might be a bit trickier than usual, but totally worth it for taco time. Come see us until 9p tonight!

Tomorrow, May 7th, 4-9p, we’re partnering with our

Tomorrow, May 7th, 4-9p, we’re partnering with our friends @stlcitygreens for a giveback night at our Botanical Heights location!

Use code GIVEBACK or tell your server you’re here for City Greens and we’ll donate 15% of your check back to City Greens 🌱

City Greens is a non-profit grocery store in the Grove, providing fresh and affordable food while supporting local farmers to create a community-powered food system right in the heart of the city. If you can’t join us for the dine-out night, please consider giving them a visit or making a donation to support their mission!

We’ll see you tomorrow

Happy Cinco de Mayo, y’all! We’re gearing up for a

Happy Cinco de Mayo, y’all! We’re gearing up for a busy and hopefully dry celebration 🚫☔️ and we’re dropping FOUR new menu items for you to try.

Open 11a-9p in Botanical Heights, Kirkwood, and UCity. Let’s party!

Texas and breakfast kinda rhyme, and I don’t think

Texas and breakfast kinda rhyme, and I don’t think that’s a coincidence 🤔

Every Saturday and Sunday 8:30-12p, we’re serving up Austin-style breakfast tacos just like they make ‘em down in the Lone Star state 🤠

🤎 The Hill Country: scrambled eggs with our Del Rio chopped brisket, salsa roja, Monterey Jack, flour tortilla
💛 Potato, Egg & Cheese
❤️ Migas Taco: eggs scrambled with Jack cheese, Hatch green chile, pico de gallo, and tortilla chips
💙 Bluebonnet Special: scrambled eggs, Jack cheese, refried beans, and thick-sliced bacon
🧡 Chorizo, Egg & Cheese

Gluten-free on corn tortillas. Dairy-free without cheese.

We’re up and at ‘em in Botanical Heights, Kirkwood, and UCity. Come n get ‘em!

Our first spring in Botanical Heights is looking b

Our first spring in Botanical Heights is looking botanically right zoowiemama 🌴☀️😮‍💨

Sun’s out, patio’s in bloom, and we’re slingin’ tacos and margs 🌮🍹 What else could you ask for? Come hang at the patioasis til 9p for taco time 🕘

Milkshakes melt. Menus change. It’s last call for

Milkshakes melt. Menus change.

It’s last call for posole and our Taco of the Month, The Marrakesh, before we introduce some new flavors for you (dropping on Cinco 👀👀👀).

Sunday will be the last day to get your hands on these bad bois so catch ‘em while you can!

🥣 Green Chile & Chicken Posole: our hearty southwestern soup with Hatch green chile, juicy shredded chicken thighs, hominy, and spices. Topped with radish, Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro, and avocado. Flour tortilla on the side.

🌮 The Marrakesh: Moroccan chicken tagine (braised chicken thighs stewed in a spiced lemon and herb sauce with onions, olives, and raisins), romaine, zesty chermoula sauce, feta cheese crumble, flour tortilla

Here for the rest of the week and then they’re gone! Come by and say adios 👋 Open til 9p at all locations 🕘

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HOURS:

TUESDAY: 11am-9pm
WEDNESDAY: 11am-9pm
THURSDAY: 11am-9pm
FRIDAY: 11am-9pm
SATURDAY: 8:30am-9pm (Breakfast tacos available 8:30am-12pm. Lunch/Dinner start at 11am)
SUNDAY: 8:30am-9pm (Breakfast tacos available 8:30am-12pm. Lunch starts at 11am)
MONDAY: CLOSED

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* Closing time is when we stop taking orders *

7405 Pershing Ave
University City, MO 63130

11111 Manchester Rd
Kirkwood, MO 63122

1634 Tower Grove Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 502-9951

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