Lily's Mexican Resturant is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in St Louis.

1. Lily's Mexican Resturant

8.5
4601 S Kingshighway Blvd (at Devonshire Ave.), St Louis, MO
Mexican Restaurant · Bevo Mill · 17 tips and reviews

EthanEthan: Lilys Special margarita, on the rocks with Grand Marnier is the best margarita in the city. I want to dip my tamale in it but my wife won't let me (tamales are real good too)

Brad P.Brad Poole: Fish tacos are incredible but everything is great.

Cryssy N.Cryssy Nelson: That smokey salsa is the bomb.

Chimichangas Mexican Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in St Louis.

2. Chimichangas Mexican Restaurant

8.5
5425 S Grand Blvd (Eiler St.), St Louis, MO
Mexican Restaurant · Holly Hills · 62 tips and reviews

MikeMike: A la carte chicken tacos or tamales are cheap and filling

Monda I.Monda Italiana: I 2nd the nacho cheese comment. It is super Yums. My fave dish is tamales deluxe & I've tried them all!

ErykcErykc: Fried catfish is amazing! Ask for extra guacamole, makes all the difference!!!

El Paisano Mexican Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in St Louis.

3. El Paisano Mexican Restaurant

8.0
3315 Watson Rd (at Fyler Ave), St Louis, MO
Mexican Restaurant · Lindenwood Park · 29 tips and reviews

Carolyn M.Carolyn Mantia: Excellent margaritas be sure to ask them to add olives, you will love it. Also excellent tamales

Brian F.Brian Flynn: The food's not quite as good as El Maguey, but still pretty awesome and it's a cooler atmosphere! They've got a guy who walks around and sings while playing guitar. Our kids love it.

Carolyn M.Carolyn Mantia: Ask for hector as your waiter

Rosalita's Cantina is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in St Louis.

4. Rosalita's Cantina

8.1
1235 Washington Ave (13th Street), St Louis, MO
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown West · 77 tips and reviews

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Rosalita's has the Tex-Mex down pretty well, at least from local standards. We liked the Cadillac fajitas and the tamale appetizer. The more elaborate entrees, however, need some work. (Joe Bonwich)

Cipriano M.Cipriano Medina: Try the tamales.

Chris D.Chris Davis: Pricey but it is good mexican/ Tex Mex food! Fav dish is the grouper. And they have great margaritas. If your visiting stl. This is a great stop on Washington Ave.

El Tapatio is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in St Louis.

5. El Tapatio

7.9
3279 Hampton Ave, St Louis, MO
Mexican Restaurant · Lindenwood Park · 22 tips and reviews

Stephanie L.Stephanie Lawrence: Great salsa!!! Tacos are great and tamales but the chile rellanos was meh

Dianne C.Dianne Carty: Nice re-do of an old restaurant, good food, typical Tex-mex with canned beans and fried rice. Def love the specials, kids eat free eve and live music

Donna C.Donna Cutelli: Great food, good service

Citygarden is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in St Louis.

6. Citygarden

9.2
801 Market St (btwn 8th & 10th), St Louis, MO
Park · Downtown East · 60 tips and reviews

Patti M.Patti Martinal: Down by the twain sculpture by 11th steet there is an amazing food stand with great barbeque and dogs...it is called kenny's dog and tamale show!

Adam H.Adam Hickey: Beautiful place to eat lunch or a snack. Just grab any food north of here and head down.

Dianne C.Dianne Carty: Sculptures have gotten updated and now some food trucks stop here during lunch hour. Dont let your car meter expire cuz the ticket lady is watching ya. Love the Space and atmosphere. Its a treasure!

La Catrina is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in St Louis.

7. La Catrina

8.6
5220 Hampton Ave, St Louis, MO
Mexican Restaurant · The Southampton · 3 tips and reviews

Shelvin W.Shelvin Wesley: Burrito 🌯, Fajitas, Margaritas

JULIE G.JULIE GRIESE: Good... Give it some time and can be great!

Bob T.Bob Thompson: Celebrated 🎉 my birthday there. The chicken fajitas were good, as was the pitcher of strawberry 🍓 margarita. 🍹Definitely going back again! 😋

Pueblo Solis is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in St Louis.

8. Pueblo Solis

8.7
5127 Hampton Ave, St Louis, MO
Mexican Restaurant · St. Louis Hills · 45 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Williams: Fish tacos, house margaritas and chips with 3 salsas

B. W.B. W.: Holy crap that guacamole was almost a religious experience!

Jacob D.Jacob Detering: Some of the best Mexican food in the Lou!

Mariachi's II is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in St Louis.

9. Mariachi's II

8.6
4625 Gravois Ave, St Louis, MO
Mexican Restaurant · Bevo Mill · 17 tips and reviews

Katie C.Katie Cancila: The chairs seemed very high school library that was my only apprehension. Soon I didn't care...it was DELICIOUS! Highly recommended and authentic. Note: Their #margaritas are HUGE! #mariachisii #stl

Dustin F.Dustin French: Salsa is wonderful. They have Queso Flameado, which is rare in st. Louis and is amazing!

Anthony F.Anthony F: Fajita burrito along with their salsa and chips are incredibly good!

Courtesy Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in St Louis.

10. Courtesy Diner

8.3
1121 Hampton Ave (at Crescent Ave), St Louis, MO
Diner · Clayton-Tamm · 33 tips and reviews

Mandi F.Mandi Fanning: Double bacon cheeseburger w/pickles, tomato, lettuce, ketchup, mustard & crispy fries!

Riverfront TimesRiverfront Times: Whether it's scrambled eggs, pancakes or a "Devil's Delight," you'll never be blown away by the food -- simple dishes that provide enough sustenance to get your though the night. http://bit.ly/1b7jYgN

Jeff S.Jeff Stephens: Southsider omelette is great, service is sufficient, and has a nice relaxed atmosphere. Busy on weekend mornings but a great place to get breakfast. Cash only!

Chava's Mexican Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in St Louis.

11. Chava's Mexican Restaurant

8.6
925 Geyer Ave, St Louis, MO
Mexican Restaurant · Soulard · 68 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Meinhardt: Their specials are usually the way to go, but I also LOVE the Big Fresh Salad with chipotle dressing- spicy and cool all at once!

Jenni S.Jenni Selk: White queso....yum.

Angie T.Angie Taylor: You can take To-Go margaritas!

Connelly's Goody Goody Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in St Louis.

12. Connelly's Goody Goody Diner

8.1
5900 Natural Bridge Ave, St Louis, MO
Diner · 27 tips and reviews

Riverfront TimesRiverfront Times: Though the Goody Goody offers a diverse lunch menu, the breakfast menu is where it's at; you can't go wrong with cinnamon-laced french toast. Read more.

TungTung: Try the chicken and waffles!!

Mark H.Mark H.: A Saint Louis landmark....

Crown Candy Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in St Louis.

13. Crown Candy Kitchen

9.2
1401 Saint Louis Ave, St Louis, MO
Ice Cream Parlor · Old North St. Louis · 130 tips and reviews

Tracy B.Tracy Brasfield: Best blt anywhere. The only way it could be better is with homegrown tomatoes

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Riverfront TimesRiverfront Times: RFT Best of St. Louis Winner - Best Milkshake

Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in St Louis.

14. Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill

7.5
3503 Roger Pl (Potomac Street), St Louis, MO
Sports Bar · Tower Grove South · 21 tips and reviews

Baba G.Baba Ghanoush: Best bar in STL! Classic games bar.If you can put quarters in it, they have it! Cash only, but it's got some of the best prices in the city! And plenty of TV's for any sporting event.

EmilyEmily: Non smoking as of 3/17

Sean H.Sean Hoffmann: Go for game day specials (STL Home teams) for $1 Burgers, Brats, dogs, and CHEAP beer. Read more.

Uncle Bill's Pancake and Dinner House is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in St Louis.

15. Uncle Bill's Pancake and Dinner House

7.9
3427 S Kingshighway Blvd (at Potomac St), St Louis, MO
Breakfast Spot · 91 tips and reviews

Harrison R.Harrison Roberts: The Alaskan Waffles are amazing! But really, everything here is good! My only complaint: they don't have BBQ sauce for dipping fries in

LisaSaysLisaSays: Best pancakes EVER

Riverfront TimesRiverfront Times: Voted Best Breakfast by RFT readers!