Espino’s Mexican Bar and Grill on Chesterfield Airport Road has been bringing authentic Mexican cooking to St. Louis’s western suburbs since it opened, serving the slow-braised meats, house-made tortillas, and the regional Mexican dishes that earn a suburban restaurant its destination reputation in a market where genuine Mexican cooking is underrepresented. It appeared in Season 15, Episode 13 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Turn On Traditional,” which aired November 12, 2012. Guy Fieri found a Chesterfield kitchen doing authentic Mexican food from scratch with the family recipe authenticity that earns a suburban St. Louis Mexican restaurant its following across the metro area.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Espino’s Mexican Bar and Grill
City: Chesterfield, Missouri
Cuisine: Authentic Mexican
DDD Season: 15
DDD Episode: 13
Episode Title: Turn On Traditional
Original Air Date: November 12, 2012
Address: 17409 Chesterfield Airport Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63005
Phone: 636-519-0044
Website: https://espinosmexicanbargrill.com
Status: Open
What to Eat
The Mole Enchiladas with slow-built chile-chocolate mole sauce are the traditional Mexican centerpiece that earns Espino’s its St. Louis area reputation. The Carnitas Plate with slow-braised pork, rice, beans, and fresh tortillas is the comfort food option that earns repeat visits. The Street Tacos on house-made corn tortillas with al pastor, carne asada, or carnitas are the authentic Mexican street food option worth ordering alongside. The House-Made Guacamole with fresh avocados and lime is the appetizer that belongs on every table. Find a St. Louis area hotel on Trivago.
Plan Your Visit
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Address: 17409 Chesterfield Airport Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63005
Phone: 636-519-0044
Website: https://espinosmexicanbargrill.com
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
Stream the Turn On Traditional episode on Amazon.
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Espino’s Mexican Bar and Grill appeared in Season 15, Episode 13 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Turn On Traditional,” originally aired November 12, 2012.