Sometimes when we’re at Southwest Diner we switch it up and have lunch (i.e. a burger or stew) for breakfast. And we always want breakfast for dinner, but sadly this diner with a distinctly New Mexican bent closes at 2 p.m. So we get it all in while we can. These are the kinds of things we go for: Grits on Fire with red chile-braised pork shoulder and eggs, the tamale plates with red or green chile, and the posole, a hominy stew with spicy pork. And we know we’ll never go wrong with the diner’s tacos, scrambles, tostadas and enchiladas. Oh, and milkshakes. It’s not fancy, but it’s certainly cheery, fun and colorful with New Mexican-themed design details.
6803 Southwest Ave., St. Louis, 314.260.7244, southwestdinerstl.com
The Sauce 75 is a photomosaic of the best in St. Louis dining. This list is a celebration of the diverse skills, techniques and culinary traditions that meet across our region. In sum, it tells a story about where St. Louis has been, where it is now and where it’s going next. Many great and good St. Louis restaurants have not made the cut. (Seventy-five is a lot fewer than you think!) Restaurants are constantly growing and evolving and go through ups and downs. Newly opened restaurants can take time to find their feet: There are a few exciting new places we’re cheering for, but which we feel haven’t yet fully hit their stride. Read the entire list here.
This article appears in December 2024.