In the last year, 1287 Jungermann Road in St. Peters has been home to Pepper Stone Steakhouse and Bogart’s Kitchen & Bar. Soon, it will house a Mexican restaurant called Sombrero’s Authentic Mexican Cuisine and Sports Saloon.
According to head chef Miguel Garcia, Sombrero’s is the real deal when it comes to Mexican fare. Garcia, a native of the Jalisco region of Mexico, raved about his recipe for carnitas de puerco (shredded pork), which is typically used as a stuffing for tacos, burritos and tamales; his alambre (a dish similar to fajitas that is made from skewered, grilled (or sautéed) beef or chicken, as well as bacon, onions and peppers (Garcia adds pineapple as well.); and his flavorful take on mango pico de gallo.
Sombrero’s will serve lunch and dinner seven days a week, and is slated to open on August 31. There is a holding place for the Sombrero’s website sombrerosstl.com, but it has yet to launch.
This article appears in Aug 1-31, 2011.