Taco Buddha Menu

7405 Pershing Ave, University City, MO 63130
  • Dine-in menu as of 4/4/24

    • Dine-In Menu

  • Appetizers

    • Salsa Roja & Chips

      Smoky, roasted tomato salsa with freshly fried tortilla chips. (Gluten-free and dairy-free)
      $4.25
    • Queso Blanco & Chips

      Melty white cheese and chips. (Gluten-free)
      $6.50
    • Hatch Green Chile Queso & Chips

      Queso Blanco with Hatch green chile (spicy), onions & garlic. (Gluten Free)
      $6.95
    • Guacamole & Chips

      Fresh Guacamole with chips. (Gluten and Dairy Free)
      $11.25
  • Tacos

    • The Baja

      Mexican crispy battered fish (Alaskan Pollock), cabbage, Baja special sauce, cotija, cilantro, corn tortillas (Yes, completely gluten free)
      $5.25
    • The California

      Portabellas, squash, bell peppers, red onion, cabbage, grilled corn salsa, Monterey Jack, fried avocado, cilantro, corn tortilla. (Gluten free) Vegan with fresh avocado and no cheese.
      $5.25
    • The Del Rio

      Mesquite-smoked chopped beef brisket, romaine, avocado, citrus-pickled red onion, salsa roja, cotija, cilantro, flour tortilla (Gluten free if you substitute a corn tortilla)
      $5.95
    • The Galveston

      New Mexico chile-spiced sautéed shrimp, romaine lettuce, corn salsa, Baja special sauce, cotija, cilantro, flour tortilla. Gluten-free with corn tortillas! Make it vegetarian by substituting NM chile-spiced cauliflower or fried portabella mushroom. Vegan's can enjoy this taco by removing Baja sauce and cotija cheese.
      $5.75
    • The Biloxi

      Crispy fried shrimp, cabbage, Cajun cole slaw sauce, quick pickled red onion and radish, cotija, cilantro, corn tortillas. [ Gluten free. Dairy free without cotija. Egg free without cole slaw sauce ]
      $5.75
    • The Jodhpur

      Grilled chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon, and masala, cabbage, New Mex Sauce, mango salsa, cotija, cilantro, flour tortilla (Gluten free on a corn tortilla)
      $5.25
    • The Nashville

      Nashville-hot style (not too spicy) fried chicken with New Mexico chile, pimento cheese, buttermilk dressing, citrus-pickled red onions, romaine, flour tortilla. This taco is NOT dairy free, even without cheese and sauce! (Gluten-free if you substitute a corn tortilla)
      $5.25
    • The Taos

      Hatch green chile carnitas, cabbage, avocado, citrus-pickled red onion, radish, cotija, cilantro, corn tortillas (Gluten free. Dairy free if no cotija cheese)
      $5.25
    • The Thailand

      Thai braised and griddled beef, griddled red onions, cabbage, New Mex Sauce (dairy), cotija, cilantro, flour tortilla (Gluten free if you substitute a corn tortilla. Dairy free if no cotija and no New Mex Sauce)
      $5.95
    • The Cholula

      Smoky braised and shredded chicken tinga, cabbage, citrus-pickled red onion, cotija, avocado, cilantro, corn tortillas. [ Gluten-free. Dairy-free w/o cotija. Egg-free. ]
      $5.25
  • Quesadillas, Posole & Salads

    • Quesadilla

      Monterey Jack, Hatch green chile, & pico de gallo on a large 12 inch flour tortilla. Add any taco protein for an additional charge.
      $8.50
    • Kid's Cheese Quesadilla

      Melted Monterey Jack on two, small griddled flour tortillas (Gluten free if sub corn tortillas). Add any taco protein for an additional charge.
      $4.75
    • Taco Buddha Baja Salad

      Fresh spring greens, pico de gallo, radish, grilled corn salsa, avocado, toasted pepitas, cotija, and creamy Baja dressing on the side (Gluten free). Add any taco protein for an additional charge
      $8.50
    • Green Chile & Chicken Posole

      Hearty southwestern soup with green chile and hominy, topped with radish, Monterey Jack, and cilantro. Flour tortilla on side. Cup 8.5/Bowl 11
      $8.50
    • Vegetarian Posole

      Squash, zucchini, beans, NM red chile, hominy, spices, hominy, topped with radish, Monterey Jack, and cilantro. Flour tortilla on side. Cup 8.5/Bowl 11
      $8.50
  • Sides

    • Pueblo-Style Rice & Beans

      Pueblo-style rice & beans combo. (ask which we have currently, black or pinto) Gluten free. Vegetarian. Vegan without cheese.
      $6.25
    • Mexican Beans

      Mexican-style pinto or black beans (ask if we have black or pinto currently) with pico de gallo, cotija, and cilantro. (GF) Vegetarian. Vegan without cheese.
      $3.85
    • Pueblo-Style Rice

      Vegetarian/Vegan Mexican rice with pico de gallo, cilantro, & cotija cheese. (GF)
      $3.85
    • Mexican Street Corn On The Cob

      Traditional elotes. Roasted corn on the cob, NM red chile aioli, cotija, cilantro. (GF). Vegetarian. Vegan with no cheese and red chile aioli.
      $5.75
    • 2oz Hatch Green Chile

      Fire-roasted Hatch green chile, with onions and garlic. Does not come with chips. (GF). Vegan.
      $1.50
    • 5oz Hatch Green Chile

      Fire-roasted Hatch green chile, with onions and garlic. Does not come with chips. (GF). Vegan
      $3.50
    • 2oz Guacamole

      Side of guacamole. Does not come with chips. (GF and DF). Vegan
      $2.50
    • 8oz Guacamole

      Side of guacamole. Does not come with chips. (GF and DF). Vegan.
      $8.50
    • 2oz Pico De Gallo

      Fresh diced Roma tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime. Does not come with chips. (GF). Vegan
    • 5oz Pico De Gallo

      Fresh diced Roma tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime. Does not come with chips. (GF). Vegan
      $1.75
    • 5oz Queso Blanco (No Chips)

      A 5oz side of Queso Blanco. Does NOT come with chips. (Gluten free).
      $4.00
    • 5oz Hatch Green Chile Queso (No Chips)

      A 5oz side of Green Chile Queso. Does NOT come with chips. (Gluten free)
      $4.75
    • 5oz Salsa Roja (No Chips)

      A 5oz side of our smoky, grilled salsa. Does NOT come with chips. (Gluten free). Vegan
      $2.75
    • Side Of Tortillas

      2 flour tortillas or 4 (GF) corn tortillas
      $1.50
  • Desserts

    • Texas Sheet Cake

      Our Gluten free version of a classic chocolate Texas sheet cake with chocolate icing
      $5.50
    • Texas Pralines

      Texas confection made from Texas-sized pecans, milk, butter, and sugar. Gluten free!
      $3.50
  • Margaritas By the Glass

    • Famous Frozen Margarita

      Our Famous Frozen, 25-year-old recipe using our secret blend of citrus juices, tequila, and triple sec
      $7.50
    • Rocks Margarita

      Our house margarita on the rocks
      $8.00
    • Top Shelf Margarita

      Masuave 100% Blue Agave Blanco Tequila, Dry Curacao, and fresh citrus
      $10.50
    • Skinny Margarita

      Low sugar (NOT SWEET) version of our famous margarita. Gold tequila, triple sec, lime, a splash of our house margarita mix, topped with sparkling
      $9.00
    • Ranch Water

      A West Texas Favorite! Masuave Blanco Tequila, lime juice, sparkling
      $10.00
    • Mad Dog Margarita

      A classic cocktail inspired by the Texas Chile Lounge. Smokey mezcal, dry curacao, lime juice.
      $11.00
  • Margarita Pitchers (1 pitcher = 4 servings)

    • Frozen Pitcher

      $28.00
    • Rocks Pitcher

      $30.00
    • Top Shelf Pitcher

      $40.00
    • Skinny Pitcher

      $34.00
    • Ranch Water Pitcher

      $38.00
  • Cocktails

    • Bloody Mary & Maria

      Spicy, bold bloody mix with Nue Vodka (Texas) or Tequila
      $9.00
    • Paloma

      Fresh-squeezed Texas grapefruit juice, Tequila, simple syrup, lime, and sparkling water
      $10.00
  • Beer

    • Shiner Bock

      A bock-style lager brewed in Texas
      $4.75
    • Lone Star

      $4.75
    • Citrapolis IPA

      American IPA from Modern Brewery ABV: 7% 16 oz can
      $10.00
    • Victoria

      $4.75
    • Modelo Negra

      $4.75
    • Modelo Especial

      $4.75
  • Wine by the glass

    • Boya Sauvignon Blanc

      An attractive nose of fresh white flowers and pineapple with hints of mango and passion fruit. The palate is well-balanced with beautiful acidity, lively lime-tinged fruit and a refined, crisp finish
      $9.00
    • Boya Pinot Noir

      Intense nose of fresh fruits like strawberry, red cherries and plenty of floral aroma. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, good natural acidity and fresh berry fruits towards the finish. It is well balanced, clean and expressive.
      $12.00
    • Boya Rose

      Aromas of raspberry and tangerine with a mineral finish. Well-balanced with fresh acidity and great texture.
      $10.50
  • Wine by the bottle

    • Boya Sauvignon Blanc

      An attractive nose of fresh white flowers and pineapple with hints of mango and passion fruit. The palate is well-balanced with beautiful acidity, lively lime-tinged fruit and a refined, crisp finish
      $34.00
    • Boya Pinot Noir

      Intense nose of fresh fruits like strawberry, red cherries and plenty of floral aroma. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, good natural acidity and fresh berry fruits towards the finish. It is well balanced, clean and expressive.
      $46.00
    • Boya Rose

      Aromas of raspberry and tangerine with a mineral finish. Well-balanced with fresh acidity and great texture.
      $40.00
  • Non-alcoholic beverages

    • Mexican Coke

      $3.75
    • Jarritos

      $3.75
    • Topo Chico

      $4.25
    • Guilt Free Lucky Club Soda

      $2.50
    • Ski Original

      $2.50
    • Frostie Root Beer

      $2.50
    • Cripple Creek Ginger Ale

      $2.50
    • Sweetened Black Tea

      $3.75
  • Breakfast (Available Saturdays and Sundays 8:30a-12p)

    • Potato, Egg & Cheese

      Potatoes and Jack Cheese with scrambled eggs in a flour tortilla
      $3.65
    • Chorizo, Egg & Cheese

      In a flour tortilla
      $4.25
    • Bluebonnet Special

      Scrambled eggs, Monterey Jack cheese, refried beans, and thick-sliced bacon in a flour tortilla
      $4.25
    • Migas Taco

      Eggs scrambled with Monterey Jack cheese, Hatch green chile, pico de gallo, and tortilla chips on a flour tortilla
      $4.25
    • Potato, Egg & Dairy-Free Cheese On A Corn Tortilla

      A dairy-free and gluten-free version of our classic Potato, Egg & Cheese taco with dairy-free cheese on corn tortillas
      $3.25
    • Santa Fe Shortstack

      Two blue cornmeal buttermilk pancakes, topped with whipped butter and maple syrup. Gluten free!
      $8.95
    • Migas Plate

      A hearty southwestern breakfast platter with all the fixings: Migas scramble with eggs, pico de gallo, Hatch green chile, and tortilla chips, Monterey Jack cheese, breakfast potatoes with peppers and onions, beans, and flour tortillas Add Del Rio brisket +5.95 Add 3 strips of thick-sliced bacon +5
      $10.95

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