Photo by Austin Steele
Seoul Taco
Of all the food trucks that have rolled through St. Louis this decade, few, if any, have been as successful as Seoul Taco: two trucks, two local brick-and-mortar locations and satellites in Columbia, Mo., Chicago and Champaign, Ill. Have there been growing pains? Well, I included Seoul Taco in the inaugural STL 100 — the burrito alone, stuffed with spicy pork and kimchi fried rice, is an essential St. Louis dish — but omitted it from the 2016 and 2017 editions after some inconsistent meals. My most recent visits, I’m happy to report, have found Seoul Taco’s Korean-Mexican fusion fare returned to top form and its place on this list.
Hours: Lunch and dinner daily
Last year's ranking: New this year
Opened: 2011
Must order: Burrito with spicy pork ($8)