Taco Buddha Menu

Welcome to Taco Buddha, a delightful haven for lovers of New Mexican cuisine nestled in Kirkwood, MO. Specializing in tacos and Tex-Mex fare, Taco Buddha offers a diverse menu that caters to all dietary preferences, including pescatarian, vegetarian, and vegan options.

  • Accessibility: Fully wheelchair accessible with convenient parking nearby.
  • Dining Experience: Enjoy casual outdoor seating, ideal for families and groups, complete with heated and covered options for year-round comfort.
  • Convenience: The restaurant provides extensive utilities such as takeout, delivery, and even drive-thru services.
  • Special Offers: Don’t miss their happy hour specials or the chance to indulge in a full bar experience.

With its relaxed ambiance, delectable flavors, and a commitment to eco-friendly practices through compostable containers and reusable tableware, Taco Buddha is more than just a dining spot—it's a culinary experience worth savoring.

Appetizers

Salsa Roja And Chips

Smoky, roasted tomato salsa with freshly fried tortilla chips. Gluten and Dairy Free

$$4.25

Queso Blanco And Chips

Melty white cheese dip and chips. Gluten Free

$$6.50

Green Chile Queso And Chips

Queso Blanco with Hatch green chile spicy, onions garlic. Gluten Free

$$6.95

Guacamole And Chips

Fresh Guacamole with chips. Gluten and Dairy Free

$$11.25

The Baja

Mexican crispy battered fish Alaskan Pollock, cabbage, Baja special sauce, cotija, cilantro, corn tortillas Yes, completely gluten free

$$5.25

The Del Rio

Mesquitesmoked chopped beef brisket, romaine, avocado, citruspickled red onion, salsa roja, cotija, cilantro, flour tortilla Gluten free if you substitute a corn tortilla

$$5.95

The Nashville

Nashvillehot style not too spicy fried chicken with New Mexico chile, pimento cheese, buttermilk dressing, citruspickled red onions, romaine, flour tortilla. This taco is NOT dairy free, even without cheese and sauce! Glutenfree if you substitute a corn tortilla

$$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 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 Galveston

New Mexico chilespiced sauteed shrimp, romaine lettuce, corn salsa, Baja special sauce, cotija, cilantro, flour tortilla. Glutenfree with corn tortillas! Make it vegetarian by substituting NM chilespiced cauliflower or fried portabella mushroom. Vegans can enjoy this taco by removing Baja sauce and cotija cheese.

$$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 Taos

Hatch green chile carnitas, cabbage, avocado, citruspickled red onion, radish, cotija, cilantro, corn tortillas Gluten free. Dairy free if no cotija cheese

$$5.25

The Biloxi

Crispy fried shrimp, cabbage, Cajun cole slaw sauce, quick pickled red onions and radish, cotija, cilantro, corn tortillas. Gluten free. Dairy free without cotija. Egg free without cole slaw sauce.

$$5.75

The Cholula

Smoky braised and shredded chicken tinga, cabbage, citruspickled red onion, cotija, avocado, cilantro, corn tortillas. Glutenfree. Dairyfree wo cotija. Eggfree.

$$5.25

Tacos

Quesadillas and Salads

Quesadilla

Monterey Jack, Hatch green chile, pico de gallo on a large 12 inch flour tortilla. Add any taco protein.

$$8.50

Kids Cheese Quesadilla

Melted Monterey Jack on two, small griddled flour tortillas Gluten free if sub corn tortillas. Add any taco protein.

$$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. Dairyfree and vegan without cotija and Baja dressing. Add any taco protein.

$$8.50

Green Chile And Chicken Posole

Hearty southwestern soup with green chile and hominy, topped with radish, Monterey Jack, and cilantro. Flour tortilla on side. Cup 8.5Bowl 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 8.5Bowl 11

$$8.50

PuebloStyle Rice Beans

Pueblostyle rice beans combo. ask which we have currently, black or pinto Gluten free Vegetarian. Vegan without cheese.

$$6.25

Mexican Beans

Mexicanstyle 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

PuebloStyle Rice

VegetarianVegan Mexican rice with pico de gallo, cilantro, cotija cheese. GF. Vegan without cotija.

$$3.85

Mexican Street Corn On The Cob

Traditional elotes. Roasted corn on the cob, NM red chile aioli, cotija, cilantro. GF

$$5.75

Hatch Green Chile 2oz

Fireroasted Hatch green chile, with onions and garlic. Does not come with chips. GF.

$$1.50

Hatch Green Chile 5oz

Fireroasted Hatch green chile, with onions and garlic. Does not come with chips. GF

$$3.50

Pico De Gallo 2oz

Fresh diced Roma tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime. Does not come with chips. GF

$$0.75

Pico De Gallo 5oz

Fresh diced Roma tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime. Does not come with chips. GF

$$1.75

Guacamole 2oz

Side of guacamole. Does not come with chips. GF and DF.

$$2.50

Guacamole 8oz

Side of guacamole. Does not come with chips. GF and DF

$$8.50

Queso Blanco No Chips

A 5oz side of Queso Blanco. Does NOT come with chips. Gluten free

$$4.00

Hatch Green Chile Queso No Chips

A 5oz side of Green Chile Queso. Does NOT come with chips. Gluten free

$$4.75

Salsa Roja No Chips

A 5oz side of our smoky, grilled salsa. Does NOT come with chips. Gluten free

$$2.75

Side Of Tortillas

2 flour tortillas or 4 GF corn tortillas

$$1.50

Sides

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 Texassized pecans, milk, butter, and sugar. Gluten free!

$$3.50

Famous Frozen Margarita

Our Famous Frozen, 25yearold 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

Margaritas by the Glass

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

Bloody Mary Maria

Spicy, bold bloody mix with Nue Vodka Texas or Tequila

$$9.00

Paloma

Freshsqueezed Texas grapefruit juice, Tequila, simple syrup, lime, and sparkling water

$$10.00

Cocktails

Beer

Shiner Bock

A bockstyle 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

Stag

$$3.75

Boya Sauvignon Blanc

An attractive nose of fresh white flowers and pineapple with hints of mango and passion fruit. The palate is wellbalanced with beautiful acidity, lively limetinged 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 mediumbodied 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. Wellbalanced with fresh acidity and great texture.

$$10.50

Wine by the Glass

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 wellbalanced with beautiful acidity, lively limetinged 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 mediumbodied 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. Wellbalanced with fresh acidity and great texture.

$$40.00

Mexican Coke

$$3.75

Jarritos

$$3.75

Topo Chico

$$4.25

GuiltFree 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

Nonalcoholic beverages

Breakfast menu only available Saturdays and Sundays 830a12p

Potato, Egg Cheese

$$3.65

Chorizo, Egg Cheese

$$4.25

Bluebonnet Special

Scrambled eggs, Monterey Jack cheese, refried beans, and thicksliced bacon

$$4.25

Migas Taco

Eggs scrambled with Jack cheese, Hatch green chile, pico de gallo, and tortilla chips

$$4.25

Potato, Egg DairyFree Cheese On Corn Tortillas

A dairyfree and glutenfree version of our classic Potato, Egg Cheese

$$3.25

Santa Fe Shortstack

Two blue cornmeal buttermilk pancakes, topped with whipped butter and maple syrup. Glutenfree!

$$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 thicksliced bacon 5

$$10.95