The Southwest Diner is the perfect neighborhood spot for breakfast and lunch. The Rocket to Bacon Land, a featured omelette, did not disappoint -- the combo of eggs, bacon, arugula and goat cheese works incredibly well together and pairs nicely with American potatoes. And if you like biscuits and gravy, the sausage gravy is an absolute delight.

Absolutely delicious Tex mex food and the outside is dog friendly! I Highly recommend. The pico de Gallo was so flavorful as were the salsas! The best Ive had in St. Louis so far.The foodThe sausage and biscuits were the best Ive ever had!The tamale breakfast plate was flavorful and tasty!Also, hubby liked his beer mosa!

Nice friendly place, outdoor dining room (covid concerns) good food, reasonable prices

Rating: 5.0 StarsThis was my first Southwest Diner takeout order. I ordered a tall stack of the Buttermilk Cornmeal Pancakes--my go-to. Online ordering was easy to use, and my order was ready quickly.This is by far one of my favorite meals in St. Louis, and it is easily one of my favorite breakfast meals in any city. They taste like amazing, sweet, warm cornbread just in the shape of a pancake; and, honestly, who wouldnt like pancakes and cornbread combined? The butter complements them perfectly, and you dont even need syrup. Obviously, these are better dine-in, but this is the next best option. Darn pandemic!I highly recommend Southwest Diner. You will not be disappointed!

It was fine. I was expecting more substance from their pancakes; apart from the texture and mouthfeel, there were just regular pancakes. My main beef is that the online menu has the option for added real maple syrup for a dollar more. Well, I was real mad when we opened our take out to find real corn syrup instead. All in all, probably wouldn’t go back, but it was food for the morning.

Just ate here with my fiancé and we were blown away by the breakfast! I had the Rocket and he had the Fiery Scrambler. Both were immaculate! Will absolutely return here soon!

AMAZING must know Place! We grabbed a quick brunch before our flight today and were so happy to find this spot run by a wonderful team. The food was incredibly yummy and the atmosphere in their outdoor patio was so chill and welcoming. It’s been there for years but I think it’s our new go to spot for when we are visiting family in the Lou!

Ordered before they opened and it was ready when I arrived at the quoted time. Amazing coffee. Would go back just for that!Got the breakfast burrito with queso and chorizo. It might be spicy, I thought to myself, but be adventurous! It was in fact too spicy to thoroughly enjoy, though thats more on my tolerance than their culinary skills.My only wish is that theyd throw a few hot pepper icons next to certain dishes for weaklings such as myself.

As a vegetarian finding this place was a lucky find. So many options to choose from and portions and price are perfect. A must try.

Had the breakfast burrito covered in sausage gravy. Burrito flavor was ok. The jalepenos were not spaced evenly which caused some pretty intense bites. The gravy was sparse which was fine as it was tasteless and cold.

Not sure why this place is so highly rated. Got the carne adovada. The pork and potatoes relied on the sauce to provide any flavor but unfortunately it was bland. The pork was also fairly dry. Glad it wasnt a cold morning since we were forced to sit outside. Food came quickly though but that might be because it wasnt fresh.

Food is good but be prepared for lines on weekends.... learn to order ahead. Decent outside eating area, just wish they had shade on all tables.

Fun place to visit for a great meal. Cant go wrong with anything you order here!

Very comfortable outdoor dining experience for the Covid concerned. Wonderful burger (I recommend the double), perfect Bloody Mary and an easy ordering system. We felt very safe and we will be back more often.

Friendly Staff. Fast Service. Free Street Parking. Cute Patio. Cozy Atmosphere. Free Coffee while you wait. Always Crowded (For Good Reason). 20-30 Min wait Usually(I’ve seen an Hour wait). Gritty Biscuits. Tasty Gravy, Seasoned with slight heat. Country Fried Steak tender with crisp shell. Delicious Gravy. Well seasoned meat. Small portions but great flavor. Home Fries. We’re crisp but tasted old (cold) just average overall. The Diner overall was a delicious treat :)

This is my new favorite breakfast place! Everything I’ve had from here is absolutely delicious. The only trick is to get here early enough you can get a table. I loved the spicy scrambled eggs and the biscuits and gravy were unique and might be my favorite I’ve ever had (sorry mom). Be sure to try their homemade sausage and sopapillas!

Great food! My husband and I got the burrito. His was with enchilada sauce and mine with queso. So good. We got the boys the pancakes. They didnt like the cornmeal cakes but theyre used to buttermilk ones which isnt the restaurants fault. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The Aztec hot chocolate was delicious as well as their fresh oj.

Always an amazing place to go. I moved to NYC 7 years ago and now moving to Denver, had to stop in STL for breakfast here. Covid or not, food is spectacular

Went for breakfast and I can honestly say this place is really good; I highly recommend that you give it a try.

No indoor dining. Must order at window. Large patio with picnic tables. Not much shade. Food was excellent.

The food is excellent. The atmosphere is great. Be careful with the hot sauce. It is super hot.

We wait an hour to be served our brown bag of food. The food tasted as if it had been made days in advance and then placed in a warming oven for hours. The quality of their food has declined tremendously.

Fun little diner with a southwestern flair. Excellent coffee and cornmeal pancakes. The bus outside has a drink bar and complimentary coffee and cookies for while you wait. Wife had the Omelet with goat cheese and it was awesome. I had the fiery eggs dish with the thickest bacon Ive ever had. The home fries were crunchy and delicious

Basic but exceptional. Ingredients are fresh, menu items approachable but delicious and with an authentic touch. Burrito is a little heavy on the potatoes. Sopapillas are fluffy and crisp. Coffee is good, too. Fun bus for cocktails and coffee.

Got the something with bacon in the name omelette with hash browns, my wife got biscuits and gravy, and oj. Was at the window pickup, no indoors due to covid. All food was amazing, definitely recommend. Currently patio seating.

Fabulous food. Large portions. Very reasonable prices. Cheap drinks, including x3 Corona and $2 PBR (there are other choices too and mixed drinks). I definitely will come back. The dining experience is that yours a little squished together with other patrons. Its a lively atmosphere. There is only on street parking.

The breakfast tamale plate was fantastic! Curbside service was streamlined and quick.

Awesome place for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Be prepared to wait on the weekends although here was no wait when we left at 11:15. Place Is small so you wait outside. They have an old bush parked next the restaurant where you can sit and wait. Heated for the winter. They have complimentary coffee and you can purchase beer and cocktails as well for the wait. Service is great. The Southwest flavors to the food are wonderful.

Such a delicious place for all meals. I went for breakfast and the chorizo was so good as was the sopapilla. Their queso is good and Im excited to try other menu items

Ok... My boyfriend and I stopped by for a breakfast last Monday. To our surprise they had only outdoors sitting available and wasnt accepting cash payments. Not a big problem. So, ordered our food and waited at the table. In about 10 min a server moseyed up and drops ( literally) a brown bag on our table. No good morning, no heres your food, just shoved it on. Turns around and walks away - on the back of his jacket there is a picture of Satanic paraphernalia ( no, Im not making it up). Yeah, I get it, freedom of speech and all, but shouldnt it be exercised outside of work? It can easily turn away potential customers. This attitude (dont give a damn) sure turned us away, we wont be back, not anytime soon anyway. Sad, weve been enjoying this place for years, the food is always excellent.I hope the owner/-s rev up their employees customer service.

What a shame ! A restaurant that was famous for its indoor dining, has been Reduced to a carry out dine out witch is probably costly to them money with less business. Especially since all other restaurants around them have learned to adjust to the Pandemic, and keep their indoor dining open ! Thats the whole idea of going out to eat,to enjoy the atmosphere !

Had a great breakfast here after a long run at Forest Park. I had and Country Fried Steak with the hot eggs and a side pancake. Food was great and the server Adam did a great job making me felt welcome. Oh, the pancake was almost a cornbread texture, very interesting and good. Loved how the syrup bottles were old cook bottles.

I ordered the Omelet with Home made Sausage, Ghost Pepper cheese and avocado. The sausage was so spicy I couldnt even taste the ghost pepper cheese. Other than that it was excellent.

I often crave their biscuits and gravy and johns fiery scramble eggs. Nice outdoor seating and covid safe.

I was having a bad day and needed some breakfast. Came here to try it out and was blessed. The employees are so nice and treat you well. The coffee is Kaldi’s and endlessly refillable. They even give you one in a to go cup at the end! What a nice place. Their style of scrambled eggs is tasty and spicy, perfect for the morning. The bacon is nice and big (as you can see) and everything’s homemade! I recommend the biscuits and gravy with eggs on top.

Have tried on and off over the years since living in the area and they were always super busy. Finally had my southwest virginity taken and it was well worth the wait. One of the best country fried steaks Ive had in a long time and the gravy was deliciously unique

🔥🔥🔥🔥 My wife loves the Avocado salad.. and I enjoy the country fried steak. If they have ya outside I recommend bringing you own drink.. coronavirus done messed up free refills. Not today!!!!! Got me paying 3.00 bucks for a pop... but I will buy that food all day long... keep up the good work. See ya again soon.✌🏽

Ive heard about this place for years and decided to check it out. Went on a nice day and sat on their large patio after ordering and while eating.The food was fantastic and spicy and my friends strawberry 🍓 cornbread pancakes were delicious and perfect. Will definitely be back.

Everything is absolutely amazing! Best biscuits & gravy in the city!

I have never tried anything I didnt like from Southwest. It is absolutely delicious.

Amazing! The restaurant is nicely decorated and has an outdoor seating area too. Everything I ordered was delicious.

We transplanted to St Louis from New Mexico 5.5 yrs ago - and I am a total *New* Mexican food snob (dont get me started!). Well, until today, the *best* Mexican food, came out of MY kitchen.Guys, Southwest Diner knows what green chile is (😃!) and *where* it should come from (Hatch, of course!). Even better is, that the green chile actually had some bite to it ...Yall, this place rocks. Its also super busy. We had a 30-45 min. wait - but it was completely worth it! Try this place. Keep them in business. Seriously.

The slingers here are by far the best.I really love this place and recommend it to everyone.

Good Food. Our first time here and we will be back .

The food was definitely worth the wait!! The buttermilk cornmeal pancakes were divine! 👌 Also thought the decor was cute! 🤗

Food is well conceived but poorly executed. Out of the freezer and into the microwave!

It was delicious. I got the huevos rancheros and made it a Supreme. Also tried the sopapillas. Both were great. The spice from the christmas style chilies was amazing. I also loved the simplicity of the sopapillas of just fried dough and honey. Kinda like a less messy beignet. Will definitely be back to try more.

Delicious food! Beware the wait can be pretty long for a weekend brunch but waiting in the bus is the coolest thing!

My family’s favorite brunch spot in the St. Louis area. There’s usually a long wait of an hour or more, so make sure you visit during non-peak hours or call ahead to make a reservation. Try the tots!

Delicious southern style brunch! We got drinks from an old school bus made over on the inside while we waited.

Amazing traditional diner. Great staff, amazing food and milkshakes to die for. Highly recommended

Ive only been here a couple of times but both times it was really delicious! The bus where you wait for your table, because theres always a wait, is decked out in a southwestern style where you can get coffee and a drink if youd like. Only four stars because theres only street parking and both times the service has been kind of meh. Nothing to complain about at all, though.You can skip the wait by using the no wait app, but really, who doesnt want to hang out in a cool bus?

Eclectic style, smelled good but didnt eat here

One of StLs best casual breakfast spots. They add a nice Southwestern flair to their offerings. Prices are hella reasonable, staff is fast and professional.Now with expanded outside seating courtesy of Covid.

This busy local diner has a great selection of breakfast dishes many with a Southwest twist. The decor is interesting and if you have to wait (and you often do on a Weekend!) they have a school bus out back whee you can have a drink while you wait for your table.

Has that old-time diner feel with a cool Southwest motif. Excellent food and service with a menu full of good options.

Best breakfast in St. Louis. Hands down.

Passed through St. Louis on the way back to Chicago and ordered online at 8:30am with an estimated pick up time of 9:35am. At exactly 9:35, I received a text and our food was ready! Grabbed a seat outside to eat quickly before heading out. I was impressed with how accurate the timing was and Covid procedures. The Grits on Fire were 🔥. Perfect portion where I dont need to be rolled out, and the beef was so tender. My eggs over medium were also cooked perfectly. Boyfriend got the BLTJ, and it had plenty of thick-cut bacon. Feeling lucky that this was our pit-stop breakfast!

Stopped here for curbside while we were in the area—absolutely DELICIOUS! Thankful for the vast plant-based options too. I’ll definitely be back!

Outside seating only, food comes in to go containers, good food.

Awesome pancakes and strawberries, get it.

I havent gotten to explore much of the brunch menu, but they have a great mix of Mexican and traditional American breakfast dishes. You can expect lots of flavor and spice from the meats and savory dishes. The biscuits and gravy are superb! The prices are beyond reasonable, especially for drinks, compared to most brunch places. You can expect a wait, but itll be well worth it!

Got back to town and was so happy I was able to get a meal here! Love it! Grits on Fire, Pancakes, Breakfast Burritos, and Bloody Mary’s. Just can’t go wrong.

Not much to say. Had the breakfast burrito with bacon and green chile. It was excellent. One of the best Ive ever had. We will be back!

The outdoor seating was very wonderful. The food was amazing! The breakfast foods are great

This is a must stop if you have time for a short drive for breakfast. The food is spicy but not overdone. Everything was so well done. I was just blown away at everything I ordered. Even the biscuit for my gravy was unique and tasty. If you want special and unique then go here. If you want bland and ordinary then pick anything else.

Smothered burrito was tasty and filling. Breakfast potatoes were perfect. Pass on the sopapillas. Could have had more flavor and definitely could have been spicier. Coffee, ambiance, and service were good.

Outstanding food and great service

I come here all the time. Great food, great service, Im never dissatisfied. The Grits on Fire and Green Chile Cheeseburger are my standout favs, but Ive tried most of the menu and never had a bad meal here. If you come during brunch on the weekends during peak time, the place is packed so expect a wait. Its totally worth it.

Must visit when in St. Louis. Visited on a Saturday morning recently for breakfast. There is usually at least a short wait but it is worth it. I have never been disappointed with anything I have tried here. Today we had the breakfast burrito and the Huevos Rancheros and they were delicious. If you like southwest style breakfast/lunch items and cool spaces you need to try Southwest diner.

Interesting place. The menu selections are interesting as well. If you have time, I would suggest that you give it a shot. You will be pleasantly surprised.

All around awesome! AAA rating. Long wait if you come during peak hours but theres a cute bus with free coffee and a lively intersection to help pass the time. Food arrives quickly and tasty. I recommend the pozole for a hearty and warming appetizer followed by the huevos rancheros, breakfast scramble or burrito. Its all good really!

Absolutely phenomenal burgers and the Good Burger car! That old American diner feel.

Hungry for the best pizza in town? Dont stop here! If you want southwestern kind of food however, this is where you should be. The food is awesome and so is the service.

Fantastic food. Very friendly and attentive staff. Sat at the counter. Been here multiple times, and get the breakfast burrito every time. Easily one of the best in the city. Kaldi coffee is a huge plus.

My wife and I came for breakfast/brunch around 10:30 am on a Saturday. We were told there would be a 45-60 minute wait but that we could check out the bus in the back with a bar and complimentary coffee. The bartender in the (air conditioned and so so cute!) bus made a great michelada and coffee with baileys. The wait time flew by and the food was amazing. I highly recommend the tots, we couldn’t eat them fast enough!

What an excellent brunch we had at Southwest Dinner. There will be a wait on weekends although it was pretty opened when we finished around 11:15 on a Sunday. You can’t really wait for a table inside. They have an old bus that is heated and cooled to wait on. There is complementary coffee and you can purchase beer and brunch cocktails while you wait for your table. Service was excellent as was the food. Can’t wait to go back.

The only place I have ever had carne adovado outside of Albuquerque, and it did not disappoint. The red sauce was delightful, coffee was great, and service was prompt!

Went here on a Sunday at 1030am, was quoted 1.5 hour wait (which was accurate). There’s a little bus where you can get free sample size coffee or buy bloody Mary’s and mimosas while you wait. Inside only has tables that hold up to four people so definitely would not come here with more than 4. Had the Southwest Slinger, upgraded eggs to cheesy Jon style for $1.50 - delicious. also got the Road to Bacon which was amazing due to the goat cheese. Chose the biscuit for the side and added side of gravy (extra $3). Will definitely come back to try all the other staples but will try to come at a less busy time.

We both had the country fried steaks and it’s one of the best ones I’ve had. Awesome gravy!! Fast and great service!

Yummy, inexpensive, and super friendly staff! I only wish the coffee were better.

Southwest Diner is one of my favorite breakfast spots in the StL area. If feeling really crazy (and hungry) order the sopapillas as an appetizer before even looking at the menu. Yum!

Excellent... not only the food but the way it was served in the paper bag...

Good but not great. Ordered the Huevos Rancheros with everything. Tasty but did not feel good for several hours afterwards. Will visit again but with caution and try something else.

I live a thousand miles away from this place and am already trying to work it in to my commute after trying it today.

Food is always great. Staff very attentive.

Delicious! Worth the wait. Use the NoWait app. No kids menu. They do have chocolate chip pancakes for kids, ours ate two!! Pancakes are a sweet corn meal. We really enjoyed the Southwest flavored dishes too. We are going back again tomorrow!

Great service today. Fish fry menu Fridays during Lent! The pancakes are crunchy and soft and giant just like always. The rocket to bacon is delicious! The pungency of the arugula and goat cheese balance out the fat and flavor of the bacon perfectly.

Im from New Mexico. And I approve this restaurant.

Delicious, interesting food.

So good! I got their breakfast enchiladas with gravy and had to stop myself from eating the whole thing one sitting. The cornbread pancakes are also 👍🏻👍🏻

Wish you could add veggies to the breakfast burrito, but still delicious!

Food was great service was top notch. Would recommend if your ever in the area.

One of the worst experiences ever my family and I waited for over an hour for our food not only that but going online their website says you can dine in that’s currently not true at all just curbside limited parking you have to walk one block to the building and go to the back door surrounding area around the restaurant is very tacky and gettho I wouldn’t approve of family Friendly I would put a review on the food but no surprise still waiting past my supposedly checkout time. One word to describe this establishment Trash!

I had the huevos rancheros and they were delicious. They don’t come with any meat, so don’t forget to add that when ordering. I also had the sopapillas and boy were they delicious. Soft and fluffy, warm and perfect with honey. Street parking is plenty available.

So good.

Amazing! Without a doubt - a STL gem! Use the No Wait app to get in line, because there will be a line.

Delicious food and friendly staff

The best breakfast in St. Louis. Its laid back, super friendly, and incredibly delicious. Also, they have a great waiting area in a modified old school bus with free coffee to pass the time.

Trust me: you definitely want the fiery scramble with bacon and the sopapilla! I dont live near here, but every time I come to visit, I always get this!!