La Casona Mexican Restaurant, High Ridge

A festive cantina spirit thrives at La Casona. While enjoying flavored margaritas by the glass or pitcher, groups can share plates of flautas, enchiladas, and other classic Mexican dishes. However, cooks occasionally experiment with flavors when designing their own Tex-Mex creations. Fried tilapia appetizers arrive with mango-chipotle dipping sauce; the signature fajita features a bounty of chicken, steak, smoked pork, bacon-wrapped shrimp, and grilled vegetables; and banana-stuffed dessert chimichangas are topped with ice cream and caramel syrup.

Strong drinks and hearty cooking ensure spirits remain high at La Casona. Conversations echo off the dining room's faux-stucco walls and tiled floors.