Southwest Diner

“A Taste of the Southwest on Southwest”

Southwest Diner has been serving breakfast and lunch in St. Louis since 2012, bringing New Mexican flavors and a taste of the American Southwest to our little corner of St. Louis.

We’re an independent, locally-owned diner built around the things we love: food, hospitality and community.

Our menu brings together New Mexican breakfast favorites and classic American diner fare, including breakfast burritos, huevos rancheros, red and green chile, posole and enchiladas, alongside buttermilk cornmeal pancakes, biscuits and homemade sausage gravy, and other diner favorites.

In The Press

St. Louis Magazine

First Look: Southwest Diner in South City

2012

St. Louis Magazine

The Well-Seasoned Life: Southwest Diner

2013

Chili Versus Gravy: St. Louis’ Great Slinger Debate

2019

Why Southwest Diner Is Our Go-To Hungover Brunch Spot
2022

2022

Southwest Diner is a go-to spot for breakfast and lunch in St. Louis
2024

2024

Awards and Recognition

St. Louis Magazine A-List — Neighborhood Diner
2013 — Winner

Sauce Magazine Readers’ Choice — Favorite Diner
2019 — 1st Place

Sauce Magazine Readers’ Choice — Favorite Diner
2021 — Winner

St. Louis Magazine A-List Readers’ Choice — Diner
2022 — Winner

Sauce Magazine Readers’ Choice — Favorite Diner
2022 — Winner

St. Louis Magazine A-List Readers’ Choice — Diner
2023 — Winner

St. Louis Magazine A-List Readers’ Choice — Diner
2026 — Winner

Ian Froeb’s STL 100: The best St. Louis restaurants of 2026