First Look: Seoul Taco in Chesterfield

West County residents no longer need to trek to University City or hunt for a Seoul Taco truck. The St. Louis-based chain opens Friday, Dec. 29 at 46 Four Seasons Shopping Center in Chesterfield.

As The Scoop reported in August, owner David Choi announced he planned to open his fifth brick-and-mortar location (the second in St. Louis) in his hometown.

Fans of the Korean-Mexican fusion can expect a similar menu to its predecessors with seasonal rotating specials. Choi said he may reach out to local chefs in the neighborhood for possibly collaborations. The Chesterfield space will be the first to feature beverages from Ireland-based Stubborn Soda.

Upon entering the 80-seat restaurant, a symbolic Seoul Taco food truck jumps off the wall in an art installation created by Chicago interior designer Alex Morales. The space also incorporates colorful street art by Daniel Burnett and Won Kim. “It’s street food coupled with street art,” Choi said.

Choi said transitioning the 3,600 square-foot space that formerly housed a St. Louis Bread Co. proved smooth thanks to an established kitchen and plumbing. “It had the right bones in place,” he said.

Seoul Taco in Chesterfield will be open daily from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Here’s a first look at the newest Seoul Taco location.

Caitlin Lally is a contributor to Sauce Magazine.