Location Top of the Rock restaurant-far end Parking Large open lot-$10 to enter area Atmosphere Classy historic rustic-lots of art, sculptures, decorative lighting and chairs ( horns on chair backs) but family friendly. Majestic view of the valley. Seating Tables-for small and large parties Service Paul rocked it! Immediate, friendly Menu So many yummy choices! Something for everyone! We had the steak fajitas-on recommendation from another customer. We split it and good thing as the portion was huge-we got two more meals out of ir-choice of corn or flour tortillas-we recommend flour as the corn were not corny enough and greasy. The steak arrived sizzling with peppers and onions. A side bowl had chopped romain, pico, cheese, and guacamole. So fresh and tasty. The steak was deliciously seasoned. Full bar and beverages-they do not have same cocktails as served on the golf cart tour. The iced tea came with fresh lemon on the side. Summary A classy family friendly, art filled restaurant with great service, outstanding food, amazing view. Love this place!! read more

Arnie's Barn - Sizzling steak fajitas and toppings - Mexican Near Me - Ridgedale, Missouri

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Not expecting anything special, because we're in border of Arkansas and Missouri. They forgot our chips and salsa, only brought it out when we asked if we could pay for some. Birria queso's are made with beef, not pork. They were burnt and not made of chilies but instead tomatoes. Fries too salty and queso is not spicy. No hot sauce. Very bland food and inattentive waiters. Cheap meal but not worth it. read more

Had Birria quesadilla, it was excellent. Wife had Baja chicken and loved it. Location is unbeatable read more

Arnie's Barn - Mexican Near Me - Ridgedale, Missouri

Pretty solid Mexican food. I did the three amigos tacos...shrimp, carne asada, and carnitas. I also the trio chips and guacamole, queso, and salsa for the table. Salsa was really good. About 30% overpriced for Mexican food but not any other choices up here at lunchtime. Top of the Rock cart tour and museum made this worth it! read more

Arnie's Barn - Chips app - Mexican Near Me - Ridgedale, Missouri

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We arrived at this location right when they opened. The shuttle was no wait since it was early in the morning The location was very easy to find. Clean and open and had a lovely cabin feel. The menu was very impressive, and I was surprised to see how many options they had. I had the chimichanga with shrimp. It came with a queso blanc sauce and a side of lettuce/salad and Mexican rice. Overall, it was delicious Service was great. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. I would return here again in the future read more

We had a GREAT time! The views and interior were great AND so historic, the food was mouth watering and probably the stand out was our waiter -- Peyton!! We will definitely go again the next time we visit Branson! read more

This was the only restaurant open before 4 at top of the rock. Wait was about 30 minutes and we were sat. Dining room has a great view. Our server was attentive so no issues there. I ordered the corn chowder which i thought would have whole corn in a cream based sauce. It came out pureed and had just ok flavor. My son got the kids chicken nuggets and fries and said they tasted weird. I tried both and it appears they need to change out the grease. Husband got the chimichanga and the chicken looked gray but he said it was ok. Would skip this place unless they make some changes soon. read more

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The food was outstanding. We had the tacos and they were some of the best we've had at any Mexican restaurant. The salsa was very tasty. Our server was very friendly and attentive throughout our meal. The atmosphere is also very nice. Though the prices may seem a bit high, they're not, the food is worth it. read more

Amazing views of Table Rock Lake. Good food and atmosphere. Nice place to catch some grub after touring the Natural History Museum. The Mushroom Taco's were so GOOD! 3 tacos's loaded with mushrooms, guacamole, pico & pickled onions. Includes rice & beans. read more

Arnie's Barn - Portobello mushroom taco's...splendid!! - Mexican Near Me - Ridgedale, Missouri

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The barn/ambiance was great. Loved hearing about how the barn was moved. The service/waitstaff were very friendly & help & gave recommendations. The food .... In our opinion was not great. For being a Mexican good restaurant each dish that was ordered in our party had little to no flavor from the elite fritter appetizer to the entrees of the trio of tacos & the birria tacos. read more

What a major disappointment. Very pricey Tex-Mex and the worst meal we have had in the four years we have been going to Big Cedar. I had fish tacos and they had almost no taste and were made squishy by the terrible coleslaw. The rice was good but clumpy and the refried beans were just ok. My wife had the Caesar salad and it came out as a small head of romaine with almost no dressing that had no relation to a true Caesar dressing. Oh and the table knife could not even cut the lettuce. She also ordered the black bean soup and was obviously microwaved with the ring of crust in the bowl. It was overly salty and not tasty at all. I had a margarita and it seemed to have very little alcohol in it if any. This place is a disappointment and we will not be back. read more

The service was quick and the staff were very attentive and friendly. The views and the facility were nice and had a nice atmosphere. The food was not great it was super salty and lacked taste. Definitely not worth the money but you're paying for the location. Locals really hyped this place up as great, it was ok. read more

Nice casual spot at Top of the rock. Service was great. Food was good. I would recommend Arnies if you're looking for a casual meal at TOR.

Over priced and under staffed. Just a souvenir shop with $3.00 bottles of pop. I would give it a pass.

If you're in Branson, I consider this a must... be it for a meal, or simply to see the Barn structure, golf course, and scenery/landscaping surrounding it. Wow! That darling little church visible from the veranda, so gorgeous! Beware, you probably shouldn't arrive hangry - be prepared to wait. It is always bustling and justifiably so (for reasons already stated). We sat out on the perimeter deck on a weather-perfect day. I got the Caesar salad with grilled chicken. The salad and dressing were delicious but those cornbread croutons? Big no. Great idea, but they were bland and an unpleasant texture. read more

Arnie's Barn - Chicken Caesar salad - Mexican Near Me - Ridgedale, Missouri

The hostess, or "chick at the desk" really ruined the experience for us. We got here after paying $10 to even get in the parking lot. (Cover charge I assume). And we valet parked, checked into hostess and she said 30 min. I asked where the restrooms were and when she told me, I asked her to repeat it. Because I could not understand her. After that we aired in the bar area for over 50 min and then looked up and the restaurant was almost empty. We checked at the "hostess" stand and they did not recognize that they had forgotten about us. Needless to say, but will anyway, "you do not get a second chance to make a first impression". Sorry Johnny Morris, your staff failed you on this one. Will not be back! read more

Oh wow! I've been to big cedar many times but this past visit (Arnie's barn) was better than the previous times. First off I want to start by saying our server was fantastic! Very enthusiastic and genuine. He answered any questions we had and made our dining experience top notch. Now let's get to the food! We had a party of 6 and half of them got salad and the others got fajitas and enchiladas! We were all impressed with our food but the fajitas were a little too salty but still yummy. The salads were HUGE and the ones who got them said they could have split one between the three of them. I got the margarita flight and they were all delicious! My favorite was the watermelon one! Overall, very good and we will be back! read more

Not sure why it's only a 3 star rating, we loved everything. The view, the food and overall whole experience was great. Service was excellent read more

A memorable experience not to be forgotten. What a gorgeous place & view! Impressive staff, quality food & cocktails. The young man we had serve us was very professional & experienced. The chips with the salsa was phenomenal. I MUST know what company makes those corn chips!! Unlike any other chip we've ever had, absolutely amazing in flavor & texture!! What's in those chips?? The Blueberry Ancho margarita was perfection, well balanced, a creative concoction for sure. Husband had the tacos (all varieties) he said he's never had tacos so delicious (and we're from California). My chicken pastor quesadilla was beautifully toasted, quality cheese and very filling. Overall outstanding experience! Thank you for making this an everlasting memory. Please tell me more about those CHIPS! read more

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Food and views good, service at the table was slow and he was new so he didn't know answers to some of our food questions. Food tasted good though. Chips and salsa would be separate if you wanted them. read more

We only came in for a drink and a snack. Ordered the 3 salsas and chips. All 3, were good and the waiter brought more chips and the house salsa for our party of 4. My son had the tequila flight and we had some beers. Our server Shaye did an excellent job. Great end to our cave trip. read more

Ambiance is very nice, w/ cool woodsy feel to the barn & surrounding area. Service was also very nice. It was approaching closing time, so very few customers, in dining area. Our waiter was very attentive & engaging. Food was marginal, at best. Appetizers arrived, Luke warm. Our meals were okay. For the cost, I expected to be "wow-ed", all in our party were disappointed. Everything (Dining, valet, ...........The golf cart tour!) is over the top expensive. End result, the experience, doesn't justify the cost. read more

Arnie's Barn is a gorgeous restaurant and bar with a great story, a lot of history, great food, and attentive, amazing service. All the years we've been coming to Branson, we were super confused about it's location, thinking that the barn by the Welcome Center was it, but that's where they keep the golf carts for the course and the cave tours. This is located at Top of the Rock where the Osage Restaurant and the Museum and Gift Shop are. read more

Good was good. A bit different than usually Mexican restaurant food. Great view on the big Bass Pro Sinkhole. read more

Arnie's Barn - Sinkhole - Mexican Near Me - Ridgedale, Missouri

When we arrived the waitress asked if we wanted chips and salsa. We said yes thinking it was complementary. Nope, $5 charge. They were out of several apps and entries. I ordered the peach please margarita. Very heavy on ice. It was described as having peach puree. Nope, maybe peach syrup. Service was very slow despite it not being very busy. Waited about 30 minutes for our check after we had finished eating. Would not return. read more

This is a nice way to wrap up a great tour, with lively staff, and good vibes. Justice is a great bartender and Popeye the tour bus driver is a hoot. read more

Arnie's Barn - A smooth cocktail after a great tour. - Mexican Near Me - Ridgedale, Missouri

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The view is BEAUTIFUL. Drinks are good. The food...something left to be desired. I had the bison quesabirria tacos and those were good, just wish it was crispier on the outside. The ju was not good. Usually birria is dipped in consome. The ju was THICK. The rice was gummy and overcooked, the beans had wayyyy too much cumin in them that overpowered any other flavor. Service was decent. read more

Arnie's Barn - Bison quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - Ridgedale, Missouri

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Super disappointed... Food isn't great. Stale chips, stale taco shells... old shrimp... the salsa... what was that? They don't even cut the core out of bell peppers for salads. See picture... Such a beautiful place and crappy food. read more

Just fantastic food!! Service fantastic I'm such a critic Wow a must see Our group was in awe Great job for me to say they knocked It out of the park is an under statement!!!!!! read more

The food was excellent. Our server, Ayden, was outstanding. He was on top of things, friendly and knowledgeable. He made it an extra-special experience. read more

Grabbed a seat at the bar after finishing the golf cart tour/ride. We ordered the margarita and beer flight, which seemed to confuse the bartenders because they said they had never had someone order a beer flight, which is listed on the menu. There was a lot of conversation back and forth between them about the order, how they didn't' think it should be on the menu, how they didn't like making it, etc., it made us feel so uncomfortable that we even offered to order something simpler off the menu. Once they were made, they really did taste very good and we would order again, if allowed. read more

Arnie's Barn - Beer flight & Margarita flight - Mexican Near Me - Ridgedale, Missouri

10.11.12 Top of the Rock. Arnie's Barn. finally got to eat here. chips and salsa were good. queso was ok. edible. nothing to rave about. the nachos we good. ive come to really like pulled pork nachos with BBQ sauce. the mahi mahi tacos were disappointing. more bland bagged slaw than mahi mahi. bland in flavor. wouldn't recommend them. read more

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If you are planning at trip to Top of the Rock, please make sure to include Arnie's Barn in your plans for the day. Chef Christian and his team provide a phenomenal experience. Kaycee was such an awesome server and took care of all of our needs promptly and professionally. The space is warm and inviting. The views of Table Rock Lake and the surrounding areas are absolutely breathtaking. Weather permitting, they offer both indoor and wrap around patio seating. As a disclaimer, I spent 2 years in San Diego and lived approximately 8 miles from the border. To say I'm persnickety about Mexican food is an understatement. I was literally blown away by the food here. We went with the queso dip which had a nice heat to it and paired with great tortilla chips. For our meals we went with tacos. The shrimp had a creamy slaw and were quite hearty. The chicken Al pastor was fabulous! My measure of any Mexican restaurant is by the Al pastor. This takes time and effort to get just right. Most restaurants I've been to use pork which keeps the dish from drying out. Arnie's uses chicken, and it was flavorful and juicy. This receives high praise from me. Lastly, I tried a birra quesadilla-taco. This is birra or slow cooked beef in a rich sauce. The tortilla is then grilled on the flat top. A side of that rich sauce comes along as a side car for dipping. As much as I loved the Al pastor, I could have had a plate of these and been completely satisfied. We also added a side of rice and beans because that's what you do. The rice was full of flavor. But these beans tho! Smokey and flavorful, I was scraping down the sides of the crock to make sure I didn't miss a single bite! After all of that, we had to have dessert, obviously. The sopaipilla was crisp and covered in cinnamon sugar and a honey drizzle. They paired it with a delicious ice cream making it absolutely perfect. Highly recommend a visit to this place! The service, views, and food are worth the trip up to the Top of the Rock! read more

Great views and location! It was sunny and 65 so we sat on the patio after golfing and it was beautiful! The food was alright but not good enough to warrant the high prices. They bring chips and two kinds of salsa after you order food. My husband had chicken fajitas-which were tasty- but don't come with any of the usual toppings like cheese, sour cream and pico. I ordered the slow roasted pork quesadilla. The pork flavor was really good. The beans and rice were cold but I had enough food anyway so I didn't say anything. The best thing we had was the Mexican street corn. read more

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Great lunch, great atmosphere great service. We had a party of 13 and Matt took care of us like it was a party of 2. Mexican themed menu had some nice options. The fajitas were awesome! Not giving 5 stars because I believe it was a bit over priced. Great time though. read more

Came here with a large party and they gave us a huge table in the upstairs loft away from the crowd. Our server was fantastic and personable and was attentive. The Arnold palmer's were a staple drink and everyone enjoyed their burgers and salads. read more

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Amazing food! Wonderful Service. My husband and I stopped here after we finished the Lost Canyon tour and Ozarks Natural History Museum. We had dinner plans somewhere else with our kids but just needed something to tide us over until then. It was five minutes to close. We assured the hostesses that we would make it quick. They quickly cleaned a table and found some silverware for us. Our server was super polite and assured us that it was no trouble. We only ordered an appetizer. The burnt end loaded fried. They were amazing! The fries were perfectly crispy. And the burnt ends and BBQ sauce were delicious. read more

Arnie's Barn - Burnt end loaded fries - Mexican Near Me - Ridgedale, Missouri

We were surprised to find out that this was the only restaurant open at Top of the Rock till 4pm. The child's hamburger was on a brochure bun which none of the 3 children in our party would eat. It was 15.00 for the child's burger. The rice from the Taco plate was hard as if it was from yesterday. The refried brand was canned chili beans. My carne asada was dry and the corn tortillas were very greasy. We had Fajitas which were 40.00 and queso which I'm pretty sure was canned cheese sauce. For the prices and quote a fine dining restaurant we were very disappointed. We owned a Mexican restaurant for years and our food never tasted like the food we got at Arnies barn. I wouldn't recommend eating at this place. There's a lot of better places in town. read more

Not impressed by this place. I have eaten here several times and the first time was significantly better than this last time. First the price of the food combined with the entry fee into the top of the rock is just not worth it. You are paying significantly higher prices for mediocre Tex Mex. No one at our table enjoyed their food, the steak on the bowl was dry, and the chicken my friend had wasn't seasoned well. Server was nice and the barn/view is pretty, but other than that don't waste your money. read more

The place is so cozy and view is so relaxing. We chose to be seated outside for the great view and nice weather. We had Chicken and beef Combination fajitas with Spanish rice, corn, sautéed veggies, chips and salsa, coffee and mimosa. The food was good, price reasonable, service great, and very friendly server, Joe. Come try when you're in the area. read more

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