Fred & Red's, since 1923, is always a walk down memory lane when I walk through the door. This was…read moremy mom's favorite spot in Joplin, Mo! We know we're there when we see their iconic neon sign crowning the entrance! Still a favorite with many, there was a steady stream of customers coming in and sitting around the counter-dining-only restaurant. Service, as in the past, was speedy and served with a smile. They are closed on Sunday and Monday. Our go to is always the tamales - mom's favorite. On this day I enjoyed a bundle, 3 @ $3.55, and a light splattering chili. Their tamales are more comparable to a Mississippi Delta tamale than the tamale you would eat at a Mexican restaurant. They always ask if you want dill pickles and sliced onions on the side - for an additional charge. Their griddle cooked burgers are good, too. Spaghetti Red is a signature dish that many swear by, has been on the menu forever, and is a Fred & Red's Classic. This dish is a layered plate of spaghetti noodles, topped with tamales and covered with chili. I've never been brave enough to try this favorite but make sure you're hungry! It's a plate full! They serve fries and tater tots, as well as, desserts. Also, the have frozen tamale bundles (of three), chili and other options to go! Check out their Carry Out menu!

Not a fan. Number one rule of cooking pasta, salt the water…read more The tamales are a joke. The way they are tied together reminds me of bulls balls. Took one bite and tossed them. Best of luck selling your new franchise model selling bull balls tamales

It is amazing. Everything on the menu is delicious. Great Mexican. Good steak burger everything is…read moredelicious.

The food was ok, not bad at all, but the service was horrible. The waitress apparently has an issue…read morewith racism and interracial couples because her attitude was of obvious disdain. We are from out of town and wanted to try a local spot, well this was a bad first impression of Joplin, I hope the remainder of our stay is better than this experience. It makes me very irate to have a server giving dirty looks and side eying my husband. These are my freedoms and this establishment needs to have some training on racial sensitivity and harassment. Interracial couples be warned, you will be treated differently and without respect. The only reason this is 2 stars is because the food wasn't bad.

What a great diner / dive. From the menu to the service it was a great experience…read more Loved the look and feel from the moment we drove into the parking lot. It has that classic style with lots a chrome and logo that gives you that years-gone-by vibe. Inside they had plenty of seating including a counter (where we sat) and booths. Everyone was friendly and we got our Route 66 Passport stamped. While we were only passing thru on our Route 66 Chicago to Santa Monica journey if we ever happen to be in the area again we will definitely dine here again.

Good coffee and they serve breakfast all day! Love it!!! Our service was quick and efficient,…read morethough one person's meal got messed up (the kitchen's fault). My haystack was DELICIOUS and that cinnamon toast is to DYE for. And they're not chintzy with the butter either. Nice diner atmosphere. Glad we stopped in before heading out of town.

Julian's is the epitome of an American Diner. The food is good and the service is excellent. I love…read morethe Sweet and Savory Burger with fig jam and arugula. It's delicious! This is our go-to a couple times a month for dinner because we feel welcomed, the food is freshly made, and it doesn't kill the bank account.

This is your standard cafe with really good food. Service was great, the place was clean and prices…read moreare fair. Coffee was also good. The place didn't smell like food which is often my biggest issue with cafes. You leave smelling like the restaurant. The gravy on the biscuits was probably the worst part of the meal. I'm a sausage gravy guy, and this isn't sausage gravy. It is good pepper gravy....but not my favorite. I'll definitely keep this place on my list of places to eat.

We used to LOVE Big Biscuit. We stopped going for several months because we never got the chance…read more When we eventually did go back the menu had changed and prices had drastically increased (about $5 per plate). We understood the economy and grocery prices so we ordered anyway. The food was very disappointing. Greasy hash browns, cold hard biscuit, watery gravy. Nothing like they had been!!! We will not be returning. This was a breakfast that costs us almost $40 for two with waters. Not again. The service was the only good thing about our visit.

The Big Biscuit never disappoints! The Yard Bird biscuit with fried chicken breast, cheese and…read moregravy is so good!! The pancakes are huge and yummy! Waffles are yummy too! What makes this place better is the top notch service we get from Allie. She greets everyone with a smile and takes such great care of her customers. We asked to be seated in her section every time we go.

Let's get something straight - this won't be the best food that you've ever had. But, it will…read morelikely be a solid feature in your top five hole in the wall breakfast spots. It's not the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had, but it's top five. there's nothing that sweet Creek doesn't do well despite not being exemplary in their food. Where they truly stand out is their service, and their 1980s prices.

Go to Sweet Creek for a traditional country breakfast - eggs, meat, grain (toast, pancake, roll)…read moreand some traditional hospitality. Service was spot on. The only thing lacking was the coffee was on the watery side.

Like most sit down Mexican restaurants. A couple of small things make it excellent. The staff is…read moregreat. The service is fast. Was able to eat and leave in less than 30 minutes both times that I have been there. The food is just a touch better than what I would consider typical. Not sure how except the chef pays attention to details. Can't describe it really. It is just better.

Xavier our waiter was great! Everything came out really fast and the food and drinks were…read morefantastic! We will definitely be going back!

Jennifer is the absolute best! She did amazing with indecisive, picky kiddos, she's so helpful and…read moreso efficient. She has an amazing attitude and is the sweetest!!

We had a group of 12 and called ahead to reserve a table. When we got there, every table was…read morebooked. Our group was tired and hungry after camping for 3 days, so we went to another restaurant. I guess integrity is hard to come by.

I like this WH location because Joplin is my halfway point and I have eaten here before. I can't…read moreremember what time of day it was last time but it's 9:30 pm now. I get to have fresh food grilled to order no matter what time you stop in at good old reliable WH. Waffle House's are always clean and service is always good and friendly. You can depend on it 24/7 which is extremely helpful when traveling through towns you may not be familiar with. I ordered my usual Cheeseburger and Hash Browns, Scattered, Smothered. My food was delicious. Nobody does hash browns quite like Waffle House. They are very unique in my opinion.

For starters, the service was incredibly quick. We got our food about five minutes after we…read moreordered. Our waitress was not very talkative, but she was very friendly and attentive. I got the jalapeño hash browns with a chocolate chip waffle. The jalapeños were just the right amount of spicy. And the waffles were delicious. My parents said their food was delicious as well. It's a very small building, however, I don't see it as an issue. The lighting was minimal, but acceptable. Overall, I had a great experience here. I will definitely be back.

Best Cobb Salad! U can even get Turkey Bacon substituted at no extra cost. Delicious Summer Food…read more They have great value menu & free Truck Parking! Friendly service & clean restrooms and all beverages are re-filled for free as many times as u like. Denny's near I-44

We had a group of six, the food took over 40min and when it arrived it was luke warm, hash browns…read morewere super burnt. It was not busy and multiple tables that came after us got food before us. The server was friendly and attentive but when she dropped off the check there was automatic gratuity and she did not tell us it was added.