Food is fantastic and is worthy of 5 stars. The service is less than average. The food doesn't come all at once. Three meals came out at different times, within 10 minutes of each other. The fajitas came out last - sizzling hot. By the time we got our tortillas the fajitas had cooled quite a bit. Ask to talk to a manager and she avoided us. My friend got up and approached the manager and she didn't take any responsibility. She was waiting on tables that day but could have stopped by our table to apologize for the service. I will tell people this story if asked to recommend this restaurant. read more

As many others have said, this is THE best Mexican food in the area. I grew up in So Cal eating very good Mexican food most my life and nothing else in this area even comes close. I had pretty much given up on real Mexican food as every time I would try a place the locals here recommended, it was always gross and disappointing. Forgot about all the other small chains like Mexican Villa, El Puente, El Charro, etc. Not even in the same category. If you want true Mexican food, this is it. Don't settle for the places all the locals here call good. It is a small place though so be prepared to eat in tight quarters and it can get loud if the place is filled. Still worth it, but good to know. read more

I just moved from Nor Cal... I have lived in many states. I love Mexican food!!! So trying many places in Springfield and no luck. Honestly with everyone telling me this place was the best of the best. I can say it was gross! So disappointing. read more

Yummmmmyyyy. We were both in the mood for Mexican, so I suggested Cesar's Old Mexico since we hadn't been there before and I'd been meaning to try it. So glad we did. I write this while enjoying my leftover grilled garlic shrimp and pupusa. The homemade salsa has just the right amount of heat, and the guacamole has a nice kick of jalapeño to it that you don't get often. My husband's shrimp fajitas were gorgeous and delicious too. This wasn't your standard Springfieldian Mexican fare; definitely a cut above and much more authentic tasting. Service was a little slow, and the restaurant is crowded and loud, but honestly, it fit. It was nice to be able to have a leisurely lunch, with excellent food; and there is a certain aspect of privacy in a loud, public place which can be fun. Will definitely be back. Viva la ama suena! read more

Num num num num num....the tiniest and packed restaurant in town. There is almost always a line to get in. Come early or late or wait. Usually about a :15-:30 wait but WORTH IT!!! If you can find room to squeeze up to the 'bar' do it! They cook your food behind the eating bar and it's all fresh and made to order. Good to watch some fùtbol and try awful attempts at Spanish. The wait staff is friendly and remembers everyone! Modelo on tap and Miller Lite I think. Portions are big and they don't mind tweaking your order. For insstance, I don't eat rice or beans and they substitute more salad and guac. Love this place! read more

The food and service are always excellent! Highly recommend. The best Mexican food in Springfield.

Don't bother trying to eat here. We have driven across town twice during their regular business hours to be turned away at the door. First time they were closing early, & tonight they are closed for a private party. There won't be a third attempt for us. read more

I love the food and the people. I eat here every chance I get!! The food is always excellent and service is the best. I love sitting at the bat and watching them prepare the food read more

Wow, finally a Mexican restaurant that makes Mexican food! The tacos are the real deal, carnitas are actually fried and the house salsa has a punch. Will be going on a Saturday to try some of the authentic dishes such as pozole. If you're a fan of Mexican, not Tex-Mex, check this place out! Update *11/14/17** Made a mistake and sat at the bar where could watch the cook. She had gloves on and basically contaminated everything with raw meat. I watched her put the raw pork on the grill, then grabbed a tortilla to make a quesadilla, touched the cheese, touched plates, cilantro, onion, rice, etc. She then grabbed raw fish and put on the grill, same gloves and touched all the above again. So basically everything was cross contaminated. So gross. Will not be back, and totally disappointed because the food was great the first time. read more

Went on a Friday afternoon, pretty busy (our first time to visit) and people kept coming in. Our waitress never smiled, she acted like we were a burden to wait on. A younger waitress was all smiles and asked her tables if they needed anything, how was everything, ours didn't nor did she say a word except to ask what we wanted. Well she did ask my husband if he wanted the water she was delivering to another table, she didn't ask me. But the food was very good, the salsa was to hot for us but it tasted good. I always try the basics because if that's good everything else usually is. The food actually had a flavor, something lacking at some other Mexican restaurants we have visited. My husband relliano had no stem or seeds so he could eat it all he liked it a lot. I guess my only complaints was our seating looking at the huge coke machine and sitting in the doorway and our complacent waitress. Don't know if we will return, many other restaurants recommended to us. read more

Best Mexican in 417 land! My boyfriend and I have been going here for years and we are always so pleased after eating here. I've never had anything bad, and their margaritas are my absolute favorite. We love the staff, they're fun, welcoming, and attentive! read more

It's the best Mexican food in town hands down. The al pastor sope is the best sope I've ever had. I love the California burrito with lengua and tomatillo sauce over it. Always fantastic service. If it's busy and you have to wait, they attend to you so you can buy margaritas to enjoy in the mean time. Love this place. read more

Cesar's is the best! Great food, great atmosphere, great people! Such a fun, friendly place!

The wait is horrendous and the attitude of the wait staff is even worse. We were told a 45 minute wait. Now an hour and a half later and no idea of when being seated. They refuse to put tables together. Even if the food is good, the wait is not worth it. read more

AMAZING food. Best Mexican in Missouri! I don't know how they do it, but every time we go everyone at the table loves every dish. It's very hot, fresh, and the interior is fun (but usually very busy so go at on off time!!) Would recommend the burritos, they are huge though, so be prepared to bring a box home! read more

Ordered a to go order of one shredded pork quesadilla. Very good taco type item. read more

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Do not miss this place. Most important to me, Clean!! Then we can go on and on about the taquitos are better than mine, which by the way was a real shock, service/ friendly, helpful and professional! Delicious and fresh! Great value. Nice portions! Very nice experience. Locals and travelers will enjoy this excellent food. read more

What an awesome place! A 10 minute wait at 6 pm on a Wednesday evening. I had chicken and chorizo which was huge and delicious. My wife had two beef soft tacos and they were excellent. Everything was wonderful. Good and fast service with friendly staff. Even three kinds of hot sauces on every table - Valentina plus both red and green Yucatán habanero sauce. read more

It was absolutely beautiful inside, and they actually cook your food in front of you if you sit at the bar. The prices were good and the food was delicious. I was, however, extremely disappointed that when I ordered the Pollo con Queso, the menu stated that it came with rice, beans, and guacamole salad like all of the other chicken dishes. When they brought my food, it only came with the chicken and rice and cheese. I asked for the rest of the food that the menu stated it came with, and she told me that it didn't come with it. She brought me a menu and the menu did in fact state that it came with the extra food. The waitress only then informed me that the dish I ordered was the only one that didn't come with the beans and salad (which is half of the meal) even though the menu doesn't state that anywhere. I wasn't even given the chance to purchase the remaining half of the meal. If you have a menu that tells your customers what they are paying for, maybe have a menu that's accurate? Or better training on relaying missing information to the customers? I will say that there was a TON of rice and chicken and cheese, but I would rather have half of the amount and the rest of the items the menu states comes with it. I did really really love the centerpiece in the middle of the restaurant under the skylight, it looks like something you would see at Disney from Coco. Good restaurant, just make sure you're getting what the menu says before you order. read more

Best Mexican food in Springfield! Definitely worth the wait that you sometimes have, but the staff is so friendly and accommodating, you won't even notice the wait! read more

The food was delicious a little pricey, not to bad . We didn't like the size of the place, very small and very busy. It's possible that you may have to sit with someone you don't know. We will go again though. read more

Very friendly and helpful staff. The place is always packed. They have the best Carnitas in town! The salsa was tasty. The only downfall is they could have managed the table arrangement a bit better. They would fit more people and less angry customers. read more

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This is the best food in Springfield-love the atmosphere and the customer service. Sitting at the bar and watch the food cooked fresh is great too. Looking forward to the new location read more

The al pastor California style burrito...!!! Add cheese on top and you've eaten all the calories you need for the day but it's worth it. Be ready to wait for a table if you go at a normal dinner time. Don't let that deter you from enjoying their amazing food and wonderful service. read more

This is our favorite Mexican food restaurant in town. We have tried them all and Cesar's is hands down the best. The location is small but always hopping. Great fast service! read more

I enjoyed this place! Their current location is small and can get crowded when they are busy. For lunch today I had the Al Pastor Torta and a papusa. Both were very tasty. The al Pastor was nice and flavorful and I thought the rest of the ingredients complemented the meat nicely. The bread is toasted and it comes with lots of fresh onions and jalapeños. I was digging it! My papusa was delicious and something I would definitely order again. They have a wonderful menu with lots of choices and great service. I will definitely be back to eat here! read more

Best Mexican food in town. Always busy so don't be surprised if you wait for awhile. Margaritas are strong.

This restaurant was highly recommended, so my husband and I decided to give it a try and we're glad we did! I had the salad with grilled chicken and my husband had a shrimp chimichanga with all the fixins'. My salad was amazing with fresh greens and loaded with deliciously seasoned grilled chicken. We will definitely be going back! read more

This was the second time going there. The first time I didn't get to eat. I waited at the hostess stand with a crowd of people for about 15 minutes before being acknowledged and told there was a 40 minute wait. This time I also waited 15 minute but then was seated quickly. They need a dedicated hostess. From there, the service was okay. Watching each employee it's clear they are islands. No teamwork involved or working together to serve the customer. The server worked hard but the lack of teamwork hamstrung his ability to deliver great service. This resulted in the order coming out in pieces rather than altogether. Almost like being served courses. The overall time for a "quick lunch" at 1:00 pm was over an hour. The food was, sadly, mediocre. The homemade chorizo tasted like ground sausage with commercial taco seasoning. No flavor. No chilis. No spice. It wasn't like any chorizo I've ever had. The asada for the tacos wasn't much better. Bland and cut in a fine chop or almost ground. The tacos were served with usual accompaniments but the cilantro had so many stems in it. It hadn't been cleaned properly. The queso was bland and boring, so thin it was almost watery. Bottom line, I've had so much better for half the price in other major metropolitan areas. I can't understand why Springfield settles for this kind of middling food and pays such a markup. Sorry, I won't be back. read more

Excellent!! Very good food. Very good service! We've been eating there since before they moved to the new larger location. Good then and good now! read more

First time visiting and one word- yum! Delicious Mexican food in a small, intimate, friendly environment! Everything we ordered was amazing! Highly recommend the chicken sopas. Will definitely eat there regularly. read more

In a city of "pseudo-Mexican" restaurants, Cesar's is the real deal. The best I've had outside of Santa Fe. My go to are the chiles rellenos, but it's all wonderful. They're not currently open for lunch, but I'm hopeful they'll start again soon. read more

My favorite Mexican place in Springfield. He got a bigger place which is nice because it was always crowded. The food is delicious. Not bland like some can be. I would give it 5 stars except it drives me bonkers that they don't have an orderly way of finding out who is there to get you on the seating list and it's usually busy. read more

Best food since I lived in chicago. Lunch time is easy to seat dinner takes some time but worth it.

This is my favorite Mexican food in Springfield. It is a very small place and is often packed so be prepared for a wait. My personal favorite is their torta, but that being said, everything that I have eaten there has been amazing. We have not found anything as authentic and genuinely delicious as this place. read more

Lights out! Cesar the owner and his wife Sandra are outstanding people! The best in Springfield!

I have looked around this area for A Mexican restaurant a little different Caesars fits my taste. My wife had the enchilada à la cart and I had the Poblano pepper along with the pork soft shelled taco it was some of the best of these specific things fixed a little differently than most Mexican restaurants I will be back it was delicious read more

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If you've grown accustomed to standard Mexican fare, you can count on a new flavor experience at Cesar's Old Mexico. This was my first visit. I was greeted when I sat at the bar...which is part of the restaurant. For locals, this was the former Big Easy Grill which moved East of Hwy. 65. My server was very friendly and attentive. I ordered the Pancho Villa which is a shrimp and chicken dish served with tortillas and a side of beans and rice. It's not a big restaurant, so arrive early on weekends. Full bar. read more

Cesar's Old Mexico - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Great food! It was busier than I anticipated and unfortunately had to be sat at the bar without being asked if that was ok.

By far the best Mexican food in the Midwest! Lived in Cali for 4 years and Cesar's is just as good if not better than mexican spots in Cali. Staff are really friendly, food is served super fast, and even if there is a wait for a table you'll get in pretty quick. A MUST TRY: Skinny Margarita with Tajin on the rim! You're welcome read more