El Charro Mexican Restaurant

Food was AMAZING!!! Drinks were fantastic and service was TOP NOTCH…read moreIf you are in Ozark, Missouri and do not come here, you are definitely missing out!!

It's sooooooooo good!!!…read more We ordered Pabellon Criollo and Patacon!!!!The steak and other material are fresh and well- cooked!!! I'll try again when I go back to Ozark!!! Highly Recommended!!!! BTW, The Service here is also considerable and warm!

Bar area

The steak Fajitas were okay.

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Daily Specials 8/2023

Brothers Tacos

4.6(27 reviews)

1.5 mi

I had no idea this place was here, but I'm glad we found it. The food is excellent! The prices are…read morebetter. Everything had good flavor. The free salsa was a little chunky, which I love and lightly spicy. Very good salsa. The chips were nice and crispy, not stale. We went on a Thursday and they had dollar tacos, we each got one to try and wow. Other dollar tacos from places are just mediocre. These were fantastic. They only do the corn tortillas for them and I usually like flour but these were so good I didn't care. I will definitely be going back. The dining room is small, but the people are so polite and give good service.

I took the burrito home since there was literally no where to sit and was packed out at lunch for a…read morebirthday or reunion of some kind and now I get why they were packed out, this burrito is life changing and absolutely humongous makes me want to ~fiesta~

Bean Dip

Brothers Smothered Burrito

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Iguana Roja Restaurante

3.3(147 reviews)

1.7 mi

When we arrived here, the girl at the greeter station seemed like she didn't want us to be there…read more She asked us how many were in our party and we told her. Then she says it's going to be a 5 to 10 minute wait. I said OK fine no problem. The she said it might be 10 to 15 minutes. Again, I said no problem. I don't know if she just had an attitude or what, but she definitely did not make is feel welcome. We arrived several hours before closing, so it's not like we were here at the last minute or anything. Idk what her deal was. After a while, the waiter came out to ask us if we wanted a table or booth. We said table and he went to prepare it, then came back and led us to our table. He was visibly exhausted, but intent on providing excellent service. He let us know that he was new and needed some time to get caught up (thus the brief wait) and we didn't mind at all. He got our drink and apps order and came back a bit later to get our food order. He checked on us several times while we waited on the appetizers and the entrées. He was very attentive. Now onto the food itself. We got the appetizers fairly quickly, but it took quite a while to get our entrées. By the time we got them, we had pretty much filled up on chips already, but I will say that they were pretty tasty. I had a rice bowl with chicken. The chicken was pretty flavorful, I just wish they did not include some of the tough crispy ends in the bowl. I really enjoyed it though. The taco I ordered and added Aiken to was not as good. The bacon was incredibly hard and all over it. It was like having a bacon taco and I ordered a pulled pork taco with bacon added on. While we were waiting for the food, and again while we were eating, there were a couple ladies that must've been having a bad day or something because they kept meeting up near the stairs in/near that extra room they have in the middle of the place talking about how they've had enough and are going to quit. It was kind of awkward. There were also a bunch of staff just waiting/hiding in the hallway toward the bathroom for some reason. They were huddled up there for quite along. Of time, which I thought was odd. All in all, the food was really good. Our waiter did an excellent job, but the food did take quite a while to come out of the kitchen. Definitely try this place again. The flavors were there and the prices were decent. I really enjoyed the picture of fresh squeeze lemonade. I wish more places would do that. It was a pleasant surprise.

I waited awhile to post this review as I reached out to the restaurant directly and have yet to…read morehear a response so I am posting my email here since the experience was one of the worst I've had. We went to dinner here May 30th. Dear Iguana Roja Owner, My Mom, Dad, and I came into your restaurant this past Saturday around 7:00 PM. My parents have been loyal patrons of your restaurant for the past six years and have always enjoyed the food, the service, and the warm atmosphere. That history is what made our experience that evening so surprising and disappointing. When we arrived, there were only two other tables occupied (each with two guests), and my parents immediately mentioned how unusual it was to see the restaurant so empty. Despite the light crowd, our margaritas, beer, chips, salsa, and guacamole took a long time to arrive. We were already a bit puzzled, but we stayed patient. However, after placing our food order, we waited approximately 50 minutes for our meals--which was baffling, considering how few people were in the restaurant. My dad eventually got up to check in, only to find all the staff gathered in the back, laughing and socializing. When he asked the male server about our food, we were told "the cook is working on it." More time passed, and when my dad checked again, the staff was still congregated in the back. When the food finally arrived, it was incorrect. My dad specifically requested no mushrooms--twice--and his fajitas still came with mushrooms. I asked for no sour cream or cheese, yet my rice and beans had both. At that point, we voiced our concerns and asked why it had taken so long, especially with such a quiet dining room. We had finally received our food at about 8:15. Rather than addressing our concerns calmly, the male server became defensive. Eventually, three staff members were at our table, each placing blame on someone or something else. It honestly felt surreal--like something out of a movie. Staff were openly complaining about working double shifts, and even the cook came out to say she hadn't gotten any sleep the night before and that she also worked a double shift. While we empathize with tough shifts, this is not something guests should be pulled into. The team did apologize, and they comped our entire bill, which we appreciated. But the apologies were laced with excuses and finger-pointing, and the whole experience felt far removed from the kind of service and atmosphere my parents had always loved here. I chose to write directly to you, not post on Yelp, because I believe you care and have an opportunity to get things back on track. My parents mentioned that the restaurant always felt different when you (owner) was there--welcoming, bustling, and well-managed. We truly hope it can return to that. Thank you for taking the time to read this. We wish you the best and hope our feedback helps spark some positive change.

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La Casita Mexican Cuisine

4.6(20 reviews)

1.5 mi

This was our first time at La Casita. The food was very good and had good presentation on the…read moreplates. Service was excellent. Dining area and restrooms were clean. Nicely decorated eating area. We will go back again.

We were staying at the hotel nearby and the mexican place downtown that we liked from the year…read morebefore had closed, so we tried this one. The food was excellent, service was good, prices were a bit high.

Yes, please! Cute vignette.

California Burrito with grilled chicken was HUGE and VERY tasty.

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El Puente Mexican Restaurant

4.0(95 reviews)

5.0 mi

Nixa MO Restaurant I ordered the Special Dinner #2 (15.99)…read more The meal came on 2 large plates. I thought at first they had brought me part of some one else's meal. The food was delicious, and the service was great!!

The food was very good and priced fair! My husband got the Agua pollo and I got the corroz con…read morepollo. This is the first time I ordered this and it DID NOT come with tortillas, that was a sad shock. It was very flavorful and the queso was yummy! The beans on the Agua were flavorless but the rest of the meal was good! The chips were fresh and the salsa was very good! Not too watery and not too cilantro filled, it was very well balanced. The service was very nice and pretty fast! The ambiance is nice just like any other Mexican restaurant. Big tip! BRING CASH! Or pay a 2.3% fee for cards. Also if you're taking anything home for later, order it as a side and put it in a box to avoid the to go fee.

Corroz con pollo

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Primas Mexican Kitchen

3.3(52 reviews)

4.7 mi

Seated quickly and greeted immediately with chips and salsa. Always a family favorite for our…read morefavorite Mexican dishes.

Can't go wrong here! I always get something chipotle because it's not a common thing to get at a…read moreMexican restaurant in this area. This time I got the Diablo burrito. It's only a little spicy, nothing crazy. It's potatoes and steak! I've also gotten the chipotle chicken tacos before too. Service is quick and friendly.

Hours as of 6/2024

Cali Tacos steak

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Menu 6/2024

El Monarca Mexican Restaurant

4.4(57 reviews)

4.9 mi

Love the food here and I will always tell people about it. Edward burrito is my go to. It also has…read morebeautiful handmade art on the walls. Brings a personal touch to the restaurant and leaves you wanting to learn more.

Very different food taste than our first few visits when we raved about this place. We came back…read moreafter a year and the Quesabirria was much diminished sadly. Even the salsa was different!

El MONARCO

Street tacos--asada, chorizo, and carnitas

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Los Michoacanos Garcias

4.4(99 reviews)

13.1 mi

Tried this place and thought ok....the place isn't as good as other choices in town. If you're by…read moreand need to eat....this place can be serviceable. Chips and salsa: good Iberia Tacos: liked the au jus. Taco isteelf was very meh. Street tacos: dining partner said they're really good. Service: slow to kinda lousy. Attention to Detail: F. Why? My tacos were the special of the day. They charged me regular price which was $3 more.

This has been our goto spot for Mexican food here in Springfield. The food is always consistent and…read morethe prices are very affordable. We usually order the Special Carmen fajitas or the molcajete which if you've never tried molcajete they do it very well. They also have one of the best taco tuesdays with tacos only being 1.50 and margaritas are only 2.99. The chips and salsa is what keeps up coming back and their queso is your usual queso blanco but again always consistent. Ask for the hot salsa if you like spicy.

Fried Quesa Birria Tacos

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Birra Tacos were really tasty and very filling.

Mexican Villa El Taco

2.8(40 reviews)

1.5 mi

I ordered the three taco basket, chicken with extra cheese. They do NOT skimp on the extra cheese!…read moreThe cheese was a bit overboard, BUT it was exactly what I asked for, so I applaud them for that. Once you get through the cheese on top the chicken has good flavor. They also were more than willing to give me all three sauces to try without an additional charge. The taco basket came with a bag of chips as well. The meal was hot and out fairly quickly, I'd guess 10 minutes or less. Staff here are always pleasant. I didn't go inside, but the parking lot has always been clean and well maintained when I have visited. After tax I paid $14.07 for my three tacos and extra cheese. Not terrible for the area.

I used to love coming here. Now? Not so much. My friend and I ordered the same thing, three chicken…read moretacos. Mine was crunchy and hers was soft. My shells were stale and the soft tacos were overfilled. I get you have constraints with hard shells so you don't break them, but the same order should not weigh 3 times as much. Not gonna lie, I was happy for my friend but also jealous. I made my boyfriend hold the containers to show him, I was so astonished at the weight difference. He got the chimichanga and he said he couldn't place why, but the whole thing smelled and tasted like an onion ring. He barely even ate half.

Interior

Crunchy Chicken Tacos

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Soft Chicken Tacos

La Paloma

4.1(196 reviews)

12.2 mi

I really enjoy the fish tacos and margaritas at La Paloma. The food is always good, and the staff…read moreis friendly and welcoming. Definitely a nice place to relax and enjoy a meal!

Ok, I made it back here and they're doing a much better than in the past. The food quality is back…read moreto where it used to be. Service is always good. Not particularly cheap, but they do have a nicer atmosphere and plate presentation than most. If you're on this side of town, it's a good option. Otherwise, I'm still a bigger fan of Amigos on S Campbell.

Interior

Molcajete Mexicano

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Reca B.

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15 years ago

Well, it was my family's first time there, and the food was so yummy!!! I had the Burrito Chicago, and my brother had the Burrito Fiesta.. So delicious!! It's a fun place to be, and I love beautiful artwork and whole atmosphere inside.. The people who work there are so friendly. I couldn't help but smile all the time.. Had a great time there. I would definitely go there again!!! :) read more

David W.

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9 years ago

We stopped off 65 Hwy in Ozark, MO (near Russell Stover candy) to have lunch. The food was excellent and very fresh. Associates were very friendly and attentive. We will be back every chance we get. Thank you for a great lunch. read more

V S.

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15 years ago

THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD EVER!!! Always incredible service! I have never had a bad experience at this place, It can truly be called authentic Mexican. I can't wait to go back!!! read more

Derek R.

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13 years ago

Good food and pretty good price all if their food tastes very fresh and so far everything I have tried has been great

Russ H.

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12 years ago

Terrible experience. Took 2 hours to get our food and no apology from the staff. Never again.

V S.

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12 years ago

Consistently awesome! They usually know what we are ordering when we walk in the door.

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