Great place! Goods was terrific and fast service. Everything was clean and good was hot highly recommended read more

El Espolon - Fajita lunch was enough to feed2, maybe 3 people! - Mexican Near Me - Sedalia, Missouri

Best fajitas ever! Everything was delicious, servic is great. I will be back everytime I come to Sedalia. I also like that there is enough division in the seating, it's not to noisy to visit with companions. read more

El Espolon - Vegetarian fajitas, and chicken enchiladas. - Mexican Near Me - Sedalia, Missouri

There had been a standing debate in the town of sedalia about this mexican restaurant vs the other. I think my choice is this one! The beef chimichanga was well seasoned and flavorful as well as the right portion size. It came with rice, refried beans, pico, sour-cream and guac. Just how I like it! They had 2.99 marg specials for happy hour and I could not resist. Service was fast!! I will say I did not care for the flan as it was more spongey and not soft/moist. The chips and salsa was not my favorite either. read more

El Espolon - Beef Chimicanga - Mexican Near Me - Sedalia, Missouri

The food was really good only bad thing was a piece of plastic in one of the plates, they gave the plate for free

Mediocre food at best. We found all the food to be very bland. Our waiter definitely did not seem like he wanted to be there as our service was abrupt, careless and unfriendly. We went just after the lunch hour rush so maybe he was tired, but he didn't greet us or ever even look at us and seemed annoyed when we didn't make our food decision immediately. He sat our waters down then the silverware/napkins down on the opposite side of the table to where we had to reach over for them and just walked away. It was so strange. I only give 1 star if the food is inedible, hence 2 stars. read more

Great food. Wonderful service. The employees seem to be very proud of their work place. Raphael is amazing. So courteous and interested. Great atmosphere. Just all in all a highly recommended place to eat. read more

The food is okay but not great. The margaritas are watery and lacking in flavor. The service was fine, courteous, but it feels like they try to rush you out when there aren't many people there. I've eaten here a few times and it seems like it is getting worse and more expensive. The decor is fine I don't know if I would say it has ambiance. read more

This restaurant was an absolute treat. The staff was great and the food was so tasty. I ordered a steak and chicken fajita which was delicious. Our server was courteous and very attentive. Great food and great service made this an amazing experience. read more

El Espolon - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Sedalia, Missouri

Absolutely excellent service from the minute you walk in the door. I mean these guys are on it, polite, super quick, helpful. You could probably come in, eat and be served and leave in the amount of time it takes to get drive through McDonalds. Food- excellent, fresh. I don't live in town but I will be back next time I want Mexican in Sedalia. read more

On our way back to KC from Lake of the Ozarks, we stumbled upon this Mexican restaurant in Sedalia. This is one of those places that is technically Texmex but leans a little more toward the mex side. Chips were hot and crispy and salsa was very good. If you order the spicy salsa and mix it with the regular mild it's a winning combo! I also have a rule when I go to a New Mexican restaurant; If they have molcajete on the menu, I order it. Beef, chicken, shrimp, cactus and cheese in a hot lava bowl! The molcajete here was very very good! Husband ordered the fajitas and also really liked them. When traveling to and from the lake this will definitely be a stop we will try to make! read more

El Espolon - Molcajete - Mexican Near Me - Sedalia, Missouri

Perfect spot to be with family and friends highly recommended!!! Generous portions at adorable price!!! From the kitchen to your table, making our food fresh every single day for better quality and making your experience always pleasant. read more

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Food is okay pricing is fair service was a little bit slow and it wasn't that busy the days I went. Margaritas are delicious though.

Was not happy with my food. Looked and tasted like it had been swept up off floor. Three others in our party had good food. So 3 out of 4 ain't bad....right. read more

Good food and super quick service! Second time visiting on the way to the Ozarks and would do it again.

Definitely not up to their standards today.. I ordered 2 cheese enchiladas to go and it looked like they just threw some cheese and tortillas in a container and covered it with sauce. Its not even really edible. The salsa is good but the chips taste like they're from the night before. Sorry, I usually like this place but they struck out today. read more

We have had dinner quite a few times in the past and has always been great. Tonite however was the worst food we have ever had in a long time. The food was bland and burnt. Almost like it sat in a warming window to long. Very disappointed tonite especially since we spent $70.00 on it. Service was horrible as well. The waiter acted like we did not exist and was very hurried when he had to do anything for us. They were not even that busy especially with how many people were working. Ambiance was nice as usual but could not focus on that as we had such a horrible experience. read more

Sedalia has become, for a variety of reasons, a small Mexican version of Kansas City's barbecue ecosystem or St. Louis' Italian ecosystem. The small city has a disproportionate number of excellent and authentic Mexican restaurants and taquerias. They are owned and staffed by people knowledgeable and passionate about the cuisine of their native or ancestral country. El Espolon is one of the anchors of the city's offerings, with excellent food and service reflective of that status. The menu is extensive, the wait staff professional and friendly, the prices ridiculously reasonable (lunch menu includes weekends). Four stars, with an added fifth star earned by our outstanding server Pablo, whom we have no doubt will be a revered restaurateur himself someday. read more

El Espolon - Carnitas y chiles toreados - Mexican Near Me - Sedalia, Missouri

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My co-workers, one of them is Mexican, said that this is the best Mexican restaurant in Sedalia. We had to try it on our Anniversary. It was Friday night and the parking lot was full, but they were able to accomodate is right away. Their chips and salsa were good. My husband got enchiladas and I got the fajitas! They were delicious. The fajitas for 1 person were very big and it can definitely feed 2-3 persons. I would like to go back again and try their other food! Service was 5-star and price is really not that bad! read more

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Excellent portions fantastic food and wonderful service. Go there at least five or six times a month.

I'm hoping it was just one bad day. The Chile rellenos were great. The chalupa was cold and soggy and the beans and rice were really cold. Food is flavorful. Will try it again in hopes it was a bad day. read more

Food is unpredictable! We have been going to this restaurant since it opened and At first it was great. Even had our company Christmas parties there. But came home from Georgia for 2 weeks and went to eat twice and service was good as in being there but not paid attention to order and both times meals and price because of food was unacceptable! And Jose really needs to get a person up front at register that has a personality! I used to love this place and ate there at least once a week... boo hoo read more

I'm giving an extra star because my husband enjoyed his steak enchilada. I took a bite and didn't like it at all. The steak was fine, but it was in a flour tortilla and had a nacho cheese sauce. No thanks. The chips had zero salt and were too cold to salt them myself, though of course, I tried. I got a combo with beef taco, beef and bean tostadoguac and a chili relleno. Thank God for the chili relleno, it was good. I love ground beef, but they ruin theirs and then bury the plate with it. Greasy and the flavor is off, but abundant. No beans on the tostadoquac, just beef. It was a huge uneaten mound on my plate, the waiter didn't ask. He also charged me for a soda I didn't order or receive. Big nah. read more

This was a great experience. Might be the best chicken/beef fajita's I've had. Beer is cold and people are friendly. read more

Stopped at this restaurant on my way thru Sedalia with my daughter on recommendation of Yelp reviews. It was the middle of the afternoon, so not a peak time, yet service was extremely slow, as it seemed most of the employees were hanging out on their phones in a nearby corner of the restaurant, and our waiter was polite but scarce. The food was standard Mexican food at best. The refried beans were the best thing on the plate. It felt like they over compensated for lack of flavor in the meat by drowning it in spicy sauce. Mexican food is a family favorite for us, but we did not take any leftovers home. Salsa tasted oddly like Italian spiced tomato sauce. Overall, this restaurant might be enjoyable for some, but not for us. read more

Always get VIP like treatment in this place. Good food and the happy hour Monday - Thursday can't be beat. $1.50 margaritas... Yum and well worth it! If you want good Mexican food and a TV to watch this place is worth a try. You might even fall in love. read more

El Espolon - I had a custom order of grilled chicken quesadilla with black beans. Also a few tasty 1/2 frozen 1/2 rocks happy hour margaritas -so tasty! - Mexican Near Me - Sedalia, Missouri

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This is a very good Mexican restaurant. The food, drinks, and service are very consistent. The food is always good and I have never had bad service. These people will take care of you. I had steak tacos with corn tortilla and pick. So damn good. My old favorite is the chicken michicano . It is a chicken breast with chorizo on top and is very good. We tried these roasted chili peppers they were very hot read more

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Update: 3/15/16 Wonderfully, the restaurant family replied to my review. I can only say this was my first experience with this restaurant, and ordinarily I wouldn't go back; however, based upon the quick response and kindness and actual concern I will try again. Customer care and service go a very long way. Thank you so very much for staying on top of your business and striving to satisfy customers. :) read more

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Pro: cute atmosphere, cheap food, fast service/ Con: margarita tasted like sour mix and food is bland

Our server was very nice, but we didn't like the tacos, tostadas, salsa, chicken enchiladas or the cheese enchiladas.

We spent 4 years in South Texas and my wife is from Tucson AZ, so we are pretty critical when it comes to Mexican food. Saying this, we found our spot in Missouri. We have tried other restaurants in the area and the food is bland. El Espolon had great tasting food and the service was great. Everything was fairly priced and had good sized portions. read more

Going through town saw 2 Mexican places. Looked at each online menu and chose this one. Margaritas with no kick. There were 2 different pork burritos, one with white cheese, one with nacho cheese. Ordered the one with nacho cheese, thinking I'd get yellow cheese. Got white cheese. Burritto had some pork. Mostly other items. read more

Fair prices good service. always pretty busy tho but still get u in fun on your birthday too. Make sure they know what beef u want steak or ground beef. read more

Staff is friendly and fast. Generous portions that are delicious. My 17 year old son ordered A Little Bit of Everything dinner for like $12.75. Even to him "This is a lot of food!" I ordered flautas. Very, very good... all of it! read more

At first blush this appears to be a standard local Mexican restaurant which offers Americanized versions of traditional Mexican entrees. That evaluation isn't too far off the mark. That being said, this place stands out for its expansive menu and combination options. I didn't know what to try so I got the "Little of Everything" meal for the whopping total of about $13. This landed me two full large plates of food that I didn't stand a chance against, and it was tempting to try to finish! Nicely done! The only real negative I would say is the salsa that came with the chips. It had the consistency and kick of tomato soup. Other than that, if you're looking to fill up on good Mexican food for a little scratch, give this place a try. read more

Two words, Pollo Bandito. El Espolon is pretty straight forward Mexican food. Not bad but also nothing mind blowing or anything. So imagine a good Mexican restaurant and you are on the right track. They've got all the things you'd generally expect, etc. I wasn't blown away by the salsa or chips but they were both fine and free (I know that SHOULD be a given but I've been to a Mexican restaurant where you had to pay which is RIGHT OUT). I had been told to try the Pollo Bandito. I was not disappointed AT ALL. The chicken was all well cooked and moist and drenched in a really delicious cheese sauce. It was EXCELLENT. I don't do beans so have nothing to say on them, the rice was good. Service was good. They were on top of drinks and were very nice. The food was on the table very quickly. read more

Not a bad place to eat. I got chips & salsa with a side of cheese sauce to munch on while I waited on my meal. The salsa was good and always like white cheese sauce. I ordered the Chili Colorado. It was ok but I've had better ones. read more

This is my favorite Mexican joint in town! My boyfriend and I eat here almost every Tuesday with his parents. The food is always amazing and the service is outstanding! read more

Best Mexican food in town in our opinion. Always great service and strong margaritas. The salsa is hit and miss but other than that it's awesome. read more

Passing through town of Sedalia one day looking for a place to eat and looked this one up on the yelp app. Thought I would stop and give it a try and was not disappointed. I had the fajita Epsilon which had steak, chicken, chorizo, and shrimp. Ordered the meal for one but there was enough for two and a few leftovers there was a lot of food. It came with flour tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, and pick on the side. The fajitas were full of flavor as everything complimented each other. But for the chips and salsa the salsa was a little bland for the mild but I didn't ask for any hotter salsa.Good place to try if your near. read more

The last three times I've eaten there has been next to horrid. Yes, one of these was prior to Covid, so I don't want that as an excuse. I had one meal completely unseasoned with tortillas that were stale. The last two have been completely overcooked. I ordered steak fajita quesadilla and the meat was dry and charred. Giving them the benefit of the doubt, I ordered chicken this last time. It turned out even more dry and the consistency of rubber. Not only that, but the tortilla was soggy. These always come with queso over them or cheese in them. Neither time did have that which kind of defeats the whole quesadilla... The waitress was good and the only reason I'm giving it a two star rating. Step it up bc this will not be a location I eat at going forward. read more