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    El Lago

    4.2 (177 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Greg F.

    This place is amazing!!! Great FAST food and excellent service. Well priced! We stopped in for taco Tuesday and tore it up. Even the 2 years old threw down on some queso like shoveling 2 hand falls of cheese and chips in at a time. No joke the fastest order to food on the table I've ever seen. We did not all have just tacos. So they grilled steak, made french fries, probably a dozen tacos mixed between beef and chicken, brought queso and guacamole plus a round of margs and kid drinks. All within 10 mins of sitting down. Unreal!!! All delicious and we will be back when in town. Actually, I liked the house marg better than the top shelf, but my wife's strawberry frozen marg was a game changer!!!! We will all order that next time.

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    Richard S.

    This is always a great place to go, when you're at the lake. Every time we go here - it's always so consistent. The service is fast; even when the parking lot looks so crowded. You will love this place - for some real authentic Mexican...

    Steak fajitas

    WHAT this place was so amazing!! Got the steak fajitas! Delicious! And under $20! My food came so fast I was shocked 10/10

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    Brianna W.

    Our waiter was amazing, very nice, time efficient (but not rushed), and provided superb service. The food was delicious and my burrito was HUGE. There were no complaints about the food in my group, everyone enjoyed what they got. It is a louder atmosphere, but nothing over the top, they just have a lot of customers (for good reason). I would come here again & again, 10/10 experience all around!

    Pollo Costeno.  Sliced, grilled chicken breast with shrimp and pineapple. Rice, beans, and guac salad on the side. Served with tortillas.
    Sheri B.

    Quick service and friendly staff. The best Mexican food in the area. Busy but never encountered a wait time. Always stop when we are in town.

    Melissia H.

    Food was good. Traditional Mexican food. Beans had great flavor! Service was not great. Didn't refill drinks while we were there. Cadillac margarita was delicious

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    6 months ago

    Always stop here in our way to Branson. Whether we grab to go or dine in - food is always yummy and service great.

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    Service and food was great!!!! Our server was very attentive and nice!!! We highly recommend for anyone who loves Mexican food!!!

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    Thank you very much, we appreciate the review!! Have a great weekend

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    2 years ago

    Had the tostaguac and they were good. One of the few places w/ Dos Equis Dark on tap. Guac and spicy salsa went well together

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    2 years ago

    Our favorite Mexican place in Branson. Try to go every time we are in town. Excellent food and service! Highly recommend

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    2 years ago

    Big plates, reasonable prices, fast service. That's why it's busy all the time. Be ready to take a nap after the stuffing..

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    2 years ago

    Best Mexican food in the area! Amazing that they can serve so quickly and yet every meal we have had there has been very good.

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