If I could give a negative review I would. There was two of us. First our drinks tasted like their cups were dirty so we got water, the water tasted like dirt. We both got enchiladas I got chicken they got beef, my chicken was flavorless and dry er than the sauce they put on top that tasted worse than the ones that come in the cans. Couldn't even eat half of one of the two enchiladas I got. Would not ever come back even if they paid me. read more

El maguey - Flavorless and dry enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

We normally go to Jose loco but they were closed. We went here instead and we won't be back. We both got sick after eating the steak fajitas and unsweetened tea. I'm not blaming anyone but this is all we ate that day. The service was not great either so maybe just skip this one. read more

I think the cups were dirty cause the soda and the water I got both tasted like dirt. I got beef enchiladas and the red sauce tasted like the canned ravioli? Beef was tasteless. If I wanted to taste my cooking I would've went home. They were really nice, I personally would just not go back read more

Very quiet at 1 PM on a Wednesday, but the food was made quickly and well. The decor was a bit dated and the outside was older, but service was prompt. Don't let your initial perception of the building of interior turn you away. read more

Excellent food and excellent value, service is always on point too. Never very crowded, as it should be...this place is so good!! Try their arroz con pollo! read more

I've been meaning to leave a review for quiet some time. I just wanna say that this is hands down the best place to eat in Springfield if you are looking for some good Mexican food for cheap. My fiancé and I never spend more than $30 for a full meal and our drinks. Everyone is friendly and the food is always fresh. We come in often and have NEVER been disappointed! Will keep coming here! read more

The food was so bland, it had no flavor. It needs seasoning. They could make it better by seasoning food. Americans like seasoned food!

La comida estaba deliciosa y el ambiente muy agradable!!! Definitivamente volveré :)!

Bland very bland Expensive server rushed us and never got refills will not return Restaurant was not very clean read more

The service was very good, but the food we ordered was just average. I had the verde enchiladas which just tasted a bit off. They were covered in raw onions but not enough cilantro. The chips and salsa were fair. read more

Not good with groups. Couldn't keep tickets straight. I don't know what food taste like... Everyone else got their food I never got mine! read more

El Maguey has come to Springfield! Actually, I don't know how long it's been here exactly because I just got back to Springfield myself but, it used to be only in the KC area from what I know. I'm glad it's come south. Let's be honest... I'm just addicted to their white cheese sauce. It's so delicious, I could just eat that and the chips and be happy. I don't though. I usually order a burrito especial and then pour what little cheese dip is left over my burrito when it arrives. Healthy, I know. lol The burrito is very simple... just stuffed with ground beef and topped with other various things but, I like it. My mom got the chicken taco salad and she said though it was different than any she'd had before, it was good. The wait staff was really friendly, including one tall girl with big lips (wish I could remember her name) that was super friendly and reminded us to come back for various upcoming special nights. Oh yeah, and she gave us a to-go water... so nice! The inside of the restaurant was very nice. My mom ask me if it was 'authentic' and I said it's kinda too nice to be authentic but that the beautiful colors and decor was along the lines of an upscale Mexican joint. haha I didn't wanna tell her I only go to hole-in-the-wall Mexican joints usually. We'll definitely be back and I'd recommend it for a date, family fun, business or birthday. Actually, there was a birthday when we were there for lunch on Friday. They made the guy take a shot and then chase it with a pepper! lol Imma give it 5 stars even though I've only tried a few things on the menu. ;) Just because my mom liked it too though she says she 'doesn't normally like Mexican food'. See ya there! read more

Huge menu. Great service. Great prices. Delicious food. !!! The pick your own combo is best bet. You can change it up. read more

Best Fajitas friendly staff and their salsa is the best thing ever. Very beautiful place as well my friend and I eat here once a week

My family really loves to eat here. The portions are enormous for the price, so we always end up taking a lot home for yummy leftovers. The service has always been terrific, and we all have favorite menu items. The house fajitas are especially good, and I had a very nice sangria tonight that was a sweet surprise. I'm never disappointed here. read more

I've been to this restaurant 3 times and I will not be going back for a fourth. The staff is not friendly at all. Also, the last time I went, my friend and I were throwing up and having diarrhea the next day. Do not go here. read more

The food was absolutely amazing and so was the service. Definitely going back when I'm looking for dine in Mexican.

I love this place and can't get enough of their queso. My boyfriend always gets fajitas and I always get the pollo fundido

Food was excellent. Our server was very helpful. The restaurant is casual dress, so we didn't have to dress up!!

Reason for two stars is that it was clean AF and the service was excellent to the point of being intrusive. **To all the reviewers that complained about the fajitas, let me tell you that your complaints are baseless. Fajitas are NOT MEXICAN! They are totally American.** 1. I walked in to an empty lobby and restaurant. Found the waitstaff eating at a table by the kitchen. When I finally made eye contact a guy got up and asked if I was looking for someone. I was looking for him, as the place was devoid of customers. He sat me and was nice. Standard. 2. Waiter. Ordered a 24oz Dos Equis Ambar draft. It was flat. Up your CO2, guys. 3. I'm allergic to corn oil so I asked if they could make enchiladas with flour tortillas. Waiter said: Well, then that would be a burrito. No. Not at all. That's not what it would be. It would be a hot plate of enchiladas wrapped in flour tortillas. Not at all a wet burrito, which is what he was asking me to order. Then he pointed to items on the menu that contained ground beef, which is also NOT MEXICAN and so far from what I was asking him about. I actually told him that ground beef in a Mexican restaurant is a sacrilege. 4. I ordered a chicken dish in the end and it was so devoid of any spice or flavor I can't even begin. Even the raw jalapeños in the Pico were absent of flavor. Questionably amazing. 5. If you are local here and think this is authentic, I'm sorry for you, go to Mexico or San Diego for real food. You will pay less for the food (not the travel) and will not be hugging the toilet. 6. If you want fajitas, go to Chili's, On The Border, El Torino or whatever restaurant is 'ethnic' catering to the masses. This place isn't it. 7. Please take the map of Mexico off the wall. What exactly are you depicting? It's geography, not awesome food. Once again, once I was sat, the service was awesome. read more

Definitely one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in town! We have a lot of places to choose from but this is my go to spot when going for mexican. The service is great and so are the drinks, but the only thing I wouldn't recommend is the guacamole. My favorite dish are the fish tacos and we always go for the margaritas. read more

I'm a local and live with in minutes of this place, but for some reason have never been here. I guess it was the looks of the exterior. Well it matched the interior. The tables have a glass top and there are crumbs underneath. The kitchen area (from the door way) was dirty. We were there for lunch rush and had to wait for quite a while just to get drinks. The guy finally showed up flustered and had an attitude. I ordered a lunch portion and asked for double beans (not a fan of Mexican rice) and got a very small bit, defiantly not two helpings. That was fine because they tasted horrible. The chips were cold but tasty. Found a hair in my salsa. We told our friends to meet us at the Mexican food place down the road, we meant Josè Locos. read more

Ate here this past weekend after another exhausting yet grueling football game. This was the first place we saw as we were heading back towards 44 and figured why not? Our family loves Mexican as much as the next person. My nephew loved the decorations on the wall. It was a hopping place and I was impressed with the amount of seating they had. I have to say their salsa did have a kick to it and that is a plus! The rents had the fajitas. There was so much there, they had to take some home! That never happens! I have a burrito and it was stuffed with flank steak, guac, beans, veggies and topped with the yummy queso sauce. Thumbs up in my book. My nephew had the kids plate of chicken fingers and fries. The fries were good but the chicken was overdone and dry. Oh well it is all good. If you are in area, totally check it out! read more

I've been here with my siblings about a dozen times. Their staff is extremely friendly and make me feel like I'm at home and my mom is cooking me a homemade meal. Oh, and the food is great. The prices have gone up (most likely due to covid), but you see that everywhere else. Over all this is one of my favorite spots. read more

The beef in the burrito tasted kind of burnt. It was just meat and tortilla with a little bit of cheese on top.

The picture on the menu was very deceiving. So I ask them to take the food back and let me order something else. The manager refused, he said and I quote "you don't like it you don't eat nothing" They showed very poor professionalism. read more

This place has excellent food, great service and the atmosphere is family friendly! There's a beautiful patio and the bar is also welcoming! Definitely a place to go whether it's date night or a big group outting! Portions are great, always very clean and the prices can't be beat! I 10/10 recommend! read more

Average food and prices. Margherita mix not good but beer and service is! Tacos were bland and had weird potato chunks mixed in the beef. read more

El maguey - the exterior of a restaurant at night - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

This place was gross! We usually like it but the past two times the food (especially salsa) was gross and last time we went they had ROACHES! And they were so bad!!! It was disgusting. Like I said we used to like it but the last couple times the service was bad and then seeing the roaches last night was the last straw. Sad to say we won't be back! read more

We aren't from Springfield but love the El Maguey shrimp nachos in St Charles so went to El Maguey while we were in town. The thin white cheese sauce was fabulous as always. The shrimp fajitas were fantastic. The chili rellenos were fine. The service, however, was not. I should specify it was the server, not the kitchen. The food came out quick, hot and tasty. Our waitress on the other hand, seemed to dislike coming to our table. We didn't get straws or extra napkins. We were asked if we wanted appetizers but in the next breath we were "shushed" so she could hear what a different table was asking her....while she was at our table. After our entrees were delivered, she brought up that one of our meals came with tortillas, she asked corn or flour, and then never came to our table again except to deliver our bill. She seemed anxious for us to go. They were not so busy to warrant this service as we were able to see her hanging in the kitchen on two occasions while we were there. The food was good, but after such rude service, I don't know that we will return. There are many other restaurants to try each time we come down to visit our college student. read more

We went on a Saturday afternoon. It was not very busy. Because of the layout, it took them a few minutes to see us waiting to be seated. Nothing worth griping about though. Chips came out warm and salsa had a very nice flavor and texture. Food came out promptly. The guacamole was not fresh bust the typical green paste you get at a lot of these places. I got a chicken chimichanga. I was pretty good. Nothing special about it though. The wife got the chicken fajitas. They were about average. A little on the bland side, though some may consider that more 'authentic'. Service was good and the atmosphere is unique. Overall, this place is pretty descent, especially for Springfield. I will probably come here again. read more

We stopped in Springfield on our way to Texas. This restaurant was just down the street from out Motel. The place is clean as a whistle & the staff super friendly! We started with really good chips and salsa both made fresh. I ordered the dinner #2 and it was delish and HUGE. My hubby had the tamale dinner and said it was wonderful. Son had enchiladas and ate every bite. Our bill was just under $30 (we had ice water as we had driven all day and it was late). Nice atmosphere. read more

El maguey - #2 dinner-I suggest sharing with a friend :-) - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

This place is a staple for me and my friends. It's cheap but it's filling and good. Chips and salsa are never ending and it's a place I could sit for hours. Service is always good and food comes out mega fast. read more

Average. Chips a little too thick. Marguerita outstanding! Ordered the Nachos Maguey but they were flavorless. Love the restaurant with similar name in Independence so this was EXTREMELY disappointing. read more

Always my go to for Mexican in Springfield!! Free chips and salsa that are good and food comes out fast and hot. Fairly inexpensive and coupons can be found in college campus coupon books. read more

Great fajitas and are the same as their restaurants in st Louis. Great chips and a simple salsa. The side dishes rice and refried beans as well as the guacamole is awesome. Always get the beef. read more

This place is a staple in our household when we want good Mexican. The portions never leave you hungry when you're done and the food is delivered quicker than most restaurants I've been to. read more

My favorite Mexican place in town! Incredible good, very reasonable prices, and nice staff!

Just average. If that's cool with you, then you'll be happy. Service was good but food was forgettable.

One of my favorite Mexican food places in Springfield. The service is always so good!