The servers are so nice ! They made sure we had everything we needed and even gave us some free chips and salsa to go . It is very open and bright . The lamps above the booth tables we're very cool as well read more

Horrible in English and horible in espanol. Grand dinner is a pound of ground beef served in different ways. Chile relleno is the worst! Place was full ... I understand they cater to local flavor. But passersby's assume it's Mexican food. Hate to be so honest.... But expect taco bell food on a plate. Young lady felt bad I didn't eat the food and got charged $21... I still left a good tip. read more

They have great cheese enchiladas, soft chicken tacos and tostaguacs and the burrito fajita. A group of us eat there after church. Never a wait and friendly weekend staff! read more

Waitress was kind, manager was offended when I pointed out that I can't find a chili relleno on the internet that doesn't have Pablano peppers. His part of Mexico doesn't use Pablo peppers, so if you want a chili relleno WITH PABLANO peppers, you can order a Chili Pablano. He did offer to replace it with a Chili Pablano, but he encouraged me to try it. Chili Pablano was not on the lunch menu, so he must be plenty proud of his relIino without peppers from HIS part of Mexico. I tried it. I won't be back. read more

The food was good but honestly nothing set it aside from any other Mexican restaurant. The inside was clean but again, nothing to say WOW about. The reason I am giving 5 stars is for the service. From the moment we walked in , we were greeted and seated. The young lady was very helpful and attentive. Drinks and appetizers came out fast . Food came out right behind. Big shout out to Laney!! Thanks for your kindness!! read more

Went with a group of 8 after a float trip, seemed nice but must say I've never felt ignored, neglected, and basically that they did not want to serve my wife and I. Everyone at our table got their food but us. Waiter failed to recognize this. We asked if we were getting ours, he first said he would check, then came back to ask what we ordered, and 20 minutes later, still no food. Waiter came back to ask how things were and added "except for the 2 that didn't get their food". He apologized but it seemed very insincere. We left as if they didn't want our business which I will happily oblige. Kind of wish I would have spoken to our waiter or a manager because I don't want to make an awkward situation, just wondered what we did to receive such a cold shoulder. read more

We come here at least once a month. Food is always good and it is considerably cheaper than the Mexican restaurants down in Rolla. Service is usually very good. read more

We had several dishes here, chimi, enchiladas, tacos, carnitas, El pastor... It was all delicious. Really like their chips and salsa, too. Rice and beans were average. The wait staff was kind and attentive. The atmosphere is average. We've been back twice and the food was consistent. We will be back again! read more

We've been here several times. Always had good food and service - workers have always been friendly, prompt, and attentive. There are maybe 6 Mexican restaurants near me and I think this one consistently has the tastiest food. I like really spicy but my partner likes milder, both of us have found favorites here. read more

I had a quesadilla. The flavor was good, but it was not hot. Everything on the plate was warm, at best. The service was courteous, but not too attentive. All the servers seemed to be overwhelmed, and they didn't seem to be too busy. My partner had the Caldo de Pollo. It was much hotter than the quesadilla, but it was quite salty. She couldn't eat much of it. She also requested corn tortillas, but got flour. She has a gluten intolerance, so couldn't eat them. read more

Very poor customer service. Waited 45 mins to get drinks and our order taken. Finally got up and asked employee at the counter if someone was gonna take our order or if we needed to go eat elsewhere. They said we could go elsewhere if we like. read more

I could eat there every day and I did for a few years, when I was working. My husband is very picky and he doesn't like white cheese. They only have white cheese no cheddar so he never wants to eat there. read more

The service was fantastic. The food was nothing to write home about. Margaritas were run-of-the-mill. Our server was attentive and really sweet. read more

Ordered a to go order of a bean and cheese burrito. The sides of the burrito were not folded so by the time I got it home it was just a takeout container full of beans and a tortilla. By no means an authentic Mexican restaurant read more

Sadly, ordered food and a margarita pitcher several weeks ago, but by the time it arrived, I was in an ambulance. The waitress said we would need to ask management next time we come back for a comp margarita. The manager came over, was VERY unprofessional but tried to twist it on me saying I was being disrespectful when he was the one that interrupted me. He wanted to make sure it was known he was the manager and he couldn't/wouldn't comp nothing. I could accept that he couldn't/wouldn't comp, but the rudeness of interrupting me, and when I asked could I finish talking, he then said he'll need for me to leave if I cause a scene. People learn from the people above them, thankfully our waiter, Sean was excellent with a great personality. go to him!!! Food was good... but when it comes down to it, if customer service is off, just makes the places rating go down. read more

Passing through town and stopped in here. Warm chips and salsa aplenty. Food was pretty good. We were all starved so maybe we would've eaten a leather shoe but we didn't have any problem putting it away! I would definitely come back! read more

El Nopal - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Sullivan, Missouri

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I had a coupon in my Entertainment book for this restaurant and we were going on a cave tour in the area so thought we would give it a try. We got there around 11am on a Saturday and we were the only customers there-so we got amazing service! Our server was really attentive and we got the lunch fajitas and they were really good and fast. By the time we left around 12 pm it had gotten a lot busier but it still wasn't' too bad. It looked like everything coming out of the kitchen was fresh and good and we were really satisfied (especially for half off with the coupon). So good job El Nopal! read more

Great food, great prices, excellent service, and very clean. I would recommend this place to all who love authentic Mexican cuisine.

For a standard Mexican restaurant, it's a great place. Servers were friendly from arrival to departure. Food was fresh, hot, and tasty. Very clean. Nice restrooms. read more

Our service was horrible. We had to wait over half an hour just to get our food ordered. We had to wait another hour just to get our food. Our waitress was snobby and barely came to our table. Once we got our food it was cold and dry. It also looked like someone had vomited on our food. Once we left because our food was poorly made the staff was very rude. Our waitress was yelling at us. The man working the register said it didn't matter if we left bad reviews and that he didn't care. So, overall horrible food, horrible service and just overall one of my worst experiences in a restaurant. read more

Never had a bad meal here. I'm able to order ahead and pick it up a few hours later after work. The staff is always nice and the food is always amazing read more

Fantastic friendly people working here. Called in a to go order as is the norm these days. Their dining room was open but people were seated quite far apart so it appears they are doing the right thing with social distancing. Food was your typical cheap Mexican restaurant food and hit the spot. Value for money was fantastic. Asked for something spicy and they sent me home with a homemade habanero salsa which was excellent and quite hot. Let me clarify one thing..... 5 star review. Why ? Have I eaten better food ? Well sure, but that's not what this is. You wouldn't go to Waffle House and order a filet! read more

Overall the food is just good enough to get you through a bad experience with unprofessional service, the older lady who I've been told is the co-owner is very rude and unpleasant. If you see her working just turn around walk out and go to el-sol down the street. read more

I had the Sea Food Fajitas at 2:30pm walked 3 miles to the movies then arrived back to my semi at 7:00 pm was still full. Food was good and reasonably priced. Will definitely return when I'm in Sullivan MO. read more

This is the second time I ate here. I thought the first time was a bad night but tonight was just as bad. The food was just as bland, service was slow and drink special sucks. I was not happy the last time because the food was bland and poor service. Usually it's just a fluke but twice is not a coincidence for poor food quality and service. I do not recommend this establishment and I will not be back! read more

Good food, big beers, all you want in a Mexican place. Wwwwwrrrriiittttinnnnggggg more for Yelp to actually post this review. The place is great, go there, what else do I have to say??????? read more

Not too much to say for el nopal, slow service, and in the past they've added tips to my card after I paid and left a tip at the table. I will not be back here. It takes a lifetime to build up customers and just a second to lose them. read more

Best Mexican food in the area. Service is always great! The Pollo Alambre is amazing!

I arrived to the facility, my family was already seated. Through our time at the restaurant My husband ordered 2 margaritas, my brother ordered 2 margaritas, my mother in law ordered a margarita, and my husband ordered one for me. This totaled us at 6 margaritas. My mother in law was charged 1, my brother 2, and my ticket had 4 charges for margaritas. This totaled our table for 7 margaritas when we in fact only had 6 totaled after asking the rest of people in my party if they had the proper amount on their ticket they indicated they did. After asking my family my husband and I asked our waiter about the extra charge. He stated he brought me at the end of the table a strawberry and I stated no sir I had a lime. we walked over to the table their were 5 margarita glasses on the table upon bringing my brother his second margarita he removed his first glass. Upon speaking with the waiter at the table and pointing out the glasses he stated "I will take it off your ticket and just fu**ing pay for it" walked over removed it from our ticket handed my husband the ticket said here is your ticket and took off in a huff. Upon checking out the manager stated so what happened I started to speak and the manager stated no I want you to tell me sir and gestured to my husband My husband stated he was charged for an extra margarita. The manager replied I will be reviewing my cameras and if you did in fact get a 4th margarita I will be charging you. I stated okay please go review your footage we will wait. the manager stated I am unable to do that here (at this point he was very ignorant with his attitude toward me) so my attitude became very unpleasant I was told I was yelling I was not in fact yelling. I asked how he would charge me and he stated you can leave your name and phone number and I will call. My husband stated he was not comfortable with him just charging the card and he stated he was not able to do that without the card on hand. At this point anytime I tried to speak (saying if we really got it I would pay and just wanted to account bc I only recall the 3) I was told to stop talking upon asking to speak with the manager he stated he was the owner and that their was no one else for me to speak to became very aggressive and told me to stop talking or he was calling security. At this point the waiter walked up and apologized stating he had just had a bad day and may have made a mistake I told him if I had 4 I dont mind paying for them I just don't recall getting that many he continued to cut me off while speaking. At this point I was being disrespected not only by the waiter but majorly by the owner. It was inappropriate and unprofessional and I have since accounted another time and hold true that my husband and I in fact only had 3 margaritas. I have ate at this restaurant my entire life. I would eat here at least 1-2+ times a month in my adult life despite having other options. I will NOT be returning here and management should review with their waiter/waitresses proper etiquette when reviewing tickets with customers when asked. read more

This place is horrible horrible food horrible drinks I can't believe they have the rating they have I guess some people just don't know good Mexican food I do not recommend this place it is horrible they can't even make a strawberry margarita without having big chunks of ice so straw gets clogged and couldn't even taste the tequila in the drink overcharged us and arguing with me about the quality of their food and drinks on the other hand if you want good Mexican food in Sullivan Missouri I would recommend el so much better! read more

The margaritas were good. An older man approach our table to find out if our drink order was taken. He was rude. Happily he wasn't our server. Our server was asked if they could do a chorizo chimi. He went to ask and returned to tell us they could, but there would be a $5.00 up charge. I don't mind an up charge, but $5.00 is ridiculous. We didn't get the chimi. The food was so so, not worth going back for. read more

This place sucks!!!!! Will never go back. Previously used to go multiple times a week and after food poisoning numerous times quit. It's been 2 years so I figured I would give it another try. We waited over an hour and a half for our food. We never got refills for our drinks, no silverware, no chips or salsa refills either. The lady was rude and over charged us. If I could give negative stars on this place I would. DO NOT EAT HERE!!! read more

Worst fajitas ever, tortillas were hard, they were not served on a sizzling plater, onions weren't cooked, rice was clumpy, beans were runny, didn't offer to comp or even reduce price for this meal. Will never go back read more

Went with wife on Cinc de Mayo, not crowded so thought was odd. Free t shirt if you spend $25. Bill came to $17 so ordered two delux burritos to go for $10. Menu said one chicken and one beef. I asked (Hispanic) waitress if I could get two beef burritos instead of one each to which she replied yes, no problem. Two days later, was going to eat them for dinner and found first one was chicken! Thought screw it and ate it any way. Cut into second one and found it was chicken, too! Learn to speak English, never going back. One small slice of tomato and maybe 10 pieces shredded lettuce. Value for money sucks, food is just ok. Other Mexican place in Sullivan, Del Sol, is much better, go there (service at El Nopal also sucks). read more

I love Mexican food and el nopal has a good atmosphere..good service and always left overs!

Easily the best place to eat in Sullivan. Service is prompt and friendly. Salsa is chunkier than most Mexican restaurants. I personally recommend the queso dip, shrimp soup, fish tacos, and/or burrito California (which is smothered in cheese). Smoking section is isolated from the rest of the building - the waiter was happy to accommodate my cigarette allergy and sat us far away where I couldn't smell it at all. read more

Great Margaritas & Food! I'm a local and go here weekly. Daily food and drink specials. Very friendly staff!!

We arrived at this restaurant around 5:40pm. They were busy so we did not have a problem with waiting approximately a half hour to order. After ordering our waitress made no effort to return to our table until we literally flagged her down for more drinks. We only got more chips and salsa from other employees. At one point when she did bring the refills she told us the food would only be a few more minutes. After approximately another 25 minutes the did finally bring our food. The rice was cold and very dried out and one of the chicken dishes looked like slop so we decided at this point to just pay for our drinks and leave. The waitress started arguing with us that we couldn't leave because our food was coming. We explained that it was cold and we would not wait for it to be corrected. She followed us to the register yelling in Spanish about the situation. When we explained to the young man at the register we were told he didn't want to hear it. We then said that was what Yelp was for then and he said something to the effect of "I don't care, like it will make any difference". They were extremely rude and less than understanding our frustration of seeing people get seated and served their food while we just sat there. It was probably the worst service I have ever had at a restaurant and although we have eaten there many times in the past, this will be the last time we ever set foot in this restaurant. read more

Good food, good prices, warm atmosphere. Went there with family for lunch and we all enjoyed it. I'll definetly go back.

Stopped here while on the interstate for lunch. The food was decent. Not exceptional and definitely not bad. I tend to judge Mexi restaurants by the meats they offer besides steak, ground beef and chicken. This one was just run of the mill, mostly catered to the tastes of caucasians who think they like Mexican food. read more