Definitely recommend this place for authentic Mexican food. "The Special Dinner #1" is my wife's favorite as it basically has three-four different main items. Tamale, Enchilada, Rice and Beans, Bean Chalupa, both a Taco and Chili Relleno. The daily made salsa is THE BEST I personally have ever had. The front staff are very quick to seat you and see to your initial needs before the servers come to take drink and food orders. All of the wait staff are very pleasant and polite. The kitchen staff are very efficient and spot on with their cooking. I cannot recall ever seeing a single dish go back to the kitchen because it "wasn't right". The decor of the establishment is reminiscent of San Diego Mexican restaurants which adds to the authenticity all around. Next time you want Mexican food skip the drive through with the bell and stop in here instead. read more

Server was awesome! Can't believe how much food they give you!! Great place worth the drive... read more

El Puente Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Nixa, Missouri

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Crossed another Mexican restaurant off our list. We went to El Puente Mexican Restaurant on Cinco de Mayo. We fully expected a wait--we eat out every Cinco de Mayo and know the best places will be busy. What we didn't expect was waiting over 30 minutes while there were empty tables sitting in the restaurant. We were eventually seated, and someone quickly brought chips and dips--but no water. After a while, our waiter finally came by. We ordered margaritas, cheese dip, and, of course, water. It took some time, but we eventually got drinks and could at least enjoy the chips. We ordered their special fajitas. After quite a wait (and an entire basket of chips later), the fajita meat arrived--sizzling and smelling great. The problem? No plates, no tortillas, no sides--nothing to go with it. By the time we flagged down another server to ask about the missing items, the sizzling had stopped. When our waiter finally checked on us and we explained the issue, he took the meat back to "re-sizzle" it--which really just meant overcooking it. It came back dry and even a bit burnt. In our experience, fajitas are all about timing and presentation. The plates and sides should come first, followed immediately by the sizzling skillet so everything is hot and ready to enjoy together. That didn't happen here. We also had to ask for a second margarita, and no one ever offered refills on chips or water. We've eaten at Mexican restaurants all over the country and make it a tradition to go out every Cinco de Mayo. Restaurants should be prepared for the rush--wait times are understandable, but service should still be on point. When it came time to pay, the waiter brought our change in large bills, seemingly hoping for a bigger tip. That didn't work--we asked him to break a $20 so we could leave the appropriate amount. As a former waitress, I always tip at least 20%, even with poor service. Overall, we were very disappointed with our experience at El Puente Mexican Restaurant read more

Nixa MO Restaurant I ordered the Special Dinner #2 (15.99). 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!! read more

The service was excellent! And the food was delicious! Serving sizes were quite generous. Had leftovers for another meal at home We will be back read more

I've gone to this place, since it first opened in the south side of Springfield. The place has always been a solid authentic restaurant in Springfield. Always a good meal; good service and a good value for the money. Salsa: One of the better, some would say, best in town. Chips: They're good enough and the kind of chip you'll see at many places. A thicker style chip, non-greasy etc. Enchiladas: a real good tasting ground beef with a good red sauce. Tamales: These are excellent and have quite the great taste. Rice & beans: The prototypical end product you'd expect. Catering need?: I used this place once recently, based on my wife having this (brought in) at her office. I think it was $10 or $11 a head - and it was a great value; tasted really great; tons of food! The service is always fast and the kitchen knocks it out pretty good, most every time. The place itself is always clean and comfortable. I always suggest folks go to El Puente! read more

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The food is good but not worth the price and the service not so much. The communication is spotting. When I order food in person, 4 out of 5 the order is incorrect. The prices and extra charge is ridiculous. I will not return. read more

Food is awesome! Fajita plate is a great deal. Fajita El Puente is the best! Lots of great tasting food! Would definitely recommend.

The food was subpar. Ordered a chile rellano that was not edible. It was soggy, microwaved, and flavorless. Carnitas had zero flavor Tamales were... okay at best If the menu said the fried chili relleno was actually made in the microwave, as the server admitted to us, we could have avoided this Hindenburg caliber, travesty. My soul will forever be disappointed and scarred. read more

Love this place! So good. Nice people. Fast good food! If you are in Nixa and are looking for some good local Mexican food look no further run don't walk to El Puente Mexican! read more

Eat here El Castille is the go to!! Carry out, dine in and call in orders have always turned out perfectly!!! The food is fresh and fast for a restaurant of this capacity! Great for smalll and large groups! read more

We were going to go somewhere else but the line was too long. We found El Puente and I'm glad we did. My drink glass was never empty and the food was amazing. Chips and Salsa was great too! read more

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This is a nice, clean and friendly restaraunt. The service is good, attentive and well prepared to take care of you. They just upgraded some seating and they make great effort to ensure the dining area is clean. The Mexican food - from tacos, burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, and chimichanga's are all good and prepared when ordered. This is not a novelty location that promotes out of the ordinary cuisine. They just serve very good Mexican dishes The food they bring to the table not only tastes good but it looks like what is pictured in the menu. Cheese Enchiladas Chimichanga King Burrito Two Bean Burritos With Cheese Sauce On Top read more

We love the most recommended Mexican restaurants on n Springfield, but El Puente in Nixa is the consistent contender that meets our cravings. Staff are top notch, food is consistent and satisfies the cravings for Mexican food. I'm glad they are close to home read more

And with two locations, Branson, West, and now, Nixa, it's good to see this family run business expand. I have to admit that the hot salsa is my absolute favorite. I also will say that the lunch prices are attractive, and the portions are larger than the competitors in town. While the staff sometimes speaks broken English, they are all eager to serve. If you're on a special diet, and they have the ingredients, they will do their best to accommodate you with a dish of your own creation. That's important to me because I'm on a special diet. my favorite is their T-bone steak. I think this thing is about $14 and it represents an amazing value and a nice dinner item. read more

We started eating here a few weeks ago and average about 1-2 times a week of going there now to dine and obviously we love it. For starters I'd like to address something I see in negative reviews and that is menu and pricing on yelp. PLEASE always look for a company website and/or call to check about menu and pricing BEFORE ordering. I am pretty positive the company doesn't generate that info or at least doesn't always and if someone working there did add the info it could be years old. I can tell you by glancing the menu on yelp is much smaller than the actual menu and prices are totally off. Please stop blaming the business, most of the time they can't do anything about what's here, info or reviews. Always a good rule of thumb to check with the establishment or at least go to their website if they have one. To that end here you go people, it took me less than 10 seconds to look up on the internet and see the entire current menu and might I add you have to call to place an order if not dining in so be safe and ask questions upfront instead of blaming the company for outdated random info. https://elpuentemexicanrestaurant.com/menu/ The staff is always warm and friendly and you're given chips and salsa almost immediately followed by your drinks. Depending on how busy they are, and I will say if you're going in the evenings or on weekends it can be pretty packed, someone will come to take your order as quickly as possible without being pushy. They are helpful if you have questions or would like suggestions. There is a very large menu with tons of options including vegetarian for those like me. The food is always amazing from presentation to taste. If you leave there hungry you have done something wrong. Prices are average and not terribly overpriced especially for the amount you get. I've rarely ordered the same thing twice so I'm not sure why limited vegetarian options is listed on yelp, even if it's not listed on the menu as vegetarian you can change nearly any item to be easily. I'm not aware of vegan options at this time but plenty of regular and vegetarian to choose from. If I'd clean inside and out and there is lots of room and tables. You can easily get to go orders and there's seating to wait. They offer lunch and drink specials every day of the week as well that are great. Give it a try if you want some delicious Mexican food in Nixa. read more

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El Puente is your home cooked quality Taco Bell. The food is much better than Taco Bell because it's home cooked. I say it's like Taco Bell because it seems like they sit you quickly and send the food right out. The prices are still reasonable considering the pounding we've been taking from Bidenomics. This bidenflation has really increased the restaurant prices overall read more

Not really flavorful. I think cheese product is used. Just not worth the prices. The waitress never checked on me or refilled my soda. In all not a good visit. read more

Great food, awesome service! We tell everyone about this place! Great prices. We eat there at least three times a month.

Food is always great and service is great! Highly recommend! Also takeout times are spot on

Good food. Took off a star because the staff really isn't that friendly. Not a "must eat at" kind of place, but a good choice if you're craving mexican. read more

El Puente Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Nixa, Missouri

We love going to El Puente, great service and good food. We go frequently. Give it a try!

10/10 would recommend!! Wow this place is SO amazing. I don't have any photos of my food cause I eat it too fast cause it's so delicious but trust me. It's the bees knees. My favorite people are Yuri, Rosa and Julissa cause they always make sure I'm fat and happy. They saved my life once. True story. Shark attack. They wrestled the shark and carried me back to shore. Im forever in their debt! Also their guac is terrible. I'm only saying that so people don't order it and I never run out when I go there. Definitely will be back! Xoxo you're friendly neighbor Scarlett Johansson read more

Their food was delicious and we will definitely return. However, as with the majority of restaurants, coffeehouses, and snack bars in the Springfield area...the ambience was terrible. Hardly any of the places use carpet which would absorb the noise. Really, carpet isn't expensive when you consider how much use you would garner from it. I would think the restaurants would gain repeat customers because the talking at your table would mostly stay there. It wouldn't echo to others. There would be a more intimate feel instead feeling like you were in somebody's basement. Once again, the food at their Nixa locale, was what I expected from flavorful Mexican fare. read more

We came in an hour before closing and the staff was very polite and didn't act like it was an inconvenience that we were coming close to closing. The food was excellent as always. The waiter kept our drinks full and checked on us often. The restaurant was super clean which is always nice to see. read more

constantly gives me the wrong food then the spoiled brats there argued with me about who took my order and had NO MANAGER so I Couldn't get a refund read more

Food is really good. Very authentic and everything taste great. Took a bit longer than other restaurants to receive food, which was fine since it taste great. Just wish server was a little friendlier and more prompt. Still highly recommend. read more

Good food and atmosphere loud in the early evening to closing because families tend to go there.

Food may be good but the prices aren't. They show one price in the menu online but when I arrived to pick up my order the price had mysteriously gone up over $3. read more

El puente is the best freaking restaurant on the globe it is so delicious and I recommend eating there

Food is good and you get quite a decent portion of food for your money! If I get the King burrito I have enough leftovers for a couple extra meals. read more

The food was delicious! After living here for almost a year, I'm glad I finally came in. Wished I tried this place sooner. Being from the west coast, I miss ethnic food, and this place hit the spot! read more

El Puente Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Nixa, Missouri

El Puente has fabulous Mexican food!!! The service is great and the margaritas fantastic! read more

El Puente Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Nixa, Missouri

Staff, food, restaurant. Always great. Visit here monthly. Our go to for family celebrations. Fresh fast food every time

Absolutely amazing guacamole and white cheese dip. Best Mexican food in Ozark easily. Prices very nice too.

I just got home from ordering takeout , they said 10-15 min it took about 30 but that's okay, I understand they get backed up! BUT , I walked in and said I had a pick up - the reply was what? So I told her and she took my payment and not another word! They were absolutely the most rude people I have ever seen in a restaurant!!! Don't forget little Missy I am laying for food and supporting this business, not again! Purple Burrito will be my go to and if I were you I would do the same T. deRonde read more

Kind of your average run of the mill reliable Mexican food. Nothing stood out, but food is consistently good. We've never had an issue with anything, but it's not the type of place that we would brag to our friends or family about amazing food. Regardless we would go here again. read more

Dress for the Tundra! It is absolutely freezing in this restaurant- so cold couldn't enjoy our dinner.

I don't know what's going on there not as good as they used to be And they need help awaiting the tables because after they serve you your drink they forget about you read more

We went today for lunch. The staff was great. It wasn't packed. It was perfect. I ordered a pork verde burrito and when the young man brought it out, you could've knocked me over with a feather!! It was huge!! I got 2 meals out of it. Not only was it packed w delicious pork, rice, topped w verde but it was amazingly delicious!! My family got the fajitas and loved them as well! The price was right on point for the amount of food. The staff was awesome! Highly, highly recommend!! read more