Tacos were great and service was quick. This place is well decorated with a Mexican theme, Spanish music and soccer on the TV. I noticed that the corn tortillas were so greasy that they instantly coated my hands and when I mentioned it to the server he said that it was a regional thing, with that said the carnitas meat was amazing and fresh noting that it was not reheated from the day before. read more

This place is always a solid performer of a Mexican place. All authentic dishes here. I've had any number of dishes thru the years....and they are all good dishes. Service is always excellent. A good value Ana ample quantities for the price. read more

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Great vibe. Great prices. Great service. Decent Mexican food that was able to fill my cravings as someone who grew up in El Paso, Albuquerque and Phoenix. Was here for work and I came back a couple times and would go back if I ever visit again. read more

My wife and I just now got up and left. Ridiculous. We were sat for at least 10 minutes before somebody brought chips. My wife asked if they had root beer and her response was " yeah but Im not your waiter" Then a couple with a child was sat a few minutes after us and the waiter was right there taking their order..... service had taken a huge dive and Im not spending money where that happens. Food the few times we have been there has been good. But I can't review food if we cant get waited on....... read more

We've been visiting this place since we moved to Springfield, and it's become our go-to. While we do miss the hot chile from Colorado, the food here is incredibly well-seasoned. Unlike many other "Mexican" restaurants in Springfield, which often fall flat on flavor, this spot truly delivers. read more

I don't normally write bad reviews but our experience was so bad here, I felt I had to. We accidentally ordered from this location instead of the Nixa location and instead of canceling our order, we decided to do the right thing and drive to pick it up. I wish we'd just have bailed on the food. When I arrived, I found our takeout order in a bag, sitting on a counter by the checkout which was also by the front door, unattended. After paying, the worker handed me the bag and said "I guess they put everything in there." While making sure there were 3 dinner-size containers, the cheese dip we ordered, and salsa and chips, I noticed the cheese was barely the size for 1 person. I asked if that was the large that I ordered and they said yes, that it's only 8 ozs. So I said, I can't believe that's the biggest size you have (because that's what I was told on the phone when ordering) and they told me it wasn't. So I had to pay an additional $6 to get the larger size and wait for them to fix that. Then we get home to find that they didn't put the sides in with one of the dinner meals, and all of the food was very cold. We also only had 1 bag of chips and about 6oz of salsa for 3 people to share. Now maybe we're spoiled but at the Nixa location, we get 2 bags of chips and 1 - 8oz salsa per dinner meal every time. So to say we were let down is an understatement. I will never make this mistake again, we will always be going to the Nixa location. read more

The Chile relleno was lacking cheese and was full of seeds and cold. The shrimp cocktail was room temp when it should be nice and cold. The side of rice was so bland and a waste of money. I was staying at the hotel next door and thought this would be easy yummy food. I ended up eating the chips and salsa while my cocktail sat in the freezer. They said they would remake it but tit wasn't worth the walk which is about 50 steps read more

El Puente Mexican - Chile rellenos not properly cleaned and it was cold - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

New to the area we've been hard pressed to find the same quality authentic Mexican food we'd become accustomed to, growing up in LA county. It took us more than 15 years to find one in Reno, Nv after relocating to Northern Cal. It's usually the small hole in the wall mom and pop shops that make the best authentic Mexican. Starting over in our area of Missouri it's been pizza, pizza, pizza...and gas station food. So we take every trip to the bigger surrounding cities as an opportunity to find our new watering hole, so to speak. Up to this point, it has been disappointing. I miss Cotija cheese, something I've found extremely difficult to find, in restaurants as well as grocery stores. I had hoped to compare Chilaquiles recipes to determine my choice of restaurant but haven't found even one that offers it. With that said, we were directed to try this place during a doctor's appt. Seeing the sheriffs cars in the parking lot was a good sign. It means the locals enjoy the fare. Atmosphere was pleasant enough, though we were seated in a separate room by ourselves. I would've liked to spy the plates on other tables. Sadly, no chilaquiles here either. Service was quick and consistent. A huge portion of delicious homemade chips and salsa. I told hubby to remove them from my presence before I became too full to eat my meal. I ordered beef taquitos w/rice and beans. My husband - a burrito combo. Even in Reno I did not find a better plate of refried beans. They were exactly like my friends grandma made in LA! She didn't speak a word of English, but her food was to die for. The rice was equally good. The taquitos we're crispy, juicy, and flavorful, but the guacamole was a little thin. Thankfully I had the foresight to request no lettuce and tomatoes because many places use lettuce and tomato to cover up the sparse offering of guac. Sure enough, the serving size I received was just sad. Often times fountain drinks are hit and miss, but the formula here is perfect. Perfectly equal in carbonation and flavor. I'd come in just for a Coke, chips & salsa. I'd tell you what my husband thought of his burrito if he could get over the small portions for the price long enough to tell me. He is right. I get times are hard everywhere but these prices do not fit the portions. Which is why I removed a star. I would've removed 2 over my hubby's dissatisfaction, but my lunch was too delicious to ignore. Note to owner: Please offer Chilaquiles & Cotija cheese. Albondigas & Pozole. Maybe bigger portions & thin out the guacamole a little less. ...and you will make this food snob a regular satisfied customer. read more

My family and I enjoyed the double fajitas and I cannot explain how incredible the service and food was. The chips were hot and fresh and also the mountain of food they gave us for a whopping 22.99 for two. They even gave us separate beans and rice with salad on the side. Check out this mountain. read more

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I will definitely eat there again. The burrito was excellent and I really did like the sauce. I will definitely eat there again. The burrito was excellent and I really did like the sauce. read more

The wait to be seated/acknowledged was long. The location of where we sat was questionable. The wait for a server was ridiculous. The server was absolutely perfect. The food was sufficient. The cost was reasonable. The cashier added a $1 to our ticket. We will not ever return. With no explanation the cashier added $1 to our ticket as if we wouldn't notice. We feel she stole from us. At the absolute minimum she should have communicated the reasoning behind the additional cost, or the restaurant should have absorbed the $1. I realize it's $1. ONE whole $ was not worth a scene, yet for the restaurant - ONE whole $ cost them a repeat customer who tips well. read more

Delicious, a pleasant surprise. Sunday 3pm early dinner. Quesadilla Mixed was very good mix of flavors at good price, recommend. Spouse ate Veggie Fajitas were amazingly large portion, freshly grilled and not oily, overall a delicious meal we will repeat soon. read more

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The pitchers of margaritas is perfect! The is good. If they had outside sitting it would be better: alil cold. If you are on the shorter side or have children; sit at a table not a booth. The tables are ski high. Great location read more

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Food is always great. Service is great. Food arrives quickly. There are some days when they are slammed that it slower but that is to be expected. Highly recommend!! read more

This review is tough for me. We ordered 4 shrimp cocktails to go (we have family that live here and they've raved about it) and while the food was awesome the service was awful. If you've never had what they call their shrimp cocktail, I recommend it. The food is fresh. So much flavor. And enough of a dish that it satisfies for lunch. The service though We ordered it to go and granted, it was near the end of the lunch hour, it still shouldn't have taken as long as it did. I asked for ONE of the dishes to have extra cilantro. Another person had also ordered to go and when I saw the person who took my order bring a to-go order to the counter and not let anyone know it was there, I let her know. The employees didn't. Eventually our order was brought up and I looked in the bag to make sure my extra cilantro was there (I love cilantro) - it wasn't. I asked him for a side of cilantro and he left, I assumed, to get it. A few minutes later a waitress comes to me to ask me why I need cilantro and she told me they all have the extra cilantro. I informed her only one needed it and I'd still like the extra cilantro I asked for. Another 5 minutes later, I get the side. It took about 45 minutes total. The entire time I was there, there were employees standing around chatting and a girl behind the check out counter did absolutely nothing the entire time. We will go back and order our to go to way in advance of picking up because that shrimp cocktail is amazing. And I'll save my tip for once it's finally given to me and make it appropriate. I always tip beyond 20% and in advance but not here anymore. An update from the following week: took a star off and am sticking with 2 stars. This time we placed the order a half hour before we got there and it was at 11 am so not the busy lunch time and were told it would be ready in 5-10 minutes. It wasn't even ready at the half hour mark but we expected that. We got two shrimp cocktails and a combo meal of two cheese enchiladas with rice and beans. When we got the order, it was minus the extra containers of sour cream and guac that we paid for so I'd recommend you check your order before leaving with it. Husband was quite disappointed in the enchiladas meal. Won't be going back. read more

This is our favorite spot to enjoy chile verde. They are spot on and more attentive than ever with their covid procedure workflow. I will return as often as possible and support this delicious local business read more

Excellent food and service. Neat looking place. We knew it must be good because it was busy. We will go back if again in this area.

King Burrito was on par today! The beef is best when you make sure they grill rather than steam the beef. Further, the al a carte style burritos for $5.50 seemed like a pretty good deal and portion sizes were pleasantly big. Overall, they did pretty good on fresh and flavor today. read more

El Puente Mexican - Poultry taco - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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This was the first Mexican restaurant I ever had as a kid and now as an adult it is still my go-to spot! You can't beat the prices for the quantity and quality of the food! The staff is always really nice and informative. I also love how it is a locally family owned business so of course I love supporting the community :) read more

Food was very bland, and the portions were very small. Everything was covered in melted plastic cheese (velveeta), and just looked unappetizing, and for as quick as the food was delivered, it made me wonder if it was premade and nuked real quick. For what we paid, we shouldn't have left still hungry. I'm hoping this was just an off afternoon. Also, the booth seats were low,and made the the table height come right up to my chest, and I'm 6' 1" tall. We're willing to give them another chance if this was the case. Otherwise, I doubt we'll go back. read more

Service was okay, when I placed my order they did not take name or phone. Food...bland on my husband's Enchilada Supremas, sour and salty on the enchilada verdas. Chips were okay. Everything was placed n the order correctly, reason for 2 stars, otherwise it would be a 1. Won't be back. read more

We have eaten here a few time but we have now found our favorite plate! If you go here try the 3 street tacos plate with beans and rice. I tried 2 corn 1 flour. The corn street tacos were so good! The flour was okay but the corn was my jam! So so so good! Also ask for the hot salsa. It's very hot but so much flavor! Their normal salsa taste like spaghetti sauce to me. We are from California & used to hotter salsa. I didn't get any pictures but will next time. read more

As soon as we walked in the atmosphere was just amazing. The music and everyine in their with the chatter was great. The service was great too if you needed a drink refill they would be there with one. Also, the food was amazing and the pricing wasn't terrible either. The teamembers really are welcoming and they treat you like family as soon as you walk in. Overall me and my family had a great experience at El Puente. read more

This place is right down the road from me and mon through fri from 5 to 8 you won't find a better happy hour for margaritas only 2 bucks. I love the chips and hot salsa here and the food is good too try the choir pollo or for a date night order the fajitas it will be more food than you can eat and is always sizzling. The prices here are very reasonable. read more

Just so so. My wife ordered the Carne asada plate. The had to cut the steak herself. We thought that was weird. The wait time to get out food was way too long. Best part of the meal was the chips and salsa. Very good. I had the burrito el puenta. The rice is very bland. Beans were great. read more

El Puente Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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My fellow associates met with our clients at El Puente Mexican which was located conveniently close to our hotel. I don't know a lot about Springfield, MO but I do know Mexican food. We were a party of seven (7). Mr. Duff ordered the fajitas with shrimp, beef and bacon. It was a plateful. Charlie ordered the same with shrimp. I ordered just the flatuas. I wasn't really hungry and plus I was really enjoying the top shelf margarita. Mr. Duff enjoyed his fajitas although he is not a fan of the flour wraps. Charlie also enjoyed his dish and later gave the restaurant 3.5 stars. The flatuas--nothing special. The queso was flavorful and the salsa was authentically good. I would go back. I really like the top shelf margarita(s). Lol. The server was on point. However, the food took a little bit longer than expected. read more

Love this place. Fast service. Nice staff. Authentic food. We have never been disappointed in the quality of food and service. Always good flavor and fun light atmosphere. read more

El Puente Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Went back to El Puente after not going for several months. This was a go to at least once a week for my wife and I, typically after church on Sunday. We stopped because we needed a break from always eating out, not because of any issues. El Puente is/was one of the better Mexican Restaurants in Springfield. I was dissapointed in the King Burrito, my usual go to dish. The beef inside the burrito tasted like it was boiled in taco seasoning with no grill flavor at all. Previous orders, the beef was grilled and you could tell they had marinaded the beef. Chips and salsa - chips typically were fresh and warm, today(7/17) they tasted like they we left overs from yesterday. Salsa as usual was good, could have used a bit more cilantro. I have and still would recommend this restaurant, but they seem to have changed to lower quality/ lower cost ingredients. read more

Was on our way home from family vacation and found this little restaurant near our hotel. The prices can't beat, but you get what you pay for. The food was hot and fast and the flavors were okay. There was a long line to get in which is a good sign. The wait wasn't too long. I'd eat there again on my way through Springfield. Portions where on the small side. read more

El Puente Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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Chips are amazing. Salsa is eh. Rice is oily. Spinach enchiladas were AWFUL! They use canned spinach, blech. I liked the guac, lettuce and tomato toppings. My daughter liked her taco rice and beans. I guess its ok if you stick to the basics. I'd avoid anything like seafood or fish and obviously spinach. I'm giving it two stars because my daughter liked her meal. read more

El Puente Mexican - Spinach and cheese enchiladas..yummeeee! - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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Service was awful. And the food was half a step up from Taco Bell... I ordered the burrito; chicken was dry. Toppings seemed straight out of a can, and was way to expensive. Why are so many restaurants doing bare minimum, and how are they still in business? Maybe some folks aren't use to fresh, authentic Mexican food... read more

This place is my favorite restaurant in Springfield! They have EXCELLENT margaritas!!! They're way better than the places that seem to just use mixers. The chips, salsa, and queso are all great, also. We usually order the fajitas tiajuana, which is a huge portion of fajita (steak, chicken, and shrimp mixed). With an extra order of tortillas, two adults can definitely split this with no complaints - and at a really reasonable price (if we don't drink liquor, we can get out with a bill under $20 for the both of us). If I order something of my own, it's always the tacos jaliscos (steak tacos) - Those tacos would be my last meal request if I'm ever asked. The staff is always friendly, and usually prompt. Sometimes when they're busy, you have a wait a few to get seated, but it is worth it. They have neat tables that are glass topped with designs underneath, and on some nights there is a man that plays live music - he's hilarious and very entertaining. If you're looking for Springfield-style mexican food like the dreaded mexican villa, this is NOT the place that you want.. this is GOOD mexican food - not tv dinner style burritos. read more

Well we sat down and was given our menus and there was salsa inside my menu from previous people. Prices are decent. Food is decent. 2$ margs is a plus but that's honestly about it. Service was mediocre. Kinda just a sloppy experience for us. I will stick with going to amigos. We like the low key quietness and employees there. Only reason I have this place a 2 star is bc they had beer, chips and salsa. read more

El Puente Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

One of the best Mexican restaurants I've ever been to, and definitely the best one in Springfield. I've tried a ton of their menu items that I normally wouldn't try, and they've all turned out to be delicious. Their wait staff are so incredibly nice and funny. Plus their prices are really amazing. I come here all the time and will continue to for as long as I'm in the area. Oh and they have another location in Nixa that isn't quite as good but is still really, really amazing! read more

When you first walk in, I doesn't look like much. But then you sit down and get your chips and salsa, and your like, wow best salsa ever. There mild salsa is the best I've ever had.I always get the fajita chicken. It always hits the spot. I don't like tacos or anything like that. I'm very picky but this place is better than any other Mexican restaurant ever. I've never tasted anything better than this. I would definitely suggest going to el puente because it has good service, the restaurant is cute and cozy, and the food is best of all. If someone asks me what restaurant I wanna go to, I'll say el puente. read more

From the time I walked into the restaurant I was not happy with my service. The restaurant was relatively slow, but myself and at least one other group waited to be seated. There wasn't even anybody at the front to speak with and multiple employees saw us, but continued on their own. Once seated, I waited several minutes for anyone to even introduce themselves. I witnessed another group walk in after me and be offered drinks before me. Once I was served, the food was mediocre. The cheese dip was plain and the shrimp was over cooked. Once I finished eating I waited for my check. I walked to the register to pay and waited, again, to be able to pay. Nobody was around the register for a couple of minutes. I wasn't the only person who noticed since there was another guest waiting to pay for the same amount of time. Overall, I was *not* happy with this visit. This was the second time I had eaten at the restaurant. The first time, over two years ago, I wasn't thrilled with my experience, but I gave it another chance. I do not expect to return. read more

Republic Rd Location: Awesome. First of all, the salsa is delicious. Our food was delicious, no complaints. The childrens plates are $3 and they get a lot of food. Service was quick and attentive. We've tried several Mexican restaurants around and this is our favorite so far. It's also very clean and pretty inside. We've eaten here several times. read more

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Great Mexican restaurant in strip mall on the south side. A good friend asked me to give it a shot. The decor is nice, but not over the top elaborate as you find in many Mexican restaurants. A couple sombreros hanging on a hat stand and a wood carving pay counter with nice inlaid table tops which are pretty cool. I guess the cool factor depends on your table our table had a Corona inlay. The salsa was great and I really like the chile relleno. The taco was pretty bland and I'd put it on par with hamburger helper. read more

El Puente Mexican - Warm chips and a bowl of salsa:) - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

This is my third favorite Mexican restaurant in springfield! It is probably one of the closest to real authentic Mexican food. Their tamales are the best and they taste very authentic. Although I am not the hugest fan of their salsa and sometimes their big crowds their food makes up for it. I recommend. read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch. Had an inexpensive combo which included a delicious homemade Tamale. My wife's Taco Sebastian, had chorizo and chicken and was light and tasty. Good lunch spot, close to hotels. read more