We have been visiting Popi's about weekly now since the first review. They have consistently been attentive, responsive, caring, and clean. Our visits recently have been on June 2, 9, 15, 22, 29 and so far July 8, 11. That is a testament to their delicious food, ample servings, and friendly personnel. For servers, on most days we have had Angelica, a couple times we have had different servers and have been good as well. Our selections have become pretty regular meaning we have been pretty much ordering the same thing as we enjoy them so much. I get the Fajitas Popi's ($20.25) which includes meats of chicken, beef, chorizo, and shrimp. It always comes out sizzling with a protector pad on the handle to prevent burning. An example of the quantity of meat included are 6 jumbo shrimp or 8 large shrimp in the mix and about 3 tablespoons of chorizo, as well as a nice complement of chicken and beef. It seems like at least five to six ounces of each. Vegetables include grilled and sliced bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. My wife gets the Chicken Fajitas ($18.25) which includes a very nice amount of sliced chicken (seems like about at least 1/2 pound), as well as the grilled peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Each fajita platter comes with a second plate that includes beans, rice, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce. In addition, 3 foil wrapped tortillas are provided wrapped in foil to keep them to and moist, choice of flour or corn. As mentioned, the food quantity is very good, especially for a single serving. My Fajitas Popi's had twice as much meat and vegetables on it for a single serving than we received at a restaurant on a trip that was supposedly a serving for two. Popi's definitely gives great bang for the money! It has been sufficient for us to take home half of each of our platters to eat at home for a meal another day, and it is all still very tasty and moist. We can hear the clattering of the knives and necessary utensils, and the sizzle of the food, to make freshly cooked fajitas. The sound and the ultimate taste is obvious. Freshly made tortilla chips are served in a basket, as well as a very nicely seasoned (mildly spicy) salsa served in a bottle with small bowls provided upon seating, and free refills of both are provided throughout. The chips are nice and light, not heavily salted, and have retained their crispiness even a couple days later at home (we place them in a sealed bowl when we get home). We can barely get bagged chips to stay crisp that long after opening a bag, so we really enjoy Popi's chips. Besides the menu on the website, they have a different special each day that is written on a marker board on the wall immediately across from the door so easily seen upon entering. One day may be enchiladas, another a burrito, and so on. Tuesday is tacos as mentioned in my previous post. As for menu items, so far we have had the Fajitas Popi's, Chicken Fajitas, Steak Fajitas, and Burritos. All have been excellent, seem to be freshly made, and would order them again. We hope to try some other items in the future but can state the fajitas and burritos are definitely good, and a great value for the money. Every once in awhile Popi has a few moments to come out to check on things. He is friendly, smiles, says hello, and is not intrusive but seems to enjoy seeing people enjoying his preparations. I hope to remember to take photos of some of these items to provide a visual of the items. Sorry, I am not a big photo person, even of myself, so my goal is to enjoy the food I am at a place for. In the meantime, if you want Mexican that is fresh and properly made, Popi's is a place to definitely consider. read more

Saturday nights..... singing Elvis impersonator, i was unaware Saturday nights was this event, the area where this person singing is the size of a living room and we have the volume up and singing like we're play at AT&T stadium. You're unable to talk, you have to point to the item or items on the menu to your server so they know what you want to eat and drink. Again I was unaware of this Saturday night event and obviously certain people enjoy it and that's great but if you're coming here on a Saturday to try and to have conversation with out using sign language and pointing to items on menu because your server can't hear you then don't come here on a Saturday night. I think we got here around 6pm and he was still going at 8pm so I don't know what time he stops. The food was good. The Elvis singer in my opinion singing in a living room size room with the volume set like he was singing in a stadium not my cup of tea. Again this is just my opinion so I know not to go to this restaurant on a Saturday night. read more

The food, the service and the ambiance never disappoint when we eat there. The fajitas were on pt read more

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I genuinely cannot believe how this was handled. Today, I found a DEAD FLY in my food. Yes, an actual dead fly. I immediately called the restaurant because, apparently unlike the restaurant, I thought that was a pretty significant problem. When I called, I explained exactly what happened. I was initially offered a credit toward a future visit. Considering I had just found a dead bug in my food, I explained that I really wasn't interested in eating there again and would prefer a refund. The manager I spoke with told me that was fine and that they would have a refund waiting for me. At NO POINT did this manager tell me I needed to photograph the dead fly, bring the contaminated food back, or provide any other kind of "proof." And no, my first thought after discovering a dead insect in food I had been eating was not, "Hold on, let me arrange a photo shoot in case I'm later accused of lying." My husband then went to the restaurant to get the refund I had already been promised. Apparently the shift had changed, there were no notes documenting the conversation, and the owner refused to issue the refund without photographic evidence of the fly. Excuse me? So your employee tells a customer a refund will be waiting for them, fails to document it or tell the customer that evidence is required, and then YOUR lack of communication somehow becomes the customer's problem? Finding a dead fly in my food was disgusting enough. The way this was handled afterward is what really earned this review. I did exactly what a customer should do: I stopped eating the food, contacted the restaurant immediately, explained what happened, and attempted to resolve it directly with them. I accepted the solution their own manager offered me. I shouldn't have to anticipate that the next person working is going to accuse me of making it up because I didn't think to take photographic evidence of the DEAD BUG IN MY FOOD. If photographic evidence was required for a refund, perhaps that would have been useful information for the manager to provide BEFORE promising me one. The fly was disgusting. The customer service afterward was somehow worse. And don't worry--I definitely won't need that credit toward my "next visit." There won't be one. read more

Another 5 star rating for Popi's. I am never disappointed going there. It is like heaven, the food is so good & the service is excellent. Their luncheon fajitas are out of this world & it is big enough to feed 2. You can't go wrong eating at Popi's. We look forward to going back there. read more

Went with a few lady friends for lunch. Cute little Mexican restaurant with colorful flags hanging from the ceiling. We were served pretty fast since we got there when it opened. The chips and salsa were excellent. I love thin chips. I had the enchiladas rancheras. It came with rice and guacamole salad. I wish it would've come with refried beans instead. I've never been a fan of Mexican rice. read more

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Had the chicken plate, I feel they created this just for me. So good! Also had a Margherita, very good. Will definitely be back.

Food is above your typical mexican standards. Restaurant is clean and the service is good. Would be interested if they offered more of a real mexican menu and not so "Americana" That would be interesting! read more

Great place to eat in Peculiar. Service is great and food arrives quickly. Taco Tuesday is a great bargain.

Served us spoiled meat. They told us to return our meals and they would give us a refund. When my wife went up there, the owner Popi humiliated her and made her feel ashamed to be bringing the food back. Horrible experience, horrible owner. read more

Saw Elvis and had a great meal. Very friendly staff and owners with salsa my wife took home. Plus had several items on the menu. If traveling by this town, take the second exit. It's a must stop and try. read more

Went in at 1230pm on a Saturday. Order 2 lunch items to go. Made the mistake to sit at the bar and watch a football game. Bar was unattended and sticking to touch. Ordered a Single Crown and Coke. When I checked out with my order it was 10.99 for the drink!! Unreal decent food but do NOT drink here!! read more

The food is delicious! We have never had a bad meal at Popi's. The staff is great. They have an Elvis impersonator that performs on certain dates and he is great. read more

The chicken enchiladas are very good. The tamale and burrito are lousy. It's ok if you want to stay in Peculiar to eat, but I have had way better Mexican food read more

Have eaten here a handful of times now. Each meal has been fresh and delicious. They recently moved locations and the seating accommodations have improved drastically. Service is always quick and staff is friendly. read more

Always amazing food, and unless you get Deborah as your waitress, the service is always great. Great addition to our town.

Hole in the wall Mexican food place. So good. It's small, cozy, and only has 2 servers but they get it done. You will always have chips and salsa and your drinks filled! read more

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Food was good. Service was good. Prices are right. Clean inside. I tried the burrito supremos and enjoyed it!! Can't wait to go back and try something else. read more

Tiny place but with GRANDE flavor! One of the best restaurants in the region if you are looking for genuine Mexican cuisine. Busy but service is good. I have eaten at lot of mexican food (my favorite) in my lifetime and can say that this is one of the best places, ever. The pork Chile verdes is savory, delicious, and satisfying. So nice to see the faces of all the staff. They treat you like family. Highly recommend! read more

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great service and great food! stopped in here randomly while in peculiar and was not disappointed. i got an horchata to drink which was perfectly sweet and refreshing. the fajita quesadilla was also incredibly cheesy and flavorful. definitely recommend stopping in:) read more

Very delicious Mexican food and the price was also great I would definitely recommend trying this place out would definitely stop by here again read more

Popi's Mexican Restaurant - Lunch beef chimichanga - Salad Near Me - Peculiar, Missouri

Terrific Food! Used Popi's to cater a party and had several people comment on how good the food was and wanted to know who we used. Highly recommend, we will use Popi's again for catering. read more

Hands down BEST chorizo street tacos! Love this place! And the enchiladas, queso, and the horchata is AMAZING!

food was nasty looked like throw up was the worst i've bad people where nice but i will never return here not only did we only eat a couple bites not finish but we got sick to our stomach's don't waist your time or money here read more