I think the name and location is a disservice. This is one of the best Mexican themed restaurants…read morein town with a fresh and bright interior and great menu and service. Its located in an old burger chain, I think a former Burger King not that this matters. Its completely rebuild and looks nothing like a burger joint anymore. We have been in several times, (actually I've written a Yelp before but it has disappeared). And each time we have been impressed. There are so many Mexican restaurants in Joplin of very style and price point. Some offer really good interiors like its a theme part or movie set. Some are as simple as can be with authentic menu's and no effort to be fancy or touristy. Speedy is somewhere in-between. Some of the menu is typical of many American-Mex chains only better prepared. Then again some menu items are normally only found at authentic Tex-Mex, roadside and Southwestern style Mexican based in real family recipes and flavors you'd find south of the boarder. There is a small bar, service is friendly and prompt and the bright decor is refreshing.

The food is never bad and the service is always excellent, the atmosphere is always welcoming!read more

Usually don't leave a review on chain restaurants but today was exceptional! New Greek menu - try…read morethis before it's gone! Calzone was better than any authentic Italian place hopes to make them.

I have eaten here several times. The gluten free buns are very good and the food is always…read moredelicious. The service has always been exceptional as well. Looking forward to next time.

I was here for breakfast on a weekday, crossing Rangeline from the tire place across the street…read more Super easy to order and my breakfast was brought over a few minutes later. Quick, convenient and inexpensive. Friendly service, too. The dining room was clean. My spicy chicken biscuit was hot, fresh and delicious. Five stars, no complaints. [Review 445 of 2026 - 513 in Missouri - 25628 overall]

I don't come here often because of the distance, but when I do there's excellent service and…read morefriendly employees. The grilled chicken sandwich is amazing.

Service and food here are generally good. However, I usually visit after the typical lunch rush…read more When this is the case, I can stand at the front counter for several minutes without so much as a greeting. This is with 5-6 employees behind the counter. I have walked out several times when this has happened.

Sunday evening, 7 pm. Basically empty. I was hesitant to order given the filthy prep counter…read moreoverflowing with milk and melted ice cream dripping on the floor. No one had any intention of cleaning it the entire time I was there. I stood there for several minutes while the 3 workers ignored me and filled drive-thru orders. Another customer came in, looked around the ice cream, and then ordered a burger and shake at the next register. I'm still waiting to be helped. When finally helped, I ordered a shake for my husband and tried to order one for myself. They were out of both flavors I asked for so I didn't order anything. I left to pick up some milk. No one at the grocery counter. Another customer and I finally had to push the buzzer to get someone to check us out. Back to the ice cream counter to pick up the shake. It is dripping everywhere, the lid is not on properly. I leave and give the shake to my husband in the car. It is melting at a furious rate even though it is not warm out at all. We got home and cleaned up the shake - it is virtually all milk. He said he would never go back. This is par for this location. I had a bad experience there when they first opened. The manager was told by headquarters to call and apologize to me and offer restitution. The manager was so horrible at this command she couldn't even figure out how to do that properly. I don't think it has improved much. Avoid this location and go to Braums at 24th and Rangeline where it is adequate.

I had a single patty melt with onion rings it was delicious with their fry sauce. The onion rings…read morewere cooked perfectly and really good. I was driving thru town so I went in to the rest to eat. Bathroom and restaurant was clean and organized. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

The burgers and food usually awesome but the frozen custard was terrible. Its texture was cheap…read morelike thickened were used such as guar gum, carageenen and I confirmed yes with the ingredients. Expensive frozen custard shouldn't have fillers like this. The WORST part though was I paid 1.50 per add in. I got reeses which were an okay amount, but cold brew was not noticeable and cheesecake pieces, I think I found one tiny bit. So never again. Andy's or Shakes always!!!!!! Heck Ben N Jerry's or Hagaan Daz from the store is WAY better and better price actuality. Freddy's frozen custard tasted like "frozen confection" rather than real stuff with good amount of add ins We should get what we pay for :(

It's not Texan level Whataburger but if you need the nostalgia for Texas it works! I find the staff…read moreto be friendly when they aren't super busy dealing with all of the terrible people in our area that harass them.

Just ok, basically a Sonic Burger with indoor seating and maybe a slightly larger burger for a much…read morehigher price. I doubt we will come in again without a good coupon. I would compare the fries to Checkers or Freddies, nothing noteworthy but ok. There was a older man working the dining room to offer condiments and dipping sauces. He was grumpy and did not approach anyone with enthusiasm or friendliness. It seemed he had long since reached retirement age and probably took this job out of necessity. I'm glad that Whataburger employed him but you still need to treat the customers with a positive attitude. The other person we interacted with at the counter was friendly and helpful.

This Mexican place rocks! The flavor of their meats are incredible. I had pork and steak and they…read moreare both yummy. They have homemade salsa, green and red. I prefer the green more mild. I didn't try the hot sauce. Most meals are just the burritos or tacos. You have to order the rice and beans separate. I like this because I would rather eat several of those yummy tacos. They started out as a food truck. This was our first time to have this and we are hooked. We were told they will have a second location in Webb city mo. They have a drive thru. They have a food challenge. 6 pound burrito in 10 min. So far no one had been able to finish it. Their menu is small but I feel you should keep it small and focus on quality and that's what they are doing. They were really busy but we had excellent service. People will complain about their small menu, but you can go else where. You won't find meat this delicious! Love small family owned businesses!! Great job!

Went to the Food Truck Friday in Carthage MO & had the street tacos platter so I could try all…read morethree of chicken, pork, & steak. We are very fortunate in the Joplin/SW Missouri area to have several great ones here. Also, I travel the US heavily every week, and especially have spent great amounts of time in the South middle and Southwest, and have eaten lots of street tacos from restaurants & food trucks. For street tacos, El Taco Loco LLC Just rocketed straight to the top of my favorite Street Tacos. Street Tacos Excellence!

This location is large, I think three retail units combined as they grow. Its clean with…read moresurprisingly comfortable chairs. I appreciate that they don't try to pretend to be Mexican and call themselves a Southwest grill. If you are foamier with Qdoba its about the same thing with a few extras. They have great salsa's and more choices of what and flavor than most American style latin food. This one has the fancy Coke machines with all the flavors if you like that. The wait was not bad and you get to see them make your food and choose each individual thing you want in your meal as you go. Having grown up in the West I have a tase for real Mexican, roadside, Southwestern, Peruvian, Brazilian and every other kind of Latin food. This is not that, its not bad, in fact its rather good and you have a lot of fresh and healthy options including vegetarian choices. I think its a great place for lunch or dinner if your planning on eating in. You can get it to go, but if your going to wait in line and watch them make it why not eat it there while its fresh and hot.

Middle of the road. Limited options are a downside. Polite service. Too expensive for what it is.read more

I love this place. Normally I get the chicken tenders. They are the best. You can't go wrong with…read morethem. However, this time I decided to get a burger. It was really good. Lots of flavor and very juicy. The patty needed a little salt but otherwise it was good. The sweet potato fries stole the prize though. Man are the spectacular. Perfectly cooked and seasoned to perfection with just a little salt. The atmosphere is good. Very casual. It's not full service so if you run out of your favorite soft drink, then that's on you! It is free refills. So get up and go get more. I'd definitely recommend this place. I believe the chicken tenders are better than the burger, but the burger isn't anything to sneeze at either.

Food was great and we were shocked that we got right in on a Friday night. Highly recommend it for…read morethe food alone but take your friends. There are so many places to gather.

I've always enjoyed Gringo's from the time there was more in town…read moreW. 7th, and S Range Line to go with the one in WC. Was really happy to have the one on W 26th open. HOWEVER, with total disregard for Customers and employees I found today that from the person at the pickup window to the kitchen help, there there were NO FACE MASKS in use. This is careless and irresponsible. I feel that others should be made aware of this practice. Judy M.

I come through twice a week to get a bean burrito and recently about half the time I get beans that…read moretaste burnt. I've been coming to gringos for over 24 years and this is relatively new problem over the last few months. I probably won't be coming back which is sad to say bc ive been coming here for over two decades.