Wife and I always have the best food here. I love his queso dip man it's fire! The place is always busy but always welcomes you with a smile and patience. The inside is big, ambiance makes you feel like you're at a mom and pop Mexican restaurant but the food make you think you ate at a 5star restaurant. The nachos are banging and my go to is his Poppye Chicken. You must have a margarita MUST! Everyone is there to help and make your time in there fun fast and amazing! read more

Great food. Reasonable prices. Fun staff. Wife and I love the margaritas. I normally get the fajita for 2 but sometimes get the chimi both are wonderful options. read more

Went here for Valentine's Day. As soon as we sat down the table was gross. Didn't really care about that cause they were busy. Then there was hair on our salsa container which was foreshadowing. We asked for their special cheese dip and never got it. We reminded the waitress and she brought us the wrong cheese dip. Then our food almost came out right after that so there was no point in the dip cause we didn't have time to eat it. THEN my food came out and as soon as I looked at it I saw a beard hair sticking out of my sauce. It had a split end and everything lol. To top everything off there were about 2 gnats flying around our heads our entire time we were there. This one isn't a BIG deal but my husband had like 2 green beans in his food. Which didn't come with green beans lol. Just gross place. I didn't eat my food cause all I could think about was how nasty the kitchen probably was. WILL NEVER BE GOING BACK OR RECOMMENDING THIS PLACE. read more

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Stepped into Ernesto's years ago and suddenly my life felt like a mariachi band had taken up permanent residence in my soul. The service? Faster than my husband can down a bowl of salsa, faster than the speed of a delicious margarita disappearing in front of my eyes. I swear, you cannot have a single thought in that building before your server appears with whatever it is you desire. I am not sure where Ernesto hires his workers from, but I am almost positive that they all go through some sort of psychic ninja bootcamp training before they are put out on the floor. Every server that we have had is attentive and polite, helpful and knowledgeable. The food? Oh. My. Tortilla. Delicious doesn't even begin to cover it. My taste buds do the Macarena, a little salsa dance, and then promptly fall into a blissful siesta of flavor every single time we go here. I generally order the "Fiesta Nachos" but customize them to: no chicken, no beef, but add steak. Let me tell you: YOU WILL NEVER EAT NACHOS THE SAME AGAIN. We have tried many different delicious plates from here and have never had anything not to our likings. The atmosphere is so fun, you almost forgot you are just there for a meal and not accidentally crashing a fiesta. It does not matter the time of day or day of the week, there is always laughter, clinking of glasses, and a very light family-type atmosphere. We have been there when they open for the day and before they close at night, no matter how busy they are, you are never kept waiting very long. Their restaurant is a well-oiled machine with hard workers that mesh well together and create a wonderful place to enjoy a meal. The servers? Attentive is an understatement. I think one of them could sense my mild existential dread about finishing the aforementioned nachos and offered me to-go box before I even knew I needed it. That's not service, that's clairvoyant hospitality! We go here more often than we should, but not as often as we would like. Our serves remember us and our general orders (we are creatures of habit). They keep our cups full and our bellies happy. Honestly, eating at Ernesto's is less a meal and more a full-blown, joyful experience. My only complaint? My stretchy pants are now questioning our entire relationship. Six out of five exploding piñatas! Go to Ernesto's. Your taste buds (and possibly your tailor) will thank you. read more

The food was amazing. The place is such a nice place to go and eat. Place is super clean. The service was awesome as well. Our server, Jayde, as amazing, friendly and very courteous. I highly recommend this restaurant!!!! read more

The taco salad is crave worthy!!! I had the shredded chicken and they put a bunch of the queso in it. Very clean and super friendly staff!

All of these 1 star reviews couldn't be more ridiculous. Ernesto's has to be the best Mexican food I have ever had and to the guy that didn't like the margarita I'd have to say the margaritas are indeed very very good! Everyone is always very nice and very fast. Everyone that put a 1 star review must have a stick up there ass. Matter of fact I'm gonna eat there tonight just because it's so good read more

Ernesto's is comfortable. The staff is friendly and responsive. They serve a very good Margarita and pretty good fajitas. The problem with the fajitas are the tortillas! A fresh, supple tortilla won't crack and leak its contents in your lap. Fajitas that don't make it to your lips are wasted and these are good fajita fixins. Fresh tortillas will make this a 4 star review location. read more

Absolutely excellent- absolutely authentic By far the best Mexican restaurant in Franklin County.

Best Mexican restaurant in Franklin county I'd say. Wish I lived closer to it. All the ones in union are very sub par compared.

Friendly staff with amazing service. The food is always delicious - and you definitely want to order the bean queso dip! It's such a cute little spot too, with fun decor and convenient location read more

We stayed in Augusta and ran over to have lunch at Ernesto's. The food was great. Service was amazing. Very good experience.

Very unaccommodating for a lagged group and manager was rude. Food was cold definitely better places to eat.

So I want to start off with this place didn't know how to make a margarita. We asked to have a top shelf margarita made with Cabo wabo. The waitress told us they wasn't possible that all the margaritas were premixed. I had to add lime juice to the margarita and the guacamole to make it edible. Everything tasted so bland, there was no flavor no spice. Almost like they didn't care what was being presented to the customers. I'm not sure how this place has 4.5 stars but honestly it should not. read more

We called a day before and said we would have 22 people. They said they would do their best to have tables available. When we came to the restaurant, they said it would be 20 minutes before they had the tables ready. When we came back in 20 minutes, they had given out tables away. I asked what happened, and they said they don't take reservations on weekends, but I told them we just had to wait 20 minutes. I guy just said he gave the tables to someone else and now our wait would be 50 minutes. Very pour service!!!!!! Will not be going there again!!!! read more

Waited 30 minutes as they asked and then they gave away our table! What great service. Don't bother to call ahead...they don't care!

For Mexican food I would rate this below average. The have taken their product as to be main streamed. This is no longer a quality Mexican food product. Their is No freshness to the product. The beans are running and quality is low. It seems like he is targeting a customer base that doesn't understand true Mexican food qualities such as freshness, spice, and bold flavors. Nothing at this location is authentic. But around the corner at his market you can find these things at his Mexican market. read more

My last couple of visits have been a little disappointing. On a recent visit, l ordered the spinach enchiladas. The spinach was fresh, but way too salty and l love salt. The salad that is kind of a garnish on the plate consisted of rusty iceberg and one anemic tomato slice with the brown stem end left on. As a former waiter, that would not have passed my visual inspection. The women's restroom is in need of repair. There are yellow water stains on the ceiling tiles. The latch on the stall is missing a knob, making it tricky to lock. The hook on the back of the door is missing so there is no place to hang your purse. These are all cheap and easy fixes. Lastly, the a/c vent we were seated under was really loud. It was a relief when it shut off. read more

Told us that have a table in 20 minutes. Came back in 20 minutes and they had given the table away. Very poor customer service. I'm sure with this attitude, their food is no better! read more

Stopped here while traveling. Outstanding food and service. Loved the choir-queso!! Food was delicious!

Love the food and dining out with friends, but don't buy alcoholic drinks at this place-prices skyrocketed after COVID.

Food isn't bad. Typical Mexican which isn't necessarily a bad thing. We wanted a booth and they were less than enthused to accommodate us so we left and went to another local Mexican restaurant. read more

Great food and service! Ernestos has always been a excellent choice for Mexican food in the Washington area. Their transition to online ordering and delivery has been exceptional! Mexican take out can be hit or miss but Ernestos has been fresh, delicious, and prompt every time. Not to mention their margaritas are A+ and the staff go above and beyond to serve their customers. Ernesto supports the local community in many ways and is an absolute gem to Washington! read more

We drove thirty minutes to eat here and we were not disappointed! The waitress was really good and kept our drinks and chips filled the whole time. We all ordered the fajitas and they were delicious! The only complaint that I have is that they need a better system when they have customers waiting to be seated! Other than that, everything was perfect! read more

Really impressed, speedy service, friendly and good food! There was a good selection of choices, and the salsa was on point. The waiter kept our drinks full as well. read more

Really, really pleased with my first visit here! Ernesto's is tucked away in a shopping plaza where, unfortunately, many restaurants have come and gone. Pantara's Pizza, some Italian place I can't remember the name of, El Nopal (what I remember it as), and Three Margaritas have all called this spot home. I hope Ernesto's can fare better than its predecessors. Like many people, I have my one Mexican item I always order when eating Mexican food. Mine is chicken nachos. Theirs were quite good, and without an over abundance of soupy watery cheese at the bottom of the plate! If Jimmy Johns hadn't already coined it, Ernesto's slogan could be 'Freaky fast'. I realize we were there a little ahead of the normal dinner crowd, but our food came out so quickly; it was awesome. The service was great too. Our waiter was very friendly and eager to serve us. I am really looking forward to going back and am thankful to have a good Mexican restaurant in town. read more

Great burrito colorado. Recommended from a coworker, worth the 30 minute drive from Truesdale. read more

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The food was genuinely good but when I got a plate of rice there was a bug in it. So that ruined my first experience with Ernestos and I can say I completely lost my appetite afterward. read more

Ernesto's is that hometown Mexican joint that has something for everybody. The location is kind around the back but it seems to work. They have the classic Mexican dishes that the area restaurants have. The servers are very friendly and always welcome to help you pick a dish. The fajitas are my normal default at Ernesto's, give 'em a try! read more

Ernesto's is a gem. I always have a great time eating here. The interior is pretty amazing. You have to see for yourself. The food is sooo good. The main dishes are fantastic and always served with a smile. Ernesto is usually available to say hi. The sides like the rice are standard but that's hardly a knock. The entree will more than make up for it. MY place for Mex here in town. read more

good food but waited 30 mins for a messed up order so now i've waited about an hour. if you don't wanna wait don't come here.

Best Mexican food I've found in Missouri. Atmosphere and staff are awesome and very friendly. Green sauce is the best. Top dishes to order are nachos campechanos, green burrito, and chicken fajita quesadilla. read more

I will be honest.... I have never eaten here. But I have had the opportunity to get to know Ernesto! I know he spares no expense to bring the best Mexican Chefs to his restaurant. I know he is a character and you should ask to meet him. I also know he is a good man with a great restaurant that I have had 50+ people eat there and then rave about it! Ernesto is the man and you should eat here if you like to have fun. read more

Very good food, nice atmosphere, great people. Good selection of beers and assorted drinks. However, one big strike against them, and they should know better, they don't have Coke! read more

My favorite Mexican restaurant I've been to in awhile. Top 5 for sure! Surprisingly WONDERFUL! Our waiter was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our lunch! The fajita nachos were so so good! Can't wait to go back again to try more of their menu! read more

Ernesto's Authentic Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Washington, Missouri

This is my favorite place to eat in Washington. The staff is always welcoming and friendly while still being quick and efficient. This is the place to go when friends come to town! Everything on their menu exceeds my expectations and their house margaritas are the best I've ever had. You will not be disappointed when you visit this WashMo staple! read more

The food is so delicious and, better than that, the service is awesome! If you love your tamales nice and doughy, made the authentic way (with pork) and loaded up with delicious chili & beans on top then this is the place for you. Hubby had the sampler platter when we went back for another visit yesterday evening and there wasn't a thing on the plate that wasn't delicious. As good as the food is though, we were exceptionally pleased with the service on both our visits. Very friendly staff. read more

This is by far my favorite Mexican restaurant in this area. The atmosphere is great, the wait staff is are friendly and prompt. Ernesto is a very gracious host, and Marcia is just a great lady. The food is the most authentic around, and the margaritas are perfect! read more

Amazing Mexican food. The salsa is also great. Good staff, good service and the owner Ernesto is awesome.

I went at lunch time and had excellent food and good service. They didn't rush me and the food portions were more than enough.