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    Lalo's Taqueria

    4.4 (84 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Carne Asada Huarache
    Sheshanna P.

    Overall: We were not expecting to find good Mexican food in Joplin, but Lalo's proved us wrong. Bonus points for having many California favorites that are hard to find in other states. Food: 4.5 Carne Asada Fries: The fries were crispy, the meat was well seasoned, and there was a good amount of meat. My only complaint is that I want a little more cheese. Carne Asada Huarache: This was closer to ones that we had in Mexico than the ones we found in Vegas. It was VERY big and tasty. Service: 5 If you want to eat in, come at least 45-60 mins earlier than closing time otherwise it's only take out. The owner was super nice and chatted us up about food. Ambiance Lalo's Taqueria is a small standalone shop with a few table. It's not as fancy as some of the other Mexican places, but it's great if you just want good food.

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    I have to say that I absolutely love taquerias and I have been to many of them. I was hoping to find some in the area and I stopped by lalos based on the reviews. The staff was friendly and the food came out fresh and tasty! I ordered a little bit of everything including lengua, Al pastor, and steak. I also ordered chicken tamales. I enjoyed each one and I will definitely come back again. The prices were affordable too which fits my appetite and my wallet.

    Gorditas, carnitas, tacos and carne asada fríes.
    Stephani G.

    We drove by this place and discovered what a hidden gem it is. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. The carnitas plate was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend!

    Pollo y Asada
    Sierra H.

    Wow. When I tell you I about cried after taking the first bite, I mean it. The flavor and quality of these tacos are so delightful. I haven't had good street tacos since I moved here from Tulsa, but these match them perfectly! The service was quick and friendly. They give you two huge bottles of salsa when you dine in. Which is good because I love to drown my tacos in verde! 10/10

    Order here everything is in English and Spanish.
    Michael M.

    Great tamales! You know your in the right place when the TV is on Univision, the customers are all speaking Spanish and the employees all seem to be family. This may be the most authentic Mexican food I've come across in Joplin so far. My roadside style tacos were very much as I'd expect to get off a food truck in So. Cal. Although this was a naming issue only, they have a Cubano sandwich witch is disappointing if you expect to get a traditional Cubano sandwich liked you'd get in Miami or from a Cuban restaurant. If they would just change the name to a Torta it would be fine. As a Torta the sandwich is tasty and plentiful but nothing like what a Cubano sandwich is supposed to be. I need up ordering a dozen tamales to take home which were frozen (I asked for them that way) at home they have been tasty and moist. I would like a little more meat but they are still very flavorful.

    Heaven. I mean, guacamole.
    Dianna S.

    This place = suuuuuper good. If you want authentic Mexican food - and I mean serious authentic - then Lalo's is your place. There is no Americanized substitutes, no chicken fingers for the "chickens" (unless you're 2) ... this is the real deal. Seriously unassuming, in a very small building. You may drive by it and never know, or you may think, "Is that place closed down?". But it's open, and serving some amazing Mexican food. Lucus and I shared a bunch of a la carte items because we wanted to try so much of their menu. To start, we got the guacamole. Let me just say, this is as fresh as it gets. Ice cold, and extremely flavorful. At first, you're thinking it might be too flavorful, it pushes the limit on onion, garlic, and cilantro, but then you're like, nah - it's perfect. Best guacamole I've had anywhere. Split a chorizo tostada, a chicken sope, pork carnitas tacos, and tamales. All of it was delicious, ingredients tasted fresh. My favorite was the tamales, with the chorizo tostada a close second. Lucus loved the carnitas. We left with big smiles for a meal well done. (We love it when we choose correctly.) Authentic Mexican is the best. Just so much better than our diluted versions. And a billion times better than Tex-Mex. They have tripe and tongue for goodness sake (not daring enough to try it, but I know someone out there appreciates it). We will be back to try more things. I want to save room for dessert next time - sopapillas!

    Hard to choose which platter to pick from
    Sarah F.

    My husband and I just happen to drive by and the sign "authentic Mexican Food" caught our eye. We did a u-turn lol. I'm glad we stopped. The food was AMAZING and very authentic Service was top notch. Looking for that hole in the wall ma and pa restaurant? This is it! Very clean and menu is in English and Spanish.

    Carne Asada
    Whitney L.

    Wow. The outside doesn't look like much but inside it's well kept. The food is great!! I usually always get carne Asada tacos on yellow corn tortillas when I go to Mexican places. I tried Lalo's tacos tonight and I am impressed!! They weren't dry, which most places struggle with, and the green salsa they bring out to put on the tacos is perfect. They are very well priced. We will be back!

    Crystal M.

    Ordered the carnitas 2 taco plate, included rice and beans. The food was good but small portions. The workers were friendly and the place was clean.

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    Great food. Little taqueria that does great Mexican. Tacos and tortas are we go for and we're never disappointed.

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    Best authentic taco spot in Joplin, maaaybe along with Chavela's. The lingua, asada, and asada-chorizo are top notch.

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    Great service and great food. Got tacos, chicken tamales, and flan. All were delicious!

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    This place honestly has gone down hill the meat always taste so weird I'm pretty sure the used canned meat

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    I got the Al pastor tacos from here, and they were very tasty. 10/10 would recommend this place.

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    Maria's isn't bad, it just also isn't that great. I honestly think the food was a lot better at…read moretheir old location. Whether that be because of staff changing, different ingredients, a mistimed visit to this new location, or something else entirely, I'm not sure. The service was absolutely fantastic, but the food was just okay. My chile con queso was thin and you need to eat a lot to get the flavor. I liked it, but I wouldn't come back for it. I used to really love this appetizer, to the point I would come to Maria's just to order this! The chicken quesadilla was good. A fair amount of meat inside, juicy, and enough cheese. I wish you could get sour cream put in rather than have it on the side. The first burrito that was brought out was cold but they made us a new one with no issues. The shrimp cocktail was really strange and too sweet. It was mostly liquid with several small shrimp and chunks of avocado floating in it. The botana platter was an interesting sampler. The queso blanco on it was good and thicker than the chile con queso. The taquitos were good. The only problem is that everything cools so quickly that you're bound to be eating something cold eventually. Overall an okay experience. Nothing crazy. I really, really miss their old chile con queso!!

    Great food served quickly. Great service. They checked on me frequently. Highly recommended.read more

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