We had a great experience at Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was great, and the service was prompt. I ordered the birria tacos and they were phenomenal. The margaritas were the highlight though--the blueberry margarita was the bomb and one of the best I've had. Definitely recommend if you're in Branson and want great Mexican food and drinks. read more

Atmosphere was great ,our waiter Juanita was very attentive & super quick with our food!!! Margaritas were delicious! It was half a mile away from our condo so it was a win win for sure! Will definitely be back during the fall!!!! We actually came two nights in a row during our stay in Branson,MO read more

Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant - Barbacoa ,Rice ,Beans - Mexican Near Me - Branson, Missouri

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Whoa. The speed we received our food in doesn't even seem possible. After we ordered it and it was out and HOT/fresh within MAYBE 5 minutes. ( borderline less) I got the shrimp tacos. I would order them again and again if I lived here. Our kiddos were obsessed with the queso. My husband and I also left our bowls empty My husband got the chimichanga. He didn't speak. He went to town like an animal. He loved it. 1st kiddo got Mac n cheese with fries. (No complaints) My 2nd kid ordered off the adult menu "arroz especial" They both ate well and they are both picky. The server was fast. The longest part of our experience was waiting for our check but they were busy. read more

Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant - Shrimp tacos - Mexican Near Me - Branson, Missouri

I got shrimp tacos with rice and cheese. This is now my favorite place for shrimp tacos read more

Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant - Shrimp taco. With flour tortillas - Mexican Near Me - Branson, Missouri

Found an amazing Mexican Restaurant in Branson close to our condo and this was some of the best food we have had during our stay. We had the fajitas, Guajillo Enchiladas (Steak), and Ceviche. The fajitas were Amazing. The Guajillo Enchiladas was Phenomenal, and the Ceviche was Fantastic. Our dinner was paired with rice and beans, which in my opinion is way better than what you receive at most Mexican Restaurants. Staff there...super friendly. Will definitely have this hidden treasure on future trips. read more

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The restaurant gives off a small family owned vibe. The staff were so friendly. You will get some good Mexican food here. The beans and salsa verde were on point. My steak was juicy and had a lot of flavor. My husband loved his margarita. I would definitely come here for a drink and some chips and salsa. I would try the tacos next. read more

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Outstanding food! I had a beef burrito and an amazing blueberry margarita. Great service and a fun front patio for when the weather is nice! read more

Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Branson, Missouri

We were staying across the street and needed something quick to eat after caring for my sister after surgery. When I called in to place an order they wanted to charge my card before picking up. We decided to walk in to order. When we received our order, it was as if someone had thrown slop into the to go order. The food was tasteless and greasy. Total waste of money. read more

Amazing food and service! Tiny place with authentic food! Cute and friendly place! Would highly recommend!

Food was awesome, service by Kelly was great and margaritas are the best in Branson. Whether you're a local or visiting Branson be sure to give it a try. It's a hidden gem you won't regret!!! read more

Tuesday evening. Got a table right away. Great service. Yummy pretty margaritas. We got in and out quickly. read more

Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant - Watermelon and coco nut margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Branson, Missouri

From the outside this place didn't look too promising. Glad we went in -- everything was great! Service was friendly, drink prices were reasonable, food was very good! As we entered, one of my friends said "As long as the margaritas are good..." and when he got his, it was two thumbs up. Icing on the cake: after giving my order, I asked "Can I order chiles toreados?" and the server said yes. That's rare -- and oh so appreciated! read more

Little more organization from staff would be helpful. When a customer walks in and is not acknowledged within 10 minutes, there is a issue and money is walking out your door. Never got a chance to try the food, would of loved to try it to give you a better review. read more

Stopped in here on a rainy afternoon to enjoy a late lunch. Got the blue demon margarita and it was legit. Everyone was friendly and food was so good! Beat Arroz I've had anywhere. Fun place to enjoy good food, drinks, and friends. read more

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The food here is wonderful! The service was friendly, helpful and efficient. It's a local owned restaurant and even in the middle of the afternoon the place was packed. There are tables inside and there's patio seating as well, but the day we were there it was rainy and cold, so we opted to eat inside. We tried the cactus side (having never eaten cactus). It was on the salad-y side with a vinegar dressing. It was tasty, but a little goes a long way. (I don't even like coleslaw, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.) I had the chile rellenos with chicken and they tasted wonderful. They came with rice or beans, pico, sour cream, lettuce and a dollop of guacamole. The chips were house-made and fantastic! Our waitress said people come and get just chips as a carryout order which didn't surprise me at all. They're very thin and crispy! read more

Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant - Chili Relleno with rice, cup of nopales (cactus) - Mexican Near Me - Branson, Missouri

Food and service were outstanding in a very busy evening! We will be back!! Also, the outdoor seating area is very comfortable without tables on top of one another. read more

The only complaint would be that it is a tad small. We sat outside in the covered seating area which was nice even with the rain. The service was amazing from multiple staff. Super friendly, helpful and efficient. The cocktails were large and exceptional, like something you'd get at a fancy resort. Everything we ordered (3 adults and two pre-teens) was very, very good. Chile Relleno, Fajitas, Quesadilla, street corn, Shrimp, everything was hot and delicious. The wait time was very reasonable, even though it was quite busy. I couldn't recommend this place enough. Well worth a try. read more

Hands down best salsa. My wife said the fish tacos are the best she's ever had. The staff were nice. The location is a bit out of the way, which was good. Got a table right away. read more

Great salsa!! Food selections were good as well. Margarita was a bit weak, had to ask for another shot of tequila for it. Great service also. Very convenient when staying at Fall Creek condos on the same property. Hidden gem read more

Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Branson, Missouri

hands down some of the best mexican food i have ever had in my life. we had a big group and they were able to sit us fast and efficiently. our server karen was absolutely phenomenal! she was very personable and was cracking jokes with us nonstop! the peach margarita was so delicious and refreshing too! if you're ever in the overall branson area, DEFINITELY stop by and grab some great food and great drinks. read more

Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant - peach margarita - Mexican Near Me - Branson, Missouri

Really fresh food and delightful service. Got our food really, really quickly and everything was great. I had fajita nachos and my husband had a chimichanga. We ate outside. Not a fancy restaurant but comfortable and fun. My husband loved his "small" blue moon margarita. read more

Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Branson, Missouri

Food is meh! Ordered the arroz menu and it looks unpleasing. The beef steak is hard to chew and its salty. We did not finish our food at all. It was a waste. The enchilada is 2/10. Taco bell is way better. read more

Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant - cheese on top of mexican rice added with a small sliced beef that is hard to chew. - Mexican Near Me - Branson, Missouri

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Items made the order with top quality ingredients, as authentic as it gets, so many sides to choose from, don't forget to top it off with a margarita read more

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A hidden gem in Branson! A very small place with indoor and outdoor seating. Great salsa and chips. Chicken Fajitas were outstanding! Service was very good even when busy. Coke products had a great taste! Fair prices. Lot's of good choices which means we're coming back soon. read more

Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Branson, Missouri

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Looked this place up on yelp, got great reviews so why not? As a native San Antonian, I was weaned on Tex-Mex and Mexican is absolutely my favorite food. Big plus, we stayed in a condo at Pointe Royale & this was literally maybe 4 minutes away. It's a cute place with patio. Small but we had no problem being seated. Haven't had enchiladas in a long time, so thought I would give them a try. Very different from what I'm used to but I loved the fact that everything was served separately. I'm used to having chili con carne over my enchiladas. But these enchiladas were very good. The ranchera sauce was good, could stand to be a little thicker but that's my opinion. I'm taking my rice & beans home. My husband got carnitas and he said it was good. The servings are HUGE , including the margaritas (20oz is the smallest) so keep that in mind. Overall, I would most definitely come back if I'm ever here again. read more

Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant - Smallest margarita & light crispy chips and excellent salsa - Mexican Near Me - Branson, Missouri

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This place was the cherry on top of our time in Branson! Our server was so nice! We had their famous coconut margarita! OMG! The best!!! And then the food! So delicious!!! We will be back for sure!!! read more

We had an amazing meal and wonderful service! It is an unassuming spot along the roadside but the food and atmosphere was spot on!!! read more

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Fantastic find via other Yelp reviewers. Loved my barria tacos and consume! It definitely helps to be able to sit in their patio area. The inside is smaller than that area. It was a lovely night and service was very attentive. They were EXTREMELY kind and helpful when they realized they mixed up items across a couple of plates. They made some corrections and offered dessert too. Go check it out! read more

Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant - Chips and Chips n Salsa with tea, water, and their fans that keep away pests. - Mexican Near Me - Branson, Missouri

This place restored my hope that good food exists in Branson. After 5 days staying here and eating nothing but fried food or average garbage, Maria Bonita has great drinks, fantastic food, and a great local vibe. Even my 3 and 8 year olds ate a full meal, which is saying something. read more

We wanted to try a different place for Mexican and the ratings/comments were.good here. This is a small, casual restaurant with interesting and mixed decor. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. The chips and salsa are tasty and complimentary. We ordered the carnitas in a green sauce with refried beans and a carnitas burrito with fries. The carnitas were juicy and flavorful. The beans were a little on the runny side but had a good flavor. We will definitely return. read more

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The food was fresh and salsa was awesome!! One of the best places we ate while in Branson. We stayed next door at Wyndham Meadows resort and this was one of the closest restaurants to our condo. read more

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Absolute Hidden Gem. Don't slep.on this one. First of all the staff was attending, seated us quickly and made sure we had our drinks. The place is a bit on the small side, 9 tables indoors with 4 seats at the bar and 11 tables on the outdoor patio. The Food. Absolutely the star of our visit for our weekly Tacquila Tuesday. Tacos and Tamales we amazing. Flavorful and well-prepared. Would definitely return to this place next time we visit Branson. read more

Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant - Tortillas and dip - Mexican Near Me - Branson, Missouri

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We stopped in here on our family vacation with 8 people and enjoyed the evening sitting outside with a great breeze! They had little fans to keep flys away too. Our waiter wasn't too chatty but kept our chip bucket full and our drinks didn't go empty. My meal of enchiladas was great. THE QUESO IS AMAZING!! Everyone went home with full tummies! read more

Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Branson, Missouri

Tasty Mexican food in the heart of Branson. The Quesa Birria tacos were very good. This cute little restaurant has many authentic options & the service is friendly. Will def be back next time I'm in town. read more

I'm from Texas. We eat Tex-Mex twice a week. 9.2/10. This place was incredible. Corona-Rita wasn't weak, and wasn't over-poured. Quesabirria tacos were amazing. Chips and salsa to start. Chips were thin and NICE. Salsa was fresh. We'll be eating here every trip through, near, or around Branson. The venue is small, but outside seating was nice!! Given the weather was perfect for it. Service was also nice, never let our drinks go dry. read more

Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant - Quesabirria Chips n Salsa Corona-Rita - Mexican Near Me - Branson, Missouri

Holy Guacamole this place is amazing! Food and service were top notch. I don't know how we've overlooked Maria Bonita, but it's going to be a staple on our vacations from now on. The food is incredible, it sets its self apart from every other Mexican restaurant around. Guajillo enchiladas were so good. The grilled cactus was a first for us and we loved it. Everyone could not stop raving about their meals the rest of the trip. My only complaint is the "fire chocolate tequila creme brûlée" under the "Desserts" is not actually creme brûlée, but a shot, albeit a delicious one. read more

After reading the reviews, paying special attention to the restaurants replies to bad reviews, we HAD TO go there. It was amazing. Everything totally legit as far as Mexican food goes. Amazing chips & salsa - with the salsa served in a carafe from the refrigerator - GENIUS! A guy in our group said that his Arroz special with the grilled chicken was the best chicken he's ever had. Everything was perfect - only thing we missed was not complimenting whomever runs their social media & review replies. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant - Stop thinking, start drinking! - Mexican Near Me - Branson, Missouri

Great food and service. I've driven by this place numerous times and thought it was a bar. So glad I finally tried it. It will be on my list to go to every time I'm in Branson. If you like white queso, you have to get theirs as it is rich and cheesy. The portions are good size. You won't leave hungry. read more

Great food, service exceptional, ambiance cozy family style seating. Fresh ingredients.

The restaurant is VERY small but has an outdoor, covered, area for extra seating. The food was very delicious and the service was good especially considering how busy they were. read more