What a neat little taco place. I liked the decor and the fish tacos were delicious!!

I've tried a few things on the menu, but keep coming back to the California Burrito. Steak, rice, beans, heck even french fries! And not a bad deal for a giant burrito under $8. I also pile on the sweet sauce, and the Horchada is some of the best in town. read more

Like many fitness enthusiasts before me, I was drawn to Purple Burrito by the promise of the Jeff Special, a protein and vegetable-laden, off menu item named after the manager of the nearby Supplement Superstore. It's hyped as a delicious, cheap and quick answer to the macronutrient needs of bodybuilders on the go, and it doesn't disappoint on any of those merits. I've never met Jeff, nor do I take any supplements, but I remain eternally in his debt for inventing my new favorite Mexican dish. But if the only way I'll be able to pay him back is by consuming this awesome tribute to the Atkins gods on a regular basis, I'll consider my fate a blessed one. read more

Purple Burrito - The Jeff Special, an off-menu masterpiece of protein and veggies for the fitness-inclined diner. - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

OMG! We moved here from California over 3 years ago and have been looking for good mexican food. We just found it. Enchilada and chili relliano for me carne asada burrito for my husband. We will be back. read more

The decor is freaky since everything is purple, but the food and people, but I love this place!!! Most def on my list of must eat places upon my return back to Springfield! read more

The food is great! I love their California burrito!! The people who work here are very nice and always have a smile on their faces.

First time trying the place, the inside is clean and the staff is super friendly and they have TACO AL PASTOR!! Fat portions for a great price; 10/10 would do again/ everyday read more

Purple Burrito - Tacos al pastor; huge tortillas hardly finished my plate. Super yummy!!! - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Boooooooo. Its a chain and its mediocre good food for a chain but still for the price and the food you get, there is better Mexican in SGF for sure. Ive actually tried to come back again and again but its a little too greasy.........and im into that style of food. I think its not a bad try out spot but I think they miss in a big way especially for being a chain and having the money to do better with the food. Ill put it this way, if it were an independent spot, id think they were going out of business based on the level of food i ate. read more

My wife is originally from Southern California, but has lived in the Midwest for 16 years. This place took her back to all her childhood memories. She was elated to have authentic menudo. The burritos were as big as Chipotle or Qdoba, but so much better! Everything was made fresh all day. Will definitely be back when we are in the area. read more

No, it's not gourmet Mexican food. But it's so much like Mission Burrito in the San Fernando Valley that I can't help but love it. Excellent quality fast-ish Mexican food at a good price. Certainly head and shoulders above most of the so-called Mexican places in the area. I can only hope the new facility in Republic is as good. Living out by Billings we aren't getting our (quality) Mexican food fix as often as we'd like. read more

Burrito was soggy and just overall did not have much flavor. I believe this is the second time I've tried here. I won't be trying here again. read more

This place wasn't what I was expecting, but it was really good! Based on the name, I was expecting more of a Chipotle-style "create your own burrito" type place, but its fine that this wasn't. I'm vegetarian, and had the quesadilla, and was so happy that it was more than just cheese. Lots of fresh peppers and onions, generous with the sour cream and guac. My husband had a vegetarian burrito that was just packed with probably everything they had that was vegetarian. The only thing I didn't like at all was their salsa. It just tasted like spicy tomato water. We don't live nearby, so I don't know how frequently we'll be back, but we were both VERY happy. read more

My family and I go here all the time. We LOVE the fish taco's. The Churro's are amazing too. It's not the fanciest place, but who cares...it's delicious! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because some times it's hard to find a clean table. I'm sure it's just due to the fact that it can get pretty busy at times. read more

Went today, waited 26 minutes for our food. Ordered bean and cheese burrito, flautas, kids chicken nuggets and fries, a taco of beef. Kids meal was over fried, taco tortilla was hard, salsas had no flavor. Will not come here again unless you don't know good food. read more

That was the most disgraceful fish taco I've ever seen. No cabbage or any toppings. Pathetic. Also the guacamole isn't real guacamole, it's avocado mixed with some kind of green sludge that isn't avocado at all. Also ordered a burrito plate and didn't get the side of rice and beans! See the disgraceful fish taco picture. read more

Purple Burrito - Most disgraceful excuse for a fish taco...Just sad - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Best mexican food in town more pricey than should be. The fish tacos are great the closest thing to real Mexican food I have found.

I adore this place! The original! Owners are super friendly and hook it up on the food! I love love love the California Burrito but I sub Carnitas instead of Asada, even though their Asada is fantastic! Also some of the best Am Pastor I've had around here! Always a winner! read more

This food was good! They gave me so much food for a great price. They've got some good vegan and vegetarian options, and the food was nice and fresh! read more

I love this place! Yes. It's SoCal style but also authentic in the sense. They are always so friendly and accommodating! Some of the best Carnitas and Asada around, in my opinion. Great prices as well. Tip. If you like the California Burrito, ask them to replace the Asada with Carnitas.. Hell, they will even do half half on the meat. Awesomeness read more

We recently moved to the beautiful town of Springfield from California. Since we arrived in Springfield, we have been very disappointed with the mexican food sold here. We've tried many restaurants and not one has been good mexican food. We were told by many locals that it's well known that mexican here is not as good as it should be. Well, that was before we found the Purple Burrito. WOW! Finally great tasting mexican dishes! Taste like the dishes we had in California. But wait! There's more! The Purple Burrito near Bass Pro Shop is ran by the owner, who is from California, is very, very nice. Very polite, and a great person to talk to. His wife also works with him! Yes, he owns all the Purple Burritos in town. He's very down to earth and a great person. I will always be a customer here!! read more

This isn't Rick Bayless but beggars can't be choosers. This is a good place for cheap eats and California style Mexican food. There are 4 locations in the area, so you are never far from a taco fix when you have a hankering for one. There are other places in Springfield that claim to serve authentic Mexican food that are no more authentic Mexican than a can of Franco American spaghettios is authentic Italian. read more

Fish tacos and horchata. yum Smiles and "Goodbye amigos" for everyone read more

I have been here many times and have tried several items on the menu and everything has been excellent. I most recently had the chile relleno burrito and it was a 10/10. One of the best things I have ever ordered at any Mexican place. The fish burrito and the lengua tacos are also excellent. The quality is consistent and the flavors are authentic. You can tell everything is home made. They make their own salsa and have several varieties to choose from. The burritos are huge and are a meal all on their own. The prices are affordable. This is a great place for a quick lunch or dinner and is a great option for take out. read more

Mediocre service. Freaking FRIGID inside. Uncomfortable to even eat. Turn up the heat people. All I could think about was how damn cold I am. Seriously uncomfortable. Did I say uncomfortable yet??? I need to go get my gloves from my car. Ridiculous. Food was just meh by the time we got it. May be because I shivered throughout my meal. read more

Born and raised in Southern California, it is incredibly hard to find good, authentic​ Mexican food. I stumbled across this gem for my birthday years ago to be surprised in finding out that it is a family run business with the same recipes as my favorite Mexican restaurant​ back in Escondido!! I LOVE Purple Burrito! read more

One time and one time only. Flavorful food depending on the bite. Pretty unhealthy, pretty disappointing overall.

Had a really great carne asada at the purple burrito. If ever back in the area will definitely stop back in. Three in are party and everybody enjoy their food. read more

As a frequent traveler I like to try various local spots. When I came across this on yelp I figured it was just another burrito place. Man was I wrong, the staff was friendly, the burritos are delicious and filling; not to mention everything on the menu is inexpensive. Plus they have a salsa bar which is great for us spicy salsa lovers! read more

After tonight I realized I haven't reviewed this place. I stand by Purple Burrito as being the best Mexican food in Springfield. Having hailed from Arizona and California I had a hard time finding any good Mexican food in this part of Missouri.. until I found this place. After trying multiple "mexican" restaurants here, especially after the last one I tried (Big fat burrito..) I am done and am going to Purple Burrito exclusively. Tonight I actually got the wrong order, didn't realize until I got home and opened the box. It was chicken, smelled amazing but wasn't what I ordered. I called and let them know and went right back. They gladly gave me the shredded beef I ordered and made up for it despite me telling them it's not necessary. I really appreciate when people own up to making mistakes, fix it and make it better than before and they do it with a smile. Been here plenty of times. I love the carnitas-only ones in town that make it right, the real flour tortillas-thank heaven and their hot sauces are amazing. Everything about this place is right. It's what you expect when getting Mexican food if you're from Arizona/Cali.. and there are actual Mexican people working and making the food. There's nothing else even on the same level in Springfield. Tonight I got to try their horchata and they have oreo churros! Both were super delicious and I may get regularly now. The shredded beef was also fantastic, so delicious, it was heavenly and juicy. I thank them for their customer service and being the only readily accessible, open late and eatable mexican food in town. They're not stingy on food like many other places and you do get plenty of bang for your buck. read more

I simply can't understand why people rave about this place. I really, really want to like this place because it would be convenient for me to visit frequently, but the food quality won't permit it. Most of the meats are bland. The salsa bar is a nice feature, and sorely needed due to the blandness of the food preparation. Had a decent fish taco here once, thus the 2 star rating. Everything else has been forgettable. If you think your only alternative to this place is going to someplace like Mexican Villa or one of the "cookie cutter" Mexican places with interchangeable menus, you haven't gotten out quite enough. Try Tortilleria Perches and you'll never want to go to Purple Burrito again. (I know saying that will probably get my review filtered, but it needs to be said.) read more

I really didn't care for this place. The burrito I had was mediocre at best. It was basically just meat, beans, and cheese which underwhelmed me as much as a freezer burrito from the grocery store. I usually love supporting local restaurants, but People Burrito is a major and awful exception. With no unique ingredients, oversalted meat, tortilla chips from a bag, bland salsa, and a messy dining area I have no clue why anyone comes here. Honestly, I think the folks in prior reviews consider this "authentic" Cal-Mex because the only other restaurant they've tried was Taco Bell. Do yourself a favor and go to Chipotle, Qdoba, or Moes if you're looking for something casual and better quality. read more

SO GROSS! The food all tastes like it is drenched in oil and is either extremely bland or extreme salty. They give you a really small amount of tortilla chips to go with your meal and all of the salsas are gross... Waaaaay too expensive for the bad quality. I'm actually surprised it has such good reviews, people must not have taste buds. read more

This is excellent California style Mexican food! Don't go here expecting traditional or whatever amalgam of tex-mex that exists in Springfield. The food is great! They have some of the best fish tacos in town. They have a variety of salsas to choose at their salsa bar which gives them a unique flare. Their spicy is actually spicy which is hard to find in Springfield. Their chicken burritos are amazing too. The folks that work their are nice and hard working. They always seem busy and eager serving their customers. The other great thing about The Purple Burrito is their prices. Everything is priced reasonably and you get a lot of bang for your buck. read more

I am from Southern California and I am quite impressed. It's not very often I find Mexican food that is of the same caliber as back home. This is the second time I've been here and it hasn't disappointed yet read more

People were very nice & friendly. I had a taco & cheese enchilada with rice & beans. Food was hot & good. Pretty large portion. Got my food quick. Good place to eat. read more

This is as good as it gets in southwest missouri for real authentic california style mexican food. I am a native of SoCal and I gotta say this competes with some of the best taco shops in SoCal. The California Burritto is the best! I have also had the caren asada burritto and cant wait to eat there more often, I live a small town an hour away so I am only able to get it once in a while. read more

Good lord these are huge.....that's what she said. I have been told I need to get the fish taco's here. When I stopped by I grabbed a carnita burrito (I have a weakness for carnitas ever since Maria). I thought it was a a bit pricey for a burrito as it was almost 7 dollars. Then they gave it to me holy cow this thing was massive. The sauces they have add a great flavor to their dishes. I need to go back and check out the fish tacos because the burrito was awesome. The people were great and very nice as well. When my heterosexual life partner gets down here we will be stopping by again. read more

Disappointing. I had high hopes because everyone had been raving about it. Our orders (basic burritos) took FOREVER (20 minutes at least) and as the two stars indicate, we were underwhelmed. read more

It should be called lavender burrito. The walls are a lovely shade of lavender. This place won't win any decor awards that's for sure. But we're really here for the food. It's all made fresh to order. I had the shredded beef chimichanga which was huge and delicious. The menu is a little overwhelming but has a wide variety. read more

This is absolutely my favorite place to eat in Springfield! I am from San Diego originally this place is for real deal its just like eating at Roberto's in San Diego and it makes me so happy! Their burritos or tacos and rice for being all of it absolutely the best! read more