A wide variety of food options are available on the buffet menu, offered exclusively on Tuesdays and Sundays. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, as it tends to become crowded after 12:00 PM. The lunch price is $13.99 per adult. read more

Tacos el Gordo - Red sauce enchilada, Tamales. - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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We finally tried this place a few weeks ago after I had this on my list for quite a while. I have to say that it was a very shocking disappointment. They have a Mexican food buffet that they put out. Online, I saw that they do a different buffet for breakfast, so I assumed the dinner buffet would be fresh food. We came for dinner and everything looked like it had been sitting there the entire day. Things were dry, crusty, and some were soggy. The yellow queso was terrible. There weren't a lot of options either. You had to ask what everything was because nothing had labels. It was pretty awful. They do ask you if you want flour or corn tortillas with your food so we were able to choose those. The tortillas were good. The guy who greeted us and seated us was very nice. Overall, I can pretty confidently say that we will not be back. They would need to completely overhaul what they're doing for that to even be a possibility. read more

ate buffet number at 2 yesterday noon. the food looked good but all of it was lukewarm and there is nothing worse than lukewarm food. Always liked their menu food so this was very dissapointing read more

The food is good. I am aggravated about the service. I just bought a to go order and there was no salsa when I got home. I wish the staff would pay attention when you order. Lucky I have salsa at home. read more

We go here pretty often, they have great taco specials on Monday and Thursday. Their tamales are delicious, love the jalapeño ones! They do have some language barriers at times and have messed up orders. They stay busy on nights they run specials and it's recommended to go early. Sitting can get limited and they do try to correct errors if made. Service is always nice. read more

Tacos el Gordo - The Machete - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

We didn't know they were having a special on their buffet, but weren't offering regular menu items on the day we visited. When we offered to pay for our drinks that were already provided the owner kindly said if we didn't see what we wanted on the buffet she was happy to fix for us. She made fajitas for us and they were very, very good. The staff were very pleasant and we enjoyed the atmosphere. We will be back. read more

14$ for one steak burrito. No drink, sides, just the burrito. This better be the best burrito I have ever had. The restaurant I Love Tacos had 8$ steak burrito that's bigger but is to far from work. read more

Tacos el Gordo - 14$ burrito - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

The food was good but a bit pricey. The bad thing was my husbands fork was place on the very hot cast iron plate under the food and he wasn't thinking and put some fajitas on the fork and got a very serious burn on his lip that took over a week to heal read more

wow this place was very delicious! it is a step up from their other location which is a rather small taco stand. they have many tables and seating in here, both booths and chairs. very heavy solid wood furniture, finely finished. they have a bright blue atmosphere with many decorations, it is very spacious. the service was very good and accurate. our waitress was quite nice. we paid up at the front after the meal. but back to the food, it was amazing. i loved the pollo con queso (chicken with cheese), it was so flavorful and perfectly done. the mexican rice was very tasty as well. we ordered chips and salsa and it was definitely worth it, very good flavor and texture of salsa. the chips were thick, and also good. the tortillas that came with my meal were also very nice. would highly recommend, what a gem! read more

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Carne asada burritos are great. We do carry out about every week. Friendly and fast service.

Went for the first time on Monday taco night for $1.00. These were amazing and so many great ones to try. Can't wait to go back! Authentic IMO. Salsa wasn't my favorite though but the tacos made up for it. read more

Popped in here for dinner on a Tuesday and had one of the best meals I've had in years! The menu is very diverse with lots of different options. We had several different types of tacos along with their guacamole which is fantastic . The staff were friendly and helpful. read more

Tacos el Gordo - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

A small group went on Monday for $1 tacos. The atmosphere is quaint and easygoing, the service was so fast, and there were soooo many menu options to choose from!! Amazing food and drinks, plus when I left my wallet in the booth, one of the employees reached out to me very quickly. So kind, very considerate, definitely give them a try! read more

Tacos and pupusa night. Worked up an appetite after running some errands and was glad to had found this place. I just can't say no to tacos, they are my favorite. I was glad to see that they also have pupusas, which are also so delicious. It's a very clean facility, the staff is very friendly and you feel welcomed. The food was good, the pupusas were my favorite and the horchata was delicious. The red salsa was on fire and the green salsa is mild. I can't wait to stop by and try something new next time. read more

Amazing prices, great drink specials, friendly staff and authentic food. We liked the north side Tacos el Gordo, but this one is an even better and more convenient location to the south side of town. Our favorite items are the sopes, the burritos and tacos. The spicy red sauce is great with everything! read more

Tacos el Gordo - Sopes, burrito and rice - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

The best fresh food. I love the shrimp tacos. The corn on cob is brilliant. Very good atmosphere

I'm in love with this place, my favorite taco spot in Springfield! My husband and I ran into a few weeks where we didn't go and I was so sad. Next time we got to go I almost cried on the tacos they are so delicious!!! I want to try their Tuesday empanadas deal but so far their Monday and Thursday dollar tacos are the best thing to ever happen. Tacos come out fast too read more

Tacos el Gordo - Barbacoa y Al pastor - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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Horrible slop, cound not even eat it. My husband is from California and I am from Tucson. This place is terrible!!

Stopped in for taco Tuesday, it is a good deal with most tacos being a dollar. We had a large service and ordered 40+ tacos. The asada tacos were well cooked and seasoned, carnitas was also delicious. The chicken was a lil under seasoned, the lengua was good (although cut into cubes, which made for interesting eating). Overall I recommend this place, especially on taco nights. read more

I have liked the other location since I moved from California here. But this new one is waaaaay better. More tables to sit down and eat more family oriented. Very good food and nice experience. read more

Purchased two tortas. First, they got one order wrong (gave us carne asada instead of carnitas) and second, the pastor pork meat was full of fat (not edible). They are charging $13 per sandwich and the quality does not match the price. read more

This place is amazing and authentic! If you're only English speaking I suggest you not do a take out over the phone. Meals are prepared super fast in person, they have a loyalty card, the staff is super nice, they wear masks, and they have a meal of the day that comes with a drink. I personally love Sopes and Papusas on Wednesday. Definitely try them the food is the best Mexican in town! read more

I go to Purple Burrito regularly, specifically for the fish tacos. I have tried other items and liked them but the fish tacos with some sweet and spicy salsa from the salsa bar is hard to beat. I highly recommend this place. read more

Tacos el Gordo - The fish tacos here are incredible. Tip: Don't forget to add some sweet and spicy sauce from the salsa bar! - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Just some damn good tacos they serve here. I'd say best in Springfield. Other dishes look great but keep trying the different tacos they have. read more

Best Mexican in Springfield, bar none, for years. The location #1 has slightly better food, but location #2 is a lot nicer inside if you plan to stay read more

Best tacos in Springfield! Authentic street tacos are amazing! Inexpensive and diverse options makes this a local favorite. You gotta try these tacos Springfield! read more

As a former Texas resident; I am SUPER picky about "Mexican" food. This place is awesome! From the salsa bar to the horchata - this place feels like a delicious visit to someone's abuela. read more

Tacos El Gorda is my favorite authentic Mexican restaurant! Their chips are amazing, the tamales are my favorite, and their tacos are so good! From beef cheek to chicken, the tacos are a must! read more

The best rice & beans in the Ozarks. If you are looking for a great and authentic Mexican meal, this is the place!

This place is our family's favorite place to eat after church on Sunday's. The food is amazing. They make their own tortillas, which are the bomb! I feel the prices are pretty comparable to other restaurants in town. The chips and salsa are good. If you are too worried about the price, come in on a Monday where all tacos are only $1. read more

This is the closest you will get to good Mexican in Springfield. I have had the Purple Burrito twice and decided to mix it up and get the tacos. I WILL NEVER ORDER THE BURRITOS AGAIN!!! The tacos are the most amazing things I have put in my mouth since I moved down here over two years ago. I'm a Mexican food snob having lived in Houston TX and Southern California AND having also been to Mexico. This isn't TRADITIONAL Mexican but it's definitely as it advertises "California Style." Wonderful... I'm actually getting ready to go there now! read more

I don't know what my expectations were.....but they weren't met lol I don't know where to start. No music, no booze, chairs were all on top of tables like they were closed. Finally sat down in my plywood booth, and gazed up at the chalkboard menu behind the register, and thought, I'm not petty...I don't care what it looks like...they probably got killer mex food right?!....wrong, 30 seconds after ordering my 2 enchiladas, I was presented with a paper plate of barely warm food, and pointed in the direction of plastic forks.....upon arrival back at the ol plywood booth I realized...no chips and salsa, I asked hey am I supposed to have some chips and salsa, to which he replied with an ashamed look on his face "that's extra" Avoid this place read more

This is an updated review. I had tried Purple Burrito several times before and was never very impressed because I felt like the meat wasn't flavorful enough (specifically the beef and pork on the tacos). I used to live in Mexico and ate street tacos all the time, so I have very high standards when it comes to tacos. The past couple of times I have gone there, though, it was delicious. Last night I ordered tamales - one of my favorite dishes - and loved them. Usually I don't like tamales at Mexican restaurants in Springfield, but these were great. Tonight I went back and had a fish taco - same story: one of my favorite foods in Mexico, but always when I eat them here in Springfield, I'm disappointed...but not this time. It was the best fish taco I've had in a very long time. I also had fried ice cream for dessert - glad I was planning to share it, because it was huge! Very good, though! I have also had the taquitos before and liked them pretty well. By the way, the location I went to last night and tonight was the one at Kearney and West Bypass. The one I had mainly eaten at in the past was at South Campbell and Sunshine. So glad to have Purple Burrito in town, and with so many convenient locations! read more

This place is so so good! I've tried Mexican food in San Diego and this place is comparable to it. I never rate a place five stars unless it was a memorable experience for me. I checked in at at yelp and received a free churro. I ordered the California burrito and it was HUGE! The ingredients were fresh and I could tell this is high quality food. It was big enough for me to eat for two meals. It only cost me 7 bucks! My friend ordered the fajita and it cost under 10 bucks. Ambiance could be a little bit better and have a Mexican theme feel. Maybe play some music instead of having the TV blaring in the background. I just recall my experience at Oscar's in San Diego and how they played traditional Mexican music. This place is definitely the best Mexican restaurant in town. read more

Good Mex. Lots of choices here, shredded beef, pastor, machaca, chorizo, fish, pork and more. Very reasonable prices(better than Chipotle). Nice place, looks like 4 locations in Springfield, MO. GREAT VALUE! read more

Purple Burrito is one of my favorite places to eat. Their namesake food item, the purple burrito, is such a ridiculously great deal at $8, that I don't see any reason to slum it at any random fast food restaurant when I can just pay $8 at Purple Burrito for an entire meal. Honestly, I'm not a big fan of these guys who go, "I know fill-in-the-blank ethnic food because I lived in timbuktu for 70 years durrrrrr..." I really couldn't care less, guy. I just know that Purple Burrito is awesome and has some of the best Mexican food I've had. They have so many food items to try, that I wish I had the time to try them all. Purple Burrito has my highest possible recommendation. read more

I've lived in San Diego, CA - and this place is LEGIT. they do burritos just like the hole in the wall places down near Pacific Beach. Reminds me of having sandy flip flops and eating burritos by the ocean listening to the birds and watching the waves. So delicious. And enormous. Half a burrito is more than a meal! Nom nom!!! read more

Best Mexican in area. Bout time ! I remember when mexican villa was only Mexican food ... And it blew chunx read more

Not nearly as good as the original. Prices are more expensive too.....dont understand that one

I have been trying for years to find a good Mexican restaurant and have found one I really like a lot , I used to live in Chicago and that is what I was missing and I was pleasantly surprised on how good they were , I would recommend anyone giving them a try read more