everything was amazing from the thin chips, salsa, queso, and fajitas for two was enough to feed…read morefour!

(9/29/25) - First timer: we ate early so not much of crowd but staff was super friendly and…read moreinviting. I typically judge a Mexican restaurant by their chips and salsa quality and this place was great! Fresh chips, salsa was high quality, even spicy version was good. The margaritas were decent and flavorful (not overloaded mix or tequila) The best part of our experience was the Mocajete dish! Mix of shrimp, steak, chicken, cactus, jalapeño, chorizo, amazing cheese... More than enough to share for 2. This was first time I've ever seen or heard of and came recommended from a friend but it was worth it! So fresh, so tasty, and flavorful. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I will definitely eat here again when in town! :)

We had a great family experience for lunch at El Patron's today. The restaurant itself has a great…read morevibe and ambiance: comfy black chairs and booths, great lighting, colorful walls adorned with various photos, and a full bar full of Steelers (?) football regalia. Owners must be big fans! Food was fresh, delicious, and prepared beautifully. Margaritas were enormous and in beautiful glassware. The team who took care of us was phenomenal. They have regulars with whom they chat and ask about family, so this restaurant has some roots at this point with the locals. Best of all was the VALUE: very reasonable prices. Will definitely be back! ¡Gracias a todo el equipo en El Patron's!

Food came out really fast and there was lots of food on the plate…read more The staff was really friendly and quick. And, the food was reasonably priced and delicious.

Food was extremely good! I would definitely come back here…read more Service was also good. They were very polite. The place is small there tables inside and outside, probably can accommodate 20 people. Best Mexican restaurant in this area

Delicious and authentic. We got the carne asada tacos, birria quesadilla, steak quesadillas, chips…read morequeso and guac. There are only three tables inside but still very cozy and quaint. The staff are super prompt and kind. Went back for seconds!

Why haven't I tried this place before? Well now I know that it's delicious and a first rate choice…read morefor Mexican food in Camdenton. The restaurant space is clean and would be good for large groups. Grab a margarita and enjoy the large deck. Set off from the road and surrounded by pines you can enjoy the outside space without all the commotion of the city. Our service was fast and friendly. Our food came very quickly, watch out for the plates, hot, hot, hot. I ordered the combination plate: pork tamale, chicken enchilada and beans and rice. Very tasty. The tamale was ridiculous. The portions were more than generous. My son ordered the Burrito Ixtapia. It was giant and he said it was delicious. You won't need to take out a second mortgage to eat here. I was pleasantly surprised to not pay Lake prices. It's a little off the beaten path, and well worth the trip!

Loved this place! Went with my daughter and grand boy and had really excellent food. Service was…read morefriendly and helpful. Mom and I had a pitcher of margaritas (that we mostly took home)((best thing to come out of Covid)) and enjoyed every drop. I had a chili relleno ($4) and a grilled fish taco ($4) which were really good. Lauren had the quesadilla burisco (?) that she loved. Little man had a cheese quesadilla and rice with cheese and said it was the best ever.

The food was not good. There was a hair in our salsa. Very loud environment…read more Would not recommend.

Tried for the first time. The place is a bit of a dive -which is good by me. The food was good…read more-the service was good -their Salsa was amazing! It had a good Smokey chipotle flavor. We'll go back when at the lake for Mexican.

New fav at the lake! I'm a firm believer that if their salsa and chips are good the food HAS to be…read moregood as well! Did not disappoint. Plus had a great view of the lake!

Service was EXCELLENT. Prices reasonable. Cheese sauce over the enchiladas was not my favorite but…read moreour 3 sons loved it. Service exceeding all expectations and chips & salsa was unlimited, fresh & chips thin, hot & delicious. View was spectacular. Music just right, not loud s s obnoxious but still audible. Restrooms clean. Overall we would come back

Always fantastic food and service. My favorite meal are the Pork Chile Verde or the Jiba burrito…read more Either one is enough food for 2+ meals and they are both reasonably priced. Be sure to check out the super hot salsa or the habanero salsa.

We stopped on July 1 for dinner. There was a long line so we decided to eat at the bar. Service was…read morevery slow. We received salsa and then 10 minutes later chips. Our drinks came quickly but our food order was not taken for over 30 minutes. As we were waiting people were having their children sit on the floor behind us. We will not returning any time soon.

Upon arrival, our party of three plus a high chair were quickly seated and promptly given salsa and…read morechips. The menu looked to have many options. We decided to start with the table side Guacamole and the Queso with Chorizo. While the name makes you think it is prepared table side, it actually is not, and the queso is just melted cheese with chorizo on top and not actually a cheese dip. Everything was tasty though and we all walked away stuffed!

Service was very good Carnitas and shrimp enchiladas were ok…read morebut not great. Margarita was good I feel like this visit deserves 3.75 star, 3 for the food, 5 for the service

Fantastic pizza and amazing wings. Wings are cooked in their pizza oven NOT fried! hide win!!read more

4.5 star pizza and wings. Meat lovers pizza and buffalo wings. The pizza has a generous amount of…read moretoppings and cheese.

A hidden gem in Osage Beach. Like, literally hidden because every window has a local advertisement…read morecovering it! I'd definitely driven by had I not done my research prior to coming on vacation. I am here to tell you that Pablito's Taqueria, though it lives in an unsuspecting strip mall, has something for everyone. Parking is a non-issue. Pricing is on point, and dare I say 'cheap' compared to other restaurants in the area? There's a lot of seating options and Pablito's can definitely accommodate any size of group. We stopped in on a rainy Thursday evening, having just gotten into town. The chips and salsa were pretty good-- the salsa was a bit tomato-heavy for my taste. Where as the guacamole was a phenomenal. I will definitely be trying the chunky guac the next time I am in town. Margs were on happy hour ($1 off) on Thursday evenings-- I thought mine was great! I ordered the green chili enchiladas with a cheese sauce as well as rice and beans. Other folks in my party ordered a burrito and tacos... we ALL left satisfied. (Though I will say, DANNNNG. Those refried beans have some kick to them!) This family-owed and operated biz is top notch in my book. Stop in!

Sat our large party immediately. Great enchiladas! Honestly, really good hole in the wall Mexican…read morefood, delicious queso Blanco, nice service and lots of big tvs throughtout (we were there for the World Cup). Cutie decor. Clean bathrooms. Would def recommend!