Luke Kroon
El Oso is the place to go if you’re wanting delicious authentic Mexican food. The atmosphere is inviting and there’s a patio that is available day and night. Every time I come here, the service is fantastic, prompt, friendly and accurate. During dinner hours there can sometimes be a hefty wait, but if you’re up to wait or can catch it at the right time so you don’t have to wait, then it will be worth it. They give you chips and salsa like most Mexican restaurants but here there’s a worker that goes around with a small pitcher and refills your salsa bowl when they get low if you want more salsa. Definitely a gem in downtown Columbia.
… moreRobert Strong
This was our first time and great experience. Food was large portions and quick to table. At time it was probably 75% capacity and 3 waiters, which helped the service a lot. We came here to get a Social Club in Columbia, Mo up and running.
… moreRamona Johnson
We stopped in for lunch and were instantly greeted and seated. They weren’t very busy when we
arrived, but customers began to arrive soon after. On the inside, this eatery is quite
small. They do, however, have patio seats. As is customary in Mexican restaurants, complimentary chips and salsa were served. The service is quick. The cuisine was adequate but not
very memorable.
… moreLizet Mendoza Maestracci
Excellent choice of Mexican food, authentic flavor, the lunch special is good and a good portion, you can’t miss ordering the choriqueso, it’s sensational, our waiter Andrés was very professional.
… moreLyndsey Sanderson-Rogers
Best Mexican food and iced tea in COMO!!!! Fresh, flavorful, and delicious!!!
… moreDonnie Smith
I have been to El Oso countless times. The food is always fresh and hot. They always quickly get you quickly seated and ask what you’d like to drink without hesitation. Their queso is the best out of the entirety of Columbia (in my opinion). They are generous with the meat serving sizes as well giving you a good “bang for your buck”! The waiters and waitresses constantly come check up on you and your table, refill drinks, replace chip baskets, and make sure your food is done right. I’ve never had a single issue with El Oso. I trust them with my food, and you should too!
… morePraghalathan Kanthakumar
One of the best Mexican food in town. Food was tasty and the portions were big and adequate. Good service and atmosphere. Tortilla chips and salsa were very good.
… moreNathan Hoemann
Excellent food and service! Friendly and attentive staff. They have hands down the best salsa in town. It is so fresh and tasty.
… moreTaylor Bosworth
Absolutely amazing! Large portions and great food. The sauces they smother the burritos with is amazing. I had the El Oso Burrito and it was great. Will definitely be back! It’s the kind of place that makes you want to lick the plates clean.
… moreDave K
Decent food, portions can be a really good value, and the service was excellent.
Chips and salsa were fresh. I asked for the extra spicy and green salsas and enjoyed them. Molcajete was HUGE and a great value, but had a slightly bitter taste in the sauce. Wife’s burrito was ok, but we expected it to come with some sides for the price. We went at a slow time (Sat at 11:30 after students had left) and we had two servers clambering to make sure we never hit below half drinks or chips.
Worth a try.
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