Elote Mexican Bar & Grille brings bold, authentic Oaxacan flavors to Missoula, right in front of the Southgate Mall. Our menu features mesquite-smoked meats, sizzling fajitas, and handmade tortillas pressed to order using 300-year-old non-GMO heirloom wheat. Every dish is made from scratch daily with locally sourced ingredients and inspired by our chef’s family recipes from Oaxaca.
From rich moles to house-made salsas, Elote is where tradition meets modern Mexican flavor. We have Montana’s largest selection of agave wines, including handcrafted sangrias, and cold Mexican cervezas.
With seating for 200+, a cozy patio, and El Toro Casino next door, Elote is Missoula’s destination for food, drinks, and fun!
RYNO
What a great restaurant, all the employees worked as a team you’ll notice! Pretty cool. Great service, awesome fresh food, and big servings. And the chips they serve, thin crispy, we ate to baskets, so good. I had the taco salad with chicken . She had a burrito bowl with chicken. Also, a bowl of guacamole with the chips. We will definitely come back! Two thumbs up! Highly recommended
… moreS Satterlee
My husband and I love coming to eat here!! The atmosphere and food are a lot better than other similar places in town. I’d describe it as a lively and energetic environment with bright colours and upbeat music. Every server we’ve had has been great. Highly recommend the steak fajitas and the quesabirra tacos! The margaritas are also fantastic! The blended margaritas have a smoothie like consistency. It’s a little pricey but definitely worth it!!
… moreSavannah march
Our experience was great we came from out of town and the staff were all happy and excited to be here and the general manager Jake came over and introduced himself and said if we needed anything to ask him or the staff we always got refills without asking and refills on our chips which were so delicious
… moreDeborah Thompson
I am so thankful we finally have REAL Mexican food in Missoula! Started with chips made from scratch dipped in the best salsa I’ve had in a long time. I had the Montana Nachos and they were layer on top of layer of amazing flavors. Seriously the best nachos I’ve ever had. Hubby had the Ranchera Chicken Enchiladas and they were so tasty! Everything was seasoned so well, the meat was tender and juicy… I can’t say enough good things about the food. The service was great too. Our servers checked back often enough to make sure we had full drinks and were enjoying her meal, but didn’t hover or rush us. The atmosphere was very Mexico City with a touch of Aztec flair. Can’t wait to go back!
… moreJohn Chase Maxwell
Ordered delivery. Food arrived cold. The nachos were dry, bland, no seasoning. No lettuce, no onion, no tomato, just chicken cubes, corn and tasteless corn chips. The cheese was so salty, couldn’t eat it. The quacamole was gray and the portion tiny. The small portion of black beans and green rice awful. Very disappointing. Worst mexican food ever.
TBA
… moreCharles Iversen
To be honest. This place feels like someone wanted to open a Mexican restaurant, without ever actually tasting Mexican food. The prices are simply outrageous for portion size. $16 for the smallest enchilada and sad taco. Most places will charge less for 2 enchiladas and a taco. $21 for a burrito covered in microwaved cheese? There was so much salt on everything. Like I get everyone in these comments are complaining about lack of spice. I don’t think salt was the “spice” you were lacking. My mouth is still burning. The chips were literally drenched in oil. I saw the lady next to us order the taco salad. The ground beef looked like it came out of a can. Super glad i didnt order as i almost did. I will say at least the guac was made fresh. And the wait staff were immaculate. Our servers were so nice and attentive. We watched people walk out as they dont have their liquor license but saying they should have it at any moment. It was definitely an experience. I just can’t say the food or price point would ever be worth going back for.
… moreJesua Cruz
As someone from Oaxaca, I’d say the Aztec soup (sopa azteca) was quite different from what I know, though I truly appreciate the effort. The quesabirrias, however, were absolutely spot on
… moret jackola
We happened to eat here, and what a lovely experience! The complimentary chips and salsa were excellent! The chips were warm, thin and had just the right amount of salt ( and the perfect crunch) The salsa had wonderful flavor, and was ground so you could taste all the flavors at once. And then the food came! My DIL ordered beef enchiladas and they looked golden and bubbly- and they were delicious, she said.
I had chicken fajitas. The grilled chicken was tender over the carmelized onion and peppers. I could have eaten the onions and peppers by themselves, and I am not usually an onion and pepper gal. The corn tortillas were warm, and there was a variety of fresh toppings, including a sauce cup with warm butter and garlic. The food was a step above the average Mexican restaurant’s food. It felt like each dish was prepared carefully and with love put it into it… Christopher was an attentive waiter that provided excellent service.
… moreTerrence
Service was excellent. All the staff were very friendly. Server, Sabrina, went above and beyond to ensure an excellent dining experience. From Canada so limited experience with Mexican food quality but as far as I was concerned it seemed very authentic and it was delicious. My server said that the cooks are from Mexico and so that speaks for the authenticity! The starter tortilla chips and salsa were also amazing! I also got a piece of Chocolate Cake for my birthday and when I got the bill they had made it complimentary and discounted it 100% off the bill. Thank you.
… moreJennifer Wells
Excellent new Mexican cuisine! And the atmosphere is so festive and inviting! I feel like I was treated to a trip to Oaxaca for an evening! Their tortillas are also certainly special and deserve specific mentioning. And the desserts?! Oh my goodnplenty, they’re gigantic and lip smackin’! Best flan I’ve ever had. And the key lime pie? It will be calling my name at all hours of the night and day… I am very excited for their margarita selection too! Over 100 agave tequilas and fresh squeezed limes! In fact, I don’t think there’s a canned good to be had in this restaurant. Everything is fresh and freshly made! It’s really quite fantastic!
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