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Welcome to El Puente Mexican Restaurant | Nixa, MO
El Puente Mexican Restaurant is a family-run establishment that provides people in Nixa, Missouri, with delicious Mexican meals. Visit us or contact us!
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Sara Carpenter
This is my family’s favorite Mexican restaurant to eat at in Ozark. We come here at least twice a month. The servers are always so friendly. The food always comes out hot and fresh. My favorite dish is the steak fajitas. The portions are always very large and generous. We can always expect a delicious meal when we stop in here. Our kids are picky eaters and love multiple dishes at this restaurant. Best Mexican restaurant around.
… moreGh0st Sn0w W0lf
I ordered a T bone steak and shrimp. My meal was over priced. Red flag I wasn’t asked how I wanted the steak cooked. It was thin, very very thin (plate thin ) and way over cooked. Meal was delivered without shrimp, A friend of mine let the waiter know I ordered shrimp with mine. He did bring out six decent shrimp. I ordered a salsa, the order was completely ignored. At least it wasn’t on the bill. A friend of mine ordered a toco salad. The toco bowl didn’t look more than maybe half full. They just assume everyone wants flour tortillas as well. We had three different people at our table. The guy who took the orders and brought the food. A woman giving out refills, and a young guy that brought out the wrong soda my friend ordered , (“but hey, it’s the same color so good enough, yeah” ). Lucky my people are easy going. Do I recommend taking your friends/family there, No. I recommend date night else where. Or maybe just don’t order steak. Food flavor, presentation, and service needs improvement.
… moreLynette Wright
I haven’t been here since June 2024 because of bad service and bad food but I thought I would give it another chance.
$16.99 for Carne Asada and half of it was fat.
A Gentlemen set me, same gentlemen got my drink he was vey friendly.
Waitress named Vicky took my order and brought me my food and brought me the bill. She never once came back and checked on me. The service in this establishment is subpar at very best and the food has become disgusting, when this place first open it was really good, but it has gone downhill.
… more$16.99 for Carne Asada and half of it was fat.
A Gentlemen set me, same gentlemen got my drink he was vey friendly.
Waitress named Vicky took my order and brought me my food and brought me the bill. She never once came back and checked on me. The service in this establishment is subpar at very best and the food has become disgusting, when this place first open it was really good, but it has gone downhill.
Haley Davisson
Very good food. Even though I got chicken instead of beef like I asked.
However, out waiter was not good at all. He never looked at me, and would ask a question very quickly, (I can’t hardly understand him) as he’s walking away. My husband had to track him down to add a drink and an appetizer since he didn’t stay long enough for the whole order. He’s young, tall, and has black hair. They claim they only have 3 waiters. I have no idea how many is at full staff. But there were 5 tables probably, so nothing to cause such a horrible behavior from this waiter. There wasn’t any respect for us. We’ve been a couple months ago as well, and we had a similar bad experience with a woman waitress. I’ve never had such bad service. I’m always a great tipper and nice to everyone. But I’m not going to tip when it ruined a nice lunch date.
Horrible wait staff.
Wonderful food.
I wouldn’t recommend.
… moreHowever, out waiter was not good at all. He never looked at me, and would ask a question very quickly, (I can’t hardly understand him) as he’s walking away. My husband had to track him down to add a drink and an appetizer since he didn’t stay long enough for the whole order. He’s young, tall, and has black hair. They claim they only have 3 waiters. I have no idea how many is at full staff. But there were 5 tables probably, so nothing to cause such a horrible behavior from this waiter. There wasn’t any respect for us. We’ve been a couple months ago as well, and we had a similar bad experience with a woman waitress. I’ve never had such bad service. I’m always a great tipper and nice to everyone. But I’m not going to tip when it ruined a nice lunch date.
Horrible wait staff.
Wonderful food.
I wouldn’t recommend.
Krystal Loos
This was our first time visiting this restaurant — just me and my two kids (ages 12 and 15). My kids asked the server if they could get something simple, like a kids’ chicken tender or hamburger, and she said yes. I ordered a bean burrito for myself.
When the food came, the kids’ meals were shockingly small — literally half a chicken tender and a small handful of fries. The food itself was fine, but nothing special.
The real issue came when I got the bill. There was an extra $2 charge for my 15-year-old’s kids meal. When I asked why, the server said it was because she’s over 12 years old. I asked if that meant she was supposed to get more food for the extra charge — she wasn’t. The portions were identical. The manager came over and said, “That’s just what the owner says to do.”
This isn’t about the $2 — it’s about integrity. You can’t justify charging customers extra just because of age when nothing additional is provided. That’s not good business, it’s deceptive. When I went to pay, the cashier even argued with me about the difference between a “child” and a “teenager,” missing the entire point.
This experience left a bad taste in my mouth, not because of the food, but because of the principle. If a restaurant can’t be transparent and honest with something as small as a kids meal, what does that say about the rest of their practices? There are plenty of great Mexican restaurants nearby that value their customers — I suggest supporting those instead.
… moreWhen the food came, the kids’ meals were shockingly small — literally half a chicken tender and a small handful of fries. The food itself was fine, but nothing special.
The real issue came when I got the bill. There was an extra $2 charge for my 15-year-old’s kids meal. When I asked why, the server said it was because she’s over 12 years old. I asked if that meant she was supposed to get more food for the extra charge — she wasn’t. The portions were identical. The manager came over and said, “That’s just what the owner says to do.”
This isn’t about the $2 — it’s about integrity. You can’t justify charging customers extra just because of age when nothing additional is provided. That’s not good business, it’s deceptive. When I went to pay, the cashier even argued with me about the difference between a “child” and a “teenager,” missing the entire point.
This experience left a bad taste in my mouth, not because of the food, but because of the principle. If a restaurant can’t be transparent and honest with something as small as a kids meal, what does that say about the rest of their practices? There are plenty of great Mexican restaurants nearby that value their customers — I suggest supporting those instead.
Stephen Kromidas
Finally! We are delighted to see this location finally open in Ozark. This is the third restaurant of the same name in the 417 area, with sister locations in Nixa and Springfield, with the Nixa location amassing a long-time loyal following.
We were greeted and served by a pleasant and attentive gentleman named Rueben. We sat in the cozy bar section, where the seating is unassigned, and you can sit where you please. For those who remember the bar from Buckingham’s, they did an excellent job of preserving it while adding their unique theme to this section of the restaurant.
For starters, they served us complimentary chips and cantina-style salsa. The Chips were crispy, not soggy, and the salsa was freshly made with a good balance of heat. The 16oz frozen strawberry margarita was exceptional value at $6.50, and it was perfectly blended with a generous but not overpowering amount of tequila.
We ordered a couple of crunchy taco shells with a combination of beef and shredded chicken, which came with rice and beans. The tacos had a nice crunch, and the shredded chicken was cooked to perfection, with a nice balance of cheese and lettuce. The beef version was equally as good. We also ordered a taco salad bowl with shredded chicken, fresh pico, lettuce, guacamole, and cheese. All the food was well balanced, with generous portions that went down easy. The rice was light and fluffy, and the main dishes were not oversaturated or soggy from drowning in oils or sauces.
What makes this location stand out? I always appreciated this venue when it was a Buckingham’s. Thankfully, it is now occupied by an established local Mexican chain that offers friendly, attentive service at a fair price in a clean and pleasant atmosphere.
In case you are wondering. The restaurant’s opening was delayed because they could not find enough quality workers. Most of their staff rotate between the other locations, so you may see some familiar faces!
… moreWe were greeted and served by a pleasant and attentive gentleman named Rueben. We sat in the cozy bar section, where the seating is unassigned, and you can sit where you please. For those who remember the bar from Buckingham’s, they did an excellent job of preserving it while adding their unique theme to this section of the restaurant.
For starters, they served us complimentary chips and cantina-style salsa. The Chips were crispy, not soggy, and the salsa was freshly made with a good balance of heat. The 16oz frozen strawberry margarita was exceptional value at $6.50, and it was perfectly blended with a generous but not overpowering amount of tequila.
We ordered a couple of crunchy taco shells with a combination of beef and shredded chicken, which came with rice and beans. The tacos had a nice crunch, and the shredded chicken was cooked to perfection, with a nice balance of cheese and lettuce. The beef version was equally as good. We also ordered a taco salad bowl with shredded chicken, fresh pico, lettuce, guacamole, and cheese. All the food was well balanced, with generous portions that went down easy. The rice was light and fluffy, and the main dishes were not oversaturated or soggy from drowning in oils or sauces.
What makes this location stand out? I always appreciated this venue when it was a Buckingham’s. Thankfully, it is now occupied by an established local Mexican chain that offers friendly, attentive service at a fair price in a clean and pleasant atmosphere.
In case you are wondering. The restaurant’s opening was delayed because they could not find enough quality workers. Most of their staff rotate between the other locations, so you may see some familiar faces!
Terrance Stewart
Food was above average but nothing makes me want to return. Salsa was bland, chips were good. Tamales were ok, nothing special. The carne asada tacos had lots of meat but little else. Tostaguac had meat on it? Chile rellano was good, nothing special. Waiter was top notch. No wait on the food.
… moreSuzanne Belveal
Clean, simple decorations. Friendly staff, good food with large portions (my husband & I usually share regular fajitas & have some leftovers) & value for the money. Great chips & salsa. The fajitas always have a good mixture of meat & veggies.
… moreDave L
My wife and I had the opportunity to stop in for lunch yesterday. I could not have asked for better service, large portions and excellent food!
I highly recommend trying them out. We will definitely be back!!
… moreI highly recommend trying them out. We will definitely be back!!
Yosh Shmenge
We got th BEST service from Vicky today! We enjoyed a wonderful lunch outside. Our food came VERY quick and was piping hot! 2 kids had kid’s meals, and there was a large amount of food. My bride and I got the fajitas, and we’re taking half of them home with us. Our older daughter got Enchiladas Camilas, and she really liked them. No one went home hungry. This will be our go-to Mexican restaurant on this side of town!
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