El Paraiso Mexican Kitchen Downtown Springfield

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 – Outstanding Service & Delicious Food! We visited El Paraiso Mexican Restaurant last week with a large group of 30 people, and we were absolutely blown away by the experience. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to accommodate every single one of us. Their hospitality and attention to detail were truly impressive. We happened to go on Taco Tuesday, and the food did not disappoint. I had the chicken soft tacos, which were generously filled with juicy chicken, shredded cheese, and crisp lettuce. They were absolutely delicious, some of the best tacos I’ve had! The salsa was also outstanding; fresh, flavorful, and the perfect complement to our meal. We had such a great time that we returned the very next Tuesday with another group! Once again, everything was perfect. Victoria, our server on both nights, was exceptional. She was gracious, patient, and handled our large groups with a constant smile and effortless professionalism. Great service, amazing food, and a welcoming atmosphere made both visits truly memorable. Highly recommend El Paraiso – especially on Taco Tuesday!

Great food & service! My sister's bacon cheeseburger & fries even looked great, and she liked it. We ate a large bowl of chips with salsa & guacamole before our food came and everything was delicious 😋

We went during Happy Hour and had drinks, Queso dip, Chips, and Salsa. The staff are wonderful, their Lager is tasty, and I can't wait to return to try one of their many food choices on the menu.

Tacos were good. Chips and salsa too. Menu said tacos came with green salsa. It did not and when asked I was charged. No happy hour but asked for the special house margarita. Basic size, premade was $14. Tart House margarita special, $14?. No

Need some good solid tacos to start your evening? The Birria tacos here are delicious. Good service, quick food delivery, and a large selection of classics. Store front is tucked in off the street with ample parking.

Place is trash. I had fajitas and these guys messed it up. Fajitas should be the easiest dish on the menu but there was no flavor at all. Salsa is average. And service tucked unless you have a big table. The only thing good was the margaritas. I complained about the fajitas that they cooked and they only comped me 2.00 out of 20.00 for some flavorless meat and undercooked vegetables. Just Fair warning. Go somewhere else please.

Delicious! My husband and I had the chori queso and fajitas. Large portions and really good. Great Mexican spot on our quick weekend in Springfield!

The service was good. The servers were very pleasant and nice. We ordered the octopus/pulpo a la parrilla. I was expecting it grilled and seasoned. It was charred, not seasoned at all and had a red chilli sauce that had a kick to it, but not flavorful. It was also overcooked. I know octopus and this was not at all was disappointed.

Came here around 830pm on a Saturday and it was not very busy but the food was great and the little outdoor patio was nice. House chips and salsa were tasty. We also ordered the shrimp stuffed jalapeños and tacos al pastor. Recommend!

A true Mexican restaurant! Their food is priced competitively compared to all Mexican cuisines here in Springfield. Service was great! The thing that stood out the most was the food, it was very authentic full of seasoning and flavors! Great place to go if you want Mexican food.

Second location from original in Stratford, MO, it's where Lost Signal BrewCo was. New pretty cool looking interior design, superb bar /cocktail offerings, medium loud on Friday, huge menu and above avg Lumch Specials. Ordered house margarita; well balanced taste w/sweet orange overtone. Quesadilla, taco and flauta combo used tasty marinated meat mixed with green chilies overlayed with decent guac and perfect portion for one. For sure coming back, a superb addition to the intensely competitive Mexican food eateries.

Being here in the middle of a Saturday, we had the place almost to ourselves. Our server was attentive, our food was brought out pretty quickly, the orders correct. The food was hot and flavorful. I was distracted by the shape of the chicken with my Pollo Mixteko - never had rectangular flattened chicken before. We have dined at their location in Strafford, we will be back to this location as it is closer to home.

The food was very good. I am allergic to onions and bell peppers so there was very few options but the steak quesadilla was very good. If we go back I will take my own salsa made with no onion.

This is our new favorite Mexican restaurant in Springfield! As a happy coincidence, a friend and I ended up here for dinner before a show downtown and now it's the only Mexican I want. The menu is large-pretty much everything I have had has been delicious. They are so friendly and helpful for my husband with celiac disease--he can eat the chips!! They have a dedicated fryer and make chips fresh every day. The house margaritas are so good. Not the nasty poured from a premixed bottle sort. The guacamole made at the table--just do it. You'll thank me. The staff is great. They even tracked us down in the parking lot to give my husband his wallet that had fallen out of his pocket in the booth!

Great spot for Mexican food! Super friendly staff and short wait time. Highly recommend the fajitas!!

The food is consistently good. I like their menu. Service was good. They have another location at a nearby town. It's like all the problems have been worked out and this location beats a lot of other Mexican places in town. Definitely worth a try. We've been pleased.

Not the best location but atmosphere nice and food really good. Fantastic cheese sauce. Will go back

went for the first time tonight on a first date, and its probably going to be regular spot for us :) the food was very good and flavorful!service was polite and friendly, even though we showed up an hour before close. clean, cozy environment!

Good food and service. The employees make you feel at home. And the drinks were nice and strong.

we have eaten here twice and have had great meals both times. the staff is extremely friendly and the food is full of flavor. so many Mexican restaurants cover their dishes with excessive sauces that mask anything under them here you taste the individual flavors of each item ordered. this is our new favorite go to restaurant in springfield.