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Casa Montez, the premier Mexican restaurant in Joplin, MO, invites you to experience the bold flavors and vibrant atmosphere of Mexico. Located at 4224 S Main St, Casa Montez is a local favorite, serving up authentic dishes made with fresh ingredients and a dash of love. From tacos to enchiladas, our menu features a range of traditional Mexican favorites, all carefully crafted to transport your taste buds south of the border. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or a night out with friends, Casa Montez is the perfect destination. Come for the food, stay for the fiesta!

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Messages from God
Messages from God -Google user
7 years ago
Mexican Buffet!! Oley!! Come for lunch, stay for the margaritas! Grab your own chips, salsa, and queso! The mini chimis are phenomenal! Great atmosphere and friendly staff!
Lisa M.
Lisa M. -Google user
a week ago
Delicious!! Wish there 2 tacos instead of one on the lunch menu 😕 The chips and salsa were sooo good, the waitress brings more without having to ask for more! Small place on the outside with big flavors inside...and great service!!
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talk
Melissa Hunter
Melissa Hunter -Google user
Edited 2 years ago
I grew up with Casa Montez, here in Joplin, Mo. Way back when the Montez' familia had it. ,💖 Kudos, for coming back, I missed ya! They have always had great food and wonderful atmosphere, so when I gave three stars for atmosphere, I am not knocking...Read More
Dine inLunch$30–50Atmosphere: 3Cheese Dip, Salsa, Taco, Cheese and Jalapeño Nanchos, Carnita Tacos, Guacamole Dip, Burrito Supremo, Enchilada and Chili Relleno DinnerPlenty of parkingFree parking lot, Free street parking
robert Severs
robert Severs -Google user
Edited 2 years ago
Coming here for years! Ask for Alili, heather, or Stacey! We always sit at the bar -they always take great care of you! The best food and margaritas !! Get the perfect marg ! It’s our favorite
Dine inLunch$20–30
Rodney Taylor
Rodney Taylor -Google user
3 years ago
New location over off of South Main. Less seating but they still have their Carnita Tacos. Which are the best thing ever. I got mine to-go.
Take outDinner$1–10
Sara Severs
Sara Severs -Google user
Edited 2 years ago
Favorite place for fajitas - margaritas & exceptional service ❤️❤️❤️ Stacey always takes great care of us ! Can’t recommend this place enough !!!
Dine inDinner$20–30Extra parking in back
Suanne Walters
Suanne Walters -Google user
a month ago
EXCELLENT and authentic Mexican food!!! Our lunch was wonderful!!! Our waitress and the staff were friendly and great service!! If you're near, best place to eat is here!!!!
Dine in$10–20Atmosphere: 5Salsa, Cheese Dip, Taco
T Lewis
T Lewis -Google user
4 months ago
Best Mexican food in the area! I've never had a bad meal here. Staff is always great!
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5No wait
J.D. Shikles
J.D. Shikles -Google user
9 months ago
They moved from their Range line location to a much smaller location on Main street. Next door to Turtle heads. They may have cut down their selection a little ?? But their food is as good, or maybe a little better, as it always was......Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Cheese Dip, Carnita Tacos, Burrito Supremo, Carne Asada Street Taco
Brittany Randolph
Brittany Randolph -Google user
5 months ago
Consistently hot (temperature) and delicious food. Great salsa. Fast, friendly service.
Service: 5
Robbi Triplett
Robbi Triplett -Google user
5 months ago
Love love love this place. Small, hometown feel! Great food! Amazing people and queso!!!
Twister Dex.
Twister Dex. -Google user
5 months ago
Great little place. Very friendly staff. Pretty darn good food.
Other$20–30Carnita Tacos
Derek Martin
Derek Martin -Google user
a year ago
The food was excellent, done on time and ready to go as ordered! It is nice inside but a little tight so get there early or don't be in a hurry. The outdoor seating will be nice as the weather gets better.
Take outDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 4
Gretchen Tyree
Gretchen Tyree -Google user
a year ago
I am a long-time fan of Casa Montez. I first enjoyed their food for my 13th birthday and I am 67 now. The new building is much smaller and I like the atmosphere. The food is the same excellent quality, and of course, the cheese...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Ray S.
Ray S. -Google user
2 years ago
My favorite restaurant in town, totally unlike any other, very unique among its Mexican food peers - by far the best cheese dip and salsa. Inexpensive, friendly staff, damn good food. The only drawback is how small the restaurant is and how crowded it can...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 3Cheese Dip, Salsa, Taco, Burrito
sammie ketcher
sammie ketcher -Google user
a year ago
I have eaten at the Casa Montez restaurants since 1966. They have always had the very best Mexican food. Sometimes better than other times but always good to very, very gooood. Last Friday was a super goooood. Maybe the planets aligned ...??? Anyway, it was...Read More
Atmosphere: 4
Kimberly Smith
Kimberly Smith -Google user
a year ago
The first time I tried to have dinner there it was like walking into the twilight zone the way everyone looked at us like my and my family was from another planet!! And the second time was better but we felt cramped up the restaurant...Read More
Dine inLunch$50–100Atmosphere: 4Cheese Dip, Taco, Burrito, Beef Tacos, Carnita Tacos, Chicken Enchiladas with Cheese Dip, Special Salad, Guacamole Dip, Quesadilla, Meat and Cheese, Burrito Supremo, Chicken Enchiladas, Bean Dip, 15 SteakDifficult to find parkingFree parking lot, Free street parkingJust very little parkingThey are very nice to kids makes them feel welcome 🙏
Perry Johnson
Perry Johnson -Google user
a month ago
Wonderful place, great food!
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Moderate noise
brett stripling
brett stripling -Google user
5 months ago
I had the Tamale lunch, 10/10 everything was amazing!
Dine inLunchAtmosphere: 5
Braden Showers
Braden Showers -Google user
Edited a year ago
I've been going to this restaurant my entire life and I have never had a single bad experience. The service is always friendly, timely, and attentive and the food is consistently amazing. The prices are very fair without being too cheap or too expensive and...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Cheese Dip, Salsa, TacoDifficult to find parkingFree parking lot
Meredith F
Meredith F -Google user
Edited 3 years ago
I'm sad it closed and moved locations but thrilled to have it open again! I could eat this at least twice a week and never get tired of the food. I was glad to see it is as good as I remembered. I get the #5...Read More
Don Ellis
Don Ellis -Google user
3 years ago
My experience is that they're doing a great job in their new location on South Main Street in Joplin. I was told that these are the original owners. They have the best chili rellenos that I've had since I moved back to Joplin a …
Jessica Watkins
Jessica Watkins -Google user
2 years ago
They're not on range line anymore, they're located on 48th and main. The food is good but their prices are high and the salsa doesn't taste the same as it used too but I haven't had the cheese dip since they reopened. The building is...Read More
Shannon Brown
Shannon Brown -Google user
7 months ago
Still the same great menu! So many classics to choose from only they can do!
Sherrie Waterman
Sherrie Waterman -Google user
Edited a year ago
I have grown up in Joplin, so Casa has always been in my life. I miss the larger location, but I still love to go there and still love their food! Their perfect Margaritas are really, really, perfect as well. No one tops...Read More
Justin Kuntzelman
Justin Kuntzelman -Google user
a year ago
The food was great, the service was top notch, the owner came out and greeted everyone and was a great guy! Highly recommend!
Mike Marshall
Mike Marshall -Google user
6 years ago
The food and the service here were both excellent. The restaurant was clean and the staff stayed busy. We went at a time when they weren't busy but there were still customers coming in and by the time we left you could tell the staff...Read More
Randall Rash
Randall Rash -Google user
2 years ago
The average is 4 stars and that's what I was gonna give it when the appetizers came but when my carnitas arrived it went to a straight 5 star rating! Caritas are amazing...Chili rellano was amazing. Super great service. Definitely recommend.
Jesse Rocha
Jesse Rocha -Google user
7 years ago
Excellent Mexican cuisine. Starting with warm chips and the best salsa dip. I had combo fajitas that were delicious, everyone in our group of 8 praised the food. Those that had margaritas had more than one! We will be back. Great service.
Alicia Sue
Alicia Sue -Google user
6 years ago
We visited from Tulsa and luckily came across this awesome Mexican lunch buffet for $7.99... honestly I have never found many Mexican buffets and the few times I have they weren't very good.... The 3 of us were astonished at how AWESOME the food...Read More

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