Joplin, Missouri
Updated October 2026 · 10 places · Joplin
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Our top picks are Lalo’s Taqueria, Tiger’s Taqueria and Taqueria La Herradura.
These locally owned Mexican restaurants and taquerias are listed at Joplin addresses in current local-directory or business listings. Descriptions note what each place serves and what reviewers or local coverage have highlighted; availability and hours can change.
$ · 2501 E 7th St, Joplin, MO 64801
Lalo’s Taqueria is a small taqueria whose menu includes tacos, tamales, tortas, gorditas, sopes and huaraches. Its tacos are described as a best seller, and customers also single out the homemade chicken and pork tamales.
Best for: taqueria-style Mexican food
$ · 1515 W 10th St, Joplin, MO 64801
Tiger’s Taqueria is a family-owned Mexican restaurant serving familiar items including tacos, burritos and nachos. Visit Joplin also notes its house-made horchata.
Best for: family-owned taqueria
$ · 1801 S Main St, Joplin, MO 64804
Taqueria La Herradura is a Mexican taqueria at 1801 S Main Street. It is listed as a Joplin restaurant, and its current listing reports customer reviews and operating hours.
Best for: taqueria-style Mexican food
$$ · 2330 S Range Line Rd, Suite C, Joplin, MO 64804
El Vallarta serves Mexican and Peruvian cuisine and offers dine-in, delivery and takeaway. Reviews mention the service and atmosphere, and diners recommend its fajitas.
Best for: Mexican and Peruvian food
$$ · 2850 S Range Line Rd, Joplin, MO 64804
Maria’s Mexican Grill & Cantina is a locally listed Mexican restaurant on South Range Line Road. Its menu includes Mexican dishes such as cheese enchiladas and chile relleno.
Best for: Mexican grill and cantina
$$ · 4224 S Main St, Joplin, MO 64804
Casa Montez is a long-running, locally owned restaurant serving Mexican classics. Reviewers mention friendly staff and the atmosphere.
Best for: long-running local restaurant
$$ · 2526 E 7th St, Joplin, MO 64801
Habaneros Mexican Grill is described by Visit Joplin as a local, family-owned restaurant serving Mexican food. Reviewers mention its chorizo tacos and quesadillas.
Best for: family-owned Mexican restaurant
$$ · 1520 S Main St, Joplin, MO 64804
Latin Fusion is a locally owned restaurant serving Mexican and Honduran food, with a full bar. The local visitor listing identifies it as a Joplin restaurant and notes vegetarian options.
Best for: Mexican and Honduran food
$$ · 2207 W 7th St, Suite 4, Joplin, MO 64801
Los Primos Mexican Grill serves Mexican favorites and also offers pasta and vegetarian options. Visit Joplin lists it as locally owned and located on Route 66.
Best for: locally owned Mexican grill
$ · 101 N Range Line Rd, Joplin, MO 64801
Rosita’s Mexican Cuisine is a locally owned Mexican restaurant in the Northpark Mall food court. Visit Joplin’s listing identifies it as serving Mexican cuisine and gives its Joplin address.
Best for: Mexican food in the mall food court
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