Cheap Eats in Joplin

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   Fred & Red’s

   $ · 1719 S. Main Street, Joplin, MO 64804

   Fred & Red’s is a locally owned diner serving chili, tamales, hamburgers, coney hot dogs, and spaghetti red. A published profile lists chili and tamale dishes from $4.45 to $13.45 and identifies chili, spaghetti red, and hand-rolled tamales as specialties.

   Best for: chili and tamales

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   Lalo’s Taqueria

   $ · 2501 E. 7th Street, Joplin, MO 64801

   Lalo’s Taqueria is a locally owned Mexican restaurant specializing in tacos, tortas, and tamales. Its website lists items including a $7.50 California-style burrito and $8.00 for four tacos campechanos.

   Best for: Mexican street-style food

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   Stogey’s Coney Island

   $ · 2629 E. 7th Street, Joplin, MO 64801

   Stogey’s Coney Island is a locally owned, cash-only Joplin restaurant serving burgers, hot dogs, and spaghetti red. A current menu listing shows its Wimpy Burger at $5.69 and Double Wimpy Burger at $8.29.

   Best for: burgers and hot dogs

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4. 4

   Babe’s

   5018 N. Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801

   Babe’s is a locally owned restaurant serving old-fashioned burgers, sandwiches, sides, and ice cream. It is identified as the home of the Chubby Cheese.

   Best for: burgers

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   Downtown Burgers

   212 S. Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801

   Downtown Burgers is a small, locally owned restaurant on downtown Joplin’s Route 66, serving fresh-cooked burgers and fries. Visit Joplin describes its menu as simple and says it offers carryout and seasonal outdoor dining.

   Best for: burgers and fries

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   Sunrise Cafe

   $ · 649 S. Duquesne Road, Joplin, MO 64801

   Sunrise Cafe is a locally owned restaurant serving breakfast and lunch all day. Its menu lists options such as eggs and potatoes for $11 and an egg-and-cheese sandwich for $9.

   Best for: breakfast and lunch

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   Lucy’s Mexican Restaurant

   2526 E. 7th Street, Joplin, MO 64801

   Lucy’s Mexican Restaurant is a locally owned restaurant serving Mexican food, including tacos, enchiladas, and burritos. Visit Joplin lists it as open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

   Best for: Mexican fare

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   Las Brasas Pollo Rostizado Restaurant

   1202 S. Range Line Road, Joplin, MO 64801

   Las Brasas Pollo Rostizado is a locally owned restaurant specializing in rotisserie chicken, side dishes, street tacos, and other Mexican staples. Visit Joplin also lists pupusas and flautas, along with dishes from Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala.

   Best for: rotisserie chicken and Central American dishes

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