Joplin, Missouri
Updated October 2026 · 8 places · Joplin
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Our top picks are Pizza Ranch & FunZone Arcade, Red Onion Cafe and Habaneros Mexican Grill.
Here are 8 currently listed restaurants in Joplin, Missouri, with family-friendly features such as a kids menu, arcade, or local coverage identifying them as kid-friendly. I excluded nearby towns; check a restaurant’s own page for current details before heading out.
$$ · 3223 E 20th Street, Joplin, MO 64801
Pizza Ranch is a buffet restaurant with a FunZone arcade at its Joplin location. Its site describes the arcade as kid-friendly, and customer reviews mention children enjoying the games.
Best for: Arcade and buffet
$$ · 203 E 4th Street, Joplin, MO 64801
Red Onion Cafe is a locally owned restaurant in a historic downtown building, serving soups, salads, sandwiches, and American-style entrees. Local coverage identifies it as kid-friendly and names Tuxedo Chicken and bacon-wrapped shrimp among customer favorites.
Best for: Casual downtown meal
$$ · 2526 E 7th Street, Joplin, MO 64801
Habaneros is a local, family-owned Mexican restaurant. Visit Joplin lists its Joplin address and operating schedule, and reviewers describe it as a Mexican dining option in town.
Best for: Mexican food
$$ · 4224 S Main Street, Joplin, MO 64804
Casa Montez is a long-running local restaurant serving Mexican classics. A reviewer describes it as family-friendly and notes the flavor and friendly service.
Best for: A longtime local restaurant
$$ · 825 S Maiden Lane, Joplin, MO 64804
La Hacienda Mexican Grill is a locally owned restaurant serving Mexican favorites. Visit Joplin lists its address in Joplin and describes its cuisine as authentic Mexican.
Best for: Mexican favorites
$$ · 5781 N Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801
El Charro is a family-owned regional Mexican restaurant. Visit Joplin describes it as serving Mexican food and lists its location on North Main Street in Joplin.
Best for: Family-owned Mexican restaurant
$$ · 2850 S Range Line Road, Joplin, MO 64804
Maria’s is an easygoing strip-mall restaurant serving Mexican food and offering a full bar. Visit Joplin lists its Joplin address and current directory hours.
Best for: Easygoing Mexican meal
$ · 3120 S Main Street, Joplin, MO 64804
Schlotzsky’s serves oven-baked sandwiches on sourdough along with pizzas, flatbreads, salads, and other items. Its Joplin page says it offers kid-friendly meals and confirms the South Main Street address.
Best for: Kids menu and sandwiches
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