Mexicali Blues

You'll find lots of delicious dishes to fall in love with when you dine at our Lake of the Ozarks Mexican restaurant . There are burritos, chimichangas, fajitas, and so many more to choose from, but there's one menu item that seems to get ordered more than any of the others. (This is especially true on Tuesdays at Mexicali Blues !) We're talking about the terrific, tasty, tantalizing TACO! Taco Tuesday For those of you that are not familiar with Mexicali Blues'  Taco Tuesday at the Lake of the Ozarks , it's a very special day every single week when we offer our amazing tacos for just $1 each. Yes, you read that correctly, just $1 EACH , and that's ALL DAY LONG every single TUESDAY!!! From the moment we open the doors at 11:30 am until we close the kitchen that evening, no matter how many tacos you order, that's the low price you pay for each one.     Tacos at Mexicali Blues You can still get the best tacos at the Lake of the Ozarks at Mexicali B...

Next week on July 24, 2019, there is a wonderful holiday on the calendar that is perfect to celebrate at our Lake of the Ozarks Mexican restaurant & bar - National Tequila Day! We've got a wonderful selection of tequilas behind the bar at Mexicali Blues, not to mention the best margaritas at the Lake of the Ozarks .  Although a favorite, margaritas aren't the only way to enjoy tequila. Here are a few suggestions that you may want to try.  Shots  The very best way to truly taste the different delicious varieties of tequila that are available (and there are a lot of them) is to pick a bottle and order a shot. This way you can savor the experience without any other flavors getting in the way. Of course, without any mixers involved, you won't want to try too many in one sitting.  If you'd like to become a true tequila connoisseur, choose a new type to try from behind our bar each time you come in. This will take a few trips because our selection is extens...

Many people today are trying to watch what they eat, either to lose weight or just because they want to make healthier dining choices. It can be difficult to stick to a healthy eating plan while dining out. Our Lake of the Ozarks Mexican restaurant has a few tips for you today about some of the menu items that can help you do this.  You will find plenty of delicious dishes at Mexicali Blues  in Osage Beach that are a smart choice. When you get a little pickier about your ordering habits and substitute what you regularly ordered before with lighter items, you can stick to your plan and save the richer foods for your cheat day or a special treat. Here are a few Mexican food menu items that are a good choice when it comes to healthy eating.  SALSA The house-recipe salsa served at Mexicali Blues (in Original, Salsa Verde, and "XXX" Hot) is always made with natural ingredients with no preservatives. Those always fresh, never processed ingredients we use a...

A very popular way to celebrate the 4th of July holiday is to take a vacation at the Lake of the Ozarks . Fireworks are a big part of this holiday, so we've listed a few of the local fireworks displays in today's blog that you might want to check out. You're also going to need to get out of the July heat for a while, relax, and refresh with a delicious meal. That's where Mexicali Blues comes into the picture!  Local Fireworks Displays There will be fireworks filling the sky all over the lake area over the holiday. Here are a few different displays that are scheduled. At least one of them is probably near you. You can find even more by visiting www.Funlake.com .   Thursday, July 4 The Inn at Grand Glaize - Fireworks begin at dusk - 5142 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach - 1 MM of the Grand Glaize Arm Point Randall Resort - 9:15-10:00 pm - 1584 Susan Road, Lake Ozark - 2 MM (McCoy Branch Cove) Playin' Hooky Fireworks Cruise - 8:30-10:00 pm - Departing from Mi...

The month of July (which will be here after this weekend) happens to be National Ice Cream Month. Mexicali Blues in Osage Beach has a very unique and delicious way for you to celebrate - Fried Ice Cream!  That might sound impossible to you, but our Lake of the Ozarks Mexican restaurant knows exactly how to deep-fry this ice-cold treat so that it's not a gooey, melted mess. Instead, it turns into a taste-tempting dessert that just may become your new favorite way to enjoy ice cream. How Do We Do It? One might think that dropping a ball of ice cream into a deep-fryer would result in everything melting away into nothing. On the contrary, if done correctly, it's a scrumptious treat that  will impress you and your friends, as well as your taste buds!   We manage this tasty dessert by starting out with an extremely frozen ball of ice cream (the more solid, the better.) The ice cream is then rolled in cornflake crumbs and cinnamon. Since the ball has been fro...

The 3rd Friday in June every year is designated as Take Back Your Lunch Break Day. This year it falls on June 21 and our Lake of the Ozarks Mexican restaurant is the perfect place to observe the holiday!   Lunch at Mexicali Blues The full menu at Mexicali Blues is available from open until close every Tuesday-Saturday, but the items on our special lunch menu are only offered from 11:30 am-4:00 pm .  Wraps A grilled chipotle tortilla filled with your choice of meat plus lettuce, cheese, tomato, green onion, and cilantro ranch, served with either rice or fries. Meat choices include grilled chicken, steak, or shrimp.  Mexi-Grille Wrap Fajita chicken, steak, or shrimp topped with sauteed onions and peppers, then smothered with pepper jack cheese and served with rice or fries.  Smothered Shrimp or Chicken Sauteed shrimp or grilled chicken served on a bed of rice smothered with cream cheese sauce and served with a salad.  Rice & ??? Co...

Just thinking about eating a plate full of fajitas at Mexicali Blues is exciting enough, but once you hear that sizzle of the hot skillet headed your way and get a whiff of the sensational aroma traveling toward you, the anticipation is almost too much to take! Our Lake of the Ozarks Mexican restaurant   can't take credit for coming up with the original idea of the fajita but we have managed to perfect the many magnificent flavors it contains!  Fajita Origins For those of you unfamiliar with this delicious dish, a fajita is a hearty meal that you actually assemble yourself at the table. A skillet full of grilled meats, onions, and peppers is accompanied by tortillas and a plate full of rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and tomatoes.  The word "fajita" did not show up in print until 1971, according to the Oxford English Dictionary. The first meals that were considered to be fajitas were served in the late 1930s-early 40s. Mexican ranch workers living along...