Mexicali Blues

It's that time of year again when you have to start looking for the perfect present for everyone on your "nice" list. It can be difficult finding something you know the recipient is going to love and actually get some use out of. To help you with that search for a great gift, Mexicali Blues has a few fun ideas.  A Delicious Gift Basket You know how much you love the taste of our Lake of the Ozarks Mexican restaurant 's  all-natural salsa full of fresh ingredients. Why not share a jar of that savory sauce with everyone else?  You can buy jars of our premium salsa here at the restaurant in Osage Beach and you can also find it on the shelves at many grocery stores in Missouri. It is available as  Original Salsa, Salsa Verde , and  XXX Salsa  (XXX-tra hot!) Pick up a bottle (or 2 or 3,) add a bag of tortilla chips, a cool salsa dish, maybe even some festive maracas, and put that all in a basket or gift bag with a bow. Now you have a beautiful... and delicious....

Mexicali Blues in Osage Beach has been serving the lake area for two decades now. We've met quite a few people over those 20 years, many of which keep coming back over and over again to enjoy the best Mexican food at the Lake of the Ozarks . If you haven't had the chance to experience our menu yet for yourself, here are 5 fantastic reasons why we believe that once you give us a try, you're going to love it here!  Fresh Mexican Cuisine Only the freshest ingredients are used in every dish that we make and you can taste the quality with just one bite! Your visit begins with freshly made tortilla chips and our homemade salsa, which includes only fresh, unprocessed, natural ingredients. Our salsa is so irresistible, we've even bottled it (in Original, Salsa Verde, and XXX Hot) so you can take some with you to enjoy at home! You'll find all of your favorite classic Mexican dishes on the menu, like tacos, burritos, chimichangas, and fajitas in addition to a few unique men...

Halloween is celebrated in the United States on October 31 every year, which happens to be this Saturday. In Mexico, however, they extend their holiday into a 3-day celebration ending with Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on November 2. Since you trust Mexicali Blues  in Osage Beach to bring you the best Mexican food at the Lake of the Ozarks ,  we decided to also share the details about this wonderful Mexican tradition with you in today's blog.   Day #1 - All Hallow's Eve Mexico combines All Hallow's Eve on October 31, All Saints' Day on November 1, and the Day of the Dead on November 2 into one big 3-day-long celebration. Children dress up in costumes and go door-to-door asking for candy on All Hallows' Eve, much like children in the United States do for Halloween. Instead of saying " Trick or Treat " when doors are opened, they instead shout " Queremos Halloween! " ( We want Halloween! )  The day is referred to as All Hallows' Eve beca...

We offer a wonderful variety of delicious menu items at our  Lake of the Ozarks Mexican restaurant . Every person that comes in usually has a favorite dish in mind before they order. Among the most requested items is our incredible list of  Mexicali Blues  burritos.  With 7 different kinds to choose from, it may be hard for you to narrow down a favorite. Of course, it's hard to have a favorite when they're all this good! Your best bet is to come in often, order a different one each visit, and then start the list over again once you're done! Here's a closer look at each version we have for you to choose from.  The Mexicali Inside the Mexicali burrito, you'll get beans plus your choice of either chicken, pork, or beef. Then on the outside, it is topped with enchilada sauce, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, and green onions. It is also possible to substitute fajita chicken or steak as your meat choice.  Chili Con Queso This ground beef and bean burrito is smothere...

It's probably no surprise to you that the most popular drink at Mexicali Blues Mexican Restaurant & Cantina happens to be the best margaritas at the Lake of the Ozarks . We say margaritas, plural, because in addition to our famous house margarita, we've got an extremely long list of irresistible specialty margaritas as well. That's one of the reasons that tequila also happens to be a very popular liquor around here. That, plus the wide array of impressive types of tequila that we keep behind the bar. Today, we're taking a look at some very interesting facts about the one and only tequila. Here's what we discovered.  #1)  Tequila is mezcal, but mezcal is not tequila . Say what? That may sound confusing, but it really isn't. Mezcal is a liquor that is made from the maguey plant, which is a form of agave. While mezcal can be made using a variety of agave plants, tequila can only be made with blue agave.  #2)  Tequila must be made of at least 51% blue agave.  ...

Our Lake of the Ozarks Mexican restaurant serves all of your Mexican food favorites like tacos, burritos, chimichangas, fajitas, and so many more. Sometimes though, the "usual" isn't what you're in the mood for. Sometimes, when your taste buds are feeling adventurous, you might want to try something slightly "different."  Mexicali Blues in Osage Beach can take care of that for you! Our menu not only features the classics you'd expect to see but also a few unique items that are all our own. When you're in the mood for something new but still as delicious as your old favorites, these tasty treats are sure to satisfy.   Mexican Egg Rolls Egg rolls are most often associated with Asian cuisine but we've taken this favorite food and put our own Mexican twist on it. Flour tortillas are filled with chicken, cheese, black beans, red peppers, corn, and spinach to create an egg roll that will make you exclaimed "Ole!" These are served with your ...

The 14th Annual Bikefest Lake of the Ozarks is happening this week, September 16-20, 2020. With 5 full days of scenic rides, awesome concerts, exciting activities, and a whole lot more, you're going to need to take a few breaks to have enough energy to enjoy as much of that as possible.  We suggest filling at least one of those breaks with the best Mexican food at the Lake of the Ozarks ! (You're probably riding right by here anyway!) We open the doors to Mexicali Blues in Osage Beach at 4:00 pm every Taco Tuesday-Saturday, so you'll have plenty of chances to cruise on by during the event.  Lake Bikefest 2020 For those of you who haven't already heard about Bikefest Lake of the Ozarks (where have you been?), here's a quick rundown. Once you see all the excitement surrounding this annual event, you're probably going to want to make a last-minute trip to the lake!  The lake area offers the ultimate Bikefest experience. Motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the Un...

Many people make the assumption that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's version of the United Staes' 4th of July. Actually, Mexico's Independence Day is celebrated on September 16 each year. Since that date is coming up on the calendar next week, the crew at Mexicali Blues thought you might enjoy learning about this annual holiday. Maybe it's the extra excuse you need to head on over to our Lake of the Ozarks Mexican restaurant to join in the celebration.  (As if you needed an excuse!)  Also known as "Grito de Dolores" (which is Spanish for "Cry of Dolores"), Cinco de Mayo takes place to commemorate the Mexican army's victory over the French forces of Napoleon III in 1862 at the Battle of Puebla. Grito de Dolores is the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence in 1810. After a decade of war, Spain's control over the country was removed, which before the war ended was known as New Spain rather than Mexico. "Cry of Dolores" does not refe...

After reading the title, many of you may be asking, " Exactly when is Margarita Time? " Well, in the opinion of everyone here at Mexicali Blues , that's anytime you join us at our Lake of the Ozarks Mexican restaurant ! You have a chance to do that every Tuesday-Saturday beginning at 4:00 pm. Come on by soon because we can't wait for you to see the many different types of margaritas we've got in store for you.  Famous House Margaritas Our bartenders have perfected the best margarita at the Lake of the Ozarks with our classic house lime margarita. That's not just our opinion but also that of the many, many people that keep coming back again and again to enjoy them! These are available both frozen and on the rocks. They turned out so amazingly well that we simply couldn't stop at that one flavor alone.  So Many Choices... Over the years we've compiled a long list of different types of margaritas to mix up. The ones we have featured in today...

When you "treat yourself to Mexicali Blues " in Osage Beach, you're probably thinking about taking advantage of our popular $1 Taco Tuesdays or ordering up one of those famous house margaritas. Many people forget that in addition to the best Mexican food & margaritas at the Lake of the Ozarks , we've got some deliciously tempting desserts on the menu too.  If you can manage to save room for a sweet treat after your meal, you'll be very happy that you did. (And if you're usually too full once dinner is over, well, maybe you should start with dessert first next time!) To tempt you more, here are some details about two delicious desserts you can enjoy at our Lake of the Ozarks Mexican restaurant .  Fried Ice Cream 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 you...