Mexicali Blues

Even if you have dined at our Lake of the Ozarks Mexican restaurant many times, there is a very good chance that you filled up on your delicious dinner and didn't have room for dessert. Big mistake! (Well, not necessarily a mistake, but you're really missing out on something special.)  Mexicali Blues has two amazing desserts to choose from - sopapillas and fried ice cream.   SOPAPILLAS  A sopapilla is a deep-fried pastry most often served as a dessert covered in powdered sugar and honey or syrup, and sometimes coated with cinnamon and sugar. They even taste wonderful with a scoop of ice cream on top!   The sopapilla has become a staple in Mexican restaurants worldwide, but while it is considered a Mexican dish, it was actually first created in the United States. It is believed that the first sopapilla was created over 200 years ago in New Mexico. This dish became extremely popular across South America too. Latin American sopapillas are generally more t...

How do you celebrate National Fajita Day on August 18 ? Mexicali Blues spends a little time digging into the history of this delicious dish to share in today's blog. You simply need to take a trip to the best Mexican restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks and order up a skillet full of this very popular menu item.  What is a Fajita? This is the dish that you hear coming to the table before you see it! Served on a hot, sizzling skillet, the sound of the grilled meat, onions, and peppers on the skillet alerts you to its arrival, followed by that irresistible aroma. It's accompanied by a plate full of rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and tomatoes, plus flour tortillas to wrap everything up in.  In Spanish, the word "faja" means belt, and "ita" means little. The strips of grilled meat that are served on fajitas kind of resemble little belts, so that seems to be a fitting name. At Mexicali Blues , we serve strips of steak, chicken, and shrimp. Th...

We have been serving up the best Mexican food at the Lake of the Ozarks for nearly 20 years. Over the years, we have perfected many of our dishes, making them go-to items for many people. If you're looking for a new favorite dish at Mexicali Blues, here are a few of our more popular items. Mexicali Salad You may not think to order a salad at a Mexican restaurant, but you'd be missing out if you don't try the Mexicali salad. Filled to the brim with mixed greens, cranberries, tomatoes, egg, candied walnuts, cheese, tortilla strips and topped with either cilantro ranch, Italian or honey mustard dressing. If you're wanting some protein, top this delicious salad with chicken or shrimp or both! Mexi-Grille Wrap The Mexi-Grille Wrap is basically a delicious fajita wrapped in a tortilla. With Fajita chicken, steak or shrimp, topped with sauteed onions & peppers, smothered with pepper jack cheese, what more do you want? Oh, maybe some rice and fries! Try this delic...

May 10 is National Shrimp Day! Americans eat more shrimp than any other seafood, and this is the day to celebrate this delicious seafood. At Mexicali Blues , we have many tasty Mexican dishes that feature shrimp. Take a peek at what you can order at the best Mexican restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks to celebrate National Shrimp Day. Appetizers Fajita Shrimp  - 12 sauteed shrimp served over onions & peppers. Quesadilla  - 2 flour tortillas stuffed with meat & cheese. Enjoy with fajita chicken, steak or shrimp. Salads Mexicali - Mixed greens, cranberries, tomatoes, egg, candied walnuts, cheese, tortilla strips, Cilantro ranch, Italian or honey mustard. Enjoy with chicken or shrimp. Entrees Shrimp or Grouper Tacos  - 2 sauteed shrimp or grouper tacos with lettuce, cheese, cilantro & ranch dressing. Served with rice. Chipotle Dinner  - Grilled chicken, steak, shrimp or grouper served on a bed of rice and covered with our chipotle sauce. Gr...

When you're looking for a delicious meal at the Lake of the Ozarks , look no further than Mexicali Blues ! We serve authentic Mexican cuisine, along with non-traditional favorites you can only find here. From fajitas and enchiladas to queso dip and tamales, you can find all your favorites at Mexicali Blues . So many of our menu items are a must try! However, one of our more popular items on the menu is our tacos. We take a look at a few fun facts about tacos, what tacos you can enjoy at Mexicali Blues and the best day to enjoy them! Fun Facts About Tacos - While the word  taco literally translates to plug a small hole, it also translates to light lunch in Mexican Spanish. - It's rumored that Ensenada, Mexico is the birthplace of the taco. - One of the first taco trucks in American began in 1966 in New York. Two housewives operated an early version of the taco truck. Although the truck did not have a full kitchen, it was available for catering. - It's said that...

At Mexicali Blues, our menu is full of traditional (& non-traditional) Mexican favorites. From filling burritos and fajitas to tasty salads and tacos, there is something for everyone at Lake of the Ozarks' favorite Mexican restaurant. While we may be known for having the best tacos at the Lake of the Ozarks, our menu has so much more! Here is just a sampling of what you can enjoy the next time you visit Mexicali Blues. Appetizers Queso Fundido  - Smooth, stringy cheese dip. (Local favorite!) Chili Con Queso  - Warm melted cheese with chili pepper. Baja Dip  - White cheeses, spinach, peppers & spices. Baja Balls  - Shredded chicken mixed with our Baja Dip breaded & fried. Fajita Shrimp  - 12 Sauteed shrimp served over onions & peppers. Burritos Mexicali - Flour tortilla stuffed with refried beans & meat, smothered with enchilada sauce & cheese, then topped with lettuce, sour cream & green onions. El Zapatista - Fl...