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Mexicali Blues Burritos - So Many Choices!

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One extremely delicious delicacy you expect to find at our Lake of the Ozarks Mexican restaurant is the burrito. Well, of course, we have a burrito at Mexicali Blues in Osage Beach but we don't limit it to just one kind! As a matter of fact, burritos have their very own section on our menu and there are 7 different delectable types to choose from! Burritos at Mexicali Blues Our talented chefs have come up with some irresistible burrito combinations to add to our menu of the best Mexican food at the Lake of the Ozarks . Most of the varieties you will read about below are available in both regular and large sizes. In addition to these, you'll also find a tasty burrito option included with our combo meals and also a child-sized version on the kids' menu.   Mexicali Beans with chicken, pork or beef in a tortilla topped with enchilada sauce, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, and green onions. You may also choose to add fajita chicken, steak, or shrimp. Chili Con Queso A...

It's Time to Sign Up for the Bogeys & Beer Benefit Golf Tournament!

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If you love golf and beer, then we've got the perfect Lake of the Ozarks fall golf tournament for you - Bogeys & Beer! Even if you don't love those two things, it's a day full of fun that raises money for some well-deserving local organizations, so you're still bound to have an awesome time. Plus, Mexicali Blues will be providing a box lunch for the day to everyone that plays! Bogeys, Beer, & MORE! The 20th Annual Bogeys & Beer Benefit Golf Tournament will take place at The Oaks at Margaritaville Lake Resort on Thursday, October 10, 2019 . Registration begins at 10:00 am with a shotgun start at 11:00 am. Not only will you get the chance to take part in a little mid-week fun, but you will also be helping to raise money for some great local organizations: Lamb House, Kid's Harbor, and CADV . Included with your registration fee, you will get an exciting day of golf and a delicious box lunch provided by y our favorite Mexican restaurant at t...

Appetizers You Won't Be Able To Resist!

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Appetizers are a great way to whet your appetite before the main meal. They are also a wonderful snack to enjoy along with one of Mexicali Blues ' world-famous margaritas. Of course, many of the appetizers at our Lake of the Ozarks Mexican restaurant are hearty enough to order as a meal on their own. (Nobody said you had to share!)  Every meal at Mexicali Blues begins with our freshly made tortilla chips and house-recipe salsa. Don't fill up on those though, because you're going to want to save plenty of room to take advantage of our awesome appetizer menu full of irresistible dishes you're going to find hard to resist.  -DIPS- Queso Fundido Smooth, stringy cheese dip (A local favorite!) Chili Con Queso Warm, melted cheese with chili pepper Queso Blanco White cheese dip with peppers Baja Dip White cheese, spinach, peppers, and spices Guacamole Made fresh daily from real avocadoes! Trip Dip A variety of chili con queso, queso blanco, and guacamole -N...

A Classic Mexican Restaurant Dish - the Chimichanga

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One of the delicious dishes you expect to see on the menu at our Lake of the Ozarks Mexican restaurant is the chimichanga. It's a classic that everyone loves and we do our best here at Mexicali Blues in Osage Beach to serve a chimichanga that will make your taste buds very happy!  Have you ever wondered who the creative genius is behind this fantastic food? Well, there are a couple of versions... The Origin(s) of the Chimichanga There are a couple of different stories about how the chimichanga became the beloved dish it is today. The first possibility claims that Monica Flin from Tucson, Arizona's El Charro restaurant dropped a burrito into the deep-fryer by accident back in 1922. This made her start to curse with a Spanish word that begins with "chi..." but she quickly censored herself and instead said, "chimichanga!" which is similar to the American word "thingamajig" in Spanish. Another tale tells that Woody Johnson claims to have cre...

5 Excellent Reasons Why You'll Love Mexicali Blues

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Our Mexican restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks has been serving the fine people of the lake area, as well as the many visitors our area gets each year, since the year 2000. We are thrilled to say that we see a lot of repeat customers at Mexicali Blues . If you haven't had the chance to give us a try, here are 5 reasons that we believe you'll love it here.  Fresh Mexican Food 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. We also serve a wonderful mix of menu items that are special to our restauran...

Relax & Unwind, It's Margarita Time!

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When exactly is "Margarita Time?" Pretty much anytime you join us at Mexicali Blues in Osage Beach! Whether it's lunchtime, dinnertime, Happy Hour, or anytime in between all of those, the best margaritas at the Lake of the Ozarks will be right here waiting for you.  How Will You Margarita Today? Our Lake of the Ozarks Mexican restaurant has perfected the classic margarita! (It's not just our opinion. There are a lot of people that keep coming back again and again especially for those!) In addition to having the best-tasting margarita in town, we're willing to bet that we have the biggest variety of margarita flavors to choose from too. Our drink menu is filled with a wide array of margarita flavors to keep your thirst quenched and your taste buds entertained! Some of these you may have seen offered elsewhere, but those are accompanied by lots of signature recipes that are all our own. The Dreamsicle Margarita, for example, is definitely a fan favorite ar...

Brand New Items on the Mexicali Blues Menu

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The menu at our Mexican restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks recently got a brand new look as well as a few brand new menu items added to it. Don't worry, your Mexicali Blues favorites are still there, they've just got some new delicious company for you to try! New Menu Items We've got 5 brand new dishes for you to enjoy the next time you dine at Mexicali Blues. You'll find fresh, savory ingredients like avocado, mango salsa, chipotle sour cream, coconut rice, and more.    The Mexicali  This savory salad is packed full of mixed greens, tomato, red & green peppers, avocado, cheese, and tortilla strips. You may choose either fajita chicken or fajita shrimp to be added as well.  Baja Shrimp Tacos Tacos are always popular around here and we've added two varieties that we know you're going to love! This dish contains 2 taco shells filled with blackened shrimp, slaw, mango salsa, avocado, and chipotle sour cream and is served with coconut rice.  B...