El Paraiso Mexican Kitchen Downtown Springfield Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to El Paraiso Mexican Kitchen Downtown Springfield, where vibrant flavors and authentic Mexican cuisine converge. Located at 610 W College St, Springfield, MO, this cozy gem has garnered rave reviews for its exceptional food, friendly service, and inviting atmosphere.

The menu features a delightful variety of options, with lunch offerings starting at just $11.74 for dishes like Fajitas, Tacos, and Enchiladas. Don't miss their famous Taco Tuesday specials at an incredible $1.82 per taco, ensuring a fun and budget-friendly outing.

Signature dishes like the Molcajete El Paraiso and Chimichanga stand out, offering rich flavors and generous portions. Patrons rave about their refreshing Ceviche and the tantalizing Tacos Al Pastor paired with delicious margaritas.

Whether dining on the pet-friendly patio or inside, El Paraiso promises a culinary experience that will leave you craving more. Truly, a must-visit for any Tex Mex lover!

Lunch Prices

Special Burrito

$11.74

Tostada And Enchilada

$11.74

Fajitas

$11.74

Lunch Pick 2 Combo

$12.22

Beef Burrito

$11.74

Chile Relleno And Taco

$11.74

Chile Relleno

$11.74

Quesadilla, Taco And Flauta

$11.74

Burrito And Taco

$11.74

Enchilada

$11.74

Chorizo Con Huevos

$11.74

Tamale

$11.74

Two Soft Or Crunchy Tacos

$11.74

Taco Salad

$11.74

Chimichanga

$11.74

Quesadilla And Enchilada

$11.74

Tostada And Taco

$11.74

Burrito Pancho

$11.74

Especial El Paraiso Lunch

$11.18

Enchilada, Flauta And Taco

$11.74

Speedy Gonzales

$11.74

Huevos Rancheros

$11.74

Quesadilla

$11.74

Quesadilla Chihuaha

$12.22

Taco Tuesday

$1.82

Tuesday Specials

Wednesday Specials

Mangonada

$9.35

Burrito Enchilada Style

$12.99

Enchiladas Chilangas

$12.99

Carnitas Especiales

Fried pork tips, served with rice, beans, cream salad and tortillas.

$16.11

Sunday Specials

Thursday Specials

Xiomara's Burrito

$15.07

Azteca Fajita

Chicken, steak and chorizo.

$20.79

Cancun Fajitas

Sauteed shrimp.

$21.83

Mar Y Tierra

Delicious meal with strips of chicken and steak over a bed of grilled onions. Topped with our jumbo seasoned grilled shrimp. Served on a sizzling hot skillet, accompanied with rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo and guacamole.

$21.83

Pina A La Parrilla

Fresh pineapple bowl, stuffed with grilles chicken, steak, shrimp, bacon scallops and grilled veggies. Smothered with cheese and topped with 2 ribs.

$23.91

Fajitas Maya

Steak, chicken and shrimp.

$21.10

Hawaianas Fajitas

Chicken, shrimp, scallops and grilled pineapple.

$21.10

La Frontera Fajitas

Steak, chicken, pork rib and cheddar cheese.

$21.10

El Patron Fajitas

Chicken, steak, pork and shrimp.

$21.31

Vegetarian Fajitas

Grilled onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, zucchini. Yellow squash, mushrooms, cauliflower and spinach.

$17.67

Monday Specials

Friday Special

Pollo Poblano

Grilled chicken breast with Poblano peppers, grilled onions, and corn. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.

$15.07

Bean Dip

Cheese dip and refried beans.

$9.49

Besitos El Paraiso

Hand battered jalapeños stuffed with cheese and shrimp. Served with side of cheese dip and a side of guacamole.

$12.99

Ceviche

Shrimp cooked and marinated in lime juice with fresh cilantro, onions, tomatoes, avocado, cabbage and fresh jalapenos.

$15.38

Cheese Dip

Melted blend of cheese, peppers & spices.

$9.49

Chori Queso

Mexican sausage (chorizo) and cheese sauce.

$11.43

Flaming Cheese

Mozzarella cheese, chorizo, a few drops of alcohol so that it burns deliciously and three tortillas.

$10.91

Fries

$3.63

Guacamole Dip

Avocado, tomatoes, onions, cilantro & fresh lime juice.

$9.49

Sample Plate

Shredded chicken quesadilla, chicken flauta, beef nachos, chicken nachos and cream salad.

$12.26

Spinach Dip

Fresh spinach, mozzarella cheese and sour cream.

$10.39

The Best Guacamole

Guacamole made right at your table side. Fresh avocados, diced onions, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapenos and fresh lime juice.

$15.07

Wings El Paraiso

El Paraiso new traditional wings, don’t forget to ask about the queso wings. Served with celery, carrots and ranch.

$8.83

Appetizers

Nachos

Fajitas Nachos

Nachos smothered with cheese, topped with your choice of grilled chicken or steak. Cooked with onions, red and green bell peppers. Topped with cheese sauce.

$16.11

Nachos El Paraiso

Grilled chicken or steak nachos with lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo and jalapenos.

$16.11

Nachos Especiales

Nachos smothered with cheese sauce. Topped with pork, grilled onions and pico de gallo.

$15.07

Shrimp Nachos

Nachos chips, onion, peppers, tomato, cheese sauce and grated cheese.

$17.15

Asado Norteno

Grilled beef strips with red chili sauce. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.

$16.11

Carnitas Especiales

Fried pork tips, served with rice, beans, cream salad and tortillas.

$16.11

Chile Verde

Beef or pork with green sauce. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.

$17.15

Chimichanga

A flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of beef or shredded chicken. Deep fried to a golden brown and topped with cheese sauce. Served with lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, rice and beans.

$15.59

Chimichanga Asada

Carne asada, grilled chicken or grilled shrimp. Served with lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, rice and beans.

$17.67

Chori Papas

Steak, french fries, chorizo, topped with cheese sauce.

$17.15

El Vaquero

45oz. Tomahawk Steak. Served with two sides of your choice. "Cooking time takes 45-60 minutes"

$79.02

Molcajete El Paraiso

Grilled chicken, steak, shrimp, chorizo, rajas de nopales (cactus slices), onions and bell peppers. Topped with red chili sauce. Served with rice, beans. Lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole and tortillas.

$23.39

Parrillada El Campo

Carne asada, chicken breast, grilled shrimp and corn on the cob. Garnished with cheese sauce and queso fresco.

$21.06

Molcajete Del Mar

$31.19

House Specialities

Steaks

Carne Asada

8oz. Grilled rib-eye topped with grilled onions. Served with lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, rice, beans and tortillas.

$19.75

El Primo

8oz. Grilled rib-eye, shrimp and nopales. Served with rice, beans, crema salad and tortillas.

$21.31

Steak A La Mexicana

8oz. Grilled rib-eye, onion, tomato and jalapeños. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.

$18.71

Steak El Paraiso

8oz. Grilled rib-eye, shrimp, mushrooms and onions. Topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.

$19.54

Steak Ranchero

8oz. Grilled rib-eye topped with red chili sauce. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.

$19.75

Ribs And Shrimp

Half rack of our hickory smoked baby back ribs with seasoned grilled shrimp.

$18.71

Steak And Ribs

8oz. Center cut top sirloin grilled to your liking with half rack of our hickory smoked baby back ribs.

$18.71

Steak And Shrimp

8oz. Center cut top sirloin grilled to your liking with seasoned grilled shrimp.

$18.71

Steak And Tenders

8oz. Center cut top sirloin grilled to your liking with chicken tenders.

$18.71

Steak with Sides

Chicken

Chori Pollo

Grilled chicken breast and chorizo, topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.

$16.11

Especial El Paraiso Dinner

Grilled chicken or beef. Served on a bed of rice, smothered in our special cheese sauce.

$14.55

Fiesta Feliz

Thin succulent chicken hot off the grill and covered in a delicious cheese sauce.

$15.59

Playa Azul

Grilled chicken breast and shrimp topped with grilled mushrooms and onions, smothered with cheese sauce. Served with rice, lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream.

$18.19

Pollo A La Mexicana

Grilled chicken, onion, tomatoes and jalapeno. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.

$17.15

Pollo Mixteco

Grilled chicken breast topped with grilled onions, tomatoes and bell peppers. Served with rice and beans.

$15.07

Pollo Tropical

Cooked with onions, mushrooms and pineapple with cheese sauce.

$17.67

Aguachile Pulpo

$31.19

Ceviche

Shrimp cooked and marinated in lime juice with fresh cilantro, onions, tomatoes, avocado, cabbage and fresh jalapenos.

$15.38

Coctel Completo

$30.42

Coctel Mixto

$27.03

Delicias Del Mar

$18.71

Filete A La Diabla

$17.15

Happy Shrimp

$35.99

Happy Shrimp Mix

$59.99

Louisiana Seafood

$67.59

Mojarra Frita

$16.75

Molcajete 7 Mares

$62.34

Molcajete Del Mar

$31.19

Oyster's Half Order

$14.55

Oyster's W/ Ceviche

$17.67

Oysters Mayito's

$25.99

Paella Mexicana

$18.99

Paradise Plate

$19.02

Pulpo A La Parrilla

$45.00

Seafood Tower

$49.99

Senor Salmon

$18.71

Shrimp A La Diabla

$18.19

Shrimp Chile Relleno

$17.67

El Paraiso Shrimp Cocktail

$15.38

Tostadas De Ceviche

$16.11

Seafood

Special Tacos

Orden De Flautas

$13.99

Shrimp Tacos

$16.63

Sopes

$12.47

Tacos Al Pastor

$15.07

Tacos De Asada

$15.07

Tacos De Birria

$15.07

Tacos De Carnitas

$15.07

Tacos De Pescado

$16.63

Tacos De Salmon

$16.63

Burrito Cancun

$15.07

Burrito Don Pancho

$15.07

Burrito Hawaiian

$15.07

Burrito Panzon

$15.07

El Grinch Burrito

$15.07

Shrimp Burrito

$16.11

Tequila Burrito

$15.07

Yoni Burrito

$16.11

Burritos

Enchiladas

Enchiladas El Mar

$17.15

Enchiladas El Tio

$15.07

Enchiladas Suizas

$14.99

Enchiladas Supreme

$14.03

Enchiladas Verdes

$15.07

La Bandera

$15.07

Chiles Rellenos

$15.07

Spinach Enchiladas

$15.07

Veggie Burrito

$16.11

Veggie Enchiladas

$15.07

Veggie Quesadilla

$15.07

Vegetarian

Sandwiches

Bacon Cheeseburger

$10.91

Pulled Pork Sandwich

$10.91

Chicken And Spinach Quesadillas

$15.59

Fajita Quesadilla

$15.07

Quesadillas El Paraiso

$16.63

Shrimp Quesadilla

$16.63

Quesadillas

Salads

Ensalada La Casa Gourmet

$14.03

Fajita Taco Salad

$14.03

Flautas Oaxaqueñas

$15.28

Guac Salad

$6.02

Playa Salad

$16.11

Taco Salad

$10.91

Burrito Kids

$6.75

Chicken Strips Kids

$6.75

Cheeseburger And Fries Kids

$6.75

Enchilada Kids

$6.75

Grilled Chicken With Rice Kids

$6.75

Kid's Nachos

$6.75

Macaroni And Cheese Kids

$6.75

Quesadilla Kids

$6.75

Taco Kids

$6.75

Kid's Menu

Pick 2 Combos El Paraiso

Pick 2 Combos

$13.51

Cheese Cake Chimis

$7.27

Chocolate Lava Cake

$6.23

Churros

$7.27

Fried Ice Cream

$5.19

Mexican Flan

$5.19

Mini Chimis

$7.27

Sopapillas

$6.23

Tres Leche Cake

$7.27

Desserts

Drinks

Fountain Soda

$3.63

Jamaica

$4.46

Horchata

$4.46

Jarritos

$3.11

Milk

$3.42

Coffee

$2.59

Tummy Yummy

$3.38

Asparagus

$3.63

Avocado Slices

$5.99

BBQ Sauce

$1.30

Beans

$2.38

Black Beans

$2.38

Burrito W Cheese Dip

$8.31

Carne Seca El Paraiso

$13.51

Chalupa

$4.15

Chile Relleon Carte

$8.31

Chiles Toreados

$2.03

Chipotle Ranch

$1.30

Chipotle Sauce

$1.30

Large Chips & Salsa

$4.68

Small Chips & Salsa

$2.60

Cilantro

$1.30

Corn On The Cob

$3.99

Enchilada

$2.76

Enchilada Sauce

$1.82

Extra Shrimp

$7.27

Flauta A La Carte

$2.90

Fries

$3.63

Green Sauce

$1.30

Grilled Chimi A La Carta

$9.99

Grilled Fajita Vegetales

$3.38

Grilled Mushrooms

$2.60

Grilled Pineapple

$3.11

Jalapenos

$1.30

Lettuce

$1.82

Mashed Potatoes

$3.11

Mixed Veggies

$4.46

Nachos

$9.35

Nopales

$4.15

Onions

$1.30

Pico De Gallo

$1.82

Quesadilla

$5.99

Quesadilla Asada Carte

$8.31

Ranch

$1.25

Rice

$2.38

Shredded Cheese

$1.82

Side Chorizo

$3.80

Side Guacamole

$3.99

Sour Cream

$1.82

Spicy Sauce

$1.30

Add Cheese Sauce

$4.15

Sub Chicken

$3.64

Sub Steak

$3.64

Taco Asada Carte

$3.38

Taco Carte

$2.76

Tamale

$4.15

Tomatoes

$1.30

Corn Tortillas

$1.82

Flour Tortillas

$1.82

Tostada

$4.15

Tostadas De Ceviche Carte

$6.54

White Rice

$2.38

Sides To Go

New!

Flautas Oaxaqueñas

$15.28

Molcajete 7 Mares

$62.34

Molcajete Del Mar

$31.19

XX Amber

$5.79

XX Lager

$5.79

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