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
Tostada And Enchilada
Fajitas
Lunch Pick 2 Combo
Beef Burrito
Chile Relleno And Taco
Chile Relleno
Quesadilla, Taco And Flauta
Burrito And Taco
Enchilada
Chorizo Con Huevos
Tamale
Two Soft Or Crunchy Tacos
Taco Salad
Chimichanga
Quesadilla And Enchilada
Tostada And Taco
Burrito Pancho
Especial El Paraiso Lunch
Enchilada, Flauta And Taco
Speedy Gonzales
Huevos Rancheros
Quesadilla
Quesadilla Chihuaha
Taco Tuesday
Tuesday Specials
Wednesday Specials
Mangonada
Burrito Enchilada Style
Enchiladas Chilangas
Carnitas Especiales
Fried pork tips, served with rice, beans, cream salad and tortillas.
Sunday Specials
Thursday Specials
Xiomara's Burrito
Azteca Fajita
Chicken, steak and chorizo.
Cancun Fajitas
Sauteed shrimp.
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.
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.
Fajitas Maya
Steak, chicken and shrimp.
Hawaianas Fajitas
Chicken, shrimp, scallops and grilled pineapple.
La Frontera Fajitas
Steak, chicken, pork rib and cheddar cheese.
El Patron Fajitas
Chicken, steak, pork and shrimp.
Vegetarian Fajitas
Grilled onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, zucchini. Yellow squash, mushrooms, cauliflower and spinach.
Monday Specials
Friday Special
Pollo Poblano
Grilled chicken breast with Poblano peppers, grilled onions, and corn. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.
Bean Dip
Cheese dip and refried beans.
Besitos El Paraiso
Hand battered jalapeños stuffed with cheese and shrimp. Served with side of cheese dip and a side of guacamole.
Ceviche
Shrimp cooked and marinated in lime juice with fresh cilantro, onions, tomatoes, avocado, cabbage and fresh jalapenos.
Cheese Dip
Melted blend of cheese, peppers & spices.
Chori Queso
Mexican sausage (chorizo) and cheese sauce.
Flaming Cheese
Mozzarella cheese, chorizo, a few drops of alcohol so that it burns deliciously and three tortillas.
Fries
Guacamole Dip
Avocado, tomatoes, onions, cilantro & fresh lime juice.
Sample Plate
Shredded chicken quesadilla, chicken flauta, beef nachos, chicken nachos and cream salad.
Spinach Dip
Fresh spinach, mozzarella cheese and sour cream.
The Best Guacamole
Guacamole made right at your table side. Fresh avocados, diced onions, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapenos and fresh lime juice.
Wings El Paraiso
El Paraiso new traditional wings, don’t forget to ask about the queso wings. Served with celery, carrots and ranch.
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.
Nachos El Paraiso
Grilled chicken or steak nachos with lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo and jalapenos.
Nachos Especiales
Nachos smothered with cheese sauce. Topped with pork, grilled onions and pico de gallo.
Shrimp Nachos
Nachos chips, onion, peppers, tomato, cheese sauce and grated cheese.
Asado Norteno
Grilled beef strips with red chili sauce. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.
Carnitas Especiales
Fried pork tips, served with rice, beans, cream salad and tortillas.
Chile Verde
Beef or pork with green sauce. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.
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.
Chimichanga Asada
Carne asada, grilled chicken or grilled shrimp. Served with lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, rice and beans.
Chori Papas
Steak, french fries, chorizo, topped with cheese sauce.
El Vaquero
45oz. Tomahawk Steak. Served with two sides of your choice. "Cooking time takes 45-60 minutes"
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.
Parrillada El Campo
Carne asada, chicken breast, grilled shrimp and corn on the cob. Garnished with cheese sauce and queso fresco.
Molcajete Del Mar
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.
El Primo
8oz. Grilled rib-eye, shrimp and nopales. Served with rice, beans, crema salad and tortillas.
Steak A La Mexicana
8oz. Grilled rib-eye, onion, tomato and jalapeños. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.
Steak El Paraiso
8oz. Grilled rib-eye, shrimp, mushrooms and onions. Topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.
Steak Ranchero
8oz. Grilled rib-eye topped with red chili sauce. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.
Ribs And Shrimp
Half rack of our hickory smoked baby back ribs with seasoned grilled shrimp.
Steak And Ribs
8oz. Center cut top sirloin grilled to your liking with half rack of our hickory smoked baby back ribs.
Steak And Shrimp
8oz. Center cut top sirloin grilled to your liking with seasoned grilled shrimp.
Steak And Tenders
8oz. Center cut top sirloin grilled to your liking with chicken tenders.
Steak with Sides
Chicken
Chori Pollo
Grilled chicken breast and chorizo, topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.
Especial El Paraiso Dinner
Grilled chicken or beef. Served on a bed of rice, smothered in our special cheese sauce.
Fiesta Feliz
Thin succulent chicken hot off the grill and covered in a delicious cheese sauce.
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.
Pollo A La Mexicana
Grilled chicken, onion, tomatoes and jalapeno. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.
Pollo Mixteco
Grilled chicken breast topped with grilled onions, tomatoes and bell peppers. Served with rice and beans.
Pollo Tropical
Cooked with onions, mushrooms and pineapple with cheese sauce.
Aguachile Pulpo
Ceviche
Shrimp cooked and marinated in lime juice with fresh cilantro, onions, tomatoes, avocado, cabbage and fresh jalapenos.