01/11/2026
Alright 417 land⦠if you love real authentic Mexican food, you need to stop what you are doing and go to Tacos El Gordo 2 in Springfield Missouri.
Every Saturday night they run a buffet that is absolutely off the chain good. This is not some watered down buffet situation. This is legit homemade food that feels like you got invited into someoneās family kitchen.
The buffet is available on Tuesdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for breakfast and from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM for dinner, and on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for breakfast and from 3:00 PM
to 9:00 PM for dinner.
Letās talk about the tamales first because they deserve their own moment. They are homemade, rich, comforting, and packed with flavor. You have chicken, pork, and then⦠yes⦠strawberry. I said strawberry. A sweet tamale with raisins, light sugar, and strawberry flavor that somehow just works. It hits in a way you do not expect and I will absolutely go back just for that alone.
Then you move on to the Caldo de Rez, deep flavorful broth, tender beef, vegetables cooked the right way. The kind of soup that warms your soul. The tacos are legit, the meats are seasoned right, and there is no cutting corners here.
They also have this fried chimichanga situation that is crispy, golden, and straight comfort food in the best way. And just when you think it cannot get better⦠crab legs show up on the buffet. Yes. Crab legs. Plus so much more that keeps the plates stacking up.
This place is generous. Generous with flavor, generous with portions, and generous with heart. You can feel the pride they put into the food. This is the kind of spot you tell your friends about and then insist they go with you next time.
Straight up⦠this is my favorite Mexican restaurant in all of the 417 land. If you appreciate authentic food, bold flavors, and trying something a little different that actually delivers, Tacos El Gordo Two is your place.
Go hungry. Go curious. And trust me⦠you will be planning your next visit before you leave š®š„