El Espolon - Rock Hill Rd

4.3 ( 1083 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM See Hours
$10–20
450 Rock Hill Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65109, United States
+1 573-634-6155
El Espolon - Rock Hill Rd, located in Jefferson City, MO, stands out as a beloved Mexican restaurant that blends vibrant flavors with a welcoming atmosphere. Patrons frequently praise the establishment for its extensive menu options, from classic side orders like Chips with Salsa to delightful kids' meals, ensuring there's something for everyone. Heather Hunger, a loyal visitor, highlights the restaurant's quick service, exceptional food, and friendly staff, noting that she rarely waits long for her orders. The ambiance is enhanced by a bar area perfect for unwinding with a margarita or a beer, contributing to its popularity for lunches with family or coworkers, as suggested by A Macke. Although some reviews point to occasional service hiccups—such as delays in food arrival—many diners, like Brian Cheatle, affirm the quality of the dishes, deeming them worth the wait. With satisfying portions and a commitment to flavorful Mexican cuisine, El Espolon has garnered a loyal following. Srishti Srivastava appreciates the ample seating and outdoor patio, making it a great spot for summer evenings. Overall, El Espolon - Rock Hill Rd is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking hearty, delicious Mexican fare in a friendly environment.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For El Espolon - Rock Hill Rd

Heather Hunger
May 31,2025
This is my favorite place in town. I visit it regularly and only once have I had to wait more than 15 minutes for my food. Everyone is super friendly and the food is great, tons of options.
A Macke
May 9,2025
Great place to eat lunch and have a margarita or a beer with your work pals and/or family.
Brian Cheatle
Apr 24,2025
Food was great, service left a lot to be desired. Waited for a very long time for the food to arrive. It wasnt until after I had recieved my meal that I was offered my first refilll, which was gone moments after placing our order because it took that long to get service at the table.. The food was amazing and I would definitely go back and give the place another try, but i dont want the same waiter.
R Green
Apr 20,2025
Best Mexican food I've had in awhile. Will be back & well portioned
srishti srivastava
Apr 20,2025
Always a personal fav for Mexican food. The place is great with wonderful staff and excellent food. There is ample seating space for all. There is a bar area for one to enjoy a drinks evening or an open patio for those cheerful summer days.
Ryan Volner
Apr 5,2025
I went for my first time recently just after New Years. I brought my nephew with me to check it out. He's a wildly picky eater but you wouldn't know that if you saw him eating here. There's a gnarly massive quesadilla that has chicken, bacon and pineapple. It'll be the reason I return. I want to try other things but that was over the top incredible and necessary repeated order. The best decision you can make though is the deep fried ice cream, it's okay if you go just for that.
lakeguygb
Mar 28,2025
Excellent service the food would’ve been excellent except too much salt. Would definitely go back though.
Madison Poole
Mar 27,2025
Amazing service every time, the staff is so friendly, attentive, and efficient -- always on top of refills and constantly offering more complimentary chips and salsa. The food is awesome too. We absolutely love this place!

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