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Springfield Mexican restaurant closes indefinitely

This week in 417 foodie news, a Springfield Mexican restaurant closes and a Thai restaurant has a grand opening. Plus, a downtown bar gets new owners. Habanero's closes Springfield location until further notice Immigration enforcement activity has disrupted a Springfield Mexican restaurant's operations, according to a now-deleted Facebook post from Habaneros, 4406 S. Campbell Ave. Its Carthage and Republic locations are still operating, though the Republic location has a limited staff and menu. "We want to sincerely thank our incredible community for the overwhelming support, kind messages, and love you've shown our Habaneros family. Your encouragement means more to us than words can express," the owners wrote in an Oct. 31 post. Habaneros opened its first location in Carthage in October 2014, according to its Facebook page. The Springfield location opened in April 2023. Thai Isan Zap celebrates grand opening Thai Isan Zap , 2119 S. Glenstone Ave., is hosting its grand opening 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 . During the event, which includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the chamber of commerce, the first 25 to 30 guests will be able to try samples of panang curry, fried appetizers and larb gai, a salad with minced meat. Its menu includes

Springfield, MO · 2d

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No priority violations at most Greene Co. kitchens inspected recently

Out of 51 routine inspections, more than 75% of the kitchens the Springfield-Greene County Health Department visited had no priority violations. Across the 39 inspections that had no priority violations, 31 had no violations at all. Issues found during inspections fall into either priority or non-priority violations. Priority violations impact the safety of the food, such as cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat food, improper food temperature and poor personal hygiene and employee health. Multiple priority violations can lead to an establishment being shut down. Non-priority violations alone do not directly affect food safety, such as dirty floors, sticky tabletops or outside trash cans not being covered. More: Frequent reader of Greene County food inspections? Here's what inspectors want you to know Food inspections take place one to three times a year, depending on the type of food served, the population served, difficulty of food preparation and past history. Restaurants preparing food from raw ingredients are inspected more often "than convenience stores that serve only non-potentially hazardous foods, such as popcorn and soda," according to the Springfield-Greene County Health Department . Each report identifies what was happening at the establishment at that time. Consumers who want to know whether a violation

Greene County, MO · 3d

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Since 1951, Springfield Has Lined Up For Steakburgers At Steak ‘n Shake’s Hometown Rival, Casper’s Chili

Some Springfield lunch plans start with a simple question: is the line out the door yet? On one busy stretch of Glenstone Avenue, the answer is often yes, and locals have been willing to wait for decades. The building is small, the walls are covered in odd and colorful odds...

Springfield, MO · 2d
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This Charming Small-Town Kitchen In Missouri Serves Comfort Food That Rivals Grandma’s Very Best

Some restaurants make you feel like a customer, and some make you feel like you just walked into someone’s home for Sunday dinner. Aurora Family Restaurant in Aurora, Missouri, is firmly in the second category. There’s something quietly wonderful about a place that doesn’t try too hard.

Aurora, MO · 12h
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Ozark Mills Now House These 6 Missouri Restaurants Worth A Scenic Drive

Missouri’s old mills once ground corn and wheat for nearby farm families. Today, a handful of them serve dinner instead, and some still sit right beside the rivers and waterfalls that powered them. The six restaurants on this list range from a speakeasy reached through a tunnel to a...

Missouri · 4d

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Macadoodles fundraiser benefits Carthage Humane Society

Macdoodles Beer Wine & Spirits hosted its annual wine tasting event, directing silent auction proceeds to the Carthage Humane Society instead of its long-time recipient, the Joplin Humane Society.

Joplin, MO · 15h

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Winter Weekends Feel Cozier At These 6 Missouri Small-Town Bakeries Making Cinnamon Rolls From Scratch

Cold Saturday mornings in Missouri call for something warm, sweet, and big enough to share, if you are feeling generous. Small-town bakeries across the state are rolling out cinnamon rolls by hand, from an Amish kitchen in Jamesport to a Main Street storefront in Webb City. Each stop on this...

Missouri · 2d

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Post Game Pizza expands to 4th Missouri location

Missouri-based Post Game Pizza has opened its fourth restaurant, expanding into Springfield in July 2026, as the family-owned brand continues to grow across southwest Missouri. Founded by Jacob Stephens, the company opened its first location in Marshfield in 2016, followed by restaurants in Rogersville in 2018 and Ozark in 2019....

Springfield, MO · 5d

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A Historic Visit to the Sweet Shack

Kevin and I took the short drive last week to historic Downing Street in Hollister to a fun little lunch spot called the Sweet Shack. They specialize in smash burgers, home cut fries, handcrafted and homemade ice cream, and even Italian ice. Wow, they are checking a bunch of boxes of happiness for me right there. I almost needed an extended stay. They have a fun family-friendly atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating, both video games and traditional games to play; a very welcoming vibe.

Hollister, MO · 3d

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Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, Oct. 23-27

Springfield and Willard restaurants received various priority and nonpriority health code violations during routine inspections conducted between October 23 and November 2, 2026.

Springfield, MO · 5d

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Thanksgiving Brunch At This Missouri College Restaurant Is Already Fully Booked For 2026

The Keeter Center lists its Thursday, November 26, 2026, Thanksgiving brunch as fully booked. Reservations only opened on August 1, and they’re taken by phone. That’s about two months from open to gone. The part I find surprising is who serves the turkey. Students run the dining room,...

Branson, MO · 4d

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This Log Cabin Missouri Steakhouse Has Grilled Ribeyes Over Real Coals For Fifty Years

A giant block of cheddar sits on the salad bar, and nobody seems in a hurry to change that. The menu has no prices printed on it, so you just ask your server. I love that kind of stubborn charm. The steaks here cook over an open flame in the...

Shell Knob, MO · 7d

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10 Missouri Barbecue Restaurants Serving Burnt Ends, Ribs And Smoked Brisket

Missouri has a barbecue joint that serves burnt end salad, which is a bold way to sneak brisket into the vegetable category. Those crispy, smoky bits already have a loyal following, so the lettuce is just along for the ride. Sauces get creative too, with flavors like spicy blueberry and...

St. Louis, MO · 7d

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Generations Of Springfield Families Still Order Cashew Chicken At Leong’s Tea House

Some Springfield families plan their trips home around one order, and it comes with a little cup of brown sauce and a sprinkle of cashews. Kids who grew up eating it every weekend in the 1980s now bring their own children to the same tables, and the order has hardly changed.

Springfield, MO · 10d

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A Couple Wanted A Hole-In-The-Wall Pizza Restaurant, So They Bought This Unassuming Missouri Spot

A couple loved pizza so much that they went out and bought an entire pizza place. They weren’t chasing a flashy chain or a big tourist palace. They wanted a true hole-in-the-wall, mom-and-pop kind of spot. I’ll admit, that part made me smile. Most dreams stop at ordering a...

Branson, MO · 8d

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Huey Magoo's opens location in Midtown, its 3rd in Springfield

This week in 417 food news, a chicken tender spot opens in Springfield's Midtown neighborhood, a sandwich shop teases its progress and a favorite returns to Springfield in a new way. Plus, a new doughnut shop opens on West Bypass. 'Filet mignon of chicken' opens first north Springfield location Huey Magoo's has opened its third Springfield location at 731 N. Benton Ave., down the street from Central High School. It is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. This is the first location to open north of Sunshine Street. The free-standing restaurant will feature indoor dining, takeout, curbside pickup, catering and online ordering. Huey Magoo's is known for its hand-crafted chicken tenders, which it calls the "filet mignon of chicken" due to the fact that they are made from "the best 3% of the chicken — the tenderloin." James and Lisa Tillman, who operate the two other Huey Magoo's in Springfield, are also operating this one. “We’re excited to bring another Huey Magoo’s to Springfield and continue sharing what makes this brand so special,” said James Tillman, franchisee of Huey Magoo’s Springfield, in a news release. “From our premium chicken tenders and made-from-scratch sides to the genuine hospitality our team

Springfield, MO · 9d

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This Massive Amish Store In Missouri Sells Homemade Everything, From Bread To Jams

More than 170 Google reviews of one Ozarks grocery store mention the spices. Not the fudge, not the T-shirts, the spices. That tells you a lot about the kind of shoppers this place wins over. The shelves hold Amish-made baking mixes, jellies, pickles, soup starters, and egg noodles. Add candied...

Branson, MO · 10d

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Drive From Anywhere In Missouri To This Legendary Seafood Shack That Skips The Frills

There’s a restaurant in Branson, Missouri that doesn’t care about impressing you, and somehow that’s exactly why it’s so impressive. Starvin’ Marvin’s has built a reputation that travels faster than any billboard ever could, and the people who’ve eaten there will tell you why without being asked.

Branson, MO · 8d

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Health inspectors put Springfield restaurant on risk control plan

Springfield-Greene County Health Department food inspectors put a Springfield restaurant on a risk control plan after an Oct. 21 inspection, according to reports. Ohana Japanese Steakhouse, 310 W. Battlefield Road, had several ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food items that were not date marked for the third inspection in a row during an Oct. 21 inspection. The restaurant also had crab rangoon with debris on it and salad dressing and crab rangoon that was held past its 7-day discard date. A risk control plan is implemented when an establishment has three of the same priority violations in a row, in an effort to help a restaurant create "a new habit that keeps the food safe and our customers safe," Eric Marcol, program coordinator for SGCHD's environmental services division, told the Springfield News-Leader in 2023 . Issues found during inspections fall into either priority or non-priority violations. Priority violations impact the safety of the food, such as cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat food, improper food temperature and poor personal hygiene and employee health. Multiple priority violations can lead to an establishment being shut down. Non-priority violations alone do not directly affect food safety, such as dirty floors, sticky tabletops or outside trash cans

Springfield, MO · 10d