Dining Guide
Discover our Dining Guide on Show Me the Ozarks—spotlighting regional restaurants, downloadable seasonal editions, and local culinary highlights across the Ozarks.

Tastes of the 4-States: Mis Arcos Mexican Restaurant
For more than a decade, Mis Arcos has been a Carthage favorite—serving up family-inspired recipes, expanding its menu with new flavors, and welcoming guests like friends while celebrating the community that has embraced it.


Casa Montez
4224 S. Main St. • Joplin, MO
417.624.2272
The team at Casa Montez is serving up all of your favorite recipes as well as their famous cheese dip. If you're looking for the perfect Mexican cuisine including delicious tacos, enchiladas, fajitas and so much more, you must visit Casa Montez. Call ahead for your to-go order and conveniently pick up at the walk-up window.
Price Range: $-$$
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-8pm

Smokey Racks BBQ
701 S. Broadway St. • Pittsburg, KS
620.670.6777
Voted Four States Finest in 2023 and 2024, Smokey Racks BBQ is your go-to for the best in smoked meats, including pulled pork, brisket, chicken and ribs. We also offer loaded spuds, sandwiches and nachos, along with mouth-watering daily specials. Let us cater your next event and make it unforgettable. Come taste the best at Smokey Racks BBQ!
Price Range: $$$
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-7pm

Mis Arcos
1926 S. Garrison Ave. • Carthage, MO
417.237.0547
For the delicious authentic Mexican food you crave, there's no place like Mis Arcos. We offer great choices, from our mouthwatering quesadillas to sizzling fajitas to massive burritos. There's a reason we were voted Best of the Four States for Mexican food! Did we mention our two for $5 margaritas? Mis Arcos is the home of great food, fun times and lots of laughs!
Price Range: $-$$
Hours: Mon-Wed 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-9:30pm, Sat/Sun 11am-9pm

Tractors BBQ & Grill
1008 E. 12th St. • Lamar, MO
417.682.6677
Tractors BBQ & Grill: Small Town, Big Flavor! We pride ourselves on offering a large versatile menu and serving our community for breakfast, lunch and dinner. From comfort classics to barbeque and everything in between, you will not leave hungry. We offer a Sunday buffet from 10:30am to 2pm and catfich buffet Tuesday from 5-8pm. Stop by and let us serve you! Ask about our catering service!
Price Range $-$$
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 6:30am-9pm & Sunday 6:30am-8pm. Closed Mondays.

Club 609
609 Main Street • Joplin, MO
417.623.6090
Club 609 has been serving Joplin and the surrounding areas since September 1990 with the widest variety menu in the area. We offer dinner entrees including steaks, chicken, salmon, tuna,pastas and so much more. Plus, we now offer weekly Butcher's Choice and Fresh Catch specials and the appetizer of the week. There's always something new and exciting on the menu! As always, we're open for lunch with salads, burgers, sandwiches and over three dozen appetizers featuring 609's unique pizzas, sips, nachos and countless more. Owned/operated by Linda Williams.
Prie Range: $-$$$
Hours: Kitchen open Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm. Call for reservations.