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On The Border

19921 E Jackson Dr, Independence, MO 64057-1596
816-759-2110
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Ranked #39 of 130 restaurants in Independence
Cuisines: Mexican
Most recent review
- 31 Jan 2013
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71% Recommend
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Independence, Missouri
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20 reviews 20 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013 via mobile

The wife and I ate there 2 weeks ago. We walked in and we're seated immediately. When we ordeed the waitress was friendly but she was a little Frantic or maybe new to her job. When we receive our appetizers no 1 brought any place for us to use. No 1 even noticed until after we were done with our... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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40 reviews 40 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

This was the first time I tried this chain, naively expecting something better than the rest. It was really the same food at a different place. I tried a combination plate (El Patron) and the food was very salty. The black beans tasted, I am certain, as if they had not been rinsed properly after being rehydrated. Overhead glass racks... More

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Lincoln, Missouri, United States
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14 reviews 14 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

Ate here for the first time. Didn't have to wait to get a table. Ordered the empanadas and chile relleno. Wow! The food was very good and the service was great. I highly recommend this place and I definitely will go back. The salsa was a little hotter than I like, but good and hard to stop eating.

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Kansas City, Missouri
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26 reviews 26 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2012

My family and I enjoy eating at On The Border because of the fun atmosphere and good food. I always have to order the empenadas, as they are one of my favorite things on the menu. The service is always good... My drink and basket of chips never go empty!

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Lee's Summit, Missouri
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25 reviews 25 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2012

The food is great, the service is spectacular and the atmosphere is perfect....absolute best MARGARITA'S in KC!!

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Omaha, Nebraska
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87 reviews 87 reviews
38 restaurant reviews
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012 via mobile

Another perfect meal. Love the jalepeno bbq salmon.

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Columbia, Missouri
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

The poppers are great if you like HOT peppers! They will keep your appetite busy until your meal arrives!

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Independence, Missouri
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

chocolate dipping sauce for sopapillas, if I had known I would have just had a meal of them sometimes the simplest is the best

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Kansas City, Missouri
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21 reviews 21 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011

Wait time is usually pretty long. Along with the service I have found to not be so great for how much each entree costs. Dont waste your time!

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Omaha, Nebraska
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87 reviews 87 reviews
38 restaurant reviews
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2011

The food was very good. I love their chips and salsa before the meal too, but the service was terribly slow. It seemed like they were probably understaffed for a busy day.

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