The Original Grande – Mexican
This vibrant destination captures the essence of classic roadside comfort, where the sizzle of seasoned beef and the snap of fresh greens promise a satisfying, unpretentious feast. Golden, crunchy taco shells and overstuffed burritos overflow with melted cheese and savory fillings, offering a nostalgic nod to the bold, hearty flavors of timeless Tex-Mex favorites. Every bite delivers a punch of spice and a sense of casual indulgence, whether you are diving into a crisp taco salad or savoring a signature taco burger.
1201 South Main Street https://theoriginalgrande.com/location/the-original-grande-scott-city/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at The Original Grande
Dairy-Free at The Original Grande
The Original Grande in Fort Worth has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Chips and Chili. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Original Grande
The Original Grande in Fort Worth has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Original Grande
The Original Grande in Fort Worth has 11 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Chips and Sour Cream. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Original Grande
The Original Grande in Fort Worth has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chili and Cheese Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Original Grande
The Original Grande in Fort Worth has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chili and Cheese Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Original Grande
The Original Grande in Fort Worth has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Chips and Chili. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at The Original Grande
The Original Grande in Fort Worth has 11 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Chips and Sour Cream. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at The Original Grande
The Original Grande in Fort Worth has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Sour Cream and Chili. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Original Grande
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| Taco Burger | 40.9 g | 48.2 g |
| Beef Nachos | 51.2 g | 45.2 g |
| Crunchy Taco | 80.4 g | 43.6 g |
| Combo Burrito | 28.7 g | 35.6 g |
| Chicken Sancho | 28 g | 25.2 g |
| Enchilada | 43.2 g | 17.1 g |
| Fountain Drink - Large | 100.7 g | 15.6 g |
| Spud Grande | 26.3 g | 12.1 g |
| Chili Cheese Nachos | 46 g | 11.9 g |
| Chicken Nachos | 56.9 g | 11.4 g |
| Guacamole | 37.7 g | 11.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the perfectly cooked main courses and high-quality dishes that consistently live up to local recommendations. Reviewers highlight the welcoming atmosphere and accommodating staff, noting that the friendly service and reasonable pricing make for a delightful dining experience they are eager to repeat.
Menu
Tacos
- Crunchy Taco: Seasoned meat, shredded cheese, fresh lettuce, and diced tomatoes inside a crunchy corn tortilla. Choice of beef or chicken. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Taco: Warm flour tortilla, seasoned meat, shredded cheese, and fresh lettuce. Choice of beef or chicken. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Macho Taco: Hard shell taco inside a soft 6” flour tortilla with nacho cheese in between. Choice of beef or chicken. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Macho Taco: The Macho Taco’s bigger, cheesier brother. Choice of beef or chicken. Available at: dinner, lunch
Burritos
- Bean n’ Cheese Burrito: 10” flour tortilla with creamy refried beans and fresh cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef n’ Cheese Burrito: 10” flour tortilla with seasoned ground beef and shredded cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combo Burrito: 10” flour tortilla with meat, cooked beans, and shredded cheese. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Burrito: Burrito loaded with fresh white breast meat, beans, and shredded cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Other Favorites
- Taco Burger: Loose seasoned meat with shredded cheese and fresh lettuce on steamed buns. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad: Fried flour tortilla bowl, meat, refried beans, sliced tomatoes, leafy greens. Served with Picante sauce and sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostadas: Flat 6” yellow corn shell topped with beans, cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada: Two rolled corn tortillas filled with choice of beef, chicken, cheese, or beans. Topped with cheese, regular sauce, and chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spud Grande: Boiled potato with choice of meat, nacho cheese, topped with bacon bits and garnished with chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
Grande Combos
- #1 Taco Combo: 4 tacos total, beans, rice, chips, nacho cheese sauce, and choice of drink. Available at: dinner, lunch
- #2 Sancho Combo: Sancho, taco, beans, rice, chips, nacho cheese sauce, and choice of drink. Available at: dinner, lunch
- #3 Burrito Combo: Burrito, taco, beans, rice, chips, nacho cheese sauce, and choice of drink. Available at: dinner, lunch
- #4 Enchilada Combo: Enchilada, taco, beans, rice, chips, nacho cheese sauce, and choice of drink. Available at: dinner, lunch
- #5 Taco Burger Combo: Taco burger, taco, beans, rice, chips, nacho cheese sauce, and choice of drink. Available at: dinner, lunch
Nachos
- Cheese Nachos: Tortilla chips smothered with melted cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Nachos: Tortilla chips smothered in melted cheese and topped with seasoned ground beef. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Nachos: Tortilla chips smothered in melted cheese and topped with seasoned chicken. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Cheese Nachos: Crunchy tortilla chips topped with housemade chili, nacho cheese, and cheddar cheese. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sanchos
- Beef Sancho: Rolled 10” flour tortilla with seasoned beef, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, and regular sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Sancho: Rolled 10” flour tortilla with seasoned chicken, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, and regular sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
Kids
- Kids' Meal: Choice of Taco (Crunchy or Soft), Cheese Roll-Up, or Taco Burger. Includes drink and dessert. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Roll-up Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sour Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Guacamole Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Chili Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- CinnaChips: Fried flour chips dusted with cinnamon and sugar. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Cheesecake Raspberry Chimichanga Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Fountain Drink - Regular: 20 oz. Choice of Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Starry, Dr. Pepper, Diet Dr. Pepper, Lemonade, Iced Tea, or Sweet Tea. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Fountain Drink - Large: 32 oz. Choice of Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Starry, Dr. Pepper, Diet Dr. Pepper, Lemonade, Iced Tea, or Sweet Tea. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Family Pack
- Taco Family Pack (Mixed): 6 Soft & 6 Crunchy Beef Tacos. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- 12 Crunchy Beef Taco Pack Available at: dinner, lunch
- 12 Soft Beef Taco Pack Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about The Original Grande
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include crunchy and soft tacos, beef n’ cheese burritos, taco salads, enchiladas, and the signature Spud Grande.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- The Original Grande is a Mexican restaurant with a moderate price level ($$) that offers reasonable pricing for its dishes.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors can expect high-quality Tex-Mex dishes, friendly service, and reasonable pricing in a welcoming atmosphere rated 4.0/5.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- The welcoming atmosphere and high-quality dishes make it a delightful choice, though the unpretentious Tex-Mex style leans more casual.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the total number of reviews for The Original Grande.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests highlight the welcoming atmosphere and friendly service, describing the dining experience as delightful and consistently living up to recommendations.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- The Original Grande has an average rating of 4.0/5 based on customer feedback and dining experiences.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates diverse diets with keto, vegan, gluten-free, and high-protein options like guacamole, beans, and various beef tacos.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include the Macho Taco, Spud Grande, Beef n’ Cheese Burrito, Taco Salad, and the 12 Crunchy Beef Taco Pack.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews for this restaurant do not mention any specific concerns, instead highlighting high-quality dishes, friendly service, and reasonable pricing.
- Is The Original Grande dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Original Grande has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Chips and Chili.
- What can I eat at The Original Grande on a dairy-free diet?
- Guacamole, Chips and Chili carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Original Grande have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Guacamole and Chips.
- Is The Original Grande gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Original Grande?
- Taco Salad, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
