Top Mexican Restaurants in Kansas City

Becs
Dec 9, 2022
8 min read

Updated: Apr 1

Looking for TOP

Mexican restaurants in the Kansas City area? This post has several options listed! From Manny's in the Crossroads area to Margarita's located off of Southwest Boulevard (a road well-known for several delicious Mexican restaurants)...you will have plenty of options to devour a tasty plate...or even a margarita that packs a punch!

T'ähä Mexican Kitchen

Located: 4814 Roanoke Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112

The best Central Mexican fare in Kansas City can be found at Taha, located in the Country Club Plaza area. We had a fantastic meal at this upscale Mexican restaurant! We started our meal with complimentary chips and salsas (3 salsas with different spice levels) and a couple of beverages from the bar. I really enjoyed the house margarita with Tajin on the rim! For appetizers, we tried the mushroom and corn empanada, along with the shrimp ceviche. We have been craving the ceviche since we left...it was absolutely delicious! For our entrees, we ordered the beautifully plated 16oz ribeye carne asada and the sizzling trio fajitas (shrimp, beef, chicken) served with rice and beans. We ended our meal with the tasty Tres Leche dessert. I was blown away with how fresh and delicious everything was.

Ixtapa Fine Mexican Cuisine

Ixtapa Fine Mexican Cuisine in the greater Kansas City area is one of the top spots to enjoy an authentic and vibrant dish. The owner takes great pride in the dishes that are served. He puts an emphasis on three things: less grease, less cheese, less fried....exactly as it is in Mexico. The ceviche cucumber boats are loaded with fresh ingredients and flavorful spices. My favorite dish is the enmolodos: soft hand-made tortillas layered with chicken, mole sauce, and Mexican cactus. You also must try the Quesadillas De Flor De Calabaza: sauteed squash blossom served with melted cheese, then topped with guacamole & sour cream.

Link to Ixtapa Fine Mexican Cuisine Website

Rudy's Tenampa Taqueria

Located: 1611 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO

Rudy's is another popular Mexican restaurant in Kansas City that you should add to your list to check out. Whether you are visiting Kansas City for a trip or a current KC resident, Rudy's is a popular local Mexican restaurant that you can trust will make delicious meals. We like to go on Taco Tuesday for the unbeatable $1.50 taco special. We also have to start our meal off with the Espinaca Dip! Believe it or not, their most raved about dish seems to be the classic Rudy's hand-battered Tenderloin! The fajitas, combo dishes, happy hour deals, and daily specials are top-notch.

Manny's

Located: 207 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108

Manny's is a local and tourist favorite in Kansas City! The chips are warm and the salsa bowls are always full. They bring out their regular salsa per person and a spicy salsa for the table. The margaritas pack a punch! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu but I enjoy their enchilada dishes and the steak fajita dish! 10/10 recommend for a date, family dinner, & friend get togethers!

Link to Manny's Mexican Restaurant

Los Tules

Located: 1656 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108

Los Tules is a fabulous spot to grab a delicious Mexican dish with an amazing view of the city. If you are lucky enough to sit on the patio, you will have a great view of downtown as well as the Kauffman Performing Arts Center. The enchiladas are smothered in cheese and their homemade sauce. The salsa is incredibly fresh as well! If you are looking for a place that serves a large portion of Fajitas, this is the spot!

Link to Los Tules

Teocali

Located: 2512 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64108

Teocali has been added to my list of top Mexican restaurants in KC to visit! The guacamole is incredibly fresh as well as with the house-made salsa. If you are fan of light chips, this is the spot to visit. Along with fresh dips, the margaritas pack a PUNCH! Teocali offers a very affordable lunch menu. If you work in the area, make sure to pop in for a tasty lunch! Top items to order: the chimichanga plate and the tamales plate.

Link to Teocali Website

Mi Ranchito

Located: multiple locations in the Kansas City Metro

One of our favorite spots to go for reliably delicious Mexican food in Kansas City is Mi Ranchito. This Mexican restaurant has daily specials and margaritas that pack a punch. We absolutely love the corn balls that are served with the entrees! Start your meal off with some chips, salsa, and queso dip! This is a casual Mexican restaurant with a good environment and delicious enchiladas.

Brookside Barrio

Located: 6227 Brookside Plaza, Kansas City, MO 64113

One of my favorite places in Kansas City...brookside barrio!! I'm a little biased due to living in the area...but the drinks are strong and the food is fantastic. I would recommend any dish in the pictures posted. Stop by during their happy hour for great deals! Brookside Barrio is one of my top favorite places to eat at for lunch, dinner, and brunch! Brookside Barrio offered Mexican dishes and drinks. Their plates are amazing and I have never had better chips & salsa anywhere else. You can't go wrong ordering anything on the menu.

Dishes below: Chicken Enchiladas with their unbelievably delicious elote, taco salad, Mini-Chimis appetizer, Burnt End Quesadilla, guacamole, and their happy hour margarita.

Link to Brookside Barrio

Chelly's Cafe

Located: 214 W 85th St, Kansas City, MO 64114

I have been living in Waldo for 2 years and had NO idea this delicious spot existed! The salsa was fresh and the chips were light. Our table ordered the Arroz Con Pollo, the special Pazole (soup), and the lunch quesadilla...all for under $30! If you are craving a cheesy meal, order the Arroz Con Pollo because it will satisfy the cheese craving and so will the spiced chicken. I will definitely be coming back. Make sure to try the Pazole..unfortunately I didn't get a photo...but 5 stars!

Link to Chelly's Menu

Margaritas

Located: 2829 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108

Looking for some tasty Mexican in the KC area?? Margarita’s is not only known for their delicious salsa that you can purchase in grocery stores…this restaurants’ margaritas & dishes have customers from all around the state rushing into their doors for a table!

Items to try:

• Fajitas or a Fajita Salad

• Chicken Argentina

• Spicy Salsa

Link to Margarita's Menu

Kansas City Taco Company

Located: 520 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64106

KC Taco Co is located in the River Market area of Kansas City. Their tacos are spectacular and so are their drinks! My friends and I love going to KC Taco Co because of the dishes, drinks, and the overall vibe. You can also mix and match your taco choices if you want to try several different options!

Link to KC Taco Company Website

Taquiza

Located: 7308 W 119th St, Overland Park, KS 66213

TaquizaKS is a new hot spot in the greater Kansas City area! This restaurant has daily specials such as Fajita Friday, Birria Pizza Wednesday, %25 off burrito Mondays & MORE! More top favorites that Taquiza offers is happy hour everyday from 2-6PM, $2.25 street tacos & $6 churros daily. We enjoyed the queso dip and salsa with chips as an appetizer. We also had the margarita flight that everyone has been raving about! We ordered the birria tacos, the land & sea tacos, and the massive burrito stuffed with chicken and fresh ingredients.

Link to Taquiza Website

Dos Reales

Located: 6453 Quivira Rd, Shawnee, KS 66216

Dos Reales may become one of my favorite places to enjoy an authentic Mexican restaurant in the greater Kansas City area. We enjoyed a great lunch before going out to the Shawnee Mission Lake! At this restaurant, you are served complimentary chips and two salsas: one thick and one cantina style. We also started with some queso dip! For lunch, I ordered the Enchilada & Tamale Combination and my partner ordered a Chicken Chimichanga. We both left happy and full!

If you are in the Shawnee area and craving some Mexican food, Dos Reales is the spot to check out!

Link to Dos Reales Website

Jose Peppers

Located: Kansas City, MO & KS - Multiple Locations

Jose Peppers is one of my favorite mexican restaurants. I wouldn't call Jose Peppers "authentic" (if that is what you are going for). If you are going for delicious Mexican dishes smothered in cheese, this is the spot for you! I love Jose Peppers because of their fresh salsa served for free. I love their salsa so much that I will buy a container of Jose Pepper salsa in a local Kansas City grocery store when I find it.

Their Pollo Magnifico is their most popular dish and a fan favorite. I personally love ordering their enchiladas. I would recommend trying their Chicken & Avocado Enchilada plate or their Creamy Steak Enchilada plate.

Link to Jose Peppers Website

Coco Bolos

Located: 5621 W 135th St Ste 2610, Overland Park, KS 66223

Coco Bolos is a great restaurant to visit if you are craving Mexican food in the KC area! This restaurant even has an amazing happy hour menu every day with deals like $5 margaritas, $2 street tacos, and $3.50 Mexican beer.

I enjoyed chip & salsa & queso, 2 tacos with rice & beans, and a dessert chimichanga plate for restaurant week. Other table favorites included the Bolos Fajitas Quesadilla and Southwest Cobb Salad.

Link to Coco Bolos Website

Guy Fieri's Dive & Taco Joint

Located: 1333 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64106

Tacos. Tacos. & More Tacos.

You cannot go wrong ordering any of the taco's at Guy Fieri's Dive & Taco Joint. This restaurant and bar is located inside of Power & Light in downtown Kansas City. My favorite tacos at Guy Fieri's Taco Joint is the cheeseburger tacos and Carne Asada tacos. Not only does this spot offer tacos, you can also order soup, nachos, burritos, quesadillas and sliders!

Link to Guy Fieri's Dive & Taco Joint Website

Ponak's Mexican Kitchen & Bar

Located: 2856 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108

Link to Ponak's Website

Salsa Grill - CLOSED

Located: 6508 Martway St, Mission, KS 66202

Link to Salsa Grill Website

Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant

Located:6318 Brookside Plaza, Kansas City, MO 64113

If you were looking for a Mexican restaurant in the Kansas City area, then you need to check out Jalapeños in the Brookside neighborhood! We started off with the jalapeño queso dip as well as some margaritas! He went with the tacos, and I went with the Santa Cruz entrée! We sat up at the bar, but there's plenty of tables and booths. We absolutely love the salsa at this spot, which is why we go so much! Check out jalapeños for your next night out!

Link to Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant

Fiesta Azteca

Located: 6640 Raytown Rd, Raytown, MO 64138

Looking for a tasty Mexican dish for lunch or dinner?? Check out Fiesta Azteca in Raytown! This place may not look like much from the outside because the building appears small, but you don't want to pass up a meal here!

I ordered the pollo con queso which was smothered in the perfect amount of cheese! Other favorite dishes at this delicious hole-in-the-wall included the verde enchiladas and the chicken salad. Fiesta Azteca serves free fresh salsa and warm chips for the table as an appetizer. If you have the chance to order a margarita, I'd recommend that as well!

Link to Fiesta Azteca Webiste

As I'm sure you know, there are plenty of amazing Mexican cuisines in Kansas City that are not on this list. I listed some of my top locations and places I have visited, but if you have a top favorite, please feel free to send me an email and let me know! I love taking suggestions on where to visit/try. Below is a list of Mexican restaurants on my KC bucket list: