Tacos El Matador

1230 Merriam Ln, Kansas City
(913) 217-7122

Recent Reviews

Anna Livingston Adams

The menu is simple while offering so many options on proteins. The food was so good! My initial measure of the authenticity of a Mexican restaurant is the level of heat in their sauces. A medium heat should have a strong kick, and the hot sauce should be a flavor experience beyond the heat factor. Their sauces were great! The prices are great and the food is really good! Love that they offer such variety without making it complicated!

mr B

I really like some of their meals but sometimes ordering can be tricky because I am Spanish

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, 3 Soft Beef Tacos with Rice and Beans, Steak, Rice and Beans, Queso Dip, Super Taco, Carne Asada Taco, Carnitas, Asada, Huevos Ranchero Bistec

Dave Miller

Small authentic eatery with good food and salsa.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hector Rodriguez

Excellent atention. A place to taste Mexican food, with a good flavor. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Huevos Rancheros Con Bistek

Raymart D.

Tacos tacos tacos! I mean, when you're by Kansas City, KS, you have to get a taco and I wanted to venture to a taco spot I had never been to before and totally worth the find. I was running errands, I had done my workout (why yes, I do work out lol), and needed some fuel to get me going for the rest of the day. It was close-by and so off I went. Ordered the al pastor, carnitas, and barbacoa tacos which were all delicious though my favorite was the al pastor. It hit just right. The barbacoa was okay but wish it had packed more flavor. They also gave chips and a variety of salsas to use for your pleasure. It is unassuming from the outside and inside with a bunch of tables and chairs all laid on in a lengthy interior. Adding this to my growing list of legit taco spots. Happy eating and remember: Don't deny, satisfy!

Philip Hooser

Absolutely delicious food, generous plates, three salsas, friendly, joyful service. I want to go here again and again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Henry Jones

Well seasoned authentic Mexican food and cheap at that!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito, Steak

A Ortega

The chips and salsa were great with three different salsas to try. I ordered pork guisado which was excellent! My 9-year old had tacos (carne asada, barbacoa, and carnitas) all were excellent. The carnitas were a little too salty but easily masked when you add the salsa.The service was good , but once I got my food we never saw our server until it was time to pay.The atmosphere was a little throwback to when I used to eat at some old hole in the wall restaurant that had nothing but velvet paintings of bull fighters hanging. They must have been saving on the energy bill because it was flipping HOT inside.My son went to the restroom because that’s what kids do. Well needless to say, he decided to wait until we got home because the cleanliness was lacking. In that note, I noticed the tables were folks who had eaten before we arrived were not cleaned and were still not cleaned when we left (they were not busy). Overall, a place I’ll kindly get takeout next time.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Rice and Beans, 3 Soft Beef Tacos with Rice and Beans, Chips, Carne Asada Taco, 3 PC Soft Tacos

A “TheKansasKid!” Ortega

The chips and salsa were great with three different salsas to try. I ordered pork guisado which was excellent! My 9-year old had tacos (carne asada, barbacoa, and carnitas) all were excellent. The carnitas were a little too salty but easily masked when you add the salsa.The service was good , but once I got my food we never saw our server until it was time to pay.The atmosphere was a little throwback to when I used to eat at some old hole in the wall restaurant that had nothing but velvet paintings of bull fighters hanging. They must have been saving on the energy bill because it was flipping HOT inside.My son went to the restroom because that’s what kids do. Well needless to say, he decided to wait until we got home because the cleanliness was lacking. In that note, I noticed the tables were folks who had eaten before we arrived were not cleaned and were still not cleaned when we left (they were not busy). Overall, a place I’ll kindly get takeout next time.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Rice and Beans,

Manny Winfield

Menudo is amazing!! This place is a good place for a decent meal without any hassle. The food was great and the environment was very family oriented. I could not give five stars only because of some minor issues with service and my order. However the manager quickly handled the issue so I will be a repeat customer. ?

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rice and Beans, Chicken Enchiladas, Chips

Chase C.

I loved coming here. Place is run down. Wondering why they are selling. It doesn't make sense to me

Richard velasquez

Love the food. The service depends upon whether or not your server and you can communicate. Very authentic food. It's not much for looks. All in all a good choice.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 4

Ron Thebo

Great neighborhood restaurant. Super nice staff. Even had live music.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Craig Shannon

Best enchiladas I've had in KC. Ordered 3 with 2 crunchy tacos. Great little patio and super friendly staff/ owners. Small but really good selection of Mexican beer and a tiny 3 seat bar. Amazing sauce

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Enchiladas, Chips

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umm very delicious, appreciated that we had options with the salsas. would definitely visit again!the food was super yummy and the waitress even offered to warm our chips up before she brought them out, so we had warm crunchy chips with our delicious queso dip. super excited to come back here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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