Mexican Restaurants near Leawood

“Talk about a fun environment. This is not your typical Mexican restaurant, from the bright color scheme to the live music and the food is like no other. If you are you looking for your not so typical Mexican restaurant VIVA Tacos & Tequila is your place.“

“My new favorite place. Everything was delicious.“

“The guy that made my bowl was short tempered with me. I could barely hear what he said. He barely put stuff on my bowl didn't even ask what I would like. I will say he over did it with the sauces. If this was my first time here, he would be no help.
There was one employee, I wish I got his name was very kind.“

“Excellent tacos“

“Great food. I have eaten here several times. I have had the chimichanga, tacos, and enchiladas. Everything is great. We usually happen to get the same waiter. They are always attentive, friendly, and fast. I would recommend this restaurant. Everyone is nice here. Reasonable price for a lot of food. Indoor and outdoor seating.“

“Jose was extra careful with my allergies and I really appreciate that plus the food was delicious“

“Used to live across the street years ago. Watched the city bus driver regularly jump out of the driver's seat at the corner stop, run in and grab his to-go breakfast in the mornings. If I didn't already know they had the best breakfast around, I suppose that would have been a good clue. Lovely family too. Don't miss the chile verde pork, and say hi to Augustin for me.“

“Loved Bingo night on Tuesdays“

“never disappointed! never can' get enough!!!“

“OP has a great place for easy eating of Mexican tacos and plates. This checked all my items including fast service and food was excellent. Bistec a La Mexicana was what I ordered because I saw it and had to have it. Gotta keep this one around OP.“

“Went to Barbacoa, 5500 Troost, for brunch Sunday morning, what a delightful experience. I ordered Monie’s plate. It was mouthwatering. The serving was so generous, that I took half of it home. The corn tortillas were soft and warm enough to make a taco, the beans were flavorful and not spicy, the carnitas were fall apart tender and very tasty, perfectly fried potatoes, and fluffy scrambled eggs. The salsa was very tasty and not overly spicy. The coffee was even tasty (Costco Kirkland medium roast). Unlike some breakfast restaurants, the background music was so low and mellow (helps with digestion), I could hear my friends talk. We have to go back during the week for dinner. UPDATE - I forgot one very important thing, the service was excellent. Our group was one of two in the restaurant, but shortly afterwards other start to arrive. There was only one friendly waitress, who, despite the growing crowd, was able to get back to us about more coffee and to check on us“

“Sorry no photos but we ate too fast! The Taco Salad was lovely. The Tacos, we tried 1 of each, were excellent! The Jerk Cod Taco was out of this world! I need option to add more cod. The food was absolutely delicious!“

“Food was super fresh and delicious. We are on our way back again today. If they had coke products instead of Pepsi I'd be there more lol“

“We love Torchy’s! We have been to many Torchy’s Tacos in different states but the KC location is our favorite! The food is always amazing. We drive up from Springfield about once a month to shop and eat at Torchy’s! The employees and management are always so friendly! Highly recommend!“

“The atmosphere is fun and spacious. The service is excellent. Most importantly, the food is delicious. I love the mushroom quesadillas. Everything tastes so fresh.

Vegetarian options: The mushroom quesadillas are my favorite.“

“Chile rellenos are one of the best I’ve had.“

“Visiting here from St Louis to go to the Morgan Wallen concert and came across TACONACO KC… by far the BEST birria tacos I’ve ever had.. nice sized portions. Def worth it! Wish we had one in St.Louis“

“My favorite Mexican food in KC. Ate there today and had the Monterrey Chicken. I discovered this place in 1998. Antoinette was our adorable, friendly waitress today and back then too. Westport Fav!!!“

“Visited KC for a few days and Pinches tacos was the absolute best! We went back a few times in our short stay, very friendly, clean environment and the best street tacos I’ve ever had!“

“Love the food, atmosphere, and service. The last time I ordered a dish that was a bed of rice covered with chicken fajitas and smoother with queso cheese. It was to die for!!!“

“Had such a fantastic late lunch today! The service was truly exceptional – everyone had a genuine smile, which made the experience even better 😃. Our food was served hot and it was amazing to watch it being prepared right in front of us. Plus, there was plenty of seating, no wait time at all around 12:30-1 PM, and ample free parking. Highly recommend!“

“Run, don’t walk. This place is so damn good. I have had many of tacos in my life….these are truly at the top of my list. The KC taco….chefs kiss. The suadero….dont even get me started. Texture, juiciness, tenderness, crunch, zest, love. All things you want in a taco and they have it all plus some. We tried 6 tacos and all were incredible. Just….trust me. Go.“

“This is an exceptional restaurant. Not your run of the mill Mexican fare (as good as that can be). Delicious, authentic and fresh food. Service is amazing. I highly recommend everyone try this place out. Oh, prices are quite reasonable for what you get.“

“........Good Menudo........“

“Everything we ordered was delicious. The chicken,ribs,sausage and tacos are all good :)“

“🚨GUACAMOLE CHANGE! We’ve been coming to Ponaks for 30 years. The guacamole has aways been one of our favorites. Today we ordered it and immediately noticed something was different. We asked the server and he confirmed that they have changed their recipe, and it’s for the worst. They’ve added “filler” by putting pico and other ingredients into it. It’s not even close to what it was. I hope they don’t start changing their food and Margaritas!!! There is a reason people keep coming back year after year! Please dont mess with perfection Ponaks!“

“Visiting here from St Louis to go to the Morgan Wallen concert and came across TACONACO KC… by far the BEST birria tacos I’ve ever had.. nice sized portions. Def worth it! Wish we had one in St.Louis“

“Delicious quick bite! Fresh ingredients! I will definitely be back!“

“La parrillada acapulco muy bueno“

“Absolutely FANTASTIC!!! The quesa birria tacos are DIVINE and I could literally live on the broth they serve with every dish. Super authentic and super tasty. I literally CRAVE this food.“

“Senorita Margarita is a hidden gem that brings together fantastic Mexican small bites, amazing cocktails, and exceptional service, all in a cool tiki-themed setting. The cocktails are top-notch, offering a delightful twist on classics and new creations that are perfectly balanced. The ambiance is vibrant and fun, making you feel like you're on a tropical getaway. Our server, Cheyenne, made the experience even better with her warm and attentive service. She was knowledgeable about the menu and her recommendations were spot-on. The small bites are fresh and flavorful, from the tasty tacos to the delicious guacamole. Senorita Margarita is a must-visit for anyone looking for great drinks, bites, and a unique vibe. Don't miss it!“

“We were here a while back and our food was delicious. I guess I forgot to leave a review then. Last night we were passing through Belton and my wife said we should stop at the small grocery store and eat dinner there. Again, our meals were delicious, we were greeted with smiles and friendly people.
They were helpful by explaining the menu items and taking our order. We chose a table and our food was brought to us hot and delicious. We will be back soon.
We enjoyed the atmosphere of eating in a small grocery store. It is clean and inviting. The folks here work hard to please everyone.
You need to try this place! Come inside, eat a meal, and pick up a few things from the grocery store before heading home. Enjoy!“

“Las mejores carnitas de todo Kansas city .😋“

“Absolutely FANTASTIC!!! The quesa birria tacos are DIVINE and I could literally live on the broth they serve with every dish. Super authentic and super tasty. I literally CRAVE this food.“

“Food is delicious. Really enjoy the restaurant/market combination.“

“This place is perfect in every way. They have the best chips and salsa of any Mexican Restaurants when me and my friends go we end up getting like 6 plates of chips and at least 3 refills of salsa each. The food is also fire the pork carnitas are Lightning in a bottle an amazing explosion of Flavor the carnitas tend to explode all over my hands, but that’s a me issue. Their pricing is also very good. I would recommend this place to all who are looking for great Mexican food!“

“80th Street location We usually go to the one on 151st but saw a review in a group and this one was so cute decided to try it. We went on Monday, had such an amazing dinner that we went back tonight (Tuesday). Our servers both nights were beyond friendly and knowledgeable. I forgot Mondays server name but tonight was Marcos and he was the absolute best! I had the tortilla soup both nights and I just want a gallon of it, the best I have ever had. The toppings added to it overall, and the fresh avocado was so tasty. Really, get it, you won't be the same after. Is getting it 3 days in a row excessive? Hmmmm Taco Tuesday tacos $1 each, ground beef or chicken. The ground beef is well seasoned, and delicious. The avocado salsa is another must try. This is a must and my new favorite place.“

“Really good quality food at a reasonable price. Highly recommend chicken fried taco’s, best in town!“

“Went today during the st Patrick’s day parade… truly delicious! Chileaquiles verdes and rojos tasted just like home ! Pozole was great! The chile relleno torta was perfect! The agua de melon was sooo tasty! Definitely will come back soon for the tacos !“

“We skipped the food as we stopped in during the taco festival, but holy awesome service Batman! Victoria (maybe Veronica?) and Brie were awesome bartenders. Very fun and personable. Kept us in margaritas 🍹 and were an absolute joy! Looking forward to going back.

What food we did see looked amazing. Everything was beautiful and really made us want to try it.

Go say hi to the ladies at the bar and have a jello shot!“

“Great customer service. Great food“

“One of my favorite places to eat. Food is delicious and fresh always. Best known for the burgers but have other delicious plates. Their aguas frescas are…AMAZING! The pepino agua was my favorite! Service was great. Got packed with to-go orders but still managed to tend the tables.“

“excellent food, service, atmosphere. best Mexican restaurant in downtown.“

“Best margaritas! Best cocktails! Really yummy coconut mojitos! Best Mexican food in the city!!!“

“80th Street location We usually go to the one on 151st but saw a review in a group and this one was so cute decided to try it. We went on Monday, had such an amazing dinner that we went back tonight (Tuesday). Our servers both nights were beyond friendly and knowledgeable. I forgot Mondays server name but tonight was Marcos and he was the absolute best! I had the tortilla soup both nights and I just want a gallon of it, the best I have ever had. The toppings added to it overall, and the fresh avocado was so tasty. Really, get it, you won't be the same after. Is getting it 3 days in a row excessive? Hmmmm Taco Tuesday tacos $1 each, ground beef or chicken. The ground beef is well seasoned, and delicious. The avocado salsa is another must try. This is a must and my new favorite place.“

“Yes I would recommend Torito Supermart for all of your fresh meat needs. They have the best and friendliest butcher shop.“

“I really like this place and the fact they have a drive-thru. I am generously offering 4 stars though, It's far too expensive for what you get in my opinion. The employee who took my order at the store was very busy but seemed like he didn't care to answer my questions and just wanted me to be done ordering. I heard the car in front of me order guava juice, which I didn't see on the menu even. Their menu is honestly really large and complicated, which, is good? But I'm not sure, considering it's trying to be fast food chain, which I didn't realize there are atleast 10-15 locations in the metro. This means it might be too complex when you have low-quality employees who are just trying to work, not caring about providing excellent service. It's disappointing the menu isn't thorough of what they have either. The food was completed very quickly.

I like that the food seems to be almost somewhat restaurant quality, with the fast food aspect to it. Once again it's too expensive still. I ordered two burritos, cowboy fries, and a pineapple juice. It cost me $47. That is insane to me. Also the burritos were large but not extra large and came with nothing else, I am assuming they were around $10-12 each. Hard to say since their menu is so complex, the items advertised on the windows I don't even find the burritos I ordered with pricing nor does it pop up on a screen, so you dont know any information until the cashier just says your total. When I go out to eat, I would much rather have smaller portions anyway, and get to try more new foods, and if I want more of something just be able to order more, instead of no choice but getting a large portion and a large price. As was the case with the cowboy fries, $14 for them and it was a pretty significant amount of food, that I also didn't really realize I was ordering, aside from the price... I would've liked a half or third order of what they gave me and at half or third of the price. They were pretty. Good but for me 4 stars. I also got cheeto burrito 4 stars.

The Diablo burrito though, ill give 5 stars, I really enjoyed it, the asada was delicious, whatever sauce was on it was great, but it wasnt really spicy at all, which is so weird when its the Diablo burrito... the cowboy fries were much spicier having jalapeno on top, so was their red and green sauce packets they include very spicy, 3stars on the sauce packets tho didnt care for em. Dont seem to be house made. Sealed plastic packets.

Pineapple juice was 5-stars too. Delicious. Overall really enjoy this place. But the prices are just too high, and the menu is hard to order.“

“Always a great meal at Jalapeños and Best Margaritas ever!! ❤️❤️“

“I love getting tongue tacos here. Best in town.“

“Absolutely delicious 😋 🤤 was prepared very fast and fresh! Everyone was extremely nice and welcoming! I highly recommend 🌮🌮🌮🥰“