50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Merriam

“Hell yeah … the food it’s really good and the service it’s greatly there’s a waitress called Claudia she’s so nice“

“Taco Bell.

You know what it is.

I do have to say that this is closer to 4 and a half stars.

We’ve noticed Taco Bell quality has been improving overall, but this store is the BEST in the area for quality and service.

Great staff and always a nice place to have a quick snack or meal!“

“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.“

“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“

“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“

“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“

“Great coffee, perfecto customer service and food!!“

“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.“

“Great food, friendly atmosphere, speedy service. Love the chicken Chimichanga. My husband loves the steak Burrito Toro Loco.“

“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.“

“Delicious fresh tacos made while you wait at great prices!“

“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!“

“Ate at the Shawnee location and it was awesome! Fast service AND delicious food. The owners are so friendly. My husband tried the smothered burrito bowl and I had the No tortilla burrito bowl. They were good size portions and a fair price. I'll be a regular!“

“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!“

“Wonderful food! Plenty of alcohol in the frozen pre-made Margaritas.“

“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“

“Get the $5 birria taco box to go!“

“tacos are awesome and service is good and quick. The fried avocado is my favorite!“

“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!“

“Best Mexican food in NKC!!!“

“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!!!“

“Food was ineradicable very pretty workers“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“🚨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!“

“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!!!“

“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“

“My favorite Tex-Mex restaurant in Olathe. I have had an assortment of dishes here, and they were all delicious. Fajitas, Kansas Burrito, Carne Asada plate. The Chips and Dip is good, you can sometimes find a coupon for a free Queso Dip in one of the Valpak or other local flyers. There are only 2 draw backs when coming here. 1st, they are always very busy. Im not a big fan of crowds or being seated back to back against the next table and they try to pack those tables in there like sardines to service the most customers they can. 2nd is that the staff is not always friendly or even helpful when you have questions about a dish. But the food has always been excellent. Even on to go orders.“

“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.“

“I had tacos al pastor, and I swear they were the best EVER! Sweet corn tamales also amazing. Fabulous place, at excellent prices. Two of us ate, including a couple beers, for about $35 and we were stuffed.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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 !“

“Muy Ricos el chiltepin y el ranchero jugositos y muy suaves,los frijoles charros tiene muy buen sabor y el arroz rojito,la salsa verde con buena consistencia😋😋 Aver que dia regreso para provar el Enchipotlado y las costillas“

“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.“

“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!“

“Jose peppers made a delicious vegan meal upon request. It was super good and their staff was super chill and accommodating about it. My meat eating family even tried it and admitted it was just as good, maybe better than their meals! Y'all should put the vegan chimichanga on your menu.“

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

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