Campesino Mexican Grill & Cantina

Currently my favorite spot!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We were in the area so we popped in for a late lunch so, not very busy. The parking lot is very busy as it serves many retail spots and the parking spots are narrow.
Initial reaction was very positive. Very clean, wide open view, nice matching heavy wood furniture, great artwork, nice bar and several TV's.
Service was very good. Attentive and eager to provide a positive experience. Slight language barrier with server but we worked through it.
The food was so-so.
The chips were of the thicker variety (not our favorite) and the regular salsa was a bit bland. I asked for their spicy version and found the heat perfect (I've toned down my need for hot heat as I've gotten older so some may still find it is not hot enough) but it also has a bit too much smoke flavor.
The main dish we shared was a 2 burrito plate that consisted of a shredded chicken burrito and beef/bean burrito. We added white cheese sauce over the top instead of the standard red sauce (that was an undisclosed upcharge of $2.50). We asked if we could have red on one and white sauce on the other and the server indicated that the chefs can't/don't do that. No biggie. BTW, they can't/won't put one burrito on one plate and the other burrito on a different plate either. Again, no biggie. But I will say, for the restaurants that do this as a service/convenience do not go unappreciated!
The chicken in the burrito was very bland and seems as though no seasoning was used. Same for the beef burrito. It seems like they are relying on the toppings (cheese sauce, lettuce, tomato and sour cream) to fill out the flavor profile for the dish. Give us some authentic flavor please. Lastly, the flour tortillas were weirdly chewy. Hard to cut through and hard to chew.
Campesino is what I would catoragize as a next level Mexican restaurant compared to your run of the mill Mexican joints. The atmosphere is nicer, the appointments are nicer, presentation of food MIGHT be nicer, etc. However, prices are higher than run of the mill joints. I feel like you're paying for the atmosphere but getting the same or lessor tasting food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Have not had a bad experience here. Always good service and tasty food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This has got to be one of the worst Mexican restaurants of all time. The quality of the food is quite poor and not good. If you want to end up with a chronic illness...i.e. high blood pressure, end stage renal disease, NAFLD, and a host of other health issues then this is the place for you. If not, start cooking at home and leave restaurants like this alone.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

The atmosphere is ok although the lighting could be a little dimmer. The space is too open and bright to feel comfortable.
The staff are polite enough. But a couple of the waiters just seemed depressed to be there. There were a few oversights like forgetting part of a kid’s order and not bringing water after we asked.
An issue with this place is that there are some dubious food/flavor/authenticity choices being made. The horchata had a sickly artificial flavor. The mango juice was not juice. The salsa is a very thin puree. The chips are also kind of off (too thick?) The grilled shrimp side was really good! The fiesta salad tasted good, but the presentation was terrible. If you are going to put a picture of the dish in the menu, it would be less jarring to have the dish look like the picture. Maybe drinks and
Not sure. Maybe this place is just so new it hasn’t hit its stride, but I hope the flavors and the atmosphere depend.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

First time here and it was so good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place was an excellent choice for our family to have Mexican cuisine. The food was great. The service was excellent planned prices were fair. Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was incredible, service was fast and the server was very attentive. Needs some sound deading and maybe turn the lights down a bit. I will definitely be back with friends.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Enchiladas Verdes

Great food and quick service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The staff here is fantastic! Every time I come they are friendly, fast, and offer great service!! Hard working people with great customer service.

Parking: You might have to park a little far away but you'll always be able to find a spot in the lot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fajitas Volcan, Enchilada, Cheese Dip

Tried the place out. Can't stack up to the nearby competition on Martway. Fajita meat is poor quality with lots of gristle/fat. Servers never checked on us but had to be summoned. Place looks really great for as new as it is. They could use better warm lighting rather than the daylight bright lightbulbs in all those chandeliers. Like a hospital hallway it is lit up. Some improvements and it could maybe last longer than it's predecessors at that location.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

Hands down the best fajitas in Kansas City. I’ve been here 31 years. I’ve had fajitas from probably 100+ restaurants. Some are decent, some OK, some good, etc. but never stand out.

This place? Easily the best bites of fajitas I’ve ever had in my life. This is the place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fajitas Volcan

Gret food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5