This is our second time here, and we wanted to try their Sunday brunch - and wow, SO worth it! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and constantly stocked. The staff was friendly and on top of everything, and the vibe was laid-back and welcoming. The variety was great without feeling overwhelming, and every single thing we tried was delicious.
If you’re looking for a solid brunch spot with great food and even better service, Empire Tacos in Mulvane is absolutely worth the stop. We’ll definitely be back! Always love the chance to support local! 💛
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak, Chips and Salsa
Drayvon Carmichael
Took my baby girl here was amazing food!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Roach
Great food as USUAL. Exceptional staff. Plentiful portions. The Sinday buffet is far above average. Still extraordinary attention to quality food and service from Martin and his wonderful staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Triple Combo Chicken Tostada Bean Beef and Cheese Burito Beef Taco Chips Salsa OMF'ng, Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert, Steak, Chips and Salsa, Chicken Street Tacos, Sopapillas, Enchiladas Con Crema De Hongos, Smothered Chile Verde Burrito, Sunday Taco Buffet, Bean, Strawberry, Loaded Nachos, Empire Taco Dinner, 14 Super Taco, Taco Salad, Chips and Queso, Bean and Cheese Burritos, Chimichanga
Janelle Adams
COST WAS HIGH AND FOOD MEDIOCRE.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Beth Taylor
We're not from mulvane and we came here last night since we were in town. We walked in and thought what an adorable place. Just very nice looking. Bathroom was nice. We were impressed by the sight of it. We asked the waitress what her favorite was and what was the most popular items ordered there since we've never been there before. She responded with the smothered enchiladas, street tacos and fajitas. I wasn't very hungry so I ordered a Monterey the junior. My friend ordered the smothered enchiladas since they were the most popular. But he also ordered a cheese dip and had chips and salsa. Here's where it all starts to go downhill. The salsa tastes like tomato sauce. The mild and the hot. The only salsa that was good was the medium. It was the green salsa. We received our cheese dip. I'm pretty sure it's Velveeta. With nothing else in it. No Rotel no nothing just melted Velveeta. It was not great so we added the not great salsa to it. It made it a little better both of them. I ordered a margarita strawberry. It was decent. Then we get our meals...... And like I said I ordered the Monterey with steak, but what I received was a tostada. It was okay. Nothing special. Nothing to write home about I was not impressed. Now on to the enchiladas...... She got the ground beef with the red sauce. do not get the red sauce unless you were looking for chili enchiladas. The red sauce tastes like a chili paste. They were not good at all. My friend pretty much eats anything so she ate two bites. Decided really not great. So she poured the cheese sauce on top and took one more bite and it was a no-go. She could not force it down. She took one bite of her rice. Not good. One bite of the beans. At least what they call. Beans not good. We waited quite a while for the waitress to come over and check on us. She asked how everything was. My friend told her not great. It was not great at all. I can't eat it. She asked if we would like anything else and she said no not really. This was due to the fact that pretty much everything we have tasted was not great so we didn't want something else. That was just not great. We had plenty of that. So assuming since she only took three bites of it and they were going to take that off the check? They were gone for quite a while and when she came back she brought us sopapillas. We didn't ask for them. I understand why they brought them to smooth everything over but that did not work. The manager ended up coming over and said you ate half of your plate. We're not refunding you. Which was untrue. She took three bites. Which that's what we said, she wanted to sit there and argue with us? And was extremely rude. Both me and my friend have been waitresses our entire life. We're in our forties. At any restaurant we would work at. If someone only took three bites of their meal we would refund their check. We would happily pay for everything else including the sopapillas that they gave to us for free.
Moral of this story is, if you like Mexican food but you want it as white as possible then you can eat here. But if you like real Mexican food that actually has flavor and taste do not go to this restaurant. Do not go to this restaurant. Also they should look into better management. I've never been to a restaurant and been treated like we were last night. I highly do not recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
MrK AB
The better Mexican food place in town. If you get sit by the west brick wall expect a draft, could of remodeled the walls better due to outside air coming in building from gaps in old bricks. Restrooms very clean, usually has plenty of staff, however they are not always in a service mindset, probably due to lack of manager being available. Food fresh, prices a little high for what you get and the area. Buffet is okay on weekend, the dessert options are not the best. Plenty of parking near museum and near front door. Could have some more accessible entrances if you want more variety of customers. Front door hard to pull or push open depending on side you are coming from. For kids or elderly don't expect to be able to open the door without assistance. Would like to see them start a rewards program or offer better priced lunch specials. Old fashioned style jam jars for drinking glasses okay, but would appreciate straws and if they offered a drink to go considering the higher prices and them wanting a tip for less than exceptional service/moody waitresses
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Tim Maxwell
Great Mexican food in downtown Milvane!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Edward Ward
I go every Sunday to the Mexican buffet and it is awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
richard berry
Food was very good. Place was clean & quiet. We did go right after they opened. Will be going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Street Tacos, Enchiladas Con Crema De Hongos 2, Smothered Chile Verde Burrito, Empire Taco Dinner
Penny Reid
The best inner city atmosphere in a small town. We had family here from Joplin and they loved the interior. $5 margaritas when we were there to go with good food. Friendly staff that did a good job.
If you aren't in the know about the Sunday brunch buffet, you're missing out. Great food and service!
Ric Gonzalez
During my recent visit, I was truly impressed by the experience. The establishment boasted a chic modern art deco vibe, creating an inviting and stylish atmosphere. The house margaritas stood out as perfection in a glass—not too sweet, not too sour—making for a delightful start to the meal.
The chips were a delightful contradiction: warm and both soft and crispy, setting the stage for what turned out to be a memorable dining experience. The chicken street tacos offered commendable flavor, although the meat was slightly on the dry side. However, the highlight had to be the pork tacos, prepared in a delectable pork verde style that surpassed my expectations.
Accompanying rice and beans complemented the meal beautifully, adding to the overall satisfaction. A notable mention goes to the restroom facilities, which were impressively clean, reflecting the restaurant's attention to detail in maintaining a pleasant environment.
This charming little spot is a must-visit, and I'm eagerly looking forward to sampling their Sunday buffet. It's places like these that remind me why I love exploring new dining experiences!
Derek
Half the things on their order form were out & what we did get was bland, basic Tex-Mex. I'd avoid this place and go to Derby for Authentic Mexican! Our favorite is Las Vaquitas!
Joe Fell
Just ate there for first time Sunday Buffet food and Service was Awesome
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Empire Tacos – Mulvane, KS
This is our second time here, and we wanted to try their Sunday brunch - and wow, SO worth it! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and constantly stocked. The staff was friendly and on top of everything, and the vibe was laid-back and welcoming. The variety was great without feeling overwhelming, and every single thing we tried was delicious.
If you’re looking for a solid brunch spot with great food and even better service, Empire Tacos in Mulvane is absolutely worth the stop. We’ll definitely be back! Always love the chance to support local! 💛
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak, Chips and Salsa
Took my baby girl here was amazing food!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food as USUAL. Exceptional staff. Plentiful portions. The Sinday buffet is far above average. Still extraordinary attention to quality food and service from Martin and his wonderful staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Triple Combo Chicken Tostada Bean Beef and Cheese Burito Beef Taco Chips Salsa OMF'ng, Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert, Steak, Chips and Salsa, Chicken Street Tacos, Sopapillas, Enchiladas Con Crema De Hongos, Smothered Chile Verde Burrito, Sunday Taco Buffet, Bean, Strawberry, Loaded Nachos, Empire Taco Dinner, 14 Super Taco, Taco Salad, Chips and Queso, Bean and Cheese Burritos, Chimichanga
COST WAS HIGH AND FOOD MEDIOCRE.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
We're not from mulvane and we came here last night since we were in town. We walked in and thought what an adorable place. Just very nice looking. Bathroom was nice. We were impressed by the sight of it. We asked the waitress what her favorite was and what was the most popular items ordered there since we've never been there before. She responded with the smothered enchiladas, street tacos and fajitas. I wasn't very hungry so I ordered a Monterey the junior. My friend ordered the smothered enchiladas since they were the most popular. But he also ordered a cheese dip and had chips and salsa. Here's where it all starts to go downhill. The salsa tastes like tomato sauce. The mild and the hot. The only salsa that was good was the medium. It was the green salsa. We received our cheese dip. I'm pretty sure it's Velveeta. With nothing else in it. No Rotel no nothing just melted Velveeta. It was not great so we added the not great salsa to it. It made it a little better both of them. I ordered a margarita strawberry. It was decent. Then we get our meals...... And like I said I ordered the Monterey with steak, but what I received was a tostada. It was okay. Nothing special. Nothing to write home about I was not impressed. Now on to the enchiladas...... She got the ground beef with the red sauce. do not get the red sauce unless you were looking for chili enchiladas. The red sauce tastes like a chili paste. They were not good at all. My friend pretty much eats anything so she ate two bites. Decided really not great. So she poured the cheese sauce on top and took one more bite and it was a no-go. She could not force it down. She took one bite of her rice. Not good. One bite of the beans. At least what they call. Beans not good. We waited quite a while for the waitress to come over and check on us. She asked how everything was. My friend told her not great. It was not great at all. I can't eat it. She asked if we would like anything else and she said no not really. This was due to the fact that pretty much everything we have tasted was not great so we didn't want something else. That was just not great. We had plenty of that. So assuming since she only took three bites of it and they were going to take that off the check? They were gone for quite a while and when she came back she brought us sopapillas. We didn't ask for them. I understand why they brought them to smooth everything over but that did not work. The manager ended up coming over and said you ate half of your plate. We're not refunding you. Which was untrue. She took three bites. Which that's what we said, she wanted to sit there and argue with us? And was extremely rude. Both me and my friend have been waitresses our entire life. We're in our forties. At any restaurant we would work at. If someone only took three bites of their meal we would refund their check. We would happily pay for everything else including the sopapillas that they gave to us for free.
Moral of this story is, if you like Mexican food but you want it as white as possible then you can eat here. But if you like real Mexican food that actually has flavor and taste do not go to this restaurant. Do not go to this restaurant. Also they should look into better management. I've never been to a restaurant and been treated like we were last night. I highly do not recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
The better Mexican food place in town. If you get sit by the west brick wall expect a draft, could of remodeled the walls better due to outside air coming in building from gaps in old bricks. Restrooms very clean, usually has plenty of staff, however they are not always in a service mindset, probably due to lack of manager being available. Food fresh, prices a little high for what you get and the area. Buffet is okay on weekend, the dessert options are not the best. Plenty of parking near museum and near front door. Could have some more accessible entrances if you want more variety of customers. Front door hard to pull or push open depending on side you are coming from. For kids or elderly don't expect to be able to open the door without assistance. Would like to see them start a rewards program or offer better priced lunch specials. Old fashioned style jam jars for drinking glasses okay, but would appreciate straws and if they offered a drink to go considering the higher prices and them wanting a tip for less than exceptional service/moody waitresses
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Great Mexican food in downtown Milvane!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I go every Sunday to the Mexican buffet and it is awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was very good. Place was clean & quiet. We did go right after they opened. Will be going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Street Tacos, Enchiladas Con Crema De Hongos 2, Smothered Chile Verde Burrito, Empire Taco Dinner
The best inner city atmosphere in a small town. We had family here from Joplin and they loved the interior. $5 margaritas when we were there to go with good food. Friendly staff that did a good job.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
If you aren't in the know about the Sunday brunch buffet, you're missing out. Great food and service!
During my recent visit, I was truly impressed by the experience. The establishment boasted a chic modern art deco vibe, creating an inviting and stylish atmosphere. The house margaritas stood out as perfection in a glass—not too sweet, not too sour—making for a delightful start to the meal.
The chips were a delightful contradiction: warm and both soft and crispy, setting the stage for what turned out to be a memorable dining experience. The chicken street tacos offered commendable flavor, although the meat was slightly on the dry side. However, the highlight had to be the pork tacos, prepared in a delectable pork verde style that surpassed my expectations.
Accompanying rice and beans complemented the meal beautifully, adding to the overall satisfaction. A notable mention goes to the restroom facilities, which were impressively clean, reflecting the restaurant's attention to detail in maintaining a pleasant environment.
This charming little spot is a must-visit, and I'm eagerly looking forward to sampling their Sunday buffet. It's places like these that remind me why I love exploring new dining experiences!
Half the things on their order form were out & what we did get was bland, basic Tex-Mex. I'd avoid this place and go to Derby for Authentic Mexican! Our favorite is Las Vaquitas!
Just ate there for first time Sunday Buffet food and Service was Awesome
Great tacos plenty of food
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