31 Best Mexican Restaurants in Independence

Restaurantji's Independence guide: Where to find the best Mexican flavors. Enjoy the city's top Chips and Salsa, Chicken Fajitas, Street Tacos, and other dishes.

Hacienda Vieja Mexican Grill Mexican • $
3681 S Noland Rd, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Chimichanga and Steak Chimichanga with Frozen Mango Margarita
Street Style Tacos with Carnitas
Ground Beef Chimichanga
Torre Maya Con Ostiones
Street Tacos Al Carbon
Nachos Fajita Shrimp
Enchiladas Hacienda
Michelada Hacienda
Fried Ice Cream
Chicken Fajitas

“Excellent service everything was very good“

4.4 Superb264 Reviews
Fonz's Carne Asada Food Truck Mexican • $
3848 S Noland Rd, Independence

Customers` Favorites

4 Authentic Street Tacos
Philly Cheese Steak
Caramelized Onions
Philly Cheesesteak
Grilled Jalapenos
Ramen Birria Soup
Fonz's Nachos
Kid's Meal

“We went tonight and it was amazing! New favorite food truck!! The attention to detail and variety in the food was superior to most restaurants I've frequented. We'll be back!“

4.9 Superb62 Reviews
Catrinas Tacos & Tequilas Mexican • $$
19801 E Valley View Pkwy, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Elota Mexican Street Corn
Mini Chimichanga
Chips and Salsa
Queso Birria
Napal Tacos

“Been here 3 time now, I’ve never been disappointed in a dish. Our family loves the atmosphere and great food.“

4.6 Superb111 Reviews
Carmen’s cantina 2 Mexican • $
3421 Blue Ridge Cutoff, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Kids Enchilada with Rice and Beans
Shrimp Fajitas and Rice and Beans
Rice & Beans a La Carte
Grilled Chicken Plate
Enchiladas Rancheras
Lunch Shrimp Fajitas
Chicken Chimichanga
Huevos Con Chorizo
Carne Asada Taco
Small Cheese Dip

“I love this place for food and of course are favorite waitress Nancy is always welcoming and friendly and makes the best margaritas in town 🤩🤩🤩“

4.4 Superb165 Reviews
Daisy's Mexican Food Mexican • $
10802 East 23rd St S, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Tacos De Tripa Carnitas
Chicken Nachos Supreme
Shrimp Taco Steak Taco
Chicken Chimichanga
Breakfast Burrito
Enchiladas Rojas
Nachos Al Pastor
Steak Taco Salad
Steak Quesadilla
Beef Taco Salad

“food is delicious and the staff is super friendly!!!“

4.4 Superb142 Reviews
Lonches Laguneros Mexican • $
1003 East 23rd St S, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Lonche Supremo
Lonche Doble

“Super Ricos gracias Lonches laguneros por traer para Kansas City delicias de la Comarca lagunera.100%recomendados“

4.7 Superb62 Reviews
Palacio Maya Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
4810 S Arrowhead Dr, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Chili Rellenos and Taco Lunch
Half Chicken Fajita Nochos
Quesadilla Fajita Dinner
Taco Enchilada Platter
Molcajete Palacio Maya
Chicken Steak Fajita
Quesadilla Ranchera
Enchiladas Acapulco
Chips \u0026 Salsa
Shrimp Enchiladas

“The atmosphere, service and food was outstanding! I had the lunch special of one pork tamale, one ground beef burrito and rice and I was full. Definitely will be back“

4.3 Superb190 Reviews
Abelardo's Mexican Fresh Mexican • $
1348 S Noland Rd, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Carnitas Plate with Rice and Beans
Beef or Chicken Burrito Combo 2
Carne Asada Quesadillas
Enchilada & Taco Combo
Chimichanga Combo Plate
Cheesecake Chimichanga
Chile Relleno Burrito
Pollo Asada Burrito
Chorizo Egg Burrito
California Burrito

“Delicious and large portions! staff is friendly and efficient.“

4.3 Superb182 Reviews
Tequileros Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
1208 W US Hwy 24, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Beef Chimichanga Dinner
Shrimp Chimichanga
Pork Chimichanga
Chips and Salsa
Mexican Burrito
Tacos Al Pastor
Tacos Platter
Chicken Taco
Taco Plate
Enchiladas

“service is terrible, cheese dip is just white cheese, quacamole is frozen. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant at all“

4.4 Superb88 Reviews
La Fuente Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
10839 E US Hwy 40 #6038, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Enchilada Rice & Beans
Enchilada Rice Beans
Taco Salad Fajitas
Pineapple Fajitas
Shrimp Enchiladas
Carnitas Dinner
Chicken Nachos
Rice and Beans
Steak Fajitas
Combo Fajitas

“My husband and I had lunch there and the food was very good. He had tacos and I had a burrito. We both had refried beans and rice. The waiter was prompt in our service and the food didn’t take long to prepare.“

4.3 Superb113 Reviews
Tacos El chilango Mexican • $
Independence

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Tacos

“Fantastic Food!! Check them out! You most definitely should eat here if you haven’t! Not only is the food good, but these are two of the nicest people you will ever meet! I have been going here for a long time! 👏🏻🤤🤤🫶🏻🫶🏻“

4.7 Superb39 Reviews
Los Compas Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
Far View Shopping Center, 18009 E US Hwy 24, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Chimichanga Dinner
Grilled Steak Nachos Lunch
Chicken Fajita Nachos
Chicken Beef Nachos
Enchiladas Verdes
Popeye Enchiladas
Chips and Salsa
Chicken Fajitas
Supreme Nachos
Carnitas Plate

“Es mi restaurante favorito! 100% recomendado!“

4.2 Good187 Reviews
El Volcan Mexican Grill Mexican • $
17110 E US Hwy 24, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Fajitas Dela Casa Chicken Beef Shrimp Chorizo and Flour Tortillas
Chicken Burrito with Rice and Beans
Tostada Enchilada and Beef Taco
Carne Asada Steak and Pastor
2 Enchiladas and a Taco
Taco Tuesday Beef Taco
Sizzling Hot Fajitas
Chips & Salsa to Go
Tortillas and Salsa
Chips and Salsa

“First time here, I got the lunch special and called ahead my order. The food was hot, delicious, and made quickly. The 3 ladies I saw were all nice and took care of me as soon as I walked in. A great resturaunt I wish I had gotten a regular meal so I could eat more haha“

4.2 Good147 Reviews
El Pico Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
106 W Maple Ave, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Pork Street Taco and Two Regular Tacos
Free Appetizer Chips and Salsa
Stuffed Chicken Burrito
National Margarita Day
Enchilada Combo Plate
Polly's Pop Bottle
Pork Street Tacos
El Pico Burrito
Loaded Nachos
Refried Beans

“Had it for the first time... service was great, food was great... can't wait to come back!“

4.2 Good106 Reviews
La Bonita Market Mexican • $
13605 East 35th St S, Independence

“authenticity cool group of folks“

4.5 Superb33 Reviews
Ranchero's Mexican Food Mexican • $
17106 E US Hwy 24, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Hot Cheetos Burrito
6 Rolled Tacos Hard Shell
Hot Cheetos Asada Fries
Street Tacos Carne Asada
Ranchero Fajita Trio
Carne Asada Burrito
California Burrito
Carne Asada Fries
Carne Asada Tacos
Steak Quesadilla

“A Great place. Authentic Mexican food. You won't leave hungry. Good prices. Quick service.“

4.2 Good83 Reviews
La Fuente Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
2325 Rte 291, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Guacamole Dip Cheese Dip Hot Sauce Salsa and Chips
Chicken Chimichanga Dinner with Rice & Beans
Chips \u0026 Salsa
Pineapple Fajitas
Queso Cheese Dip
Black Margherita
Fresh Fish Tacos
Shrimp Fajitas
Chicken Nachos
Chips & Salsa

“Very good food and margaritas, nice and friendly staff. We enjoyed our dinner tonight. It has been awhile since have been in and it was awesome. Thank you so much.“

4.1 Good174 Reviews
The Lunch Box Drive Through Mexican • $
3545 S Noland Rd, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Tamale Plate
Soft Tacos
Burritos
Tamales
Salsa

“First visit today, had a crispy shredded beef taco and a pork tamale with salsa and green sauce for less than $5. I'm impressed! They were very delicious! I'll be returning to this local small business often.“

4.4 Superb35 Reviews
California Taco Shop Mexican • $
19520 E US Hwy 40, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Carnitas Chimichangas
Carne Asada Burrito
Canitas Chimichanga
California Burrito
Breakfast Burrito
Two Steak Tacos
Burrito Special
California Taco
Crazy Burrito
Refried Beans

“yes this place is amazing also the customer service the cashier ms Leslie is a complete angel she serves faithfully with a smile and a very kind heart hard worker to she deserves a raise God blessed this place with talented cooks and super awsome servers“

4.1 Good132 Reviews
El Maguey Mexican • $
3738 S Noland Rd, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Combo 11 1 Taco 1 Burrito 1 Enchilada
Chips Salsa and Chips
Chips and Guacamole
Extra Chips & Salsa
Quesadilla Fajita
Lunch Fajita Mix
Carne Asada Taco
Grilled Chicken
Chips and Salsa
Supreme Nachos

“First time going to this restaurant as every time I’m near the fantastic smell of their food hits me in the face. Very authentic taste, the rice tasted like someone’s abuelita en el ranch made it (it was some of the best mex rice I have yet tried) everything was seasoned so well and their recipe’s call for a very generous portion of the meat that comes on the dish. I’m looking forward to eating here again.
Excuse the photos we were devouring our food.🌮🌮🌮“

4.1 Good125 Reviews
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Cali KC

Cali KC Mexican • $
11024 E US Hwy 40, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Fajitas de Camarón Shrimp Fajitas
Chilaquiles Con Pollo a La Plancha
Fajitas De Pollo Chicken Fajitas
Guacamole and Chips
Asada Quesadillas
Carne Asada Steak
Combo de Pollo
2 Tacos Consume
Caldo de Res
Birria Tacos

“Great food. I had about everything on the menu. Steak used in tacos and other dishes is sometimes a little hit and miss (a bit gristly at times). Tamales preparda and tacos Brianna are great. Agua frescas are authentic. I saw an older gentleman sitting in the corner shelling fresh tamarindo for them. Clientele is mostly Hispanic so they wouldn't be there if it wasn't authentic. Large Corona familiar beer and 64oz salt rimmed Micheladas being enjoyed across the restaurant. Try it.“

4.1 Good94 Reviews
The Lunch Box Mexican • $
13605 East 35th St S, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Cheese Burger with American Cheese
Cheese Burger with French Fries
Breakfast Burrito
Chips and Salsa
Taco

“I love and recommend this place to everyone. Not only is the food excellent but the owners are so great. It's a true expirence. If you can get a piece of cake do so tres leaches is my personal favorite. Tamales are excellent. I am never let down by anything I order here. Congratulations to the owners for having such a great place to eat , they make the expirence.“

4.3 Superb30 Reviews
Casa Mexico - Independence, Missouri Mexican • $
19321 E US Hwy 40, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Flautas with Guacamole and Sour Cream
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chips \u0026 Salsa
La Fiesta Special
Chipotle Burrito
Chicken Fajitas
Rice and Beans
Chips & Salsa
Refried Beans
Pork Carnitas

“the food: hands down... one of the absolutely best Mexican restaurants I've ever had the pleasure to eat at. I love avocados, but I almost cannot stand guacamole... until Casa Mexico, very good they showed me that guacamole does not have to taste bitter. Add to that, we enjoyed our anniversary there this evening. Our waiter was on top of our service perfectly. Thank you all so much for a wonderful meal. if I could give a rating of 1000 I would.“

3.9 Good119 Reviews
Pancho's Mexican Food Mexican • $
11407 E US Hwy 24, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Fries Burrito
Grilled Chicken Burrito
Bacon Breakfast Burrito
Tostada and Enchilada
California Burrito
Chicharrón Burrito
Smothered Burrito
Jalapen Cheese Dep
Panchos Burrito
Birria Tacos

“Chorizo breakfast burritto is 5 star“

3.8 Good266 Reviews
Dixon's Famous Chili Parlor Mexican • $
9105 E US Hwy 40, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Regular Chili Soupy 1 Cheese 1 Ketchup and a Dr Pepper
All the Tacos You Can Eat
All You Can Eat Tacos
Coconut Meringue Pie
Chili with Toppings
Foot Long Chili Dog
New Chips & Queso
Chili Cheese Dog
Chili Spaghetti
Spaghetti Chili

“Their peanut butter pie is amazing. I always get their burrito sour cream, black olives, cheese bread, very good. The sizes bigger than average love it five star overall.“

4.4 Superb193 Reviews
Taco John's Fast Food • $
4242 S Noland Rd, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Kid's Cheesy Quesadilla Meal
Taco Combo with Extra Taco
Fried Chicken and Potato Ol
Number 1 2 Tacos and Oles
Steak Street Tacos Combo
Soft Shell Chicken Taco
Two Crispy Taco Combo
Super Potato Olés
Super Potato Ol
Super Burrito

“I like this place, just wish the salsa bar would make a comeback“

3.6 Good137 Reviews
Taco Bell Fast Food • $
4210 S Noland Rd, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Cheese Burrito
Spicy Potato Soft Taco
Nacho Fries Bellgrande
Burrito Supreme
Mexican Pizza
Beef Burrito
Bean Burrito
Nacho Fries
Quesadilla
Nachos

“We were there for the Kentucky Fried Chicken part of the restaurant, and even before I ordered, the lady working the front register let me know that due to an oven breakdown, they did not have any biscuits prepared. But she offered me extra large sides to go along with our meal to compensate for the lack of biscuits. I thought it was great customer service that they let me know up front what was going on and they had a solution to offer, and that actually worked out great for us! We ordered a 20-piece meal and waited only a few minutes for everything to be prepared and ready to go.“

3.4 Good67 Reviews
Palacana Ice Cream Shop • $$
3622 S Noland Rd, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Ensalada de Pollo - Chicken
Churro - Dulce de Leche
Street Tacos De Asada
Tostada - Chorreada
Mangoneada Especial
Tropical Smoothie
Torta Pollo Asado
Tostada - Ceviche
El Madrazo Juice
Pierna de Puerco

“Siempre que voy son muy amables y la comida es muy buena 😊“

3.5 Good119 Reviews
Paleteria El Chavo Ice Cream Shop • $
11029 East 23rd St S, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Tacos de Camarón
Carne Asada Taco
Burrito Bowl
Banana Split
Torta Cubana
Salsa Verde
Dorinachos
Enchiladas
Quesadilla
Pina Loca

“I recommend it for the snacks. Definitely not for the food. I went there today got a Torta Hawaiana there was literally 4 small pieces of meat on one side & for $12 I didnt feel like it was worth what I paid. I went there a week ago and the amount of meat was perfect. I don’t know if they’re getting new cooks or what but today wasn’t it.“

3.3 Good152 Reviews
Taco Bell Fast Food • $
11020 East 23rd St S, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Sooft Tacos and Bean Burritos
Beef Taco and a Beef Burrito
5 Loaded Nacho Taco Box
Chalupa 5 Fill Up Box
5 Chalice Box 3tacos
Ground Beef Burrito
Double Chalupa Combo
5 Nacho Fill Up Box
Breakfast Soft Taco
Cheesy Crunch Wrap

“I came about 1:40am to have them correct my grilled cheese burrito… whoever was at the window was SO nice to me. I felt so awful coming back thru, but he was so sweet and apologized and remade my grilled cheese burrito for me. I never caught his name, but he was so sweet and awesome 🥺🩷“

3.2 Average119 Reviews
Taco Bell Fast Food • $
1300 S Noland Rd, Independence

Customers` Favorites

Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch - Nacho Cheese
Rolled Chicken Tacos Party Pack
Burrito Supreme Cravings Trio
Chicken Chipotle Melt
Beefy Fritos Burrito
Chicken Quesadilla
Crunchwrap Supreme
Ground Beef Burrito
Nachos Bellgrande
Steak Quesadilla

“I drive-thru this Taco Bell in Independence one to three times every week, and it continues to impress me every single visit. The drive-thru is consistently quick, the team is friendly, and a few of them even greet me by name, which is something you don’t see often anymore. My orders come out hot, fresh, and reliably well-made every time. The consistency here sets it apart—hands down the best Taco Bell I’ve ever been to. Highly recommend.“

3.1 Average95 Reviews

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