18 Best Mexican Restaurants in Lees Summit

“Visited this restaurant on Monday. I’d never heard of Costa Vida. We were visiting in the area & went here with my sister & bil. I cannot say enough about how wonderful the food was. Sweet pork, on my!!!! The staff was extremely pleasant & helpful. Very clean. We will be back when in the area.“

“Place is amazing every time!“

“Place is amazing every time!“

“Food is delicious! The staff is very friendly and the place is very clean. I had the fried tacos, so good! The tortilla chips were fresh and the best I’ve ever had! Highly recommend. We will be back!“

“everything was SO good! Get the fajitas and queso plus the tres leches! new favorite place!“

“Everything at El Sazon is great - the food, the staff, and especially the cheese dip!“

“OUTSTANDING! Such good food and incredibly friendly service. Quick, as well. Had the Verde Pork Tamales…so tasty!!! Even the rice, which is never much of an attraction, was SO flavorful at El Porto. Hubs had Poblano Burrito…also receives high praises.“

“I visited Don Chuy's in Lee's Summit last week for the first time, I had combination fajitas that were well seasoned and generous portion of everything. Zion served me at the bar. Very quick friendly service. I went back today for taco Tuesday, served by Luis, who did a great job. I was greeted both times by the owner who was welcoming. I recommend this restaurant and will return soon.“

“Best tacos in Lee's Summit, full stop. The tortillas are fresh, the meat is seasoned right, and the salsas actually have heat instead of just tomato. Portions are generous and the price is honest. I've stopped looking anywhere else... this is the spot.“

“Enjoyed taco tuesday and it was great food, excellent service and good prices. We will definitely be back soon!“

“I typically avoid Tex-Mex — not enough authentic flavor, too much cheese overload — but JP's changed my mind on a solo Sunday dinner that turned into a full-blown love letter. The place was packed and loud, which told me everyone already knows what I somehow didn't: this spot is popular for a reason.
I squeaked in before the Happy Hour cutoff at 6 pm and got a great margarita for under $6. Most places I go charge at least double that. I was swinging my feet and humming with delight before my food even hit the table, and my wallet was thrilled too. This was a budget-friendly meal that didn't taste budget at all.
The chips and salsa? Light, airy, not overly salty. The perfect vehicle for the smoky, spicy salsa you have to ask for separately (the house salsa is mild and onion-forward, so mixing the two is the move). The chicken & avocado enchiladas were rich, cheesy, and packed with flavor — if you're an avocado-and-cream-sauce person, get your life with this dish! I had an entire enchilada left for lunch the next day, so the portions stretch your $ even further. My only gripe: the beans and rice felt like an afterthought — maybe two tablespoons each.
But the real headline here is my server, Katie. She was single-handedly running a HUGE party in my section and still checked on me multiple times, genuinely warm and attentive the entire time — never once looked frazzled by a section that would've stressed out most people. She even sent me home with fresh chips and salsa in my bag. Katie, if your manager is reading this: give this woman a raise. You're the moment, and JP's just became my new go-to hideout.“

“One of the best in Lees Summit. Great food and always great service.“

“Great food, reasonably priced!“

“My favorite Taco via is actually in the Kansas City area over at 95 and Antioch although I like this one in Lee's Summit. Lee's Summit location is owned by different people and they don't put onion sauce on their combo burritos and the flat nachos that look like little tostados with cheese add hot peppers are a little different because they just put slices on theirs and the one over at 95th and Antioch chpps theirs into reality fine pieces. It's all a bit more open at the Antioch location and the Lee's Summit location still has plexiglass between you and the people taking your order like they need during covid and it's always freezing in there like no other. Don't get me wrong we go to Lee's Summit location when it's convenient but I come to Kansas City a lot from Warsaw and I'm doctoring at a lot of KU locations which are closer to the one that I've always liked the most since the beginning of time back when I was in high school! Back in the seventies! LOL“

“Been my fav since they opened.“

“Quiet and cozy. The authentic Mexican food was excellent. My wife and I had the "El Gordo" and it came out on 2 plates and we split the food. We were both stuffed and very impressed. I consider this an incredible value as we both got very full of amazing food for only $15.99 for the 2 of us each eating 1/2 of the order. I am looking forward to going back.“

“Very good Mexican food. My wife and I have been coming here for quite some time and they never disappoint. The food is always hot and fresh, the portions are generous, and the staff treats you well. Reminds me of the good home-cooked meals I grew up with. We will definitely be back“

“I went in on a busy day waited in line for a bit, but they attended everyone with great care and kindness. I believe the cashier name was Mirna and she helped us get in and out with a lot of professionalism and good attitude. Would definitely come again as it’s one of the nicer chipotles.“