17 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!“

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

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Great food, reasonably priced!“

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

“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.“

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

“This little El Mercadito I have been coming to years. I buy tamales every Christmas some of the best in the city. Their salsa is fire (yes I mean hot) but great. All their other food is great and everyone that works there is so friendly. I don’t speak much Spanish but they generally have one or two people that work there that do. Don’t let the little hole in the wall place fool you. It is fantastic. You can also buy other market items as well. Today the special was a Sopa De Camerones Thad looked amazing. Standing room only. Not a a lot of seating about 24 or so seats.“

“10/10 LOVE THIS PLACE! I grew up near this location and went there growing up all the time. Recently I went back to my hometown and went to this location again and went right back to those good old days. The staff was so friendly, and we had a good little chat while I waited for my food. the food has a little bit of spice to it and was hot and fast to your table.“

“Been my fav since they opened.“

“I have ordered the California Burrito probably 40 times! It is consistently amazing each time. I love how it is one of my favorite Mexican fast food that is always fresh. I have referred many people there that also said the food was great! Keep up the great job!“

“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.“