We stopped in on the way home, we gave it a shot because of the great reviews. I am soo glad that we did the food was great, the service was better. The staff were fast and super comical. Would highly recommend. read more

Homemade chips, food was incredible for highway Mexican. Pinned because I will be back through

Excellent food and excellent service! Came close to closing and no hesitation to seat us! Lots of items on menu! I choose the Arroz con Pollo and hubby Eduardo Special! Both were excellent! read more

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1 year later we had another great dinner, smiling service, the food came out fast and it was good, the Al Pastor didn't have much flavor but covered in the table salsa it was ok. read more

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Traveling through Kansas, I was doubting we would find a good Mexican restaurant. El Dos was every bit as good as we had hoped and more! The ambience was very authentic but not as the food. My son ordered enchiladas suizas and I had Fajitas Molcajete. We were hungry but could not finish all of the food. Absolutely delicious!!!! read more

El Dos Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Hays, Kansas

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Traveling thru Kansas, the lady at the front desk of our hotel recommended this establishment. We were not disappointed, nice atmosphere, seated immediately, very good food with large portions. If we are ever back in Hays, KS, we would eat there again. read more

From the outside, you may hesitate to go inside but you will be pleasantly surprised by El Dos! A young man (owner's son which you gotta love) greeted us right away and asked for our booth or table preference and then took our drink orders. His mom took care of the rest of our lunch and she was a pleasure to talk with. A+ for service. Food came out promptly and was delicious! Chips and salsa were tasty. We asked for the spicy salsa (so hot!) and a couple of us mixed it into the regular salsa. We ordered the taco salad, taco fajita salad, chimichanga, and burrito seco. We would all order them again. We're adding this to our favorite Hays stops! read more

El Dos Mexican Restaurant - the entrance - Mexican Near Me - Hays, Kansas

I was staying in Hays during a road trip when I consulted yelp for a place for dinner. El Dos seemed like the place in Hays to get food so my husband and I drove over. I'm so glad we did because this place was a hidden treasure we did not expect to find. The service here was phenomenal. You can tell the family that runs it truly cares. The food was all delicious and the portions and prices were amazing. We were both really hungry after a long day on the road and our meals were perfect. read more

El Dos Mexican Restaurant - Delicious food - Mexican Near Me - Hays, Kansas

The server was nice, polite and very attentive. The inside is very clean, decorated and fun. However the food was not the best I'd say. I ordered a beef tostada and the meat had little flavor, as well as the rice and beans. However if you like agua frescas they are amazing here! read more

The service was great. The server was very friendly and service was quick. They were very busy although I am unsure as to why. I read the reviews and thought I would try based on them. I have never had a relleno that made me gag. This one did. The cheese in it was like watered down queso. The beams and rice were very bland. I never add salt to anything and even tried to see if that would help. It did not. The corn tortilla for the cheese enchilada was super thick. The red sauce was fine but nothing to write home about. Other places in town are way better, don't waste your money here if you are looking for good Mexican food. read more

A typical "Americanized" Mexican restaurant, but still with an excellent range of items to choose from in the menu. The entrance is easy to miss but inside is bright and colorful! The staff was quick to seat and allowed me plenty of time to browse the entire menu. There's a wide selection of different types of burritos, enchiladas, tacos, combo plates, etc. I come to Hays often for work, and plan to add this place into my rotation of places to eat while in town! read more

El Dos Mexican Restaurant - Jalisco Bandido- steak, chicken, and shrimp smothered in queso served with rice, beans, and tortillas. Generous portion! - Mexican Near Me - Hays, Kansas

El Dos is a fantastic restaurant to stop and enjoy a delicious Mexican meal in Hays, Kansas. We traveled for several hours and needed some chips & salsa to keep us fueled for the road! We started off with some margaritas on the rocks along with the house made chips & salsa...amazing!! We also ordered the Pollo Cama (chicken, cheese, & pico de gallo) and the Arroz Con Pollo (chicken, cheese, peppers, carrots, zucchini), both served with rice and beans. Stop by El Dos in Hays, Kansas! read more

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Found this gem during our travels. The staff was friendly, restaurant was clean and fun with colorful ambience, and the food was excellent. Many things were a bit too spicy for me but my family loved it and there were some options for me to enjoy as well. My husband is still fixated on how good the Chili Colorado was. read more

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We were on a road trip and needed to refill gas and get something to eat. We stopped by Hays and conveniently behind the gas station, this Mexican restaurant happened to be there. Looks a bit shady outside, but inside was clean with cool atmosphere. Restrooms are nicer and cleaner than the gas station, too. :) Food was pretty good and people were nice and friendly (when available), however, service was poor. No refills on water and took forever to bring our check. Great lunch deals! They weren't stingy with my shrimp for my tacos. Loaded nachos was super loaded with ingredients. Great combination platters and a la carte is available, too. Overall, good experience! read more

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Food was great! Restaurant is clean and cute interior! Waiter was superb, friendly young man! Will visit again next time we are in Hays!

El Dos restaurant was a nice little restaurant. The food was very good. The wait staff was quick and helpful. The food was plentiful and came out so quick, we didnt even get to finish the Chips & Salsa. [See photo] The only bad experience we had was the stinkin' roundabout circles you have to traverse getting off Rt. 70. But that had nothing to do with the restaurant. read more

El Dos Mexican Restaurant - The Gauc dip that came with the chips & salsa was excellent. Sorry, I forgot to take the picture of our food. This is all you get. - Mexican Near Me - Hays, Kansas

Colorful decor, staff friendly and service quick. The beans and rice okay but the chili relleno not good. I should have read Bria's review... the "cheese" is perfectly described as watery queso. read more

El Dos Mexican Restaurant - Chili relleno - Mexican Near Me - Hays, Kansas

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Food was decent. Service is fast and friendly. Taste-wise- most of the dishes were too salty for my taste. The carnita was borderline too salty to eat. The pork tamales were delicious. The sauce poured on top was, once again, too salty. The rice was a bit mushy. I like authentic Mexican rice, where the grains are deep fried before cooking. This was not fried first, so it's missing that ooopf. Steak was good. Seafood was nice. Salsa and fresh, warm chips were a welcome sight upon being seated. read more

Service is often poor but the food is excellent! Worth the small frustration of poor service

Saw the other reviews on here and thought I would see if they were accurate. I am sooo glad I went. This place had amazing service, a ton of selections, and the food was really delicious. Who would of guessed in the middle of nowhere they would have such a gem. It's also got a great location right off. I-70 and by all the hotels. I'm sure I will be back. Can't wait! I highly recommend the Chorizo Fundido for an appetizer and the Shrimp Chimichanga was excellent too. read more

My family and I arrived from a long day of driving and only 30 minutes before closing! The staff here was kind enough to let us order and enjoy our food even though it meant they would need to stay a bit later than closing. We really appreciated the service, the food (it was delicious) and their hospitality. We would definitely eat here again! read more

El Dos Mexican Restaurant - Steak, chicken & shrimp fajita! - Mexican Near Me - Hays, Kansas

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We were staying in the Best Western across the parking lot and were both so happy with the convenience of eating there and the food we received. It seemed clean when I came in to take our food to go! read more

The food here is so amazing everyone was happy with what they picked. The decor is so beautiful hand painted carved wood. The waitress was nice and she explained to us the type of cheese it had in it so she was very thoroughly explained to me. read more

El Dos Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Hays, Kansas

Service was good. Restaurant was clean but the beef didn't taste like hamburger. All salad was fresh. Rice and beans nothing special.

An amazing menu with a plethora of options. Friendly and prompt service and great margaritas! Love the decor and authenticity. read more

El Dos Mexican Restaurant - Cadillac margaritas, chips & salsa. - Mexican Near Me - Hays, Kansas

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Wow, I should have taken a photo of the food but I had the taco, burrito, chalupa combo and it was alright. All three items were ground beef inside, but I got all that for $16 bucks including tip. It was huge I split it with my partner crime at the scene. Taste was American Mexican but to be fair I didn't order fajitas which actually looks good as well. My thoughts are if you happen to be hungry and crave something else than BBQ; I would consider this. Also facility was clean along with a convenient gas station right next door. read more

I stopped here about halfway through my cross country drive. At first appearance the restaurant seemed run down or out of business. However after entering I was greeted by a young gentleman right away. He led me to a booth grab me a water and let me peruse the menu. The ambiance of the restaurant was very cool with great welcoming decorations and a feng shui fitting all moods. My palette was greeting with exploding flavors and I took my first bite. As you can see in the photo, my phone did not eat first. All around the food, the experience, and the customer service exceeded my expectations. I would recommend anyone traveling through hays with a hankering for authentic Mexican to stop in. read more

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Excellent food- husband had a combo burrito; I had Carne Asada plate. Steak was flavorful, but a little tough. Service was excellent- would go there again. For Mexican food this is a little gem in Hays. Being from S. California this place holds up in comparison . read more

Stopped here on our way to Denver. Right off the highway and convenient to the hotel. Staff very courteous and place is Clean. We ordered takeout and it was fine. Very cheesy cheese enchiladas and generous servings. Plenty of choice for vegetarians. Wish I had the margaritas as they looked great. Chips and guacamole were yummy. Cheap. Can't go wrong here. read more

Stopped on the way to Breckenridge from KC and so glad we did! Thank you, Yelp! The Molcajete and the chicken fajitas were great! Big portions and small town prices. The bathrooms were clean and service was attentive. We'll stop here again. read more

A perfect quick, delicious, and affordable stop on our road trip! The outside is nothing fancy, but step inside and you're in your own little Mexican oasis. The food and drinks were very reasonably priced and the taste was spectacular. My boyfriend got the carne bandito and it was particularly delicious. I would recommend to anyone coming through town! read more

El Dos Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Hays, Kansas

We stayed at the best Western and it was pouring down rain and this restaurant was just next door. The chips and salsa were delicious. The chips were warm and the salsa had just the right amount of heat. Margaritas were great. Our meals were nicely seasoned and very good. I had Carne Bandido and my husband had Carne Asada. We both really enjoyed our meals. I'm assuming the owners were the folks behind the counter and they were attentive and friendly. I loved the restaurant decor. The food is great and the price is on point. read more

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In town for one night and walked over with hubby from the Hampton Inn. Our food was DELICIOUS!!! I had the taco salad with steak, and hubby had the Jalisco fajitas. We were both beyond pleased, ate wayyyy more than we should have, and left completely satisfied. Also, service was great! If you're stopping through Hays, KS, stop here! read more

El Dos Mexican Restaurant - Taco salad with steak - Mexican Near Me - Hays, Kansas

I love Mexican food and El Dos does not disappoint. The chips and salsa were fantastic with great spice and heat. Fresh for sure. The Al Pastor tacos are so flavorful. Excellent guacamole. Fabulous meal. read more

El Dos Mexican Restaurant - Al Pastor Tacos, Guacamole, grilled jalapeño. - Mexican Near Me - Hays, Kansas

Stopped here in between a roadtrip. Their burritos were legit and filling. Salsas and guac was delicious as well.

Excellent menu. We had a party of eight and everyone had something different. All of the entrees were great.

Good food, clean, pleasant, responsive -- I asked them to turn down the music and they did!! We enjoyed veggie fajitas. It was the right amount for the 2 of us to split. We'd never had carrots and broccoli in fajitas before but they were great. If we lived in the area, instead of traveling through, we'd be back. read more

I'm from Texas, but this is some of the best TexMex I've had. Great service, too. Lots of veggies and salsa and great cheese.

Wonderful, tasty food with a great ambience. The 4-5 stars is genuine. Service very fast, with friendly waiters. Highly recommended.

This is THE best Mexican food in Hays. I mean, there are 20 places. This place is the most authentic, if you know what you're looking for. The service is great. I love it. It's my favorite and ONLY choice when choosing real... and I mean real... Mexican. read more