El Jalisco Restaurant

(91 reviews)

8.6 mi

Always amazing. Good food. Good drinks. Good people. And they're always amazing with my daughterread more

The $10 menu for lunch is fairly restrictive. No substitutions. Leaving sauce off of the enchiladas…read moreis considered a substitution. I liked my chicken fajitas. The chicken pieces were flat and wide to fit a tortilla well. The onions and peppers were cut similarly. Very tasty and plenty of food. The chips and dip are very good. They bring bean dip and red salsa dip. The chips are crunchy and nice. The ambience is very dated. Clean though. The only waitress was not busy at all at 11:15 but they needed more help at 11:30. I did not get a refill on my water. My wife got a refill when she really didn't need one yet. We could've eaten lunch at Abuelo's for a little less money as they have a lunch special with a taco and an enchilada rice and beans for a little over $13. It's hard to get my wife anywhere but Abuelos.

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Tacos TJ 664

Best spicy shrimp tacos in town. they are so busy and loved, we tend to go when they aren't so busy…read moreor just call our order in for pick up. The queso is a favorite- everything we've had is awesome. Just place your order at the counter and have a seat, they'll bring it out to you quickly. One of the best!

This has long been one of my favorite taco restaurants! They have a nice big space with lots of…read moreseating, including a small outdoor patio! The tacos are on point! Anything you order you will not regret. The service is great from a moment you walk in and they take your order to when they deliver your food at your table. This is definitely always on the rotation when we want a good authentic Mexican taco!

Spicy shrimp Vampiro, chorizo taco, carne asada taco

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The food is always delicious and hot, the service is great and fun! The prices are extremely…read moreaffordable and the restaurant is very clean!

The service was decent the restaurant was clean and the food was pretty good. Actually, one of the…read morebetter examples of Mexican restaurant I've experienced. The salsa had a nice flavor and a bit of a "kick" (which I really like). The tortilla chips were fresh and crisp. I enjoyed their chili relleno, although I was expecting it to be a bit more crisp and the cheese stuffing was very mild, but the chili flavor itself was good. I also has a burrito and an enchilada, both with the same seasoned meat stuffing. The only difference was the wrap an perhaps the sauce. I would have probably enjoyed a cheese enchilada for some variety. I had a Michelada which was plentiful and tasty. I would definitely give it another try.

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iTzcali Tapas and Tequila

3.8

(99 reviews)

6.1 mi

I love this place! It's a beautiful restaurant with a friendly staff. They have the best…read morechilaquiles in Wichita- trust me, I've tried most of them. I can't say enough positive things about it. This is not a "mexican restaurant" or a "tex-mex" so don't be expecting that sort of food. Always fresh ingredients with more than I can ever eat in one sitting, but I try.

This was my second time coming…read more This restaurant is undeniably beautiful inside. You can tell a lot of detail went into every spot in this place, even in the bathrooms. The bar is beautiful as well. It's nice Wichita finally got a Tapas spot. The food here is hit or miss each time. That's why I gave 4 stars not 5. Their chips and dips are amazing. Their street tacos each time were too try and mushy rice. Their other items like ceviche and calamari were great each time. So there are some items that over shine others. The star of the show here is their drinks. I can drink so many of their house margaritas. They are the best I've had in Wichita. Their happy hour is 2 dollars off cocktails, open to 6pm. Me and my girlfriends came here for some Tapas and drinks around 230pm and it was a great time. It wasn't busy and it was nice and peaceful and we had amazing drinks and service.

Brunch is available on Sundays from 10am to 3PM

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Brunch is available on Sundays from 10am to 3PM

El Gordo Mexican

Inside can be a bit nicer(not that its bad just really a bunch of tables) but the worker/s were…read moreawesome and very personable. Will/would definitely retun. The order was correct and not too much time waiting and it was tast. They had options of not spicy and mild salsa which is perfect for me.

Mostly drive thru heavy El Gordo is a great place for a large burrito, you can customize anything…read moreand everything, they are very good at getting your order correct every time. Good prices and very good authentic flavor. I got the spicy chicken burrito added cane asada , comes with rice, sour cream and cheese. Combine spicy burrito and their hot sauce and you'll nose will run guaranteed! Service is always the same lady and she is awesome. Inside is simple to get you in and out !

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El Gordo

Alondra's Tacos

Authentic Mexican food in Wichita? This is the place! Nothing fancy, hole in the way, amazing food…read moreif you want authentic, and if you speak Spanish, the ladies behind the counter will always chat you up! Ambiance isn't anything to write home about but it's a hole in the wall so it's to be expected! The first sign that they are legit is that they are cash only! If you know, you know! lol! I'll go back here every time I visit now!

The food had very little flavor. Enchiladas made with carnitas. The chile sauce had no flavor. My…read morewife had chile relleño with little or no cheese.

Cold and tasty

1x tripe and 2x lengua

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Birria

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5.7 mi

This place is always great. Really great food and service. Had the combo with a burrit/enchilada…read moretoday and it did not disappoint

This place is fire. I had no idea it was going to pack some flavors. The people are really helpful…read moreand the vibes are chill. It can get loud sometimes but it depends on how busy they are.

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Molino's Cuisine

We ordered the chimichanga and the pork belly tacos…read more I'll start with the best. The pork belly was crispy, well marinated, and paired extremely well with the gauc, pickled veggies, and salsa. The chimichanga was also very tasty but I thought the cheese tasted pretty artificial. The rice and beans were prepared well and I would definitely come back.

Food: 5/5 Great Mexican food. They have a few dishes from across Mexico and the flavors are high. I…read morelove the variety of salsas and their Mexican street corn is so good. You will no be disappointed by anything you order. The best part is the portions are generous. Service: 3/5 The ladies are nice but they did seem vaguely bored and that felt weird. The wait for our to go food was also a bit awkward. Ambiance: 3/5 The art in the walls and the cute Mexican touches throughout are overshadowed by a lack of polish in places. Example, a wrinkled hand written paper sign vs a printed and laminated one. Such a small thing but it adds a layer of professionalism and class that would have taken the vibe to new heights.

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La Piedad tacos, the meat is slow roasted pork belly. It was amazing.

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Pork belly tacos

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4.4 mi

We were craving Mexican food and my nephews recommended this place. The menu is a little…read moreoverwhelming but they have daily specials to make it easy on you. There's also a tv screen with photos of their food if you have trouble visualising what each dish is. 4/5 Chicken burrito - got it with the shredded chicken.. it came and didn't look too appetising because it was dripping but it tasted so good. Was a bit too much actually. It can feed two people. 4/5 Chips and salsa - a never ending supply of chips and salsa and the salsa was so good! 3/5 Guac - needed more salt but I guess that's why there's salt on the table Overall the staff were very friendly and attentive. This was a wed evening so it wasn't too busy. There's also seating outdoors but inside seating is def better. I definitely recommend!

The tacos were delicious especially the al pastor tacos. The fish taco, carnitas taco, and the…read morecarne asada (bistec) were pretty good but the meat on the bistec taco was a bit overcooked. What made it even better is that many different types of salsa were given such as red salsa, salsa verde, or even avocado salsa to eat with tortilla chips which was nice. However, the corn dip got messed up since it arrived soupy. Thankfully on the second try, the corn dip arrived with the correct consistency when we caught the issue.

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Ruben's Mexican Grill

Service was good, we ate there around 2:00. Our food was…read moregood, not great I had the cheese enchiladas. They were a tad dry. My wife had the chicken tacos. She really liked them. They had lots of diced chicken with them. Some of the seating is very worn and needs repair or replacement. The owner / manager was sitting in the dining area and taking care of business. This was very distracting. Not nearly as good as it used to be.

Went there with another couple for dinner. Service was good. The food was fair not great. But I did…read morelike the hot salsa. Ordered taco special which was huge, enchiladas and chile Reno. The owner thanked us for dining.

Chicken and spinach enchiladas

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Cheese Enchiladas

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HomeGrown - Bradley Fair

Absolutely phenomenal! I've been coming here for breakfast for years and they know me well. They…read moregreet every patron coming int he door with a warm smile and quickly seat their customers (at least they do at 7:00 a.m. when I come during the weekdays). Ambiance is friendly and inviting, with plenty of space to accommodate patrons. Service is excellent and the food is even better! I usually choose the avocado toast...incredible!! Give this place a try!

The coffee is very good…read more The servers are helpful and courteous. One caveat, it can be loud inside the restaurant.

HomeGrown Coffeecake Homemade Pop-Tarts

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The Monarch

Dinner Saturday night was good. The place was busy as expected for a Saturday night but we were…read moreseated within 20 minutes of our arrival. We had just enough time to grab a cocktail at the bar and enjoy the outside area while we waited. Cheers to the very busy bar team. We were waited on very quickly and our drinks is were well balanced and exactly the same. I ordered the Veggie sandwich with aioli dressing and broccoli salad side salad. I would highly recommend this dish if you want something filling but not overly heavy or hot. My friend ordered the sweet potatoes, her personal favorite, and raved about them. The service was great and the place had a relaxed vibe to it. On a personal note: it was really loud (for my taste) conversations had to be shouted to hear and it's hard to enjoy the great weather and outdoor space with the street noise so close ,the motorcycles that liked to crews by periodically to rev their engines several times during our dinner it made it less than enjoyable dining and for conversation. I love a good patio during nice weather but for me the noise level was so high it was hard to truly enjoy the dining experience as a whole. In general a great place to spend the eve in for dinner and drinks if you don't mind shouting and loud noise throughout your stay.

Always good! Get the Tendies and homemade honey mustard. Actually, I think most of their dressings…read moreare homemade. Ps: best whiskey selection in town

It's an old fashioned. Obviously.

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Outside patio area... great night for it too!!

Redrock Canyon Grill

After leaving Firebirds and their undercooked and then overcooked steak, I figured I'd give this…read moreplace a try. I should have come here first. Perfectly cooked steak, delicious sides and wonderful staff. What a difference!

Stopped by while in town from a recommendation. Was told to get the shrimp cargot and I wasn't…read moredisappointed. Great way to start the meal. I also ordered the chicken fried chicken and it tasted like comfort food. Loved how busy this place was which is always a good sign. And even though they were busy, the waitress was very attentive. Loved the decor here, great ambiance and super clean. Definitely will return when I'm back in town.

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B & C Barbeque

I love central Texas BBQ and this place gets it right! The brisket, ribs and sausage were all very…read moregood. The sides were all very good too. We also tried the pork rinds appetizer with queso and WOW those are so good! We also tried the Rueben sandwich and it was very good and the pastrami was smoked. Highly recommended!

Came here yesterday for the second time, last time I was here was in 2023. Since then, nothing has…read morechanged, and true to saying, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" this place is still awesome! I always get the all you can eat buffet for $26 and put myself in a food coma, everything is SO good! I had a salad, potato salad (loaded and regular), cheese and macaroni, baked beans, 2 different style of ribs, hot links, pulled pork, and brisket. Everything was absolutely delicious, I knew I should stop eating but couldn't it was THAT GOOD! The restaurant is clean, very open, with a ton of seating! The staff is very nice and friendly, this is definitely a 'go to' place if you're in Wichita. I will definitely come back next time I'm in town.

Blazin apple mule - was very good

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First Mile Kitchen

Our second fine at First Mile Kitchen, we we so delighted to have Brunch and the menu has been…read moreupdated from our last visit so it was nice to try new items on the menu. Also I ordered the Lavender + Lemon Moctail which had real lavenders in the glass for a touch of authentic and deliciousness. Lana took out our orders and our food arrived on time and warm. The restaurant has an open concept, with some areas for privacy and a fine dining atmosphere.

Amazing, per usual. Great variation in the summer menu. I got the Chamomile honey bee drink.. it…read morewas strong but good, well thought out. That's all I got... no notes!

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Marie D.

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11 years ago

The food here was excellent. Tortillas, beans, rice all freshly made. I had chicken tacos that were wonderful; my husband had carne asada and loved it. Often when we travel we are disappointed in Mexican restaurants, not this time! It is a small, simple yet very clean place with friendly staff, great food and very reasonable prices, what more can you ask for?! read more

Kurt M.

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11 years ago

Best Mexican food I've had! The guys at work ordered this for lunch one day and I've been addicted to it ever since. When I choose to eat Mexican food, this is the place I want to go. If you have been, try the Pupusas. They're like corn pancakes with meat inside of them. They taste great! read more

Jake S.

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13 years ago

I love this place. It looks like a hole in the wall, but its amazing. Everything I've tried is good. My favorite dish is the tacos. I believe its carne asada with onions and celantro and a soft corn shell. They also have really good chips & salsa, fresh tortillas, and really good beans/rice. read more

Liz M.

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10 years ago

I Love, Love, Love these tacos. Everything on the menu is great, but the tacos are my hands down favorite. Simple, flavorful and priced just right. Treat yourself to these and you will never get them anywhere else in Town! read more

Linda M.

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7 years ago

Food was tasty! The pupusas were so good and filling! The rice is a must to order on the side! I don't know what it is but, it's good!

Stacie J.

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10 years ago

Awesome!!!! Staff was friendly, portions were big and prices were very reasonable!! Will definitely be going back!!

Brodie B.

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4 years ago

Always excellent food & service. We eat there often & we've never have had a bad experience.

John D.

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13 years ago

Very good

El Jalisco Restaurant - mexican - Updated July 2026

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