It's time for me to finally leave a review for El Maguey. I have been going to El Maguey for most of my life, at varying locations around Blue Springs and Independence. So many good memories of dining there with friends and family. Now, my husband and I live closest to this North Oak location, and it is our most visited and most reliable date night spot. We are literally NEVER disappointed. The food is always hot, delicious, and fresh. The margaritas are good. The service is friendly and fast. The vibes are just all around great. Having been going there for so many years and trying so many different dishes, I've landed on a favorite that I get every time, which is the quesadilla fajita (I get steak in mine.) My husband switches it up more often, but he always enjoys what he gets. There have been multiple nights where our previous dinner plans fell apart and we are starving and irritated, then we get to El Maguey and everything is immediately better. I love El Maguey so much, it is definitely my favorite restaurant. I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone. Thank you El Maguey!! read more

Been here numerous times and never disappointed. We like eating there for our special occasion Taco Tuesdays. I enjoy the Chicken Tacos and beef tacos. I get two of either and it comes with beans and rice. The Chips are perfect and the sauce is delicious too. Always end up taking leftovers home! read more

El Maguey - Taco Tuesday! - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I love, love, love this place. It's my favorite place to go for Mexican food. They are very quick and kind here, and the food is delicious! Even when there is a wait, they get you in very fast! I tend to dabble in the combos section or get the Gordo Special - which is SO GOOD, as well as their chips and salsa! No complaints about this place, it's one of my all time favorites to eat at. All around great experiences every time :) read more

El Maguey - #18 combo without beans and jumbo margaraita - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Cute little Mexican restaurant. We were seated right away. The chips and salsa were very good. I ordered the #7 combination plate which was an enchilada and chile relleno and came with rice and beans only I ordered all beans and they gave me all rice, oh well mistakes happen. The nice waiter ended up bringing me some beans. Everything was very tasty and seasoned just right. I just don't care much for rice. All in all, it was great Mexican food and I will definitely be back again. read more

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My favorite Mexican restaurant in the Gladstone area is El Maguey! It's our go to spot for delicious food and a great atmosphere. I've tried so many different dishes on their menu, and I've loved every single one. You can't go wrong with their chips and salsa they're amazing! If you're a fan of spicy food, be sure to ask for their spicy salsa. It has a great smoky kick to it! I recently ordered a skillet with chicken, steak, shrimp, onions, peppers, and a generous amount of cheese. I also added chorizo and jalapeños to it, which took the flavor to a whole new level. It was absolutely delicious, and I highly recommend it! The service is always excellent, and the staff is incredibly friendly. I can't recommend El Maguey enough! read more

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Got seated right away. Place was pretty warm inside with it being hot outside. It did take a little while to get service at table. Food was pretty good. Had many options to choose from even French fries for my kids. Overall would probably visit another time. read more

El Maguey - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Our server made us tip when we requested not to because of the poor service and she told us that we needed to tip some amount other than none. read more

They have very bad unsatisfactory customer service l went to one in Cameron service was awful the guy served us with tattoos was rude and unprofessional read more

This evening my daughter took me to dinner at El Maguey restaurant in Martin City, Missouri. I've never been there before. I've made traditional Mexican food for 40+ years and I'm not easily impressed when eating out. Let me tell you! This place was THE BEST I've had in any of the states I've had it! Fresh, hot, unique in flavor and spices, beautifully presented in a rustic way! And the amount and quality is fantastic for the price! The servers were on top of it without pestering. Quality is a 10 Presentation 10 Quantity 10 Service 10 Value 10 Cleanliness 10 I will absolutely be back, telling others about it, bringing others! read more

The food was very average Tex Mex. Even the chips & salsa weren't great. The service was absolutely horrible from the moment we stepped inside. The lady as the register was doing paperwork and didn't acknowledge us. Finally a man seated us and took our drink orders but other than that he took our orders & never checked back on us. After waiting & not getting drink refills I asked for our check. The woman at the cash register wasn't friendly at all & did not say thank you when paid. There were only 10-12 tables with guests max & he wasn't serving more than 5 tables while we were there. The restaurant wasn't busy/crowded. The good points were that it is a very clean place, good parking, has a menu with variety. We definitely wouldn't go back or recommend it. read more

I used to like eating here but the last few times have been awful. The dining room was dirty and grimy feeling. As for the food, my wife likes the Gordo Special which has a lot of shrimp and seasoned well, always consistent. I got a Carne Asada Burrito. It was supposed to have seasoned steak with beans wrapped in a tortilla smothered in burrito sauce. It only had grilled "unseasoned" steak. I asked the waiter about it and he argued with me, claiming it was served correctly. I wasn't pleased and barely tipped him and wrote a note on the tab the dish was "horrible." The time before I had shrimp fajitas and the shrimp had a funky flavor and wasn't good. We won't be back. read more

we enjoy coming here with large parties because they are very accommodating with the space they have as well as the service. The employees here are very friendly and helpful and accommodating large groups and we never have an issue. We love their tacos and enchiladas. my kids are fan of their quesadillas and all of their desserts. This is one restaurant that we can all go to and agree as a family. We have used their carry out service a couple of times in the food is always prepared fresh and makes at home still warm. read more

Yum! Great food! Quick service. We are here for the first time and will be back. I'd say it's more authentic Mexican than Tex mex. We enjoyed the chips and salsa and our entrees! read more

El Maguey - Pollo parilla - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Love this place! The staff are friendly, the food is great, and the drinks are mighty tasty. I even forgot our wallet at home during one night out. I waited and my wife went to drive and grab it. Staff were still courteous and attentive. One of my fave restaurants beside China Wok in the Boardwalk location. Highly recommend! read more

Great food, service & ambiance! Their staff is great & really nice. My food is always wonderful & tasty. They make very good Margaritas too! read more

Eaten here 3 times and we usually have a big party so they are able to accommodate. Food is good beer is cold and they always have the game on. Good atmosphere very family friendly. I order something different every time but can't go wrong with the burritos. read more

Our group went for dinner and the food was great. We had chips and salsa and ordered 2 chicken tostadas and a guacamole salad and it was way to much food for me to eat. Food was fresh and hot with big portions and I tried my hand on a bloody Maria and it had just enough spice. We will definitely come back. read more

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Ordered take-out and to say they screwed up the order is an understatement. Was very specific about an allergy and there it is full of it in the food, ironically enough, it's not even listed as an ingredient on the menu. Not to mention the food was cold and lacking any flavor from the bite I had before I realized their major f*ck up and had to toss the whole thing in the trash! read more

El Maguey is one of the first places I tried when I moved into the Northland from being on the Kansas side of the city. As soon as I tried their hot salsa, I knew only good things would come out of that meal. Their micheladas are one of the best in town, the are MASSIVE and they have my favorite beer to mix in (modelo negra). The hot salsa is smokey and flavorful, and their cheese dip has different sizes, but I promise you don't need a large unless you're feeding a large family! The medium size is literally a cereal bowl, and it's at like $7-8 which is a steal. Every dish I've ordered from here is delicious, but a couple of my favorites would definitely be the Chilidrinas with Carne asada and al pastor, and then their Enchiladas Suizas. Sometimes the service can be slow, but they are constantly packed during dinner hours so cut them some slack! No matter how the service is the food always makes it worth the wait - it's one of our regular spots in North KC for Mexican. read more

El Maguey - Enchiladas suizas - steak Enchiladas with cheese dip and Verde sauce - so good! - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Hidden gem in the Northland. Not sure how I missed this place all these years. Salsa has a good flavor and a little kick. We ordered pico de gallo which was tasty. I had a strawberry daiquiri. They offered to sugar the rim but I declined. It was a nice bowl shaped stem and delicious cocktail. Dinner was the steak tips Chimmi. It was a pretty plate presentation. Staff was friendly and attentive. We will be back. This is my new favorite Mexican restaurant. read more

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First time here tonight and WOW! great food, fast and friendly service, and great portions for the price! Chips were hot and fresh, salsa was flavorful, cheese dip was tasty. I had the Enchiladas Suizas which was amazing and my husband and son had the El Toriado which they devoured! Absolutely will be going back! read more

food is amazing! everything comes out fresh and out, the chips and salsa are my favorite mexican restaurant chips and salsa. The service is great and the staff are quick to serve you and are very kind. the building may look like a hole in the wall from the outside but the inside is clean and welcoming. read more

El Maguey - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Came here on Friday night with friends the food was ok but the service was horrible! The waiter acted like he didn't want to be there and when I placed a to go order for my husband he was so irritated and I had said I'd like to get a order to go and he was like what is it with a bad attitude and it came out like within two min super fast ! I took it home My husband said it was awful! Yeah I don't think I'll be coming back here ! read more

Wow! How have I not rated this place yet?! El Maguey is my favorite place for Mexican cuisine in the north land. The food is delicious, and prices are so low! Seriously, just yesterday we were there for date night and ordered the chicken nachos appetizer for $7.25, and could have skipped our entree it was so big! I also have not found anywhere else in the city that makes the mango margarita like they do at El Maguey. I know you've probably had a strawberry margarita, but that pales in comparison to the mango margarita's tastiness. Finally, I will say that the service is always great. The staff is friendly and happy, and the food comes fast and piping hot. Honestly, what more could you ask for? read more

El Maguey - Fish tacos with pineapple. Mmmm - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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The food was okay. WAY under seasoned though. Everyone was very friendly but the server could've checked on us more (he only did about 3x in total) read more

Excellent food! Wonderful beverages. The service is spot on! Very attentive!! Will recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for great Mexican cuisine! read more

Not super impressed with this place! It's your typical Mexican eatery with not much to boast about. I ordered the carne asada tacos and when they came to the table they had no cilantro or onion it was just plain steak. I also ordered guacamole and it was very under seasoned. Our server was attentive and very nice but the food was just not that great. read more

El Maguey - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Bangin! Chips and salsa the queso is sooo amazing. The san jose enchiladas were soo good and so was burrito el gordo!

good food, big portions, and plenty of choices. lot of vegetarian options as well. well priced and good, fast service. only little complaint is that food could be a little more flavorful. read more

El Maguey's staff was super helpful and their service was excellent. Their homemade tortilla chips are amazing and my husband and I loved our meals. We will definitely be going back! read more

El Maguey - Shrimp and Carne Asada Street Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Good food and good service. Been here twice and both times were very good. Food comes out fresh and hot. I'm recommend.

DONT GO OFF OF THEIR ONLINE MENU. Everything is not priced right. It's much more expensive than they tell you. Very rude. Would give 0 stars if I could read more

This place has mixed reviews, but we had a good lunch experience here. The food and the service were just as good as any other local Mexican restaurant (and there are a lot on North Oak!). We ordered the Enchiladas Verdes (chicken) and they were tasty. We will definitely be back when we need a quick lunch. read more

El Maguey - Enchilada Verdes (chicken) - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Really good food! Moved here from SoCal a couple years ago and it was a decent replacement.

Gotta love El Maguey... When you can serve tasty food in less than 10 minutes to a family of 4, you get my vote for a good place to eat. Don't let the strip mall look scare you away...it's all about taste...they start you off with great chips and salsa...they serve the super thin ones, crispy and hot, offer three levels of heat for dipping, and throw in a huge mug of Mexican beer, several flavored on tap...what more do you want...? The menu runs from basic quesadillas to shrimp and chicken combos, then to Mexican speciality dishes, then the fajitas...we've had them all, and every time we clean our plate or get the balance of the huge portions to go...and oops, we've left the leftover box on the table, only to realize our mistake as the garage closes...so sad... Mexican is always a great choice and the northland is sporting another good stop... read more

Food is good; but management is awful! My family and I were ordering out one Friday night 3/22/2024 and management let someone cut in line to pay their bill before us. Keep in mind they only have 1 register and are slow to ring people up. When asking management why they would let another person cut in line, they got contentious with me stating they had dined in and did not order for carry out in a negative tone. Isn't the purpose of carry out to get in and out and for convenience? Management proceed to argue and not make the situation right. I understand that they're busy, but please be mindful of those people who were in line first and for God's sakes don't argue with a customer! My wife and I had a crying baby in the car and just wanted to pay for our food and get out. Unfortunately, we will never go back to here. They lost a good customer due to poor management. Go to Rancho Grande, Senior Tequila, or Margaritas! Those places have great customer service and good management! read more

Good food. Fast service. Huge selection!. The food here is pretty good. The food came out maybe 5 mins or less after it was ordered. I don't know if it was pre-made or they were mind readers, but it came out quick. The food was actually pretty good. I went to this place because the original place I wanted to go to wasn't opened yet. I was quite surprised at the taste of the food and would definitely go back. They have a large variety to choose from, but it can be a little overwhelming. I was thinking that maybe they have too much of a variety on the menu, but I do like options so I won't fault them for that. Takes a little longer to figure out what you want though. This isn't the best or most authentic Mexican food I've had, but it's still pretty good. read more

I went to this location with my family. Customer service was horrible, we waited to be seated without being greeted for a good five minutes. Then when we did get seated our server was not welcoming, we didn't get our drinks ordered or chips and salsa for about five minutes and he was not friendly at all. Never took our plates or cleaned our tables. Food was great and hot, however when we picked up our tacos they all were falling apart and when we asked for new ones we did not get them for about 10 minutes and by time he came there was no point. But do not recommend as far as customer service goes for sure, but food is pretty good! read more

Chips were warm....salsa average but very salty. Food tastes ver "chain-like"...definitely nothing special. Lunch prices were decent. Overall not worth the money read more

I love coming here! Friendly staff, great food, amazing food! Seriously one of my favorite places