Hands down the best Mexican place in raytown! The service is 10/10, super friendly and fast. It's always clean inside and has some cute decor! The menu is huge with options for everyone! I had the quesadilla #31 it was delicious! The salsa is not spicy but does have great flavor. The prices are very affordable which we love as well! And there is ample parking! Highly recommend checking it out! read more

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If you know me, then you know, I'll have pictures... But unfortunately, it was just a pick up so I don't have any pictures. However, this is one of my top spots to place my order on DoorDash, and I keep ordering for a reason. El Maguey is so good and it's perfect for that laid-back but comfortable feel.. sort of like the perfect spot for a midweek, catch-up or date. I usually always get nachos that contains ground beef and chicken and it's just.. mwah! Chefs kiss! If you haven't gone yet, you won't be disappointed! read more

This is our go to spot for a quick family dinner. I love the Hawaiian fajitas, but be warned.. they're spicy! Our kids love their version of nachos. The sauce is more runny than queso and mild. You can add the toppings to change this up! Great and attentive staff! I love that they use the oooy-goooey Mexican cheese in their quesadillas. read more

A perfectly acceptable Mexican restaurant in Raytown. It's kind of in a odd spot, just off of a drag, in between two main drags. If you're not paying attention, you might miss it. All of the usual suspects are on the menu, including some with seafood. Combos are available if you're interested. A lunch special runs Monday through Saturday from 11am to 3pm. If you're wanting to let loose, a fully stocked bar of your favorite adult beverages is ready for your order. Entrees are served in generous portions, so you won't leave hungry. In fact, if you're counting calories, you might want to ask for a box to go. Service was kind, personable and helpful, though it was slow at times. read more

El Maguey Mexican Restaurant - This is a chicken chimichanga with Mexi rice, refried beans, extra sour cream and some veggies. - Mexican Near Me - Raytown, Missouri

Looking for the ultimate bland mexican food in all of the midwest? This is the place.

The food was unimpressive, seemed like the cheese sauce on the Nachos was watered down, the same with the refried beans. But the worst of it was the Margarita mix. Severely watered down, couldn't really tell it was Margarita mix. Gave the drink a water taste, a bitter taste. We ended up asking to see the manager and we were told that the Manager was too busy to speak with us. Service was not good, drinks were terrible, place could use some work. This was our second trip, and we walked away the first time wondering if we would give them a second chance. read more

Food. They take our orders accurate and did not make any mistakes since the first time we ate there.

I came for a cocktail, it was good. A few different sizes/flavs to choose from depending on how you're feeling, love this. Service was good & prompt too - chips & salsa served at the table. read more

El Maguey Mexican Restaurant - Frozen Strawberry Margarita (regular) - Mexican Near Me - Raytown, Missouri

The salsa was maybe one step from ketchup...Chips were cold and stale. The tortilla on my enchilada was tough and tasteless. Cheese filling, bland and disappointing. The server was surly and acted as if we were bothering her. I will not be returning. read more

Authentic Mexican! So we came here for the Margarita pitchers. They're super cheap and you're gauranteed to walk out the door leaning. The beers are cheap too! The chips and salsa was suspect though. The chips were stale and the salsa tastes like cold Spaghetti-O's juice. We asked for some fresh chips. The server returned with a 'hot' batch. Bit into the first one and still almost broke a tooth. He must have just thrown them in the microwave. But someone in our party who's a regular here said, "Oh no, that's just how their chips taste!" Welp. I ordered a churro and it was dry. Definitely could have used some chocolate or caramel dipping sauce. But if you're looking to get bent on cheap drinks and food, this is the spot. read more

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One of the worst restaurants i have eaten at, the beef taco was just beef and lettuce. The beef had no seasoning and tasted watery. The chips were stale, the salsa was watery. Nothing tasted good but my drink read more

Great food and good service Burrito Gordon, tamales, tacos, enchiladas, rice and beans. All very good. read more

Oh oh oh Wow! A little gem! Love the chicken and mushroom quesadillas, very friendly staff and many of the menu items especially the tacos!!!!! read more

it's the best place ever I love it and the food is so amazing and the service is really great as well and the place inside is really beautiful I love it and the cocktails are amazing too! read more

Best mexican food in raytown! The owners are amazing and all staff is great. The food is perfect! They even have a smoking room! 5 stars!

Ordered fried ice cream received regular ice cream so $6 for a scoop of regular ice cream lol

Love this place! Excellent food with excellent prices! We go a few times a month(faithfully)!! Would highly recommend!

the food is good pending on which cook is there. I normally order the same thing each visit. I wish they would change their chips and dip salsa,th chips are very hard think about changing to a lighter chips. Now getting to the server was just rude I had this server before he slow doesn't talk or come back and check on you too see if you need anything so my evening experience with El Maguey was horrible my server I ask will he be efficient and on a timely manner he said no I politely said no thank you I will not be dining in and the manager was very rude whoever on this business, need to go on Raytown Road to El Maguey and talk to the service that they're providing to the public there read more

I used to eat here a lot about 10 years ago -- it's pretty much exactly the same. EXACTLY. I had a Pita Taco supreme (steak). It was really very good, although I probably would add some guacamole if I ordered it again. It was a lunch special and a really good size for lunch. It came with a side of rice, which I didn't care for much The chips were kind of the heavier, yellow corn tortillas, but not too bad. Mom got Caldo de Pollo. I didn't like it, but she did. It was a good portion. I had a coupon, which seemed to cause some confusion, but they took care of it in the long run. We both ate lunch (no drinks) for about $15. read more

Service will be slow so be prepared for that, there is always low staff that's why. Pepsi products only served here. I've uploaded the drink specials to the photos, they have house made daiquiri and margarita. The chips are delicious but the salsa is not the best I've had. Teds Escondido and On the Border have the best salsa around. This is tomato purée with chili's added. Most dishes are smothered in guacamole and cheese which I love. The meats are marinated and very flavorful. The salads aren't real salads with neither romaine nor a spring mix but a bed of lettuce smothered with strewed veggies and sour cream guacamole. I asked for a ranch dressing and it came in a little Kraft ranch packet. Kind of cute I guess. This is super casual super chill Mexican place in Raytown. If you're into Mexican cuisines this is more authentic than the chains around town (On The Border, Jose Peppers). read more

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The chips were stale, the salsa was watered down marinara with Tabasco in it. The service is slow and the margaritas have barely any kick to them. We ordered the Steak Tapatio that had good green sauce, but it was served with flank steak when the menu advertised it as being ribeye. That would change the cost of the meal significantly! It also was advertised as coming with guacamole and lettuce that didn't arrive with the steak, beans, and rice. It was good, but not worth the money. We also ordered the Burrito Rio Grande, which said it came filled with beef tips. Unfortunately, it came filled with huge hunks of stew meat which was really soft and not an enjoyable texture at all. I was expecting seared flank steak or at least smaller bits of relatively firm beef. I had to flag down a server to get a different meal ordered, which didn't come until my spouse was already done with their meal. read more

Pretty decent place! The margaritas are what I mainly come here for, huge portions, flavors, and frozen or House. Quesadillas, carne asada tacos, and rice are good. Their salsa is tasty and so is the queso. Enchiladas are decent as well. read more

The margaritas are very good and the beans and rice are good and the tacos are pretty good too. I like this place and I recommend it.

Good food and good service. They have a nice variety on the menu and the food comes out fairly quick. I've ordered to-go several times from this place and the food is always ready when they say it will be. One of my favorites on the menu is the shrimp chimichanga. They also have some good cheese dip. read more

Don't go to El Maguey they don't season they food it take like wet meat... but I can say that the tortilla was cooked really nice gotta take this bland shit home and season it just to enjoy it smh‍ read more

I had hopes for this as our hotel receptionist recommended it from the long list of restaurants possible in the area. Being from Texas, we have had good, bad, and in between Mexican food. This is definitely some of the most disappointing Mexican food we have ever experienced. The location is VERY small, no room for waiting for a table at all; the staff is woefully understaffed and took over 7 minutes before I could even put my name on a list to be seated. There is a smoking section in the back but the smell is not separated at all so you can definitely smell cigarette smoke even in the non-smoking section. The air was musty and warm--it's like the a/c was not on. The restaurant overall felt very grimy and sticky. Service was very slow due to the crowded restaurant. For the food and drinks--margaritas were ok, but nothing extraordinary. The chips are ok though needed salt. Salsa was fresh. Green sauce was pretty spicy but a nice kick. Meals ordered: fajita burrito, special plate (think a sampling of all their items--enchilada, taco, tamale, chalupa, guacamole, chile relleno, etc.), fajitas for two, and a guacamole salad. Verdict: the fajita beef is sliced thin (different than most tex-mex but that didn't bother me too much...the under seasoning of the meat was very disappointing though). Special plate was quite awful--under seasoned or overly spicy. The red sauce on the enchilada tasted like an Italian sauce (tomato sauce with parmesan in it). Guacamole was ok, but very underwhelming. Overall, very disappointed that we spent $75 on a meal for our family and received such poor service and food quality. Would not recommend. read more

I had eaten here before years ago and I have recently relocated back to the area I must say they didn't disappoint me at all the food was wonder I had the carnitas. The drinks special was on point I will be back to this restaurant real soon. read more

Yummmmmmmmmmmm! This was my first trip to El Maguey & I was in heaven with the salsa & chips brought to us first and foremost. We ordered some queso of course.. can't go to a Mexican restaurant & NOT order queso! It was good but a little watery for me but had good taste. Chips were amazing, fresh & of course fried in the kitchen before being brought to your table. Salsa was very good and clearly made with fresh ingredients. My hubby & I ordered the chicken fajita's for two. It's hard to mess up fajita's I'd say but of course it came out in a sizzling skillet which sung a tune to my stomach unlike any other. Only complaint I have is please give us more than 3 little tortilla's! Maybe it helps my gluttony habits but I'd eaten 4 if I had the tortilla. My friend has the burrito supreme which was HUGE & she covered it in queso opposed to the red sauce. She loved it & it made me want one. Also- I DID order a pina colada but I was disappointed... the taste was spot on but clearly there was only a drop of tequila in my drink. =( I should of just ordered a virgin pina colada honestly. $5 for a virgin drink didn't make me happy at all. I'll definitely go back if I get the chance! I actually want to go RIGHT NOW..... Of utmost importance: Staff: Very friendly Food: Very Good Service: Good Attentiveness: Good Decor & Ambiance: Decent - what you would expect at any Mexican restaurant. Prices: Very fair Location: Okay 2nd trip-- salsa was sooooooo disappointing! As well as the guacamole but maybe the person making it tonight. Just didn't take fresh! Sad when I would prefer chipotles guacamole! This time I ordered the fajitas rancheros! Of course delicious. They gave me a heaping amount of veggies including mushrooms, green pepper, tomatoes, onion with a plate of rice/guac/sour cream/pico/lettuce an refried beans with mozzarella atop. Yummy!!!! Oh & 3 little tortillas. This time I won't complain because I still feel like I could burst at the seams after 3! Watching my figure ;) lol! Hubby ordered the quesadilla fajita which looked tasty. Basically was a fajita & lots of cheese on a tortilla folded in half & grilled. He liked it! Love the hospitality of the servers & staff still! read more

If you Like Mexican food that is middle of the road, not at all daring and definitely predictable, El Maguey will probably fit you to a tee. But if you LOVE Mexican food -- please don't expect to be dazzled at El Maguey. We have, over a period of a few years, been to the location on Noland Road 2 or 3 times with different friends who raved about the food and told us what they loved best. Hubby and I would try their suggestions when we ordered but mostly enjoyed the company we were with and privately thought the food was run-of-the-mill and a step above eating at Taco Bell. Then Raytown got it's own El Maguey and a couple of months after it opened, we invited some of the family to dine with us there. Hey, hope springs eternal that a different cook, a different location may make the food more exciting. But unfortunately that didn't work out to be the case. We each ordered slightly different combo plates but found out from tasting around the table that everything at El Maguey tastes pretty much the same as every other thing, no matter what it is! For my taste buds sake, we swore off El Maguey and have not been back. That's not to say that they immediately closed for lack of our business. I pass by there several times a week and it seems they are drawing in crowds at lunch and a respectable dinner clientele. But it is not for me. I will spend my time and my dollars at some of the other very good to down-right-exciting Mexican food places here in the K. C. area. read more

Ordered caryout chips and queso. Chips were not fresh/overcooked and the queso was runny af. Usually have a pretty good experience but yuck.

Went here the other day with two of my homegirls.... they recommended it, and I really loved it! Ambiance: Nondescript, it's your typical Mexican restaurant. However it's clean from the outside as you walk in, and clean inside. Service: We were seated almost immediately when we came at lunchtime. Servers are bilingual and pleasant. Don't expect a lot of smiles - I don't smile much myself so I don't care - but they are pleasant. Inside, the decor is nice and clean - but I won't lie, I was hungry so it's not like I was paying this place super attention! FOOD!!!!! --- Cause that's what we Yelp about! Chips and Salsa: Yo this salsa was thugnificent! I loved it. You will love it! It's fresh and juicy. Shrimp Chimichanga: Covered in cream - this was totally delicious. It's really stuffed with shrimp and nothing else though. Tamale: I won't lie, I am not a pork fan but I will eff up a tamale! This tamale was delicioso! I loved it! What you will really like about this place are the drink portions. I swore my soda - cause I chose orange soda - was like 32 oz. That's like 4 servings in one. And it was ICE COLD! LOVED IT. My friends' food was delicious too - but that's what my eyes told me. I was stuffed after I ate my food and really just wanted to lay naked in a cool breeze and chill after. read more

Has many great options of food and drinks. It usually slow on the afternoon which makes the process for the food to come out faster. A great place to eat with people or by yourself. read more

I had dinner here with two friends on a Wednesday night. Not very busy which made it nice. I've eaten here before with good results. I love the flavors and the portions. Service is satisfactory and the portions are generous. I ended up taking part of my meal home for lunch the next day. Quiet, casual ambience. read more

On my Mexican authenticity meter this place is a little better than a Tex-Mex place, but not by much. The first thing that I noticed is carpet, it gives the place a certain ambiance smell that is not all positive instead of being able to immediately smell the food. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive. I was a little concerned after reading some of the reviews but I wanted to give you a really good chance. It did lower my expectations which is a really good thing going into a new place. Their chips and salsa were average. Their cheese sauce was not bad but not a must have. The food came out in a timely manner and it all looked fresh. The flavor was very good and almost authentic. Nothing was overly seasoned but you could still taste the ingredients. You were free to use your own heat and they had good options to accomplish that. This place will not impress someone that expects Mexican authenticity, but it is a good option in a very central location. I have since my first visit picked out take out and they delivered on the amount of food. read more

When putting in my review for El Maguey in Lee's Summit, I saw that there was one in Raytown nearby my apartment. We had a good experience at the other location, so figured we'd try this one. The wait staff was significantly slower here. The waiter barely said a word to us. We barely got any drink refills. We got the cheese sauce, which I thought was okay, but not quite as good as Lee's Summit. I got what I had in Lee's Summit, the vegetarian meal with a cheese enchilada, a bean burrito, and a cheese quesadilla, asking for the cheese sauce instead of the mole to cover it. It was good. I liked my meal. My fiancee said the rice and cheese sauce was better at Lee's Summit. She liked her meal as well. I just don't remember what she had. Sorry. So, in our humble opinions, Lee's Summit has the better cheese sauce and better rice and better service. El Maguey in Raytown was not a terrible experience. We just had a better experience in Lee's Summit. read more

The salsa was frozen when served and not very good at all. This should have been a sign that the rest of the food would not be great. The food was watery and not good at all. The staff hardly paid attention to us at all and was very slow. It took twenty minutes to get a box and our check. read more

The food was good and the service was good as well. We went here because it was close. I'm glad to say it was a good experience. We started off with cheese dip and salsa. The cheese dip was real cheese and not terribly hot. We are lightweights when it comes to hot stuff, so this was perfect. The salsa was good as well. For those of us who notice, I did not taste any cilantro. For dinner I ordered a combination platter of one chicken burrito and one beef burrito, smothered in their cheese dip. Unfortunately what I got was two chicken burritos. The waiter was very helpful and pleasant, and brought me a new plate with the correct order. The meat was certainly NOT spicy. Without the additional cheese sauce and some salsa, even a lightweight like me would be disappointed. The chicken was even a little dry. My dinner partner had one of their versions of fajitas - included shrimp and steak. Her plate was huge, and the adds were plentiful. Her meat was nicely spiced, and very tender. She took quite a bit home. The atmosphere is not fancy, and there is a small bar area near the front door. They have TV's in every direction with the sound turned down. They also have a smoking section in the back. ( I didn't realize they could still do that.) Parking is limited but easy to access. The servers were efficient, and the food was served quickly. I would recommend this place for simple Mexican-American food. No fuss. No muss. read more

Has been around for years. I've had nothing from here that I didn't like. My fave go to order is the Tamale Deluxe Plate. You get some of everything with that one for about 10 bucks. The Margaritas are really good too. read more

Their margaritas were pretty good and you can order pitchers if you'd like. We mainly go here for location. It's extremely close. They have good chips and salsa and decent portion sizes. Food was not very spicy and my boyfriend wish they'd offer hotter salsa for those who like the spice. Great and quick service read more

I love this plqce. Ive never had bad food here. The people are nice... But they do keep a short staff. If you're looking for a lot of attention you will be disappointed. I usy get carry out and i never have to wait long. The food is delicious and not over priced. If you are dining in and are sensitive to cigarettes go somewhere else. read more