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    El Pueblito

    3.4 (247 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 10:00 am - 11:45 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Street Tacos
    David L.

    I have been here before a time or two, surprisingly this is the earliest I have been in, There was not a lot of people in here for dinner time on a Thursday. On other times that I have been here the place is packed late weekend nights. I ended up getting the street tacos, I got for tacos but which were good but I do with that I could have gotten two meats. They have a note on the menu that you can only get on meat option. Drinks came out rather quickly and our waitress was quick to get our order, but it did take a while for our food to get to the table.

    Taylor T.

    Let's start off by saying it's truly a two and a half star type of place. However, its pros slightly outweigh it's cons so I'm giving it a three. El Pueblito is located in a coordoir of Mexican restaurants on the Southwest Blvd, so it has a lot of competition. But, to its advantage, it's one of the only restaurants that makes the decision to stay open late, and when I say late, I mean LATE. It also has a pretty good patio to enjoy during the day or evening. These are the two "pluses" that bump this Mexican dive up to three stars. I love sitting on the patio solo and soaking up the sunshine while enjoying a Mexican beer. Another plus to consider is Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 11-3pm tacos are $1 offered with three meat variations. These are solid for the price and honestly may be the only dollar tacos left in the city. Now, the newest tacos in El Puelitos lineup are Birria, which are never $1, but, for Birria, they are fairly affordable. You get four tacos and the dipping broth for a little under $12, which is a few dollars cheaper than a few other eateries nearby. But, the cheese dip is way over-priced! For a small cup of reheated white cheese dip, you pay outrageously nearly $10, $7.95 to be exact, and it should be under $5. Beer is decently priced but not cheap unless you hit one of the two happy hours. Yes, another plus is they have a late-night one. Now, the service and the interior could use some work... both are definitely subpar. Be prepared to ask for drink refills and your check unless you want to linger around for well over an hour. The inside is near falling apart, and the restroom situation is a one person at a time, walk through the kitchen type of situation. So, if you can look past those things and want some late night, reasonably priced Americanized Mexican food El Pueblito could still be a choice near downtown destination.

    Side of Pico
    Nikki J.

    Small intimate sized dining experience. We arrived after a comedy show at the Midland, so it was pretty late and pretty busy. We were able to walk in and be seated within a few minutes, which was good. Our server was ok, but she didn't really give much insight into the menu items as it was the first time for 95% off our party. We asked questions, and she wasn't very clear in the answers. The food was just ok as well. I can't say that I've ever been to a Nexucan restaurant that charges for chips and salsa while you wait, but this was a first. The salsa had a very strong tomato base to it. The highlight for me was the queso that smothered my chimichanga, although the shredded chicken in the chimi was far from tender. I'm not sure I'd return, but if by chance I did, I would certainly try a very different menu item.

    Ceviche
    Nancy L.

    Came here after a concert at Midtown in downtown KC with a group of friends. I didn't know they did HH late at night (so that was a bonus). It was open seating when you get to the restaurant. On a nice night, we sat outside on their patio. Once we were seated, they offer us salsa and chips! The salsa has a kick to it. I ordered the carne asada tacos and the price for the tacos made it even more delicious! The shrimp ceviche was very flavorful. Overall, I would definitely come back for the HH. It was such a great place for a hangout / late night snack with friends.

    Jolene M.

    Now serving Birria tacos. Delicious and flavorful. Great cheese pull. Located in the Westside community of KCMO. Patio seating is offered making it the perfect spot to visit on a beautiful day. Quick & friendly service. Monday, Wednesday or Friday 11-3 for $1 ground beef, al pastor or asada tacos.

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    Lindsy S.

    This place was incredible!!!! The food was some of the best Mexican I've ever had. As a NorCal native (5th generation) I did not expect to find good Mexican food in the middle of the country. But this place delivered with service, amazing and generously sized drinks, as well as outstanding chile verde & chile rellano. Eván, our server, was friendly and efficient as well! We will be back time and again!!!

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    Amazing!! Delicious food! Our party got seated in back room, SO LUX! Loved it. Margaritas were tasty! Go check it out!

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    We waited 30 minutes to get served. 3 of us asked and they told us they would help, and no one came. Ended up leaving. 0 stars

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    When I lived in Westport I ate here all the time good tamales and chile verde!!!:-) Tony

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    Jr. was great! My party came for a birthday party and we'll definitely be back for taco tuesday!

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    I've been here a few times with my office mates. They are all very into Mexican. Living in South…read moreFlorida influenced me to learn much more about Latin foods which are much more diverse than Mexican. I've had a very hard time finding much Latin diversity here so far but for Mexican this is quite good. I've mostly gotten combo platters because I like the variety. I believe every combo platter should come with rice and beans. I can tell how authentic a place is by the beans and salsa quite often. So far I've liked the combo platters and the taco salad that I tried. Again, if I remember correctly, I had to pay extra to get beans on my taco salad. That would be one complaint I have. Beans should be a staple and come with everything unless the person doesn't want them. The service has been good. No complaints and it's been busy when we've eaten there usually during lunch hours. The decor and ambiance is pretty typical Mexican. Nothing fancy. The one thing I will note is I didn't see any Mexicans working there. Maybe someone in the kitchen I can't see so that's usually not a great sign. I know they've been around a long time. I'd probably go a smidge lower to 3.5 if I could just because I'm rather picky about Mexican and Latin food but I don't think it's fair to go down to 3 so I'm rounding up. The prices seem a bit high but everything is so expensive in 2026! They are probably pretty average for eating out and I'm sure it's costing them more just like all the rest of us have seen food prices sky rocket over the past year. I would certainly recommend them for a lunch bite and a nice Mexican American experience.

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    If you're wondering why I have it 4 stars, it's because of the Westport parking options. For us…read morethis day wasn't too bad as we were able to grab a spot across the street (which my the eat is for other stores/shops.) Absolutely loved the style of the restsurant and the roominess. It gave an option for dining with a group of people or simply dining alone. We arrived around 1pm on a week day, so just after the lunch rush which was perfect. The food was made fresh, I've always wanted to try the barria taco but no one seems to offer anything but a beef option. And finally, I found a chicken one. It was Delish !! Now I couldn't dip in the au just because it was beef but I appreciate having the option. The Mexican rice was light and flavorful. The queso was good however it stiffened up pretty quickly, just in case you feel the anxiety of choosing between. Your appetizer and the main costs course. Over all, a great experience for a late afternoon lunch. Check out it when your craving tacos, I don't think you'll be disappointment.

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