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    El Torito Grill

    3.9 (19 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Steve D.

    I was impressed with the delicious, authentic food and the nice toppings bar during my opening week dine-in lunch, but the service seemed rather disorganized. My enchiladas plate ($9.99) was served 12 minutes after I ordered at the table. It included three enchiladas with choice of meat, choice of sauce (red or green), choice of rice (white or brown) and choice of beans (charro or refried). The portions were generous and everything was delicious, with a nice, medium heat level coming from the red sauce. I did not notice complimentary chips and salsa. A toppings bar was available with 12 options including sliced onions, peppers, four sauces, two versions of pico de gallo, limes and guacamole (nice). Bottled hot sauces were also available to spice things up. I noticed a clean and spacious dining area with a large patio area. The menu included desserts, a variety of bottled beers, margaritas and cocktails. Unfortunately, the service (while cheerful and somewhat fast) was rather haphazard and the payment process was unclear and slow. Overall, very nice.

    Lamb quesaberria
    Ralphie S.

    After completing the KCK Taco Trail last fall, I took a bit of a breather and took a few months off of eating the tortilla filled masterpieces. I decided today that my self-imposed Mexican moratorium was over and it was time to cross the state line and get back in the game. El Torito Grill is a newer player on the scene and has taken over an old Hardees building on Central Ave. - one of the three main taqueria thoroughfares in KCK. I ordered the Lamb Quesaberria. Four juicy, cheesy, griddled to perfection tortilla's with a large bowl of consommé for ample dipping and onions and cilantro on the side. Absolute perfection on all counts. My lack of giving a 5 star rating is for the poor customer service that I received from everyone. I was asked when I walked in by the man behind the counter if it was for dine-in or carryout. I told him dine -in and he asked for my order. He then told me to take a seat and they would bring it out. As soon as I sat down, a waitress brings me a menu!? I told her that I had already ordered and was then promptly ignored for the rest of my visit; having to go find silverware that wasn't brought with my food and then having to go plead for a water cup that I had asked for previously. An epic failure with lack of communication from the front end manager that put a bad mark on my experience and the waitress unable to work for a 20%+ tip on a $14 meal. Will I go back? Probably. The place is clean, a large condiment/salsa table and great food, I just need to let the low-key seething and head shaking dissipate for a few months first. At least now i know the routine.

    al pastor tacos
    Melisa M.

    al pastor tacos were good! not the best in the kc metro but still are top notch. service was fast and attentive and did not wait long to order my food. it was not very busy inside but still had lots of people coming by to order to-go rather than sit and dine. their agua de jimaca was amazing!! not a bad place for a quick Mexican meal with authentic food and where it is not that busy inside.

    Loren G.

    I have had birria tacos from multiple places in Kansas City Ks and Kcmo and this place was by far the best, which is saying a lot on a large to go order. We ordered five beef birria tacos to go ( after a wine tasting event weirdly) and they still tasted incredible by the time we got them. The consome was not too heavy on the cinnamon and not to salty, condiments fresh and nicely packaged, and the cheese pull was perfect. Definitely will be back!

    El arroz es porcionado y tapado esto provoca que esté baboso, y el pollo no llega a su correcta cocción, al cortar está crudo, pollo y puerco es muy muy delicado si no está bien cocinado, provoca enfermedades, están vendiendo pura porquería y enfermedad, donde está health department, esto merece multa que corrijan de no ser así cierre.

    Quesabirrias. BEST IN KC
    Halee B.

    This food is PHENOMENAL. Meat is delicious and perfectly cooked. Many options. Great prices. El Torito Grill is a must stop.

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    Jenny M.

    Been everywhere in kck and Kansas City. I just love this place. Always make a stop here when in kck totally worth it.

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    11 months ago

    Great food! The salsa is amazing and the pastor tacos are great!! They also deliver, which is a plus!

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    1 year ago

    Delicious. Lots of menu options. Kid friendly. I tried tacos and chicken mole, both excellent. I'll go back.

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    Pretty good food, good but not speedy service, prices are excellent for the portions. Very clean and friendly.

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    3 years ago

    Good food so good awesomeness service good prices would totally recommend a lot smells so good

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    The Blue Palm

    The Blue Palm

    4.9
    (23 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Strawberry Hill has a "new" gem that took me 2 years to just cross the Kansas River from KCMO to…read moreget to LOL. The former Mockingbird (aka The View for us "old-timers") has been reimagined into one of the highest quality tiki bars I have ever experienced. The outdoor patio has been tidied up and the interior is like The Little Mermaid meets Pirates of the Caribbean with New Orleans flair (think hanging lanterns, skulls and a Velvet John Wayne) and you will get the vibe. Roxy was delighful and crafted fabulous drinks and stories. The seasonal menu changes every few months and current highlights include the "Better to Sea You With" and "Chai and Mighty". The "Zombie " was potent and "Morning Wench" with rum creme, spiced rum, black coffee liquor and cinnamon is the BEST "espresso" without espresso martini I have ever had! Take a ride on over to Kansas City Kansas or better yet take a Lyft, because you won't be able to have just one of their delicious drinks.

    The Blue Palm is great. It blends a great tiki bar with a great neighborhood hang and has the most…read morechill vibes in KC. Now is the *most* authentic tiki bar? I'd say no, but don't let that stop you. I like it better here than Kon Tiki and while I'm still really sad over the loss of Tiki Cat (RIP you unicorn gem of a bar), The Blue Palm is divine it's own unique way. I stopped in here for a springtime patio meet up with friends and was not let down. The cocktails are some of the best tiki inspired drinks in town, and they have a great happy hour to boot. Shout out to the servers here as they are fabulous. I'll be back!

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    The Blue Palm tiki bar
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    Hillsiders

    Hillsiders

    4.9
    (9 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    The Hillsider in KCK is the real deal -- exactly 50% killer bar and 50% stage with nonstop amazing…read moreentertainment. Prices are stupidly good, the staff is top-shelf friendly, and the back patio is perfect for ripping a dart. Pro move: there's a solid Mexican spot right across the street that delivers straight to your bar stool. If you're tired of the city scene, do yourself a favor and get out here ASAP. You'll thank me later.

    I love everything about this place! In an old brick…read morebuilding setting in the middle of a mixed commercial and residential block in what I consider the metros most hip and historic neighborhood - Strawberry Hill. The owner Logan is hands on and extremely friendly and welcoming. Great bartending showmanship and top-notch customer service skills. Hooray. The decor is old school with dark lighting. A large bar, a small stage area, 2 booths and a couple more tables for seating. A pool table and a large backyard patio area with a fire pit and a secondary bar for those busy summer weekends. DJ Bazooka Joe was spinning his collection of 45's from Rock and R&B's early days and kept the vibe hopping. I couldn't think of a better musical selection and DJ to keep everyone entertained. The regulars that I interacted with were as friendly as the owner. This will be my first stop and probably last stop on my next trip back to Strawberry Hill for some libations. As good as it gets.

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    Fat Matt's Vortex

    Fat Matt's Vortex

    4.3
    (22 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    I have been to this bar one other time it's on the corner on 6th Street there is no motorcycle…read moreparking at this bar why is it on a biker bar site there is no motorcycle parking here I'm not going to a bar where a bunch of drunks and cars are going to knock my bike over all it would take is a couple of road cones to section off bike parking if you cannot do this I'm not going. If they do not have one cheap beer there that I can get for a $1.50 or $2 00 I'm going to go back to the 913 where I can

    Would of given it 5 stars but because of an incident that happened, to where we got banned from…read morecoming in for no logical reason, I gave it 4...it started one day we were there so a few friends in twn could shoot pool since I'm always suggesting this spot for that reason, plus I like to play music on the jukebox since I like music. Well another group of ppl were hangin out with us since we're cool, an started to play music as well. By almost the end of the night neither one of us heard most of the songs we played so we complained about it. After our party was upset over the situation we left. While outside socializing a chic heard my homegirl say "bitch" an thought we called her one when in reality she was sayn "ain't that a bitch" but the chic was super drunk an heard it wrong. Anyways she went inside an told the bartender (who I guess no her) an he came outside rite as we were twinkling but remind you, there's only two bathrooms in the place that were full an we definitely wasn't gonna pee on our nice clothes, beside the fact we didn't wanna go back in after that incident...he asked us to leave an said we cnt ever come back ..my homies started talkn slick to him sayn they wnt ever be back ..we left and I'm thinkin all is cool so I went back a few wks later only to be told I cnt come back in becuz I was bein disrespectful, like really?? That definitely wasn't fair considerin I took pics on Halloween wit the same bartender guy who said that an he was cool wit my then, not to mention we spent alot of money there, so I felt offended. I ended up leavin an found a better bar up the st called Dewey's in which I no the owner, that's wat better, and dnt jus except 'cash only', it also has a live DJ who plays real good music so we dnt need to spend ours for songs we didn't even get to hear! So I'm not really upset about him sayn I can't come there anymore becuz it's their LOSS!!!

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    Home sweet Home HRVATSKA
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    Lucky Boys

    Lucky Boys

    4.3
    (53 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $

    Dive Bar Oasis located in the Westbottoms. Lucky Boys is the definition of no frills, but it has a…read moreunique identity. It knows what it is (and subsequently what it is not). I imagine full-heartly that Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson would approve of Lucky Boys and could be found clandestinely puffing on a cigarette in the back by the now defunct cigarette machine. It is dark, dare I say a tad bit dingy, and I don't think they serve PBR, but Hamms is definitely offered. It's that kind of place...cold cans of beer aren't paired with a glass, and that's just okay. Just in case you're a tap beer person, be warned they almost exclusively carry LogBoat taps which are out of Columbia. So, if you aren't familiar with LogBoat Snapper IPA's, my personal choice, then you may be trying something new you aren't familiar with but, you won't be getting a domestic on draft. Also, did I mention there's a pool table? The food menu is comprised of a few well-done bar food options, most of which are served between two buns, but if pizza is more your beer buddy of choice have no fear because fortunati pizzeria is attached and available for ordering. But believe me, the sandwiches and fries are so worthy of an order. The now extinct fish sandwich was my favorite, but have no fear they have hinted at a new fish favorite (maybe a shrimp roll) being added to the menu soon. The hot chicken sandwich is excellent, and so is the burger. Nothing here misses if you come in with your expectations being set at a handheld meal that compliments drinking and not with a stuffy attitude. Caution you may get messy. The burger is savage, dripping with the good stuff and covered in melted orange-yellow cheese. But, my go-to now is Lucky Boy's take on a hot chicken sandwich fried golden brown, crispy, and with just a hint of spice. The coleslaw accompanying it wasn't too wet and was mild in flavor, adding just a nice cut of freshness and creaminess to the fried salty sandwich. Mentioning being fried, the fries themselves are textbook. They're "golden brown and delicious" while being in between thick and thin and also still maintaining the true essence of potato. I can't wait to try the poutine promised to be loaded with cheese curds and smothered with brown gravy. Anything with those fries as a base is a money dish, I would suggest chili cheese fries of some sort for the fall because that would fit in nicely with the menu. It's a small but mighty showing for a small but magnificent bar. Lucky Boys has gotten lucky with the perfect mix of kitsch and nostalgia. It's like a 90s country song or a great burger it never goes out of style.

    If you're looking for you new dive bar look no further! Not only are they selling you drinks till…read more2am but they have the best mushroom gravy poutine in Kansas City. On Tuesday and Thursday they have there homemade pizzas as the only option for food but you won't be disappointed. You can add any topping that you can think of... most likely they have it!

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    Catfish Nuggets and Fries!
    Catfish Nuggets and Fries!
    All the guys here are great. Great time to be had.
    All the guys here are great. Great time to be had.
    HOT CHICKEN! Added the gravy to the fries.

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    HOT CHICKEN! Added the gravy to the fries.

    El Torito Grill - mexican - Updated June 2026

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