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    El Torito Grill

    3.8 (22 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Tacos.
    Charley B.

    A coworker told me she doesn't like dining at local Mexican or Central American restaurants because she'd rather cook her family's recipes, but said if I wanted a good local meal then I should start at El Torito Grill. She said they aren't fancy - just really really good. I did and I agree. The tacos are solid. I also really liked the Enchiladas plate - three enchiladas (I chose green sauce) with beans and rice. The entrees are a little larger than they look, so don't feel bad if you ask for a container to go. Seating is first come first serve if you're dining in. A drive thru and to-go pickup options are available as well, but I haven't used them

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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.

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    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 days ago

    The food was excellent. Highly recommend. Delivery was fast. We got take out for our clinic. Everyone was pleased with their meals.

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    1 year ago

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

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    2 years ago

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

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    3 years ago

    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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    El Camino Real

    4.3(317 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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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.

    Picked up a togo burrito lunch special this afternoon! The meat (el pastor) was excellent,…read moreeverything was tasty, and the portions (especially for $10.99) were very generous. Walked in and was immediately greeted by staff (both the waiters and cooks)! I also love that the cooking set-up is open and right as you walk-in!! Definitely will be back soon

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    Campesino Mexican Grill & Cantina - This is the Enchiladas San Jose.

    Campesino Mexican Grill & Cantina

    4.1(93 reviews)
    5.7 mi
    •$$

    Staff is efficient and always give us plenty to drink in the best way possible. This is must stop…read more along johnson drive. Even just a brief visit to the bar. Fun artwork and three legged wooden chair. Never would I ever thought. Get a good bang for your buck meal wise and wont be dissapointed with the taste of any meal to choose

    Once again my colleagues and myself were bamboozled into coming back to this place for a work…read moredinner. Unfortunately, the person who usually organizes these types of events loves Campesino. NOTHING has changed. Despite her calling the same day to ensure our reservation for 12 people was confirmed, they still acted confused when a large group showed up. They had no idea we were coming and had to hustle a few tables together once we arrived. The service is still slow. The food and salsa are still bland. I didn't even get to enjoy one of their margaritas (the only item really worth ordering), as I had to go to work following dinner. My vegetarian combo (burrito and chile relleno with beans and rice) were as plain as I-70 in western Kansas. I think the food was even more uninspired than my last visit. It took forever to order, forever to get our food, and then some items came out late or required prompting to procure. I just don't understand why people love this place. I think they just get drunk on the margs and *think* the food is good. Do not come here if you enjoy anything but bland food.

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    Taco Naco Kc - Fish tacos, chicken al pastor, and brisket barbacoa. A plate of dreams!

    Taco Naco Kc

    4.3(125 reviews)
    4.6 mi•Westport
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    Delicious! We tried the nachos and the tacos (and the…read moremargaritas) The nachos had tons of toppings and my day, even brought part of it home to reheat in the air fryer. It was a good midnight snack. I got the Barbacoa taco and shrimp taco. Both had tons of flavor, and two was plenty for dinner. The margaritas were excellent! Since you order at the counter, we didn't have a ton of experience with the staff, but everyone seemed friendly and the shop is well maintained We did eat inside, and there were definitely people outside, taking advantage of the patio

    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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    Taha Mexican Kitchen - Crab Legs

    Taha Mexican Kitchen

    3.9(138 reviews)
    5.1 mi•Country Club Plaza, West Plaza

    We visited Taha late afternoon on a holiday weekend. Service was great - immediate seating and our…read moreserver was very attentive. They weren't very busy, but I definitely didn't have any of the issues noted in other reviews. Our table had several different cocktails, including the margarita "mocktail", and all were very good. We had the guacamole appetizer which was good but the portion was far too small to warrant a $14 price tag. Dinner was a variety - bacon-wrapped shrimp, halibut, ribeye tacos and octopus. Flavors were different than we are used to but the food was very good all around and everyone was happy with their choice. Overall, a very pleasant dining experience - we would go back in a heartbeat.

    Pescatarian Verdict: #stlouispescatarianapproved…read more Tex Mex spot loading.... The restaurant describes its food as Central Mexican cuisine interpreted through a Midwestern lens, and its menu goes considerably beyond standard tacos and enchiladas. They make their own blue corn tortillas chips and they use house made salsas and sauces. You know the chips you eat too much of to start your Mexican meal? Well they serve theirs with three different sauces. And this is a particularly good one for a pescatarian because seafood isn't an afterthought. The restaurant has dishes such as branzino, scallops, octopus and other seafood preparations. The atmosphere is stylish enough for a business lunch or date. The napkins were this burlap material that I absolutely loved. A very solid Mexican spot near the plaza.

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