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    LaPeZ Mod Mex

    4.3 (27 reviews)

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    Candice S.

    This a beautiful restaurant in Park Place which we love. I ordered a beer and my fiancé ordered the margarita which was just ok. Our food was very good, but it took a very long time to come out. There was a mixup on table numbers with both our drinks and our food. A manager came by to apologize and said it was because staff was new. They are a newer restaurant so I'm sure they are still figuring everything out. I would probably give it another try. The portion sizes aren't very large so don't come too hungry or plan to order some appetizers.

    Kathleen R.

    Excellent! Great modern Mexican fare with great service and a cool modern vibe! I love my short ribs dish. Hubby had Chile relleno which was great. The roasted veggies app was delish as was the blue cheese guacamole!

    Blue Crab tostada
    Rebekah F.

    We went to Lapez mod mex for restaurant week. We have done restaurant week the last 10 years and this has been the best food I have had. Everything i had was so tasty. The owner came over and spoke with us. All the staff were so kind. I cant wait to go back and see what else they have to offer.

    Chicken Mole
    Jimmy N.

    LaPez really surprised me. Authentic dishes with a modern twist, so much flavor especially the mole. Not many places can do mole correctly, this is it. Service is fantastic and they did a great job remodeling the place. Come for happy hour and a nice dinner. Sit outside when weather permits.

    Carne Asada.  Absolutely amazing.

    This is our favorite new restaurant. They only opened three days ago but you wouldn't know that from the quality of the service, food and drinks. The inside has been completely redone and it has a great vibe. I had the carne asada with chili smashed potatoes and street corn. My wife had the tampiquena, grilled steak with shrimp and crab enchiladas. It was a great and unique take on surf and turf. Both dishes were seasoned perfectly and were great value for the price. We will definitely be back. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming.

    Salad

    Wow! We had a few cocktails along with the oysters, a salad and tortilla soup. I scarfed down the oysters so fast I didn't even think to get a picture! They were delicious! The tortilla soup had such vibrant flavor as did the salad. I cannot wait to come back to try more off the menu. We were lucky enough to speak with the head chef and you can tell his passion and excitement for the restaurant! We cannot wait to return!

    Chicken Mole Enchiladas

    The food was artfully presented and delicious. I ordered the chicken mole enchiladas. Some others at the table thought the food was too spicy. Spice lovers rejoice. While the enchiladas had some heat, didn't think it was too spicy although the jicama salad cooled off the heat some. The servers did an excellent job fielding some complaints at the table about spiciness. Great location to watch the ice skaters.

    Loved it! Everything was amazing and cooked perfectly. N/A cocktail list was a great surprise!Service was prompt and polite without being rushy. Live music was wonderful if just a bit loud, place would benefit from those sound muffling stands are the band area to split the difference, but otherwise no notes, will definitely be back.

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    11 months ago

    Drinks and food are the best. Check it out! Service and the bar is great. the Margaritas are to die for.

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    Good food and service attentive service carry out available parking okay. Prices reasonable

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    Amazing and innovative food with emphasis on seafood dishes!! Have been there twice and great service delicious drinks and awesome food!!

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    Ask the Community - LaPeZ Mod Mex

    How spicy is the food in general, and can you vary the level of spicy/hot?

    Our food isn't very spicy, it's flavorful. You can ask your server about a specific dishes spice level.

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    La Nueva is objectively a good taqueria, but I've eaten birria elsewhere that demonstrates how much…read morehigher the ceiling can be. Respectfully, nothing was fundamentally wrong with the food, but it didn't distinguish itself. I'd eat there again if nearby, but wouldn't travel for it. Service was good for ordering and receiving time. From order to table was approximately 10 minutes which is exceptional considering the quantity of food ordered. The tables needed to be wiped down, and the table service was pretty much non-existent. You order your food at a register, seat yourself and that's that. No waitress or water; you have to buy bottled water. Price point was ~$65 for the taco platter and another ~$10 for the quesabirria tacos. This filled up the family of 4 with leftovers. There is a condiments / salsa bar but customers ran through it and there was mixed food between all the containers. The pickled red onion has their own kick to it which I enjoyed and their salsas/hot sauces are good. The decor is pretty straightforward, tables and chairs, with typical music you'd expect from other Mexican restaurants. Futbol on the TV's and old movies on others. There is a chef at the opposite end of where you order your food, hats off to that man he was very receptive and worked very hard. He helped with getting our table wiped down, our waters, and to go stuff for our leftovers, if he sees this, I want him to know I appreciated his efforts. This review is for my first time experience in Overland Park. I do not know if this is normal or because it was a Sunday that this is what the experience is but I will say, If they offered free water, had a busser, and kept the place more tidy it easily would elevate the rating.

    I'm almost afraid to go a second time because the first time was way too delicious…read more First, I was surprised by finding out it was Taco Tuesday, so I got some kind of crazy good financial deal on these tacos. Secondly, when I went home, I was just expecting tacos, and found this wide array of grilled vegetables in my takeout order. Thirdly, several of the tacos were insanely delicious. The server was pretty chill when I was placing my order. And the music in the background was Bad Bunny style, fun stuff.

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    Dining Area, Counter and Bar on the Right

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    3.3(242 reviews)
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    Cactus Grill is located in a convenient area near several other restaurants and Hen House. When I…read morewalked in on a Thursday night, the atmosphere was lively in both the restaurant and bar areas. I went to the bar to pick up my takeout order, and the entire process was seamless. Now, the food. I've been wanting to try Cactus Grill for a long time because the pictures of their food always looked mesmerizing, but I'm also usually a little hesitant when it comes to chain Tex-Mex restaurants. Short Rib Enchilada: The short rib was juicy and succulent. The New Mexico chile sauce wasn't spicy, but it was flavorful and complemented the short rib really well. The cilantro rice was better than most Mexican rice, though not quite as good as Chipotle's. The charro beans were the star--a simple menu item cooked with love and done right. Crab & Shrimp Enchiladas: Now, that poblano cream sauce is to die for. The shrimp were quite large, and the entire dish worked really well together. The only thing that felt par for the course was the black beans, which could have used more seasoning. Another unexpected surprise was the complimentary chips and salsa with both carryout orders. I expect complimentary chips and salsa when dining in at a Tex-Mex restaurant, but I definitely wasn't expecting them with takeout. Even after getting them home, the chips were still fresh, hot, crispy, and genuinely good. And they didn't just throw in a handful--I got two whole bags. This is definitely not a restaurant that skimps. My only real gripe with Cactus Grill is the online ordering system. Some menu items aren't available for takeout online, which is frustrating. 10/10. I'll absolutely be back, whether it's to dine in or carry out again.

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    This place. Is. Great. Opened up fairly recently and always wondered what it was like. Walked in…read moreand instantly loved the vibe and it seemed really authentic. Great salsa bar, and typical mexican things. It has a drive thru which is crazy because I think every-time I visit I would choose to go inside. The service is great and straight to the point. Now for the reason you go.. the food. Fantastic. Every time I've gone I've enjoyed my meal. This is one of those places where you're like.. well fuck. looks like I gotta try everything on this menu. And I don't know if I would dislike anything. The food is fresh and better than other a lot of other Mexican spots in KC. Overall I'm definitely gunna be visiting again in the future and years to come. Great vibe, great food, and a great time.

    Rey de Oros is a gorgeously-decorated little spot with lots of menu options. When we arrived, we…read morewere very impressed by the look of the place. Everything was clean and orderly. The service was okay! Nothing super special but they answered questions and were helpful at the counter. This was our first time here so we ordered a few things to sample and share amongst ourselves. The first thing we had was the chips and queso, which I thought was a bit expensive at $7.99 but not too bad. The queso was fairly spicy but otherwise nothing special. I usually love queso so it surprised me how neutral I felt toward it! The chips were good, thin and light with a crispy bite to them. We unfortunately didn't get to try the salsa, noticing only at the end of our meal that there was a sauce bar near the counter! The birria tacos were also...okay. They were very juicy but not very uniquely flavored compared to everything else we tried. The meat was tender and I loved the texture of the tortilla, but didn't care for the massive handful of cilantro dropped on top of everything on the plate. The dipping liquid (birria sauce?) was alright! It was the same flavor as the tacos themselves so it didn't add much, but it definitely wasn't bad. The "main course" of what we ordered was a combo of soft chicken tacos, rice, and beans. The chicken tacos were unfortunately very cold by the time we got them which was a bit strange, as almost everything else was hot! They tasted good but I'm really not a fan of eating cold chicken, so I passed them off to my friends. The beans were just okay. There's really not much to say about them. The rice also left me disappointed! I typically devour Spanish rice. Not only was it cold, there were also odd, hard grains of rice mixed in. Not enough to get one every bite but enough that the experience of eating it was off-putting. It was also quite bland. Another note: While we were eating, there was this constant loud droning coming from the air conditioner. I'm a MASSIVE fan of air conditioning so I'm grateful it was on in the first place, but that is something they really need to get fixed. Two women seated near us actually got up and walked outside after commenting multiple times about how disturbing the noise was. My experience here was definitely a mixed bag but it leaned toward the positive, so we'll likely try them again! They had several other menu items I'd like to try, including some American fare that I found intriguing.

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    Main Dining Area

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    I came here for the oysters and they did not disappoint. The customer service was awesome they were…read morereally friendly upon entry. The music and atmosphere were really nice. My waiter was Kara she let me know upfront she had not been working here that long, but she also was pretty knowledgeable and when she didn't know something, she found the answer for me. She was great at helping me find options and she was really nice. Drink: I love that their drinks weren't pre-made I got a ready fire aim with rum (bellows) instead of mezcal and it was really good. Perfect hint of spice and sweetness. The water was really nasty though. Food: Everything is made to order and customizable which is rare. -(6) Grilled chili butter oysters my favorite very great flavor -(6) Grilled Stuffed Oysters this was very different but still good I was nervous about the octopus idk of if I necessarily taste it was a fishy flavor but still great to try. I would probably try it without octopus next time. My waiter suggested using the premade lime mixture to cut the fishy taste and it worked perfectly and I also tried the habanero lime mixture. That's on the table and that tastes good as well it cut the fishiness. -Ceviche tostadas no carrots and light cilantro no (btw this is the Pacifico one): probably the best ceviche I've had and I added the habanero purée and it was perfection.

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