Incredible authentic, delicious food, kind and knowledgeable staff. Can accommodate vegan, gluten free, vegetarian. Great food for kids--my son loved the pupusa and platanos. We are just passing through town but would 100000% return next time we drive cross country!! Can't miss it whether you're a local or passing through. I am vegan and had such a yummy meal! Guac, salsa and chips were so fresh. Also loved the music that was playing. read more

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Everything was amazing from the moment we walked in the door and was seated. Waitress, food, full service. We will be back and recommend it. From Great Bend, Ks read more

I was driving through here on the way to Denver and was so happy I stopped! This cute little restaurant was such a pleasure to stop in. From the beautiful wall art, to the nice waitress.. the start of this restaurant experience was awesome! I sat down and ordered a breakfast dish with a taco and loved all my food! The rice, the flavors and even the single taco all tasted amazing and authentic! I would definitely come back if I was passing through! read more

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Our friend recommended Las Hefas for an Authentic Mexican and also Latin American Food experience. This place is located in Hays, Kansas. The owner even came out to speak to us (he knew our friend who is a local). The Mayor of Hays, Kansas was also dining here; impressive. Our friend ordered: Freshly fried chicharrones with white queso dip for the table...ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! I stay away from pork because of health reasons, but this dish was SUBLIME! We ordered: 2 Arepas filled with Chicken Plates and 1 Mexican Breakfast - Black Beans and Rice with Soft Scrambled Eggs. EVERYTHING WAS FANTASTIC! This place is great and I am happy that we visited here. I highly recommend. The freshly fried chicharrones with white queso dip is not on the menu and is a secret menu item. My peach margarita on the rocks with salt was not very strong but pretty tasty. I enjoyed every last drop. We have a great friend with great taste who advised us to come here. This was a true treat! read more

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Great find in this little town. Unique twist on a few items while having many traditional dishes. Good staff as well read more

Las Hefas - Good food! - Latin American Near Me - Hays, Kansas

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Great authentic food service and atmosphere in Hays Kansas America USA Eating Mexican food Since 1966 los Angeles California in the Hood for real read more

We enjoyed everything about our dinner! The fajitas were perfect(beef, chicken and shrimp combo) homemade tortillas are delicious! I'm a bit of a salsa snob and they have AMAZING salsa!! Fresh and so flavorful! Service was great and food came out super fast. Atmosphere was delightful. Highly recommend!! read more

Ran a search for best margarita in Hays Ks and Las Hefas popped up- restaurant is easy to get to with lots of parking. We sat at the bar and had a marg and dinner. Great experience overall- owner Israel makes a great margarita and you can tell how much he cares about his patrons and his food. We had the special of the day which was the cheese stuffed meatballs- the rice is delicious and freshly made tortillas are the best!!! We understood why they had run out and had to make more. Whether you are local or just visiting Hays, we highly recommend you visit Las Hefas for great food and drink! We are looking forward to returning! read more

I ordered the Chili Colorado. The pork was tender and very flavorful. The homemade tortillas were a great touch. The rice and beans were very bland. I asked for a spicier salsa to add flavor. It was an upcharge. That was disappointment. The service was eh. I mentioned that it was my 1st time there and she didn't go over the menu. The restaurant is wide open, modern, and bland. I might go back but it is not a must stop destination. read more

Las Hefas - Menu - Latin American Near Me - Hays, Kansas

Great place to stop Server was great Food was very good Would eat here again Driving though wanted dinner read more

While traveling from Kansas to Denver, we discovered a hidden gem--Las Hefas in the small town of Hyas. The ambiance was warm and inviting, and the food exceeded our expectations. Both the server and the manager were incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home. We ordered the fish tacos, arepas, spicy shrimp, and enchiladas--each dish was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Highly recommended if you're passing through! read more

Las Hefas - Latin American Near Me - Hays, Kansas

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Hays is a typical stopping point for us over the years as we make runs between Lawrence and Denver for family visits. My husband is a food lover of all things mexican/latino. We stopped for lunch on the way home - and, oh, my. Absolutely, hands-down, one of the best Latin American restaurants we have ever been to. We ordered ceviche, barbacoa tacos and fish tacos. Every bite was...beyond. We've eaten fish tacos around the world and my husband said these were the best fish tacos he's eaten in his life. (I agree). Such a cute place with a sweet story. Service was excellent. Just go. Go now. read more

Absolutely delicious Pollo a la Parilla ( grilled Chicken breasts! ) My hubby & I split an order with wonderful platanos on the side! There was enough for lunch to share in the road tomorrow with the extra order of their delicious rice enhanced with just enough corn, peas and green beans! PURE PERFECTION! Gracias a los cocineros !! Yummmmy! This little Kansas College town has great food options!! read more

Passing through Hays and had time to spend with an old friend, so I asked for suggestions to try something new - at least, someplace we haven't tried yet. Let me tell you...Las Hefas is, without a doubt, OUTSTANDING! From the friendly service to the meal, cocktails, tequila flight and appetizers...I cannot recommend this place enough. Keighlee was an absolute rockstar with service, and VERY proud to represent her workplace with smart upselling techniques and her bubbly demeanor. The space itself is kind of understated, which is fine by me when you're doing food this good. My wife and I both ordered the Arepas - I had the pork, she had the beef...and they were absolutely delicious. The fried plantains and slices of avocado were light and refreshing sides. The guacamole dip is perfect - not too salty, really fresh tasting and not overloaded with anything to excess. Keighlee mentioned that they've been open about a year, and while it wasn't too busy for a Wednesday night, I hope this isn't too hidden from the main parts of town. Las Hefas is worth you finding and trying. We will definitely be back next time we come through Hays! read more

The food was excellent!! Great selection and portion amounts. A shout-out to our waitress Samantha who was awesome!!!

This is the real deal! Authentic Central American food with a terrific family story. Clean, modern dining room and very friendly staff. Salsa and quac were fresh. I had the chicken Arepas - so, so good with a fresh masa grilled tortilla pouch. Plantains were delicious and a perfect complement. Brooklyn served our table and she was a delight, despite being an LSU fan! ;) Will definitely make a point to stop whenever we can on our road trips. read more

Las Hefas - Arepas with avocado and plaintains, cheese enchilada, chips, quac and salsa. - Latin American Near Me - Hays, Kansas

This place is the hidden gem of Hays!! Great food and the service is awesome. I've never eaten I hear and been disappointed.

Got the paypusas and the crudite served with was the best thing I've tasted in ages. Great service. Cold restaurant. Great food. Go there.

We've been to Las Hefas twice recently and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The greeter was friendly and cheerful, the decor much different and less gaudy than most Mexican restaurants we find in the US, more like a modern, minimalist atmosphere that you find in many Mexican cities . The decor is tasteful, with lovely artwork and music. The food is very fresh, authentic and delicious. There were five of us, we each ate a different dish, service was excellent and everyone left very satisfied. We're planning a n making Las Hefas our place to go for special meals. read more

I had pork tamales either rice and beans. The meal had good flavor. I generally judge my preferred Mexican food restaurants by their salsa and beans. Las Hefas passed on both accounts. It was a bit busy but waitress was nice and efficient. read more

Love this place! Food and staff is fantastic! Extra special tres leches cake is delicious too!

So darn good. Authentic homemade fresh food with a delicious margarita made to perfection. Wish I lived closer.

Ample parking, clean open space. Inviting atmosphere. The menu is diverse South American cuisine. The Mexican street corn appetizer was flavorful, plátanos slightly undercooked in my opinion (I prefer crispier burnt edges) but delicious. The ceviche is more like a salad. The ingredients are fresh and flavorful. Arepas de pollo where well prepared. Overall great experience. I would highly recommend this restaurant and I intend to eat here again when I'm in the area. read more

If you're traveling on I-70, it's either going into town to experience this fantastic food. The staff immediately acknowledged us when we entered, seated us and had chips and salsa at our table. We had jalapeño poppers, steak tacos and chili Colorado. The flavors rival our favorite Mexican restaurant in Denver. read more

It's a very tasty, modern looking Latin restaurant. It has influences from Cuba, South America, and Central America in addition to Mexico. We stopped by on a road trip and it was well worth the five minute diversion off the freeway. The service was fast, friendly, and efficient. Everything is house made and tastes fresh. Even the tortillas are made in house. I highly recommend the ropa vieja if you want to try a Cuban beef dish. It's really tasty! read more

Great find while traveling through - pork arepas were fabulous - guacamole and salsa was fresh with just the right spice and Eleanor was a fabulous friendly and attentive server read more

Excellent surprise in the middle of Hayes. We were looking for Mexican but wanted better than the taco bell-style on a plate you so often find. The menu has the usual Mexican dishes with a smattering of Central American dishes added in. We had a salsa sampler, all fresh; my wife had ropas, my son had barbacoa tacos, and I had higado encebollado (liver with onions). All came with tortillas made fresh that day. Each was tasty and very enjoyable. The prices here are very reasonable for the quality of the food. The service is top notch. Highly recommended as a break on your drive past on 70. read more

Las Hefas - Mexican liver with onions - Latin American Near Me - Hays, Kansas

We stopped in for Sunday night dinner. The drinks were great, I highly recommend the skinny margaritas. Appetizers and dinner were really good too. Our waitress was super busy and friendly. Sound carries in the restaurant so it got louder as people came in (it was full before we left). read more

While visiting Hays, Kansas, my son and I discovered this fantastic restaurant. The Mexican food is some of the best I have had anywhere, including in Mexico! I was told that a lot of the dishes are prepared by the Mexican grandmother of the owner! It is far from ordinary and is instead, exceptionally delicious. The service is very good. Our waitress was very friendly and sweet we went there both nights. The ambiance is adequate. The place is very clean and comfortable. What the restaurant lacks in ambiance is more than overcome by the quality of the cuisine and the service. I recommend it highly! read more

This was our first time here (opened 2 weeks ago). We all enjoyed our different dishes but I had the arepas without cheese. It came with avocado and fried plantains. I had chips and one arepas and I was full (had an extra meal for later). The Paloma was heavy on the sparkling water which I didn't enjoy (tasted watered down). I am excited to come here again. read more

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TOP NOTCH FOOD 20/10 Five stars, would take a detour from the interstate to get this.

Wow! This place is AMAZING! There are so many things to choose from and it was all so good. Their salsa is the best I have ever had (and I've had a lot!) - I had to get 32 oz to go! The pupusas and gallo pinto were also incredible. Every trip to Hays will now include a visit to Las Hefas! read more

Excellent food and top notch service. I enjoyed my amazing lunch and chatting with the server. They have specials frequently, so watch for the barilla tacos! The Tres Leches Cake is spectacular, so save room for dessert. I had the vegetarian dish, Pupusas. They come with a pickled cabbage side, a bowl of red sauce, and a big bowl of black beans with cheese on top. I very much enjoyed them, but was too excited to dig in, so missed the picture. read more

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Stopped her overnight and this place was great. Food was good. One of the best Mexican foods I had at a roadside stop.

It's always a wonderful experience when dining here!! Excellent staff that make you feel at home, fresh and authentic food, and superb service. A variety of beverages are available including alcoholic and (my weakness) , Mexican Coke!! I always have leftovers, unless I share!! read more

This place is amazing! Food and service were top notch. We had the elote appetizer, chicken enchiladas with green sauce, and the ropa viejas oh and chips and salsa. All of it was really delicious. Homemade corn and flour tortillas! Great sauces and spices. Chicken was moist all white meat! Chips, salsa, rice beans just all really solid. I nothing was greasy. We are just passing thru on a roadtrip or we would be regulars for sure. Didn't get drinks but full bar with creative offerings. Highly recommend!!! read more

Excellent food on a brick street in Hayes Ks Service was excellent with attentive waitress who gave great suggestions for the menu choices The newly established restaurant is very clean and spacious Definitely worth checking this spot out....the female boss! read more

Amazing margaritas, great service, cultural food! Truly outstanding! The decor is so beautiful. The food is also very affordable, I really recommend this place for people who live in Hays, Kansas or people just passing through! read more

Everything we tried was amazing! The carnitas were so tender and flavorful! The guacamole was also so fresh! Definitely recommend!

Wow!!! Amazingly great staff! Everyone was beautiful and genuine in attitude and service. The food was fantastic and exciting!!! portions were generous, fresh and tasty delicious, if I lived here in Hays I would be eating here often. I can't wait to return. Bravo to the crew. read more