Our kids introduced us to El Patron a few years ago, and it has become a favorite. It's not the…read morefanciest spot, and service on busy nights can be chaotic (you might need to flag down a server) but we see the hustle as part of its charm. The space has two levels and a patio. Parking in their small lot or on the street can be tricky, but it's worth the effort. We love their mix of authentic Mexican dishes and classic favorites. Portions are huge (expect leftovers), and the Fajitas Del Mar are fantastic. We highly recommend it!

It was a busy night at El Patron, but the service was fast and efficient -- the line moved quickly,…read moreand the staff kept everything running smoothly. The margaritas were spot-on, the guacamole was fresh and delicious, and the food was absolutely amazing! I made a smart choice by ordering just an empanada, knowing I'd be filling up on chips and guac -- and it turned out to be the perfect plan. You can tell the food is made with care and love; it really comes through in every bite. I especially appreciate all the pescatarian and vegetarian options -- something you definitely won't find at the restaurant across the street. Dining at El Patron is always a treat, and I look forward to every opportunity I get to eat there. I can't wait to go back and try even more of their incredible dishes!

My husband and I were in the area and wanted some good food and I saw that this restaurant had…read moregreat ratings. The menu is more limited, the service was good, it's an older restaurant that's more of a dive, but that's typically where the best food is! I wanted tamales, but unfortunately, we came later and they were all sold out. So my husband and I both had cheese and onion enchiladas on corn tortillas. I had rice and he had refried beans. The enchiladas were the best enchiladas I've ever had. My husband thought they were excellent as well. I have celiac and she was upfront about them being cooked in peanut oil and having cinnamon in the sauce. She also had said that there is cross contamination with the fryer. I took a risk and I should not have, the food was excellent, but later on, I regretted it. I will definitely go back to try the tamales which are gluten-free. The atmosphere is casual and low-key. All of their food looked good! My husband said the watermelon margarita was also great.

We were on a taco tour and stopped by Lilly's expecting a traditional taqueria. If that is what you…read morewant, this is not it! It is more of a typical American Mexican place. However, we enjoyed our food and the margaritas were good as well! If you are looking for a typical American/Mexican place, definitely stop by!

I have plans to go to a different restaurant, which I won't name. I showed up about 30 minutes…read morebefore they closed. A staff member, for lack of a better word, gave me the cold shoulder and said the kitchen was closed. My wife was still interested in getting some tacos, so I thought about where to go. This place came to mind. We had been there before and had a good experience, and when we got here, there were maybe about 15 minutes before the kitchen closed. I believe the person who said to us was also the manager, a really nice lady. She let us know that the kitchen was closing in about 15 minutes, but we were more than welcome to order and we'd be taken care of. Sure enough, we got a nice seat, good ambience, and a great waiter. They got us a seat, gave us some recommendations on the menu. I ended up ordering the Steak Quesadilla along with the complimentary chips and salsa with the three different types of salsa that they have. Came with that. My wife ended up ordering the Soft Shell Crab Tacos. I'll give the quesadilla a 4 out of 5. Great steak flavor, had some other grilled vegetables on the inside. Not as much cheese as I would like, but it had great flavor. The guacamole that came with it was pretty good. I loved the green salsa that came with the trio of salsas. I'm going to say it's tomatillo. I didn't ask. I'm not sure, but it tasted great. Good portion size, really good waitstaff. He took care of us. I was pleasantly taken care of on my side. My wife had the soft-shell crab tacos, nice and fresh, really big portion. She liked my quesadilla, so she went ahead and ordered her a plate of those as well. She only had about half the quesadilla portion. She had to take the other half to go. She did get a pineapple margarita, which she really enjoyed. She finished that completely. We really enjoyed the ambience of the restaurant. It was nice, and I enjoyed myself. The soft-shell crab was a four out of five for the taco. She was a little thrown by the fact that the shell was still on it, which was a whole thing that she laughed with the waiter about. I'll say that we'll definitely be back to try their brunch, which the manager invited us to. If you've never been to this restaurant, you should definitely give them a try.

Great food and drinks. Terrible Service…read more I arrived about 15 minutes before my friend and sat at a table on the patio. The server was friendly and took my drink order. We didn't see her again for at least 45 minutes. I had to ask another server to check on my drink. We waited an eternity for my friend to order her drink and to order our food. A guy came over and introduced himself as our server. Shockingly, our initial server that went MIA, delivered us one of the dishes we had ordered. The food was great but the flies on the patio were insane. Ultimately, we finished our drinks and dessert inside at the bar. That was also a strange interaction. The bartender and our server were both very awkward about us moving inside. Given the service snafu and the swarm of flies, one would think they'd be friendlier. Anyhow, the food was great. We shared the aguachile shrimp, chicken fajitas, enchiladas and tres leche cake. We both had a couple margaritas which were delicious. I'd probably come back but sit inside and hope for a smoother service experience.

Excellent food and service!! Great tacos!! Great service!! I'll be back again!! Thank you!!read more

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.

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.

I love this place! Also, happy 25th anniversary! This place…read morehas the best huevos rancheros I've had in decades (recommend the spicy pork). The staff are always energetic and friendly. I also like their chips and salsa, but I forget which salsa is my favorite (haha).

Some years ago, Los Alamos was a grocery store, but now it is solely a restaurant that is…read morefamily-ran and serving delicious Mexican food with home-cooked vibes. The portion sizes are on the epic side, so come hungry and leave full, likely with leftovers. I have been to Los Alamos for brunch twice now. The service and food have been great both times. I recommend the bad ass burrito, which has three meats in it, if you are really hungry or want to share with someone. I was thoroughly stuffed after eating only half of it along with some chips, salsa, and queso. Prices are so reasonable, especially for the volume of food that you get. Parking is street-only but pretty easy to find, though you may have to walk a few short blocks. There could be a bit of a wait during peak hours on the weekend. Otherwise, walk on in, get yourself a table, and then head towards the back to order at the deli counter.

This is my new favorite taco place in KC, seriously I have had it 3 times in a week. Two times I…read morehave eaten at the location and once I ordered. So far either me or friends have tried all regular tacos and the burrito. All have been flavorful and delicious. The location is on the outskirts of Crossroads downtown. Since the location is shared with a brewery, it has an industrial feel both outside and inside, but don't let that stop you. You order at the counter, take a number and the food is delivered to your table - you know the drill. They have some games and the atmosphere is pretty chill. The employees are kind and personable and hey beer made on site. What more could you ask for?

So I stopped by to try this place for the first time. It looks to have some cool vibes. I didn't…read moresee a clear indicator that you're supposed to order at the bar. I just took a swing at it, picked up a menu, and stood there. It took a while for somebody to acknowledge that I was there. The person who took my order was super involved, which is cool, but they needed some help, and the person who came by to help them seemed to be rather impatient, so that was one of the first things I noticed. They do bring your food out in a reasonable amount of time, delivered to your table. You have a number that attaches to a metal wand that they give to you. So the water station is set up in the back, you get your own water, but they were out of cups. They had a really cool aesthetic to it, with like the garage door where you can see all the downtown. The only problem was that the sun went down, and it started to get rather cold. Nobody ever closed the door, but I ordered the Asada fries. 3/5 heavy on the seasoning, but not so much on the flavor, it came across. It's kind of salty. I thought it would be different than what it was. The portion size was fine, and the green sauce that they offer you on the side really makes it better. Also ordered the CHORI queso dip lied on the chorizo for the portion size. The flavor was also a three out of five. The chip that they give you with it has a nice, good texture and reasonable seasoning. My wife had the mushroom Tinga tacos. She gave him four out of five. She really enjoyed them. The atmosphere is cool. The weights staff are really cool. I'd consider coming back on a Thursday. They have this cool thing that you can try new and upcoming dishes, and then they also have brunch, so I'm thinking about giving them a second shot. If you've never been, you should come and see what your opinion is, but really cool aesthetics and great views.

Finally stopped by Tacos El Gallo and I wasn't disappointed. I ordered online without issue…read more Parking on SW Boulevard is always a nightmare, especially in that little area but I was able to find a spot after a few loops around. I wish I would've had more time to look around the market because it looked like they had a lot of good stuff but I'll have to go back and see. They do have tables inside that you can eat at. The food was done at the quoted time and was accurate. The one individual I encountered was friendly. The menu was very straightforward-tacos, burritos, and a few other items, all can be customized. I had to get an order of chips and queso. I really liked their queso. It had good flavor and wasn't overly spicy. The chips were fresh and held up to the queso nicely. I'm definitely probably alway going to order this when I go. I also tried a taco with carne asada. The tacos are the street variety but they are really good sized. They don't skimp on the meat. And the carne asada was really good. No gristle or gross bits. It was chopped finely and I'd definitely order it again. I also had to try a burrito. I tried the El pastor for that and added on all the toppings-cheese, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, and avocado. I also opted for extra meat because it was super cheap-like $1, so why not? Again, I was not disappointed. I did throw my burrito on the good 'ol George Foreman when I got home because they don't grill it at all and I wanted some grill marks on that tortilla. Otherwise, the el pastor was flavorful and tender and the toppings were all fresh. Per usual, my eyes were bigger than my stomach so I saved half of my burrito, but it was a welcome leftover meal the following day. Definitely check them out if you're on the boulevard and want some tasty, Mexican grub.

I really love a local place and that's what Tacos El Gallo is to me. It sits along a strip of…read moreLatino/Mexican places in KCMO. We have stopped in a couple of times to grab something to go. You order at a counter and pick up at another counter. They have a bar with toppings and sauces/salsas available for you to add to your dish. There are quite a few tables inside if you want to eat in. I happened to have been there on Sundays do the shop item area has been closed but it's fun to glance at some of the wares they have for you to purchase as you wait on your order. I've had birria tacos and we usually get a bunch of tamales as well! We freeze some and eat on them later. Yum! Everything is good and authentic. Everyone we have encountered has been nice. We will definitely stop back by when we are in the area!