I finally checked out Catrinas Tacos & Tequilas and I'm so glad I did -- this place was so cute! Upon arrival, the outside decor was fun and colorful, including a flower wall and swings (perfect for pics lol). From the second we walked in, the vibe was upbeat, colorful, and welcoming. We started with some chips, salsa, and queso. The tacos and other dishes were delicious and came out hot with generous portions. There's a nice variety on the menu, so whether you're craving classic tacos, a burrito, or something a bit more creative, you'll find something great. The service was good as well. I would definitely come back. read more

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I recently tried Catrina's for the first time and really enjoyed it. The decor caught my attention right away, it's so fun, from the swings out front to the pink tree in the middle of the restaurant I ordered the shrimp enchiladas, and they were delicious filled with nice size shrimp, topped with spinach and avocado, and covered in white queso. I also ordered a margarona (a margarita with a Corona) to wash it all down. The guacamole appetizer is made fresh at your table. We didn't order it since I was the only one in my group who would've eaten it, and the portion looked large enough to share. I'll just have to return to try it. The service was average, but I'll be back to try more of their menu. read more

Catrinas Tacos & Tequilas - Mexican Near Me - Independence, Missouri

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This place was awesome and so was the staff. We had an enormous party. We started with a reservation with 20 people (ready before we got there) but people just kept coming. We probably had 45 people when it was all said and done. The staff were champs! They just kept finding tables to add and never missed a beat with drinks or food. The Tex Mex food and drinks were great and the place was so uniquely designed. Like really cute. Definitely take someone on a date here. But try not to bombard the staff with as big of a surprise as we did (even if they did handle it beautifully) read more

Catrinas Tacos & Tequilas - Margarita Flight - Mexican Near Me - Independence, Missouri

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Wow! For stumbling upon this place because it just so happened to be closest to our hotel, we made an incredible find. Walking in the vibe was incredible. It's so well decorated and you can tell the staff really takes care of the restaurant well. It was so clean and the energy was immaculate. The food was incredible too! We all enjoyed a margarita - I had the mango one :) - and then ordered food. My Tamala was delicious and pretty filling honestly. My mom couldn't even finish her burrito it was so big! Definitely get good portions for the price here. Definitely coming back :) read more

Catrinas Tacos & Tequilas - Mexican Near Me - Independence, Missouri

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This place is so pretty on the inside & outside . The food is so good . I irdeeed the taco flight with all meats and the margarita flight no complaints at all . My mom ordered a burrito with white queso and avacodo and said it was good . The drinks are pretty big & strong. I also liked that when you order the guacamole appetizer they come out and make it fresh I haven't seen any restaurants around do that . The patio outside is decorated really cute and has a lot of photo ops . No complaints from me about this place they have a forever customer here ! read more

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The drinks were delicious! The food was amazing. The desserts via the menu sounded wonderful but I enjoyed the drinks, appetizers and main dish. I need to come back to enjoy the dessert choices. Staff provide fast service and are great cooks. I love the art and the new cherry blossom tree is so pretty. read more

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The food here is fairly solid, but nothing great. They excel on ambiance and service. Great vibe and decor. I think some tweaks to the food could pay dividends. Hit me up if interested. read more

Catrinas Tacos & Tequilas - Catrinas burrito - Mexican Near Me - Independence, Missouri

The food was good and came at a reasonable price. I ate the Hawaiian rice while I was there and it filled me up!

I very much enjoyed my experience at Catrina's! The decor inside was beautiful and unique, the food was delicious, and the service was good. I would recommend the elote and the cantina bowl! I am a mushroom lover and this bowl did not skimp with the mushrooms. read more

Catrinas Tacos & Tequilas - Steak Fajitas, Elote - Mexican Near Me - Independence, Missouri

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Absolutely delicious food! We went on a Saturday night, it was very busy, several large parties for birthdays. This also made it a bit loud. The wait was a bit long and a little disorganized, but only waited 22 min when the estimate was 30. We had good service and the food was excellent. It tasted very authentic and flavorful! We ordered the burrito and a taco flight and got to try 4 tacos, plus we each had a yummy margarita! Overall did enjoy our time and would return. read more

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I so love the aesthetic of this restaurant. You always try to seek out authentic ethic dining experiences and the decor sets the tone. We ordered: Taquitos Flights, Catrina's Burrito (shrimp), esquites, Enchiladas Chipotle and 2 fabulous drinks Cantarito Jamaica and Paleta Mexican The presentation of all the dishes were so impressive, I took so many pictures from different angles including the drinks! The meals themselves were delicious except the taquitos with beef, not too much seasoning or flavor at all. The chicken in the taquitos and enchiladas was flavored well. I think their menu is a mix of Tex Mex and Mexican dishes and there's a lot to choose from and try. read more

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After visiting for the first time, I felt this place was just average. This spot is trying very hard to be trendy, but the execution just isn't there yet. As soon as we walked up, I noticed the operational misses--the outdoor swings were broken, the bonfire area was out of propane, and the waiting area is frustratingly small. For a place banking on the "vibe," those are big gaps. ​As for the food, the math doesn't quite add up. It's standard Tex-Mex with nice portions, but the prices are high for food that is just "average." The service was attentive and sweet, which saved the experience a bit, but honestly? It's just okay. Not a place I'd rush back to. read more

The service here was fun and great. We had a wonderful waiter who was such a joy. Our food was delicious and the drinks were good, too. I certainly enjoyed the birthday celebrations that the staff did around the restaurant and how the other surrounding tables joined in the fun. Also the decor outside the restaurant is perfect for taking group photos. Looking forward to going back. read more

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I unfortunately was unable to take photos of the food. I've been eyeballing this restaurant since they've opened. Absolutely the cutest place! Def a restaurant for the girls! It is a bit pricey here and price vs quantity..is worth it. They do have a wide variety, which is fantastic for someone slightly picky, like myself. I had the ceviche, it was good, not out of this world. I'll be planing a revisit, soon. read more

Catrinas Tacos & Tequilas - Mexican Near Me - Independence, Missouri

The staff is absolutely amazing. The decor/atmosphere is pretty good too. The salsa/sauce is very bland as is the food. The meat needs seasoning, salt, spice. Typical over priced drinks with very little alcohol. Too many Mexican restaurants around to suck this much. read more

Service was good although very slow. The food was average although probably very good for this part of the country. Drink was ok a bit watered down. If I was staying next door i would for sure come back. read more

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We came here with hubs coworker and his girlfriend. They had been there when we arrived. We all dat at the bar which was great since there was a lengthy wait. I ordered the Paloma for my drink. It was so good! Couldn't taste the grapefruit juice at all. Hubs had some kind of beer and they all had some kind of expensive tequila. I was the driver so I passed on the tequila. For my meal, I ordered the Pineapple Fajitas. It was so good. The pineapple added a level of flavor that elevated the dish. Hubs had fajita Nachos. Overall, this is a great place. The bartender was super nice and made sure we had that we needed. We will definitely be back. read more

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Came here for a quick dinner before an event at Cable Dahmer arena across the street. Catrinas is ridiculously fast from ordering to your plate in front of you. I was impressed! Our server was very to the point but he was accommodating and checked in frequently. The food was really good for how quick it was prepared and the price. I had the taco flight, 3 tacos your choice, and got the al pastor. It really hit the spot and was a great sized portion for the price. The vibe here definitely caters to keeping people coming in and out with quick service and some noticable music keeping things casual. The bar was decked out and looked amazing, I would definitely come back to check it out. read more

Catrinas Tacos & Tequilas - Catrinas Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Independence, Missouri

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Catrinas such a cute lil spot in Independence. The decor was super fun and festive. Not to mention the swings out front! For a moment I felt like I was at a beachside resort, but I digress. The food was solid! I had the quesabirria which was delicious! Much more food than needed for one meal so plan for leftovers. Several of my friends got burritos, which were also ginormous! The salsa was satisfactory -- not too spicy, not too bland. And the cheese dip was delicious! Worth a stop in if you're craving Mexican food! read more

Catrinas Tacos & Tequilas - Outdoor photo op! - Mexican Near Me - Independence, Missouri

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Food, service, and ambience is an awesome part of what makes Catrina's one of the best restaurants in Jackson County.

Good margs, good food (steak and shrimp fajitas ftw), good service and clean environment makes this place an easy choice if you're in the area and feeling like tacos and/or tequila. Had to dock em one star, though, for those awful fluorescent lights in the entryway. Kills the vibes! read more

Catrinas Tacos & Tequilas - Steak and shrimp fajitas ftw - Mexican Near Me - Independence, Missouri

If you're looking for a spot that's just as fun as it is delicious, Catrina's Tacos & Tequila is it! From the moment you pull up, it's clear this place was made for a good time--there are swings, colorful murals, and photo ops everywhere (perfect for girls' night or just a cute dinner out). The drinks are next-level - so pretty, super fun, and actually taste amazing. I had the pineapple fajitas and my husband got a cantina bowl, and both were packed with flavor and big enough to take home leftovers. The whole place has a bold, lively feel, and the service was great too. Highly recommend if you're in Independence and want great food and a place that's made to enjoy with friends! read more

Food is excellent, the tacos were awesome. Really enjoyed the portion sizes. Servers are kind and friendly. Atmosphere is great; while busy and a bit noisy at times, it feels almost festive. The aesthetic is colorful and fun. Love going here. read more

Amazing food, great service staff. Short wait time. Only suggestion is chairs are so close - very hard to get out after dinner.

We had an excellent experience here yesterday! We all got a different plate and everything was delicious, I got tacos, my boyfriend got the burrito, my friend got the special rice and chicken which was so yummy! I also have to shoutout their queso which was soooooo good with the chips but also mixed in with the rice! When we sat down we had a server assistant bring all of us waters and chips and salsa immediately! Then our server was right there to greet us and take our order faster than we were ready but was super chill about waiting a few minutes. Our food also came out in less than 10 minutes which was great because we were hungry after a day at the zoo! The vibes in here are just an added bonus to the great service. They have the cutest decorations outside and inside, and I also loved the music playing, it was upbeat music and called for a good time! We will definitely be returning again in the future! I'd love to see how this place is closer to night time when you can see everything lit up! read more

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Catrinas is pretty darn delicious! Service is great, quick, and very friendly as well! I have been here a handful of times and have found a favorite entrée and drink as well. Their carne asada torta is just necessary to try if you have never had one before. If you are old enough to drink, and can handle a touch of spice, do yourself a favor and try their pineapple habanero margarita! Just a sip and you get some great flavor, keep sipping and the heat starts building which is why I enjoy ordering another once my cup is empty. The one piece I would suggest to make this place better would to either have salted instead of plain tortilla chips or adding some salt to their salsa; this is probably my personal preference as I like saltier salsas either way. Definitely a place I will continue to support and have already recommended to many of my coworkers! read more

We finally made it to Catrina's. It was so good! The service was spot on. We were greeted as soon as we walked in, which was nice. I don't think we had fully settled into our seats when they were setting down our glasses of water and chips and salsa. The chips were warm and fresh. The salsa was chunkier than what most Mexican restaurants serve, which I loved. I like a little more heat, but it was still delicious. We also ordered a bowl of queso blanco, that was great. My wife had a chicken taco salad. She thought it was good, but would have liked a little less guacamole. I had the birria tacos. They were probably the biggest ones I've ever had. The beef was tender and flavorful. The consommé was so good and beefy that I didn't even use the salsa that came with the entree. It had just the right amount of cheese inside the perfectly fried tortilla. The rice and beans were pretty standard, just wish there'd been a bigger serving, but since the tacos were so good, I didn't mind that much. We look forward to trying some other menu items down the road. read more

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The Ceviche was super fresh! I also got the Churros and it came on a food cart. So fun! The frozen strawberry margarita was good. It's a beautiful place to relax and meet people. The staff were friendly and perky. Great place to list your mood! read more

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Out with the family and trying to find a place to feel comfortable with kids but also have the ability to get adult meals - and not just a chicken wrap or burger. This place crushed it. The service and atmosphere are excellent. The food was REALLY tasty. Fresh and excellent guacamole. The only thing that I didn't love was the straight cheese sauce, it was a tad salty to me, but with my meal it was a great compliment. All of our entrees were fantastic and the little churro cart to the table for desert made it extra fun for the kids too. read more

What a fabulous experience! Minus spilling the drink we were sharing very soon after getting it... ‍ Catrina's was a whole vibe. I went with my brother & sister in law that I vacationed to Cancun with a few years ago and we felt a little like we'd be transported back there. The restaurant is gorgeously done & I LOVED all of the artwork. The chips & salsa were fresh with the perfect amount of spice. We got a mango cantarito and it was delicious. I had a quesabirria & it was the best I've had in the KC area. The taco flight included some delicious carnitas and the best pastor I've ever had. And of course we had to get some dessert. The dessert flight came in a and it was so adorable. The churros were delicious and fresh and the sopapillas were the best I'd had around here. We also got the sweet plantains & we all agreed they were the best of the desserts we tried. I would go back even just for them. If you haven't been here yet, add it to your list. It was a bit of a trek for us because I live in OP and they live down southwest of me about 40 minutes, but definitely worth it and we will return (even though I'm still feeling embarrassed about the drink incident ). The only change I'd make is the prices. They're a little hefty. But for the friendliness of the staff and the ambience, it was worth it. read more

Catrinas Tacos & Tequilas - Mexican Near Me - Independence, Missouri

We enjoyed the food here and it felt bright and colorful. We had enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas and tacos. Everything was delicious.

Our sever Gabriel couldn't have been any better. He was very attentive and made sure we had everything we ordered but also what we needed to make our experience a great one. Upon entering, we were greeted immediately. The ambiance was welcoming and playful. We ended up having a party of 6, which helped because each person ordered something different. I, myself, ordered the Pollo Asado, which I will admit I couldn't finish but was a very generous portion. I appreciated that it wasn't over seasoned and came out piping hot. I agree with another review I read that the chips tasted like they may have been a different grain. I ordered a small cheese dip as well, which, unfortunately, I ate before taking a picture. It was, in my opinion, similar to a queso Blanco. The salsa was pretty good. Good portions of food for the cost. Great customer service and even spots out front for pictures should you choose. Check it out when you get a chance !! read more

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The food was good but I wouldn't rave about it. Ordered their hot salsa, habanero sauce . Never been charged ($1.50) for an upgrade before unless it was a queso dip. Prices are fair. The restaurant is nicely decorated. I'd return if someone smuggest it but I would not return on my own. Just wasn't to my likings. read more

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Amazing service and atmosphere. I always get fajitas, which are the same in most Mexican restaurants, but the service here is what would make me return. The servers provided water, chips and salsa as soon as we sat down and checked on the table an appropriate number of times, not an annoying amount or bare minimum . The music is lively and servers seemed happy to be there. read more

Absolutely amazing menu, food, portions, and presentation! This is not your typical Mexican food restaurant. Great ambiance and friendly service. I wish we lived closer so I could go more often! read more

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Best New taco place in KC. It has fantastic food and great drinks. Service was great for our party of 12 and for when just my wife and I went in. The ambiance is super cool. They have a giant tree in the middle of the resturant and gives a really cool vibe. The margaritas are also over the top and similar to what you would expect from a high end cocktail bar. Wife got one that came out on fire! (On purpose). read more

Catrinas Tacos & Tequilas Review I want to be very clear about my disappointment with our recent visit to Catrinas Tacos & Tequilas for my friend's birthday. This was not a minor issue or a single rude exchange. It was a pattern of dismissiveness, poor communication, and unprofessional service that turned what should have been a special evening into a frustrating experience. First, my friend spent two full weeks trying to do the right thing and communicate with management about our large party. She knew full well that reservations are uncommon at many Mexican restaurants, but she still wanted to be respectful and proactive by letting them know that at least 20 people would be dining. Despite repeated calls and efforts, she received vague answers and the constant runaround, with no clear guidance or commitment from anyone on staff. By the time the day of the event arrived, it was obvious the restaurant had not made any real effort to plan for us. On arrival, the staff acted irritated and put-upon, as if it was our fault for showing up in numbers they had been warned about for weeks. There was no welcome, no sense of hospitality, just an unspoken message that our business was an inconvenience. Our server, Mauricio, in particular, set a sour tone. He was dismissive, impatient, and at times openly rude. When someone is hosting a birthday dinner and bringing a large group to spend money in your establishment, that should be met with gratitude and professionalism. Instead, it felt like we were bothering them by even being there. The food itself was deeply disappointing. It was not inedible, but it was uninspired. It lacked seasoning, depth, and the authentic character you expect from a place that brands itself around tacos and tequilas. Proteins were bland and seemed unseasoned beyond the bare minimum. Salsas and toppings did nothing to elevate the flavors or tie the dishes together. Sides like rice and beans felt like filler, dry and flavorless, without any sign of care or preparation. Presentation was equally lackluster. Plates arrived looking sloppy and generic. Nothing about them suggested pride in the kitchen's work or any interest in making the meal feel special, which is particularly disappointing for a birthday celebration. For the prices charged, the food was simply not worth it. It is important to give credit where it is due. The drinks were excellent. The bar staff clearly knows what they are doing. Every cocktail was well balanced, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared. They were the only bright spot in an otherwise disappointing evening. It is clear that the bar takes its craft seriously. It is unfortunate that the kitchen does not show the same level of care or attention. The worst part of the night, however, was the handling of the check. I fully expected that gratuity would be automatically added for such a large group. That is industry standard and perfectly fair. The problem was the complete lack of communication about it. I looked at the menu and either it was not listed or I missed it entirely. The staff did not bother to explain that gratuity was already included, and then they made the arrogant assumption that they could simply keep the remaining change on top of that without asking. When I requested my change back, I was treated with clear disdain. The money was handed back with an attitude that suggested I should be embarrassed for even asking for what was mine. This level of unprofessionalism is unacceptable. Customers should never feel uncomfortable or shamed for wanting their own money returned, especially when the bill already included a substantial tip. This was not my first visit to Catrinas Tacos & Tequilas, but it will be my last. I cannot in good faith recommend a restaurant that treats its customers with such disregard, especially those trying to bring in large groups and celebrate important occasions. I hope management takes this feedback seriously. Better communication, better service training, and a genuine commitment to hospitality would go a long way toward fixing what was, for us, an unfortunately unpleasant experience. read more

This restaurant knows what flavor is. WOW. We sat at the bar and had EXCELLENT service. The drinks were so good, the food was AMAZING. This restaurant is so pretty and Dia De Los Muertos vibe. Some of the best Mexican I've had. The street corn is seriously my favorite! read more

Catrinas Tacos & Tequilas - Chor-Chicken - Mexican Near Me - Independence, Missouri

Super cute friendly place! Went with a group of 10 we trickled in a few at a time so orders were taken timely, alot of us ordered the upgraded $18 margaritas ok first problem I hadn't had a drink in 3 weeks the first one or two sips should have knocked me on my ass but I finished the entire margarita with not so much as a buzz it was beautiful and it was tasty just I don't think there was very much alcohol in it, then the food started to arrive and it was plated impressively and looked beautiful but oh my God probably the worst Food I've ever had the refried beans which is one of my favorite foods tasted like they were reconstituted from dried beans I kept finding hard chunks after the second bite I had to stop eating them. I also ordered a tamale which they it was just a hard brick of corn with chicken thrown on top and then the poblano was just the meat on top as well super strange super gross took one bite of each thing and boxed it up to bring home to my husband who is not picky, and he wouldn't even eat it. I feel like the place is for instagrammers to take pictures as there's photo ops all throughout the inside and outside but the food is not edible not even the chips I could not eat them. read more

Went there on a Saturday night. It was very busy but we were seated quickly. Food was very good. Will go back again.