Had the taquitos for lunch today and they were delicious. It was my first time there and I will definitely be returning

Empty during the lunch hour on a weekday. Which was fine because our server was super attentive and kind. He and two other workers sat to the side enjoying each other's company. Pros: The space is very large, well kept and clean. You can tell they take pride in the restaurant and take great care of it. Lunch specials offered are reasonable with some flexible choices. Really good chips and salsa, thick, warm chips and good flavor & texture on the salsa. Cons: the first bite of my shrimp quesadilla was super salty and there wasn't lot of cheese and the cheese I did get tasted like a melted American, which added to the saltiness. The sour cream helped and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. read more

El Cerrito - Shrimp Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Hesston, Kansas

Slow service but good food. They need hire more help!!! Overpriced but it's hit and miss

Excellent food, some of the best fajitas around. Chips and salsa are included with your meal if you dine in. Service can sometimes be slow, just depends on the day. Restaurant is always clean and tidy. Usually can't go wrong with anything on the menu at El Cerrito. read more

El Cerrito - Fajitas Texanas - Mexican Near Me - Hesston, Kansas

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This place was okay, I've had better. The staff was friendly and quick to come! The taco was okay but the queso was amazing! This seems like a good place for a drink and some chips and salsa. I would be curious to see other dishes and how they taste. read more

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As we came in it was completely empty but as it hit 5pm it got a lot busier and people started coming in. I ordered one chile relleno and three ground beef hard shell tacos. The chile relleno was very soft and kind of mushy, it was not spicy at all. The tacos were very good, the ground beef had great flavor. The salsa was on the runnier side but was very delicious. The chips were also very fresh and warm. We also ordered the queso and it was smooth and creamy. Overall the atmosphere once you're sitting down is very nice. I liked the ceiling decorations. read more

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It was clean and well decorated. We were quickly served chips and a container of salsa with bowls. We ordered our food and it did not take very long before it came out. They did bring the appetizer the same time as the meal. The food was good. They forgot a taco but when we told them she quickly brought it to us. read more

Such friendly staff! Portions were generous, food had a great flavor and the salsa has a bit of a kick. Yum!

This place is inside a motel next to a truck stop. I'm a taco freak and ride with hubby on semi so this is a win for me! I ordered the carne asada tacos which came with pico de Gallo and beans. Asada had great flavor, just wished the corn tortillas would have held up better. Plentiful meat inside the tacos ! Hubby had carne asada steak plate. He was happy with the steak just wished there was more . The rice and beans were microwaved too much. Service was great! Will definitely stop again when coming back through read more

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I meant my out of town family lives about an hour away, and they all said they would make the trip here to eat again! I live about 10 mins up the road and eat here OFTEN! Their takeout is even great as well! The Pollo Flameado is AMAZING!!! Their chorizo "sauce" is my favorite!!!! read more

They ruin other Mexican restaurants for me. The food and service and prices are always excellent.

Located next to a rundown motel, this was a shocking surprise to find good Mexican food in a tiny little town in Kansas! For such a small restaurant, they had an extensive menu, including lunch specials. Although everything was good, I think my favorite item was the tamale. Freshly made and filled with steak. My mom liked their chili rellenos, and my brother liked their chicken enchiladas and fajitas. Lunch specials are around $6-8 for a combination with rice and beans. Dinner is about $1 more. I was a visitor from California, but if I lived in the area, I'd eat here everyday! I think the locals know a good thing as it was full every time we went here. Just don't expect fancy decor or atmosphere. read more

Great basic Mexican food! I usually get my food To Go as I don't care for the seating and how busy they get. To small a place for so much seating and few staff. read more

The service was great and our meals were very good. The waitress was very efficient and friendly. We will return.

ElCerito is our favorite Mexican restaurant in the Newton area! The food is wonderful and the prices are reasonable. It is always very clean and decorated nicely. Highly recommended! read more

Love the new place. Food and service are as good as ever. Good number of choices on the menu. Something for everyone.

I love their food and the service is great! Don't know what else to say. The inside is a little outdated but that is fine, doesn't affect the taste. read more

I see why there hasn't been a review in over a year. Most of there customers are over 70 and probably have never heard of yelp. I on the other hand have. This place is just like others have said just ok. I ordered the fajitas coming out it was sizzling like fajitas usually do. But then it just kept on sizzling. I think they got it too hot because you could smell it burning. I had to pick off the top cause everything else was stuck to the bottom of the hot plate. After taking my fist bite I had to add salt because there was absolutely No seasoning. To top it off they don't serve alcohol so I couldn't even wash it down with a margarita. The best part of this place is the customer service. My waiter was very nice and checked on me on a regular basis. Now if they could just get the food up to par. This place would be a good place to eat. read more

This place turned the corner since my last review. It is a favorite now. Food quality and service is high!

Great menu options! Our food was fresh and delicious! Prices and portions definitely comparable to other Mexican restaurants we've visited when traveling. Dining area was clean, staff is very helpful and attentive! Will definitely put this on our return to list when visiting family nearby! read more

Really yummy food and great customer service. Absolutely love the California burrito. It's smothered in white queso and it's so delicious I have a hard time trying other things. Their salsa is also very good. I stop here whenever I'm in town. Prices are also quite reasonable. read more

Food was great waitress very nice and walking distance to the truck stop,the el Cerrito seafood plate was perfect and a large portion.

Very poor service, marginal food, ugly decor (facility was obviously converted from some other use) -- we spent the weekend in Hesston, would definitely not return to eat here again! read more

I order a shrimp cocktail, and was really poor of flavor, about the service is ok, but the owner or manager looks like hungry, he choose my seat and he bring chips and salsa to the table but always talking on the cellphone!!!! read more

Decent food. No spice to be found on it but it's kansas so I was not surprised. Service was not good either but not totally awful. I went for lunch on a Monday and had lunch fajitas. read more

Good service and decent food at a decent price, was wanting a margarita but this place is in a dry city..

Good food, great value & service with friendly owners.

Food was good. Wait staff was friendly and helpful. Interior was a little dreary and needed some cheering up.

The staff is great and they give you chips and salsa while you wait. The food is a little pricey but still good. The building is good but my chair was all ripped up. read more

I really enjoyed the authentic food and the friendly service. Lunch 13 is great and I also enjoy the taco salad.

Absolutely the worst Mexican restaurant we have ever visited. Errrrr restaurant for that matter. When we arrived there were piles of trash and dirt on the floor where it had been swept into piles with a dustpan but not collected. I gave them a pass thinking maybe they got occupied with a customer. NO. Those piles were there an hour later when we left. Shortly after being seated at our first table my husband noticed water dripping from the ceiling onto his head and shoulders, then realizing it was on the table too, even where they set the chips and salsa. No employees around we stood up with our things seeking another table, realizing they were not all cleared and had dirt piles on the carpet around them. Yes we should have left at this point but we were famished. Waiter finally comes out with our drinks, we tell him about the water and he seems annoyed that he has to find somewhere else to seat us; The food was horrible, the waiter just disappeared during meal, other employees playing on phones and doing nothing, loud rap music coming from kitchen....seriously it went on and on. Worst 30 dollars we ever spent. read more