Wow. Authentic Mexican food this is not. Just a lot of cheese. No real spices or flavoring. The Drinks are hecka good and big though. Pass on the food but go to get blitzed read more

I seriously cannot complain about this place not one little bit. All the chains of tried regarding El Maguey have all been good with amazing food, great service an good prices!! read more

We used to like till we sat in a booth and noticed a cockroach sitting with with us.gross! Never going back!

This is a dumpy, hole-in-the-wall restaurant with awesome food! You can always find great coupons in KC Valumail or in the Entertainment coupon book. Their chips are wonderfully light, warm and delicious. Their salsa is just right. I like their combination platters, but they also do great shrimp dishes. The tamales are pretty tasty too. Not all El Magueys are created equal. The EM on Valley View Parkway by Costco is sooo gross (I've tried it several times and each time was a disappointment). The one in Raytown is actually surprisingly good! I love getting Burrito Jalisco there because they do an awesome job on the pork. read more

My favorite Mexican restaurant in town by far! My go to is Fajitas Mix with Cheese Dip. Never forget the cheese dip!

Susan D hit it right on the spot. I LOVE ALL the El Maguey restaurant locations (sucks that I dont live there anymore, but I think about it constantly) I suggest going to the location on Noland Rd. I grew up on that location since I was 10 yrs old and still hold it in my regard as the best authentic mexican food in Missouri. Start off with the complimentry chips and salsa, order a cheese dip (or 2) and go to town! Then get the carne asada (great portion sizes, enough for almost 2 meals) and you are set. Drinks are great and cheap and there is room for a LOT of ppl in a single party. Stop reading this and go eat there, NOW, get the carne asada for me! read more

Haven't been here in awhile and still hasn't changed. I don't think people know how great this place is. It's kind of hidden. The servers are so nice and attentive. There is nothing on the menu that is bad. Everything is so good and they will accommodate your needs! Best Mexican restaurant by far! read more

Just my opinion. The best I've had in this area. Cooked to perfection. I can't wait to return. Oh and so friendly

By far my favorite place to go for Mexican! Prices are great, and service is fast!!! Not to mention, the food is amazing......lets not forget the monster margarita!!! read more

For years I've loved El Maguey - the great ingredients, great prices, and authentic recipes...it was truly my go-to place for Mexican food, especially the one in Independence. However, my trip there this afternoon changed ALL of that! I go in and there are two waiters in the back talking and staring at me as if they don't understand that I'm there to eat. When I ask them if I am to seat myself, one of them grabs a menu from a stack on some random table, places the menu on another table, nods, and walks away. I mean, El Maguey has never had great service but WOW...not a word from the "hostess!" No, "hi"...no nothin'! The lackluster start didn't get any better from there! I had a drive-by offer for something to drink, a chips and salsa delivery with a dirty bowl...speaking of which, what happened to the chips at El Maguey?! They used to rock! Now, they're like cheap grocery store chips that they heated up in the over for three minutes just to trick up! Terrible! Anyway, the not-so piece de resistance was the meal. I got a no. 5 lunch special and the food was lukewarm! With some cheap shredded cheese! What happened to white cheesy stuff! I just kinda stared at the meal for second and mustered to east half of it because I was starving! I have NEVER had any but hot food at EL Maguey. Needless to say, no one stopped by to see about my meal, refill my soda (the only tasty part of my meal), or to try their hand at acceptable customer service. To top it all off, the cashier (the only timely element of my visit), asked me if everything was okay. I politely told him the service was terrible and he nervously replied with, "Thank you." It pains me to say that all the naysayers were right. I'm not sure when El Maguey became El Mal Sabor, but I am on the hunt for my next go-to place. **Note: I am normally not one to write reviews so take that into consideration if you're still considering making a visit. You've been warned! read more

Tonight is met with bland food, horrific service and dirty surroundings. I never would have guessed "authentic" mexican food meant a chalupa being a cold flat corn tortilla with beans and cheese slopped on it. Food was cold....just not good!! This was third time here and third strike so im done read more

Quick, friendly service, and absolutely delicious Mexican food. This is not a fancy place as you may guess from its exterior. It is typical for an authentic Mexican restaurant and that means no frills except on your plate where they belong. BEST seasoned ground beef on any taco I've had anywhere. Also some of the most superb and spicy guacamole you could ever try. I liked every dish I tried as did my husband, and we're both somewhat picky when it comes to Mexican food. El Maguey is a star for yummy lunches and should be tried if you're not worried about the beauty of your surroundings. With that said, the dining room is very clean and a lot larger than it looks from the outside. I also noticed a separate dining area where they were having a baby shower during our visit, so that might be something to consider if you live in this area and need an informal gathering space. read more

If you want good mexiacn food fast, this is the place. I ordered the tacos, rice and beans. Had leftovers... I got full on the chips and salsa I was tearing up! Enjoyed my visit, will be back. read more

I use to love this place. Just revisited it the other night and what a disappointment. They added tvs raised their prices and give you smaller portions of food. I use to bring visiting friends and relatives here but now I'll never go back. read more

Amazing! Margs were delish, food was perfect and service was superb!!!! Great local eatery and can't wait to come back.

we've been visiting El Maguay since we moved to KC in 1993. It has Always remained consistantly good. Got take out last week. Taco salad was fresh, and my wife's chicken chimichanga was perfect. the refried beans are the best in town! Prices are rising a little. read more

I eaten at this location many time, but recently the food has gotten better and the chips are always fresh. Great authentic Mexican food!

My favorite Mexican restaurant. Hands down full of flavor and the service is usually great too.

Crunchy shrimp taco was the bomb, would order again next time I'm in town. Price is reasonable.

I've been a huge fan of this place and all the other ones out there. I always go with the chicken fajita nachos, I LOVE the cheese sauce best I've ever had. The margaritas are really strong which I enjoy but if you can't handle the strong liquor taste make sure to let them know ahead of time. read more

Love there food,some locations are better then others Raytown needs to clean up there store.but we still enjoy there food.

the service has ALWAYS been good here. we have been going for YEARS and havnt ever had an issue. the bottomless chips are always warm and tasty. and i unlike another review i read, i love the cheese they put on/ in the food. perfecto. the drinks here are also fantastic, and the enviornment is fun. check em out! read more

Absolutely my favorite Mexican joint I've ever been to! Been coming here for years with no problems. The food is amazing and it's reasonable priced. Plus the portions are huge. Expect to have a snack or a whole meal later on. The decor isn't the most fashionable but who cares. The staff are so friendly and always make sure you never run out of chips and salsa or drink. Just an overall amazing place. read more

El Maguey - HALF order of chicken nachos. Get em every time. :) - Mexican Near Me - Independence, Missouri

I've ate Mexican all over Texas, New Mexico, Colorado , and Southern California as well as the Midwest. The El Maguey on Noland Road is as good of a working class Tex Mex place as I've found. It aint pretty, but it is cheap and the food is plentiful. It is well seasoned (hotter if you ask for it), and fresh. The crowd tends to be blue class with several Spanish speakers on hand most evenings and lunch hours. If you like decor and high prices, skip this joint. Good food cheap, in a neighborhood restaurant is this place's specialty. read more

Great food, great service! I had the grilled talapia and shrimp, buddy had i believe the fajita burrito...everything was perfect! Wonderful waitress, everyone was all about the service. I have driven by so many times and now i know why the parking lot is always so full, this is my new favorite place! read more

I wish I could base this review on both the food and service but unfortunately this visit didn't last long enough to even order food. I support adults with developmental disabilities, on Monday May 6th we decided to go here for lunch. We arrived with a group of 10 people at 11:00 AM when the restaurant opened. We were greeted by the host who offered to seat us. The gentleman walked us past the large empty tables that sit large groups such as ours and led us to the back right corner of the restaurant by the kitchen assumably to be kept out of sight. The man then pulled two tables together not leaving room to accommodate the individual in a wheelchair that had came to dine. When I told the man that there was not enough room for us the man pulled dishes and silverware from a table placed at the entrance of the kitchen and placed it next to the other tables. This is the point that I told the man that we would be leaving due to how we were being treated. This was the only point that the man then offered to seat us in a more spacious in the opposite corner of the restaurant. But not all was bad because after leaving we went to a different Mexican restaurant at the corner of 23rd St and 291 and we're treated with exceptional customer service as well as food and we're seated in the front of the restaurant with all of the other visiting at that time. read more

Recently moving here from another state I was looking for food that reminded me about home. This place is great. Friendly people. Decently clean and nice little dining room read more

I have been going to this restaurant since I had moved from Texas in 2002. The food is very good. My kids will only want to eat at this Mexican restaurant. They will not go back to the other ones that we took them too. The food here is very good. I love the chicken soft tacos and the rice. It's the best. My son loves the cheese enchiladas. I like everything I have ordered here. My husband likes the fajitas! read more

great food, (chicken tacos and fried ice cream was delish!) good service, especially on a friday night (place was almost full). the Noland spot needs to expand a bit for more seating, since its one of the few decent mexican places in this area of Independence. read more

I used to eat here twice a week until recently. I gave the cashier a $100 bill and only received $8 in change when I should have received $68. The manger refused to check the register or the camera. He was blatantly ripping me off. Will never eat at this shady establishment again. read more

The closest thing to authentic Mexican food in Independence. Trust me, I used to live in California, and if mexican food is in competition, its in California. Great place to eat. Very nice atmosphere, and friendly staff. A two thumbs up from a mexican food resturant pro. read more

I liked El Maguey until tonight, when I was at the Valley View Parkway location and saw a mouse run across the floor while I was eating! The waitress didn't seem surprised when we told her. I won't be back. read more