I have memories of this place going all the way back to my childhood. I have so many memories of my mom and having dinner with her unfortunately, I don't live in Kansas anymore, but every time I come here, I have to make a stop. I am never disappointed anytime I ever come for many many years. It's still the same. I love it.. And would always recommend read more

This is an excellent restaurant with delicious, fresh food! Had the chicken fajitas. In addition, the waiter was very friendly and provided great service. There's rewards program where one can earn points for continuous visits. Would recommend if you are in southwest Wichita. read more

El Mexico Cafe - Chicken Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

The waiter kept reminding me that they closed in 30 minutes and then he reminded me again that they closed in 15 minutes. I had plenty of time to eat my meal without him rushing me. He was a real jerk. I felt like. He was more interested in getting off at work on time that he was about providing good service. I'm 73 years old but when I was in my 20s, I spent over 10 years working in the restaurant business. I worked in every job from Cook, to server, to assist manager, to manager. I would have never said anything like that to any of my customers. If they came in at closing time, I welcomed them and make sure they received excellent service. I'm not sure if that guy was a manager or not, but he needs to find another line of work. read more

Ordered via Uber Eats because...long day. I had the Monterey tacos, rice, and an order of chili con queso. Let's start with the queso. Mmmmmmm...I usually do not like the yellow queso, but this is wonderful, with just the right amount of spice. The food came in individual containers, which kept it nice and warm. The pork was really quite delicious; tender and good seasoning. The rice was a tiny bit disappointing. It was a little mushy. The pico also came with limes, which totally offset the rice. If you are eating in, a great place to order from. read more

El Mexico Cafe - Monterey tacos and chili con queso - Mexican Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

My son wanted to try this family owned restaurant and we all were impressed. The decor and atmosphere was friendly and inviting which included some really nice photos of Wichita landmarks and lots of Christmas decor. The margaritas were very large and had great flavor and variety. The food was well priced and large portions - and delicious! This place is a hidden gem and I strongly recommend! read more

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My absolute favorite Mexican restaurant in Wichita. Their pork verde is *chefs kiss*. The fried tacos are amazing. The service is ALWAYS spot on. I don't think we've ever waited more than 15 minutes for food. The restaurant is always clean. read more

El Mexico Cafe - Seneca Sampler - Mexican Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

Food is always delicious and fresh. The service is wonderful and friendly. The decor is awesome.

Good service. I liked the fried taco shells. The beef was good the chicken had no flavor.

Everything was amazing great prices and great service. Definitely would recommend great family ran business

Good place to eat Mexican food in Wichita Fast and friendly service We try to get something different every time we eat here ​ Have not been disappointed in what we order read more

This is one of the best places in Wichita to go for Mexican food and the service is always outstanding!

Excellent food, and the best wait staff in town! It's like dining with family! Lots of parking, and no noisy TVs blasting away in the restaurant. We were able to visit amongst ourselves and the staff kept the chips and drinks refilled right on time! read more

This is a recent update of what I posted in Feb. We went through Uber Eats and I got the Deluxe Burrito with beans, very disappointing, it still tasted like they don't know wha seasoning is, my girlfriend said the taco she had was very bland... The owner will probably apologize and hope future experiences will be better, there will be no more reviews of this restaurant,,,,, read more

So the service is good and the food appears quickly. I have gone here since the 1970s. I love the Monterey special. However. This is not authentic Mexican food. The aforementioned dish comes with a ton of sour cream and green olives, for example. Set your expectations. read more

Great food and friendly service. Been going there for almost 40 years. Always more food then I can e read more

Another great place to get a fried flour taco. Don't forget to add an order of queso (yellow) and flour chips.

A newbie Wichitanan, stopped here because my husband grew up eating at this place. Really good! Enjoyed the food, classic take on Americanized Mexican food. Very clean, nice atmosphere, plus had a great server who never let us run out of chips, salsa, beverages or tacos- cause Tuesday Tacos, all you can eat special. Definitely recommend trying it out! read more

Excellent Mexican food and outstanding service. Enjoy! This restaurant has been a favorite for a long, long time for a reason.

We've been going there for several years and enjoyed the food and the service has always been great. But the last couple of times we've been there the food seemed very bland. Didn't have the same taste as before. Not sure what is going on. read more

Good food and service and quick. Clean restaurant. Always accommodating to special orders or requests.

Food is always good and Beverly has and amazing attention to her guest.the service was great.

Since we moved out of state years ago and came back to visit Wichita this was a must do stop. We likely have not are here for 20 years and it brought back so many fond memories. We split the deluxe all meat burrito as there is no way we could take down a full one. Now I could not even take down half. Still great food. Great service after all these years. read more

El Mexico Cafe - Half of a deluxe all burrito - Mexican Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

The food is amazing and always has been. I've been going there since I was a kid and have always loved it. The service is always top notch.

We visited on 10/19/24. As always very clean, staff was friendly & promp! I have always loved the Chips & Salsa for many years, that is until last evening. The salsa recipie is now changed for the worse. It no longer has the signature taste. I sure will not be going as often as I have over the past 25 years. read more

Very good food; service is prompt. I especially like the deluxe burrito; it is HUGE though. I usually have to get a to-go box and take some of it home. They keep bringing chips and salsa (both mild and hot). Prices are good for what you get. Cocktails are a bit overpriced. Two things that I don't like: 1. It is always very cold inside so I take a jacket, even in the summer! 2. If you order to go they don't give you any chips or salsa. It is a small thing but if you dine-in chips and salsa comes with your meal so what's up with that? read more

Family Reunion there a few years ago. My Family went to the original location in the 80's. Still Good, But not the same. The Burritos Pork or Beef with whole Beans, Baked with Cheese, Taco's Fried, Beans and Rice were The Best!! A Lady used to wait on us, and knew exactly what we wanted. We had a choice of Salsa or Pico. We could get great sides of Guac and even sour cream, xtra cheese etc. without an extra charge. Everything came out of kitchen that we could see from our table, Fresh and Hot Always!! Miss those days!! When we came to Your location for reunion, It was good, But Not The Same. Told by Chef or New Owner that Recipes were The Same. Sadly They are Not. A Lot of OREGANO. Should Be More Balanced. Maybe in the future we will try a visit again. We don't live in Ks. anymore. read more

We stopped in last night for dinner. Service from Philip in the bar area was great as usual. I had the all meat burrito and my daughter had the nacho supreme with spicy queso. Both were outstanding. El Mexico is a great option for Mexican food in Wichita read more

Ate here for the first time and really enjoyed the beef taco dinner. It brought memories of the how Mexican food was when I was a kid. The chips and salsa were crisp and flavorful. The service was excellent as it was friendly and prompt. The restaurant was very clean everywhere I could see. The only recommendation I can think of is the lack of music, but it was pretty busy so maybe I just couldn't hear it. I will definitely be back to eat again! read more

I grew up in the neighborhood and enjoyed many meals here in years gone by. Apparently changed hands over a decade ago. So looked way better than the last time I was here. Way way better. That was a pleasant surprise. The server we had (they sat us near the bar) was the coolest, kindest, best server ever. Really. The food. Not quite as I remembered. We had two dishes. A beef flour fried taco and a Monterey Special. Pretty good but not spectacular. Chips and salsa delish. Next visit back will probably skip a repeat visit. read more

Me and my mom go to this place all the time, and it's always amazing! The service here is great, and everyone is so nice. The food is delicious and never fails. The tables are always clean, and so is the surrounding area of the restaurant. We love this place and come here very often. read more

Still my favorite Mexican food even though I now live in San Antonio. The cheese enchiladas with the chili sauce are great but don't pass up the tacos. The beef tacos fried in a flour shell is my absolute favorite and I've only found them at places in Wichita, KS. I'm really curious why only there??? Beans and rice is also always spot on. read more

El último restaurante al que fui El México. Fui con mi tía y mi prima. Pedí las fajitas pollo con arroz y frijoles. La comida era buena y el camarero amable. El restaurante estaba limpio. El servicio fue rápido. Me costó 27 dólares con propina. ¡Yo disfruté mi visita! Fue una experiencia de 4 de 5 estrellas. ¡La más importante es que pude pasar tiempo con mi familia! read more

We love this place. Great food, nice staff, fast service, clean restaurant. Try their tacos and margaritas.

What happened to the food here? I overheard someone say this is the "white people's version" of Mexican food. We came for lunch. The "salsa" that came with the chips was in a squirt bottle, tasting more like catsup than anything else. It was mild beyond mild, not that I wanted a hot sauce, but come on, catsup with some spices? No. When our lunch came, I asked for queso. It tasted like watered down canned cheese. This is why I never order mac-n-cheese in other places, because canned cheese tasted weird. The queso didn't even taste like it should, nor was it creamy. Oh, and what was with the random onion in the bottom of the bowl? The taco was good, though kind of greasy. However, there was no seasoning on the meat. Instant rice is my next complaint because I wanted Mexican rice. Nope. I also didn't like the canned beans with no effort made to season them, either. Bland. Disappointed, because I ate here a long time ago, several times and always found it delicious. I guess there must be something wrong after the remodel and probably new ownership. There are plenty of other Mexican food places in town that I haven't tried yet, so I will go eat at them and see where I can find better Mexican food that is more "authentic" than this place. I'm not trying to be mean, you just aren't Mexican enough for a return visit from me. I gave you 5 stars because the register guy was disappointed that I said the food was decent. With reluctance, I said "delicious" so he would smile, but I had to lie when I said it. My entire table wasn't happy with the waitress, who was rude after we asked her to come back when we weren't ready to order, seemed put out when I asked for queso and actually sighed when we asked for a go box. I almost didn't tip, but maybe she was having an off day. read more

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Great food, interesting menu, reasonable prices and professional, friendly staff. They took care of our large party with ease.

Best service and excellent food. The cheese alone makes it worth going! Fantastic tacos. I've never been dissatisfied when I've gone here and that's mostly due to the staff, but the food does taste very, very good. read more

This is still our favorite Mexican restaurant in Wichita. The food remains great and we have yet to have a server that wasn't attentive and personable. The place is always clean and definitely should not be labeled a 'hole in the wall' (although they have the proverbial good food of one. Our kids, who like most kids can be picky, get excited when we treat them here. I also appreciate how responsive the owner is here on Yelp, that is rare and shows their desire to please their customers. A new thing that I love is their rewards program.....it is a great plus and rewards you for eating there with discounts and a free meal coupon for your birthday. So far we have celebrated my wife's and son's birthday and look forward to my daughter's and mine! Pull the trigger and give it a try they will win your business :) read more

They may be locally owned BUT it is not the Villars, the original owners. I went in this evening to place an order to go. They ask EVERYONE if they want to tip when I said no the woman running the cash register loudly announced that I was not tipping. I will not be eating at this restaurant again. was that code to do something to my food?! read more

Awwwww man!! They changed the salsa. I grew up eating El Mexico and I come bacto Wichita once a year and this is always on my list of favorite restaurants to eat at. Food is ALWAYS great, but the salsa..... not as good as it used to be. it's thicker now. Definitely can NOT get tacos like these in California!!! INCREDIBLE!! read more

We love the restaurant. This is the first time we have ordered online. We are ordering this way is because my husband can't breath the fajita smoke. This is later in the day. Thank you Beverly Morris read more