Independence Kansas is a miserable excuse for a town were under 8000 people live out their lives in total obscurity. Dead people have more of a pulse and the pace of life is much akin to the viewing of flies fornicating. El Publito's by all accounts could be called "A dive mexican joint on the edge of a town that time forgot". It is truly one of life's mysteries how the worlds best Queso AND Chili Rellanos ended up here. .....on reflection I guess it's only fitting that a town like Independence has such a culinary claim to fame, lest the town be so completely lame is is pulled into the ebon void of non-being. read more

Food, service and ambiance were very good. Staff was very attentive and helped in recommending tequila for our margaritas.

So my family and I live in indy so we go here bout every 3 weeks dam the food tastes like if taco bell made real Mexican food if your in indy this is the best place to go read more

Best Mexican food In SEK by far & our Waitress's name was Tatiana she was wonderful very pleasant beautiful smile and was very welcoming I appreciate how attentive she was yet not bothersome she didn't rush us as the waitress in the past did so we stopped coming in tatia makes it feel inviting and the ambiance is incredible! I hope next time we come in we get Tatianaia because she made our dinner visit to el Publico's amazing will be back because of her! The a read more

I had a Steak Fajitas and 2 cold beers, and I was quite satisfied. I also brought home leftovers. It was delish I always have loved leftovers a day or two later. read more

My family and I live in Texas. We eat Mexican food probably 3 nights a week. We were in Independence for the weekend and tried out El Pueblito. It was ok but there wasn't anything that was exceptional. The staff was odd too. Couldn't put my finger on it. The next night we went to Maria's on Main St. OMG! It was incredible. Do yourself a favor and just head to Maria's! read more

The snake fageta's were amazing and the halwkomoke with a Diet Coke was so delicious

Great food, helpful friendly, and efficient staff, very comfortable and pleasant being there. The ambience is wonderful.

Was greeted with a smile. Waitress was great (Fernanda) and all the staff were great. The food was delicious. One of my favorite places to eat at. read more

Possibly the best place in Independence for food! My family can't go a week without having dinner there.

I had the #2 lunch burrito with steak. The waitress was friendly and attentive. Food was good and hot no complaints there. Would definitely recommend going. read more

El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant - #2 lunch burrito with steak - Mexican Near Me - Independence, Kansas

I've been eating here for years. Good Mexican food, great service. Full bar. Open on Sunday.

I absolutely love El Pubs! Their food and service is ALWAYS TOP NOTCH!! My Mom and I would often go there before she passed and we was never disappointed. I have many great memories, laughing and dining there!! read more

Food here was fantastic. Service was excellent and accommodating. Food tasted authentic and the mole sauce was wonderful. Very excited to come here again. read more

Usually, this place is pretty spot on but today's experience was less than stellar. The food was good and very fresh but, the service was not acceptable. First he took my drink order and brought it promptly, but it was a full 15 minutes before he came and took my order. It was odd because it was after 1:30 in the afternoon and the lunch crowd had thinned out somewhat. I watched him wander around aimlessly until he finally remembered to take my order. The food came out and was great but he never came back again and I could have used more napkins, chips and salsa. When I was finished another server came and took away my used plate and utensils. So I sat another 10 minutes or so until he again, finally remembered to bring me my check so I could leave. Waiting, to be waited on is not my best attribute, I almost got up and walked out before he finally took my order! read more

My favorite place to eat when I'm in Chanute, quick service and it's always good. Exp if you get a margarita

Ambiance: Nice family sit-down restaurant with fun hispanic architecture indoors with arches and a pastel white color scheme. There's even a mural indoors. Service was good although our waiter did ask us our orders twice after writing it down, that was the only hiccup. Food: I got the lunch #12 which is marinaded chicken, rice and avocado salad all of which were pretty disappointing. The dish came with 3 thin strips of chicken which were crisped on a stovetop and covered with a tomato chili sauce. The problem was that the pieces were soo thin the chicken dried out and had the texture of leather, I had to saw through it with my knife. The avocado salad was chopped lettuce, a cross-sectional slice of white onion, 2 slivers of avocado and a tiny lime. Along with the flavorless rice, I found nothing enjoyable about the meal. As a lover of Mexican food I can't recommend this place at all given the poor cooking technique, poor dish composition and bland flavors. read more

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant. Great homemade chips and salsa as well as yummy white cheese dip. The food isn't served overly spicey but there are several levels of hot sauce for those who like their food with more flavor. Chicken chimichanga and burrito jalisco are our go-to favorites. Several really good options for margaritas. read more

Upon a recommendation of a local we decided to have lunch at El Pueblito. Wow. So glad they recommended this place. From the time you step in you are greeted and treated like they are glad you are there. The facility was super clean and well decorated. Our waiter was fantastic! He was very responsive to our wishes and requests without being overbearing and pushy. We all tried different entrees and sampled each others. The food came out fast and hot! We didn't feel rushed to leave as we sat and visited. More than 3 times as we were leaving an employee gave us a "thank you". It felt like they sincerely meant it. I can hardly wait for some friends to come to town so I can take them to eat at this great place. Thank you! read more

Food is always hot, quick and good. Customer service is fantastic. Would recommend to anyone who is looking for a great restaurant.

Kinda mediocre Mexican food. Not bad. But not great either. Their guacamole kinda looks like colored sour creme. read more

Semi friendly staff but amazing food. My family and I frequent this place. Will continue going back whenever we want Mexican.

My favorite local Mexican restaurant. Their specials are delicious. Tried the Pollo Popeye tonight. Fresh spinach and chicken smothered in cheese. Yum! read more

El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant - a plate of food - Mexican Near Me - Independence, Kansas

Very good food. Very authentic. Awesome service we came here on a wbim. VERY IMPRESSED. Will come back again

Always great service. Even when they're slammed and obviously short on staff, they're always running around making sure you have what you need. The margaritas and Mojitos are tasty. The Steak San Jose is my fave. Very clean, as well. read more

After back country camping and hiking the Elk River trail we were hungry. We saw El Pueblito on our drive in and discussed how good mexican food would be while eating freeze dried food at our camp site last night. We stopped in and were greeted politely and immediately upon entering. Great service and kind staff! I ordered enchilada and taco, my husband a burrito. The food met our expectations and our chips and salsa and drinks were filled regularly! read more

El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant - Ready for some chips and salsa! - Mexican Near Me - Independence, Kansas

Excellence in Mexican dining! Newly remodeled into a beautiful and most comfortable dining experience. Food is oh so good and consistently so every time. Great service with almost zero waiting time. Talking about it makes me want to be there right now. read more

Locals love this place, and it's a big hangout. But then, Wal-Mart is a big hangout in Independence. Most haven't had or wouldn't care for real mexican food. The food here is just ok to awful. There are a few decent dishes and the salsa is ok. But, Taco Bell would be a better choice. read more

This is one of the best aces around to eat mexican food. Fast service and great people working there. They love teaching you simple spanish words and are most friendly read more

It's one of those Mexican restaurants that pours lots of cheese on everything and the guacamole comes out of a big bucket in the back (don't know what's really in it). The beans and rice were bland. I ordered a Chile relleno, not sure where the poblano was at. There were like two bites of the pepper and the rest was ground beef and way too much melted cheese. If you like real Mexican food don't eat here. I had quite a bit of my meal left and my husband asked if I wanted a takeout box and I told him no way, not worth the effort. I asked my husband how his fajitas were and his comment was"not terrible". We had been at the hospital so it had been about 10 hours since we had eaten but even that didn't make it more palatable. read more

Very good food, great and friendly service. Family owned and operated. Got there after evening dinner rush, ordered and got food really quick. read more

After not eating there in 5 years due to I live in Oregon now. I took my husband there while visiting family back in September. The place has changed sooo much! They have remodeled but not for the best. It still have a very very small entrance and now a very small sitting area...not sure what why they remodeled?? I will say that the service and food was still excellent. We actually ate there several times before we left Kansas to come back home :D read more

Yum! I'm from Chicago but come to independence once a year. You can't go wrong with this place. Cheap and good food. Fantastic value

I am on a Keto way of eating. I love this restaurant. I order the Carnitas (untrimed), no tortillas, rice or beans, they substitute a salad in their place for me. Yummmy read more

Love it!! Great food and the salsa is wonderful. They now serve margaritas and they taste amazing!!

Love this place absolutely the best guac in town and queso its a lil iffy when it come to the waiter/waitress some are fantastic some seat you wait 20 mins bring your drink then you get your food about 30 mins later without them coming to refill drinks chips or even making sure you have utensils other check on you several times make sure everything is good and you have everything you need all in all I love it read more

I ordered a chilli relleno, asked for it to just be filled with cheese. What I got looked like baby poo covered in cheese, and 2 small strips of chilli. I asked where my chilli relleno was, and they told me they do theirs different and the blended up ground beef covered in cheese was the relleno. If I wanted the whole pepper, I must order their pablano pepper filled with chicken. REALLY!!! It was the most unappetizing thing I have ever seen. Avoid this place!! read more

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant. The food is authentic, the service is great, and it is clean.

Restaurant was clean and the atmosphere was nice. The wait staff was pleasant and attentive. My water glass remained full and we never ran out of chips; however the positives stop here. I am from San Antonio, I have had the best Mexican around, so my expectations were already low. They seemed to manage to lower them even more. A co-worker (from Louisville) suggested that we go there for lunch. I got the fajita nachos (steak/chicken). Who covers fajita meat with taco seasoning and queso? No pico, shredded lettuce, guacamole, jalapeño, nothing. I was so disappointed that I skipped supper; stomach ache from all the taco seasoning. The food was prompt and I must say my co-worker's chimichanga looked good. What doesn't look good fried though? The bill was $8 and some change. I am not a finicky eater (that's my wife) but I couldn't wait for the meal to be over; my co-worker talks too much but mainly it was the food. read more

A nice clean resturant with good service and great food. I have enjoyed everything I have had here so far. Hint, though ask for schreaded beef instead of groung beef, much more flavorful. read more