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    El Taco-Miendo

    4.1 (67 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chicken Quesadilla Combo 13.49
    Greta F.

    Stopped by here a few weeks back while in the area, and I wish I would have kept going. When I walked in there was one person at the cash register that was on the phone taking an order, she did not even acknowledge me and after she got off the phone I had to be the one to great her. Then I get to the menu, which has no prices. So don't rely on the prices that are shown on Yelp, or even for their online ordering. I got a chicken quesadilla combo, which totaled $13.49 pretax. Which is weird considering online a chicken quesadilla a la carte is $4.49... and when we asked about the difference of the prices online vs in store she said she had ran me up correctly and that's the price on the computer. But $9 up charge for beans, rice and a drink? Yeah, no thanks. I give this place two stars, because the food was OK. The quesadilla chicken was drowned in a sauce and the chicken was shredded super thinly. The rice and beans average. Overall, disappointed in my experience and wouldn't recommend stopping in.

    Sad Al Pastor Taco

    I've been going to El Taco-Miendo for years and have generally been pleased. However, as of recently, it's experiencing shrinkflation. Take a look at the street taco I ordered. It's about as long as my pinkie, or slightly longer than a lime wedge. I could seriously eat it in one bite. They also charge for chips and salsa. We need a break El Taco-Miendo. I'm seeing other people.

    Gordita plate. Spectacular.
    Scott T.

    Something very magical is going on here with the food, and an awful lot of people get it. Specifically, when you see Hispanic day workers in large numbers lined up to get in the door when there are tons of places to eat along this strip of town, including many very good Mexican eateries, then you know the food is first-rate. And this gringo is here to tell you they know what's going on here. Flavor, great cooking that shows the love, ingredients shining. Holy guacamole, my gorditas were busting with pure corn flavor, perfectly prepared shells clearly made in-house, packed with my meat of choice on this trip--pastor--then topped with tomatoes, onions, cilantro and white cheese which I assume to be Queso Fresco but could be wrong. Tasty, that's what it all is. No, better than that, pure savory bliss. Best gorditas in town to pass these lips. My order was a plate so came with arroz y frijoles. If a place can't get these right, I'm done with it. No problem here. Superb. Friend opted for the tacos. He's a cabeza fan and thinks these are some of the very best he's had. That's saying something because we've both eaten a LOT of this food in greater metro area. Sauces appear to be made from scratch, another reason to love this place. There are hundreds of great taquerias in the metro area, and some very good ones along the highway here. Why would you need to revisit any single one? Because it's that damn good, that's why. I'll be returning here again. Ambiance - 2 stars, complete with stained, falling ceiling tiles Cleanliness - 3 stars, questionable Food - 5 stars, something very special going on Price - 5 stars. Competitive pricing comparing to similar eateries Visa and Mastercard only. Lot parking. Don't be surprised if there's a line to get in.

    Annette W.

    Delicious food! Love their street tacos, beans and rice!! My new favorite street taco place

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    Mike O.

    This is a great find for those seeking the real deal Mexican in Kansas City. The menu is limited, but what you'll find on it is as delicious and authentic as anything you'll find on Southwest Boulevard. I grabbed a selection of four tacos prepared in the traditional manner (onion and cilantro on soft corn tortillas). They were served on the standard, small street taco tortilla size. Nothing surprising here. They didn't double-layer the tortillas for the carne asada (bistek in this case), but they held together just fine, so no worries. Each of the four I got were delicious. I'm not even sure I could pick a favorite - maybe the bistek - maybe the al pastor. Regardless, they are an exceptional bargain. And taco Tuesday - people should be lining out the freaking door for that deal! Great place. Nice service. Definitely worth checking out.

    Jordan A.

    Excellent and very authentic Mexican food. Clean, but very simple and inexpensive decor. Feels appropriate, and the food is absolutely the star of this place. Wow

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    My husband and I love coming for your taco Tuesday special! We're big fans of the tacos al pastor and chicken flautas.

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    4 years ago

    I get tamales from this place quite literally every week. It's a problem. If you want to get hooked on good food, eat here!

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    1$ Taco tuesday,carnitas and some of the best green and red sauce around, Tacos are good!!!

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    Still great food .. although the door and hurache base is not soft anymore, pretty tough and chewy.

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    8 years ago

    Made first visit to El Taco-Miendo today. I had the lengua tacos and they were awesome. This is my new go to taco place.

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    I'm from Colorado and am used to the real deal Mexican food. Do they serve carnita? Also most may not know what this is but do they have green chili? And last are their Chile rellanos fried?

    Carnitas are great ,, try on tuesday !! 1$ green chili havnt tried but i make great chili ,lol

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    Oscar's is a little unassuming restaurant out in Olathe. I…read moreordered from doordash. I got a burrito with zesty chicken, Carnitas stuffed with Chara beans, Mexican rice and your traditional herbs and veggies for $10 with a side of refried beans for an extra $2.79 (I used my own plating for this post). Everything tasted fine , but I will say there was more rice than protein this time around and they were a little chintzy on the amount of refried beans. I was expecting two or three times as much for a full side instead of the lil' souffles worth. Next time I'll probably skip the burrito, kick the beans to the curb and stick with their excellent empanadas or flautas. Note: if you have time to dine in.... they should still have a cool little robot that serves your drinks... The robot along with the staff have always been very nice.

    Not a bad place at all! I've seen it many times before when being in the area and finally decided…read moreto give it a try. It's always empty which is a surprise cause the food is really good! They even have a little robot that brings your food to you. All drinks are self serve and they have horchata. The empanadas were good, you get 3, only downside was it was a little plain and would benefit from cheese and some seasoning for the chicken. Everything is customizable which was nice. The burrito was huge and tasty. The rice bowl was also a big serving and was tasty as well. The chicken in the bowl was seasoned and good! Their chile verde has been the best I've ever had. Staff was kind, building was very clean! They have an option to order online through a QR code and you put in the table number. Will definitely be coming back!

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    Tacos don't just have to be a Tuesday thing and margaritas shouldn't be limited to happy hours…read more K Macho's serves up the TexMex pretty well and pretty consistently. Your bowl of chips is rarely empty for long (especially for a glutton like me) and meals are delivered hot & ready. It's a big space, and when the place is packed, there is a LOT of service traffic on the floor. Wait times are usually not bad and the tables turn quickly with all of the help happening. The food is good, maybe not great. But it's not far from great and if you ordered something that would be delivered hot, then you can be sure that it will be served VERY hot. A plate of carnitas runs about $16, comes with tortillas, and is served very hot. K Machos makes a sensational traditional carnitas plate, and this is one of those top shelf items to try. If you want a taco salad or standard TexMex plate, then you get the good level. K Machos has a great drink menu and great drink specials. Their house marg runs $10 for the big schooner, or you can get several varieties of fruit in a frozen margarita version. Mango marg, anyone? Service is great, location is great, food is pretty good overall, and the drinks are great. It's definitive worth the stop in Olathe.

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    I've been going to Mi Ranchito for over 20 years, close to when it first opened! This just happens…read moreto be the location I live by now. I love and adore Mi Ranchito. Their chips are the perfect level of thin and crispy, the salsa is great, and I love the wide range of margarita flavors they offer. As far as the service.... Again, been going here for two decades and I don't recall one single occasion of bad service. It's always been the kind of place where they recognize and appreciate the regulars. It's a good atmosphere! I suppose I should talk more about the food. Again, never a bad experience really. I get one of two things- the steak fajitas, which are good but not incredibly memorable- or the divine chicken cream cheese enchilada. I haven't been able to find it's like anywhere. I lived in Texas for three years and I LONGED for my cream cheese chicken enchiladas. The sauce, oh the sauce..... I always get extra, both for the dish itself and to dip my chips in. I will say that the only downside is doing to go or a call in order.... It is not exactly uncommon to find that an extra sauce is missing. Or, for example, if you don't specify that you want the free chips and salsa, it may not be in there. Just check the bag before you leave, that's all I'm saying. Still, one or two little mistakes absolutely will not stand in the way of a five star rating. I honestly love eating here.

    The food was excellent with friendly professional service. We had a party of eight and they didn't…read moreadd additional fees. Bright decor and a great time.

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    Chapala is about 8 miles from where I live and I've had the opportunity to eat here multiple times…read more I've had everything from the nachos to enchiladas, Speedy Gonzalez to quesadillas, burritos, tacos, and most everything else. And I don't make multiple return visits to restaurants where I don't enjoy the food and the service. The restaurant is tucked away down what appears to be an industrial street where you wouldn't expect to find a sit-down restaurant. Because of this you won't accidentally discover it while you're out on a Saturday afternoon drive. I'm certain the location hurts their business as it has other failed restaurants that have occupied the same space in the past. But if you go to the trouble of finding it, you'll be happy you did. There are a few "Mexican" restaurants in this area of town, but this is a "Tex-Mex" restaurant, which I prefer. I won't go into describing each individual item on the menu, I'll just say the food is solid Tex-Mex. I lived in Houston and San Antonio for a total of 10 years, so I know what Tex-Mex is supposed to taste like. Chapala could definitely hold their own in South Texas. I think you should give it a try.

    If it wasn't for the fast service and decent prices, this place would have received a 2-star…read morerating. The food we ordered was sub par. While many items were ok and overall portion sizes were good, it lacked seasoning, especially the quesadilla. It was simply a tortilla with an underwhelming amount of cheese. Didn't even taste like the tortilla was heated up with any butter. Very bland. The tacos we ordered were ok but the shells reminded me of that from a Taco Bell taco kit almost. Sadly a soft option or corn option was not offered to us. Even though we dined around 1230, the restaurant was empty. Only one other table was occupied with guests. The hostess was even eating while working which didn't make for a very welcoming ambiance.

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