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4.1 (69 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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A Funnel Cake Disaster!
Angel W.

Grease, Grease, and more Grease! My husband suggested this place, and I was excited. Who doesn't love a Funnel Cake? Plus, I didn't have to wait for a vendor to come to downtown OP! However, the Funnel Cake was hard and not packaged well. I took a small bite and was done immediately. I inspected the bottom of the Funnel Cake, trying to figure out why it wasn't tearing easily like a light, fluffy one. My suggestion is that if a Funnel Cake is taken from hot grease and packaged in styrofoam, some holes should be poked in it. The powdered sugar will come wet and sweaty, and the holes will help it dry out.

Birthday cake ice cream
Izabella S.

Went at 4 and there was hardly anybody there. We tried the birthday cake and horchata ice cream and it was very creamy and well worth the price for the decent sized cup. Staff was kind and they speak both English and Spanish if needed. They have all kinds of treats, snacks, and food! Will be coming back to try some meal items.

a brightly colored cafeteria
Phon W.

This is my family's favorite ice cream shop in town. They have tons of ice cream flavors and it's all so good. Creamy and flavorful. They have all kinds of desserts and food! We typically just get ice cream, but the Elotes are fire, all the aguas frescas, their tacos are good, the best mangoeada! I've just recently gone inside their new location and I love it!! It's big and lots of seating and tables and super colorful! We love this place, you have to try it.

Juice
Hannah G.

We stopped in after a soccer game for a quick bite. This place is popping. There's so many things to pick from: tacos, sandwiches, flautas, smoothies, juices, ice cream etc My husband got the Milanesa sandwich - steak. And we got a smoothie + juice. I would come back again to try something else on the menu. He loved his sandwich and the juice + smoothie was a great refreshment!

Asada Buritto

Well I went in for a Asada Burrito and when I got home it was actually a lettuce Burrito. The horchata was phenomenal. I was looking forward to trying out some menu items and was very disappointed. Not at all happy with what I received. Maybe other menu items are great, not sure if I want to give them a try after this. . The service and atmosphere were great!

Ludmila S.

Very delicious. Their flautas never miss and are my go to. They usually comes with more dressing but I usually get them plain. They make sure to meet your requirements and are very helpful as much as their are busy. Please give them a chance, no only the food but the desserts are also delicious !

Mangonada- 100% yum.
Greta F.

I came here for the sole purpose of trying their Mangonada, and I'm glad I tried this place out. I came in and was greeted by the person behind the counter. She was so sweet and helpful and let me know that I was picking a delicious choice. The drink was amazing. The mango combined nicely with the chamoy sauce and chill powder, which gave the perfect balance of sweet and tart. This was a perfect way to beat the Kansas heat. I would definitely recommend stopping here and will be returning very soon.

Mangonada
Phuong N.

One of the few best no fancy mangonada I've had so far. Fruit sorbet with fruit chucks, tamarind sauce and chamoy. You get to choose mango, pineapple, strawberry, lime or watermelon as sorbet flavors. My cashier never gave me a choice but glad he got mango for me so I'm happy. They didn't go cheap on the tamarind sauce and chamoy like most places. I got the Tacos which comes in three and you can mix the protein. Al Pastor is my favorite and then the carne asada and then the grill chicken. The tacos supposed to come with grill jalapeno but they only gave me grill onion and lime and one dipping sauce. I enjoyed everything.

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Uyen L.

This is my favorite Tropicana in the area!! Craving mangoneada or elotes? This is your place. I loved Tropicana way back in Wichita, so after moving up here, I just had to find another one. I tried the other locations, but none came up to the taste and service that Olathe have! They make everything from scratch-- ice-creams, churros, tortas, juices, etc. Communication can be tough at times, depending on which workers you get. Just point to the menu and they should understand. I always get the classic mangoneada special and elotes so it's not too hard to order. Service is always great, but the taste is even better. They never skim out on me like other places (especially KU Med location), and the flavors are always right. Prices can be a little high when comparing to other dessert spots nearby, but it's worth it once a month. I haven't try their actual dishes yet but I'm planning to in the future! 5/5 would recommend!

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Greg F.

Great little place. We stopped in after a Google search for churros. It was a needed ingredient for a recipe. Anyway this place looks really good the churros were amazing. Can't wait to come back and get some food. This is a potential hidden treasure. We were there on a early Sunday morning and they were just preparing and prepping for the day but everything looked great, clean, fresh, and smelled amazing.

Mangonada
Lieu N.

Looking for something that'll make you sweat and cool you off at the same time? Try their amazing mangonadas - a delightful combination of mango ice cream with fresh mango chunks on the bottom and sweet and spicy tamarind chili sauce on the sides and top of the cup! I would've liked more mango chunks and chili sprinkle on the top to give it a little more kick, but overall something I'll be stopping here for more this summer.

Pina en la playa - it's all kinds of fruit in a pineapple with Chamoy and tajin! Very refreshing!
Amy C.

I think this place is a franchise but I've always known them for mangonadas which are hella good. Everything is good no matter what you order. You can go in to order or call ahead. They have many desserts to choose from and lots of Mexican food options. They are always busy no matter the time or day. But they work efficiently to help you out! I really like them for my elotes and dessert cravings! I really like their fruit with Chamoy and tajin. Great snack! I highly recommend going to this location! I've heard mixed reviews from their other location nearby so I think I'll continue going here for my mangonadas and other desserts.

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This is the best place to eat for dessert you guys should come here they have super great service

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Chicken Empanadas were delicious! Strawberry Banana Smoothie, perfectly thick & creamy. Chocolate Filled Churros...Yummy!

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I love the food & delicious deserts, every employee is super nice except for Isabel she is rude is rolls her eyes after every word I say.

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3 things to do before you die. Visit the Louvre, cruise the Norwegian fjords, have the Al Pastor sandwich at Tropicana.

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Casa Amigos - Fajita enchilada and black beans

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3.9(85 reviews)
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It's been a while since I last dined here, and it definitely didn't disappoint!…read moreI jumped on their drink special--buy one premium margarita, get the second half off--which was an absolute steal. I started with the jalapeño margarita, but honestly downed it before I even remembered to take a photo. My second was easily my favorite: their masterfully crafted Mango Margarita which felt like a fiesta going down. For dinner, I ordered the Combo #4 (tamale, pork burrito, and crispy beef taco). They were kind enough to swap in a deep-fried taco for free, and since I'm a habitual chip-dipper, I happily doubled down on the refried beans to satiate my dipping cravings. One friend had the skirt steak and raved about how tender it was and how nicely it was plated. I was able to get a quick pic before it disappeared from his plate! One small quirk: they don't keep salt and pepper on the tables, so you'll need to ask for them. Our server also seemed a little eager to rush us out the door even though the restaurant wasn't very busy.(we weren't having any of that and me especially after two margaritas, haha), but overall, great food and standout margaritas make this an easy spot to revisit!

Has leadership/management changed recently? This used to be our go to neighborhood spot. But the…read morelast handful of times we have ordered, it has taken anywhere from 45-60 minutes to get the food. I went to get the order and after waiting almost 60 minutes, when quoted 30, the order was still missing an item. Then the chicken was so overcooked it was tough to cut, and the queso dip was chunky like it had been sitting there for a while. Other more recent times the chips taste like they had been sitting in the bags for three days. Again, what has changed because this is not the standard that has been delivered for many years now.

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3.6(46 reviews)
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I enjoy the fast, tasty, generously sized, reasonably priced, combo plates (with rice and beans) at…read morevarious, local Abelardo's locations. My two enchiladas combo ($12.49) included good portions of rice and beans. It was served just six minutes after I ordered at the counter. Usually, that would give me time to dig into complimentary chips and salsa, but the complimentary tortilla chips warmer was empty. Ugh! However, they did offer a complimentary salsa bar with five salsas with various heat levels to add to my entrée - nice! My meal offered plenty of moist, shredded chicken, creamy, refried beans and moist, tasty rice. The service at the counter was helpful and cheerful with two order kiosks also available. I found the dining area to be clean and nice with booths, two TVs (off) and lively Mexican music coming from the kitchen. They also offer a drive-thru. Overall, I'm thinking 3.5 stars (no chips - ugh!) and rounding up for the good value.

I drive by this place all the time and finally decided that a nice breakfast burrito would be the…read moreperfect Sunday morning pick me up. I was not disappointed! The burritos are well priced and LOADED! I swear this thing had to weigh about three pounds! It was packed with flavor, tasted fresh, and the service was quick. This was definitely the first of many trips to Abelardo's!

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Chapala Mexican Restaurant

3.8(36 reviews)
1.9 mi

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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