Fast service, super nice employees, good food. Huge portion of arroz con pollo and big shrimp with the camarones con pollo. Would definitely recommend if you're stopping through here read more

Tropical Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - WaKeeney, Kansas

Why does Kansas have such good Mexican food?! It was a deeply satisfying experience on the way home from vacation. I would highly recommend this for the weary traveler and Mexican food fan alike! We saw great reviews on Yelp and ran out of the hotel. The location was across the street. Our stomachs sank as we drove up to a closed restaurant and abandoned parking. The joy was abundant as we read they had just moved down the street! We were greeted warmly when we walked in. Drinks came right away as we studied the menu. We were pleased at the good variety of Jarritos in the fridge. Wifey asked for chorizo queso to go with the house chips and that was better than we can get most anywhere we are. I got the La Bandera combo and it was so satisfying. It's been a minute since I got a chile relleno that was THAT satisfying. Also, I could order a plateful of their shredded beef chimichangas and be happy. But the chicken enchilada really held up too! Wifey got the Bernabe's Special and just about died wanting to finish the epic amount of food. All of it was so good! read more

Delicious, authentic Mexican food. They have an extensive menu with a wide variety of combination plate options. The food is delicious, and the portions are generous. Service was quick and friendly. The atmosphere and decor were fun and inviting. I had the two beef taco combo, and my husband had the two burrito (1 chicken, one steak) plate. Each combo included rice and beans which were both flavorful. The beans were smooth, without being runny. We were served warm, crisp tortilla chips and homemade salsa shortly after being seated. The salsa alone was five stars. It's the best I've had in years. It was served in small carafes. I mentioned to the server/owner how delicious I found the salsa, and he brought me another carafe. I seriously could have drunk it, but ended up pouring it on my tacos and rice so as to enjoy every tasty bit. I should have taken my pictures before we started enjoying our meal. Hah! I was so full when I left that I was grateful that I didn't spoil my meal by eating too many chips. read more

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Very disappointed. Stopped here for lunch while passing through on I-70 because 3 years ago we ate here and it was fantastic. This time not so much. The Chile rellano had no flavor, nor did the taco meat or the salsa. The refried beans and guacamole were decent. Will not come back read more

My husband and I are driving across the Country and had to stay the night in this one horse town. We found this place on Yelp. Don't let the outside fool you, the food was amazing and the service was great. We tipped the chef as well. Prices were good and fit the portion size. Over all the restaurant seemed clean. read more

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Awesome Mexican joint in the middle of nowhere Wakeeney, Kansas! You get plenty of food for a very reasonable price. read more

Tropical Mexican Restaurant - My husband and I in front of Tropical Mexican Restaurant! - Mexican Near Me - WaKeeney, Kansas

Exit 127 off I-70 in Kansas. This place is so good and authentic and reasonably priced you don't want to miss it. Coming here almost justifies the long ride through Kansas. This delicious and clean establishment is run so capably by a husband and wife team. He's in the kitchen making all the yummy, and she's out front with attentive service. You start out with complimentary table nachos and salsa. But these are not ordinary. The nachos are freshly made, and come out warm, thin, salty, and crispy with the adequate tensile strength to scoop with. The salsa is so fresh with the perfect amount of cilantro and isn't too watery or chunky. Just right. We ordered the tacos carne asada, tropicale burrito with steak, and chimichanga with chicken. All were generously portioned and tasted so good that we somehow managed to finish our plates. The carne asada tacos come with refried beans topped with melted cheese and bacon bits (I think) that are just so tasty!!! Thank you my fellow yelpers for telling the world about this gem. We can't wait for the opportunity to come back! read more

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Excellent!!! We stopped in at almost closing time and the staff welcomed us in. Ordered the molcajete and it was fabulous.

Not happy with the dregs of the chip bag. But overall was decent and good. read more

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What an unexpectedly great Mexican restaurant, off the beaten path. The service was attentive without being oppressive, the prices very reasonable, and the food outstanding. If you're near Exit 127 on I-70 in Kansas, don't miss this gem! read more

So I walk in the door a few minutes before 6 pm, asked for a Happy Hour beer, and am told I'm too late. Not a big deal but not a great start. Then I order a 3 item combo plate. The masa in the tamale is uncooked. I couldn't distinguish the difference between the other 2 items. Both contained greasy ground beef...and that's all. No spices, no flavor, no nothing. No rice or frijoles either. From reading other reviews it's obvious there are people who like this place but my experience was awful. If you're in WaKeeney on Sunday this is the only game in town. Consider yourself warned. read more

Delicious. I had the burrito tropical. It had steak, lettuce, guacamole, smothered in burrito sauce (warm salsa) and topped with sour cream, comes with side or rice and beans. It really tasted like a steak fajita in burrito form. Food was quick and chips and salsa were free. I Recommend if traveling through like we were. read more

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Just passing through Wakeeney, camping at the KOA and saw this on the map. Thought we would try it. Excellent choice the food was wonderful. The service fast the restaurant clean I can't say enough about how good the food was. read more

Good FRESH Mexican and American food. Good service. Free Hot chips and week salsa. Pepsi Products and full bar. VERY LOW Toilets in NON ADA bathrooms!!!! Roomy and much nicer looking inside. Rutted parking lot. Good place but does not warrant 5 Yelp stars folks. read more

I'll start with the margarita... it was fantastic. It was so good I almost slammed it. No kidding. The salsa was very good and also got guacamole and it was very good too. Actually the best guac I've had in a while. I ordered one of the molcajetes they had on the menu. It came out and it looked so incredibly awesome. To be honest it was a bit of a disappointment. It lacked seasoning. Then, with this covid crap going on, there was no salt and pepper on the table. It's a good thing I didn't wait to eat it until I got salt and pepper, because our waiter never came back. My dinner companion said his food was just "okay." We were just passing through, so probably won't ever be back. I hope they'll step up their seasoning a little. read more

Food was great. Very tasty and authentic. Service was fast. Don't let the exterior fool you, you gotta stop by this place. I would come again if I'm ever in the area read more

Glad we found this place while traveling through this state. I was told Kansas is so flat youbcan watch your fod run away for two days. Glad we didn't have to do a fast food place. There was even plenty of room for RV parking. read more

It's true the parking lot is in bad shape and the restrooms are not ADA-compliant. However, if you're looking for delicious tacos, chili rejeno, fresh salsa, or a delicious sopapilla with whipped cream, chocolate & strawberry sauce on a Sunday, then check this place out! The ambiance is bright and festive and the servers are nice. Great stop on our 9-hour drive. read more

The food was. Fantastic and authentic. We stayed overnight in Wakeeney and by chance decided to eat there. It's nothing to look at on the outside but don't let it stop you from eating there. We had the fajitas with chicken, beef, bacon & pineapple. I would highly recommend it. Also had the fried ice cream. The service was great. read more

Don't let the old parking lot scare you. Nice and very clean inside. Good chips & good food!

The food was pretty good. I got vegetarian fajitas which chips and guacamole. The restaurant was clean and had a lot of beautiful plants. The locals in the restaurant nor the restaurant team members wore mask read more

Food was excellent and fresh!! Great prices for the amount of food you get. Highly recommend the appetizer sampler!!

Excellent food and quick service. Would eat at this restaurant again! Owner was pleasant and friendly.

amazing! Authentic Mexican in the middle of Kansas. Do not drive by. Stop and enjoy!

Holly mackerel my kids ate here! A+ for our family. My fish tacos were tasty and the arroz was amazing! This was a nice stop driving from Denver,CO. read more

If you are traveling across Kansas and you are in the vicinity of 70 exit 127 at Wakeeny check this place out. Fantastic food, great service. read more

That's the worse experience in a Mexican restaurant that I have in my life ..:firsts of all,we order two different plates with T-Bon each other, both with lots of fatty, not flavor at all they were really under cook from the way we ordered it , but im not here to talk about the food( witch it was just ok) , I want to talk the way they steal people or a least to us ! By not giving a proper recibe with prices ,of what's your order , at first they give us just a paper with words not understandable with not prices just with the total amount without prices or taxes , Higher then we have expect it , i ask for a proper bill to check my bill , and she gave me a small paper with blurred numbers and whenever I ask the waitress nicely for the formal bill she told me I need glasses because that the only recibe that they give to the people o a least to me ... i feel robed ! And not treated with respect ! ... and ohh I forgot to tell you , they charge for space sauce 1.99 for green and 1.99 for red , we pay 4.00$ for space sauce in a Mexican restaurant jejej that's hilarious , I'm telling you ( MEXICAN RESTAURANT DONT CHARGE FOR SPACY SAUCE ) the pic that I going to post is the recibe that i gave from the waitress ..! Clear right ??? read more

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Hidden gem. Good food and decent priced. You get your money's worth here. I got a Molcajete and hubs got a Burrito Grande. read more

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We arrived on a Sunday evening as we were traveling and on the road for hours on I-70. We were initially headed to another restaurant, but it was closed. Decided to stop here since it was right off the highway, and open. Servers were so gracious, friendly and attentive. Food was delicious- I had the pork verde, husband had the Tbone. Margaritas were amazing and packed a good punch. I'm so glad the other restaurant was closed and that we decided to eat here. I would recommend this establishment. Wonderful family run Mexican restaurant. read more

Delicious! We had shrimp tacos and a bean burrito alongside some Mexican rice. I'm not sure how they make their refried beans but I've never tasted beans like this. They were amazing! So flavorful! Highly recommend. As stated in other reviews, don't let the outside fool you. We almost had seconds thoughts but decided to live on the edge. Glad we did! read more

Really yummy! We were traveling and needed a place to stop. All the food was super yummy and the meat was so tender and moist. The La Bandera was the best because it was a little bit of everything. Also you can tell all the veggies used for the fajitas are fresh not frozen. Even the sauces tasted yummy and homemade. If you need to stop for a quick, delicious, and inexpensive lunch I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

I am a picky NJ Mexican food eater and I don't post reviews unless I am really impressed. The food was fresh and delicious from the salsa, the guacamole and our entrées. We were driving on I- 70 on our way from Colorado, heading back to home......and I wish this restaurant would follow me there;) Plus, the employee's show care in the food and service they provide! read more

OK,this place is a "tropical" mexican restaurant on a quiet street, in the middle of the Kansas wheat fields. Think about that. Tropical, in the middle of Kansas. How good could this be? It was outstanding! What a surprise. From the beef enchilada to the shrimp in cheese sauce, it was outstanding. The salsa was some of the best around. It's the perfect lunch spot coming out of the Front Range area. Plan your trip around this little hidden gem in the wheat fields. read more

The food is consistently good but they don't give you a ticket so you never know how much the bill really is.

So happy to have found this great place on Yelp. Excellent food at great prices. What we consider to be authentic Mexican food. We both had a #7 combo plate of rice, beans, enchilada and chille rellenos. Definitely recommend you stop if you are crossing Kansas on I 70. read more

Tropical Mexican Restaurant - Chille rellenos, enchilada, rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - WaKeeney, Kansas

This Mexican food was delish! I got the combo 1 and it was really good. My husband ordered the San Juan and he said it was really good as well! The wait staff was amazing they did a super job! read more

Great stop for lunch on our road trip! Such good food for amazing prices. Clean restrooms, festive decor and great service. I got the veggie fajitas and my bf got the pollo Feliz. Both 5 stars!! I definitely recommend to anyone who is traveling through the area. read more

Pleasantly surprised to find such a great restaurant off I-70. The food was well prepared, great authentic flavor. The quesadilla's were grilled to perfection. Sweet staff too. read more

AMAZING! The margarita was the best I had in years, the mix is a home made recipe from the uncle! I get the fajitas panchovilla and my husband the tropical one, evreything fresh and flavorful! Suprisingly the best restaurant I had so far! In the end the staff was super nice with us! Too bad we can't take the restaurant back with us in nyc!! read more

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Just ate at Tropical Mexican restaurant in Wakeeny Ks....Exit 127.....DELICIOUS!!!!!! I had the tacos de carne asada which came with a side of refried beans that were topped with a touch of chorizo...Simply amazing flavors and the amount of food you get for the price is awesome. Service was quick, and friendly. Impeccable place to eat after a long long drive across Kansas!!! Very happy that I found it!!! read more

Tropical Mexican Restaurant - Super delicious tacos at "Tropical" Mexican Restaurant in Wakeeny Kansas....Yum yum!!!! - Mexican Near Me - WaKeeney, Kansas