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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Visit KC and The Pitch. Updated June 2026.
Jarocho · Kansas City, KS
Chef Carlos Falcon's much-awarded Mexican seafood — ceviches and mariscos done with real depth.
Ponak's Mexican Kitchen & Bar · Westside
A Southwest Boulevard favorite since 1975 for margaritas, fried tacos, and enchiladas.
El Pollo Rey · KCK — Armourdale
A local legend dishing wood-fired, south-of-the-border chicken on the KCK Taco Trail.
Manny's Mexican Restaurant · Crossroads
A longtime Crossroads Arts District mainstay for classic Mexican plates.
El Camino Real · Kansas City, KS
Beloved KCK street food and one of the anchors of the area's taquería scene.