Tacos El Mercadito - Restaurant and Grocery

Tacos El Mercadito may not look like much from the outside, but the food is absolutely amazing and the wait is very minimal. We waited less than 10 minutes for two large orders. There is limited seating inside but you can also take your food to go! The tacos are $2, a tamale is $2.50, and a side of rice or a side of beans is also $2. I ordered 2 tacos, a tamale, chips & salsa, and a side of rice for under $14 with a tip. Highly recommend trying the pork tamale! You can also purchase Mexican ingredients and groceries at this restaurant/shop.

Their accents was heavy , so you already the food was gonna be Bomb 💣 😋. Ordered the carna asada and costillas de res en salsa, and they were super good home-made dishes. Tortillas were freshly cooked, and the sauces on the side were not too spicy, so I could actually enjoy them flavors. Over all a 9 out of 10 for an authentic Guerrero Mexican foreign very criollo high-end restaurant.
Their coffee was excelente, and the owner introduced it as Coffe made in Guerrero, Mexico.
La comida espectacular y bien criolla.
Muy buen café.

If you're in the area and like authentic tacos you need to go here. All the tacos are awesome, super delicious, the service was very speedy and friendly. You won't be disappointed!

In this restaurant I got good experience, I really love it. I can order fresh tamales made at this moment, chicken, or pork. We found beef soup with tortilla homemade. I recommend to visit that original Mexican ranch restaurant.

Great food and all salsa were on point. Little restaurant inside small grocery store. Was delicious. Wish it was closer to our home as it would be a regular stop. Minimal seating. Just go on in.

If you are within 20 miles of here stop and eat. It is in a small store with minimal seating but best Mexican food I have eaten in Kansas City metro area period. Don’t be put off by the inside just go enjoy.

Great food. Awesome prices. The service is great. The street tacos were tasty. The el pastor has tons of flavor. The steak and chicken were so good. I also had a gordita. Very good. This store is also a market. Come in and seat yourself.

Had a favorite dish from Guerrero mx. I was puerco with Chile rojo. And hand made tortillas..... Great food. Very traditional Mexican food.

Some of the best tacos that I’ve had in Kansas City.

Friendly quick service and I highly recommend them!

You can't go wrong with authentic tacos al pastor! I also tried the sopes (al pastor of course!) and wasn't disappointed. Service was friendly, salsa was spicy, food was overall delicious; what more can you ask for in a taco restaurant?

Very very good food service and smiles all around. I don't know Spanish. A young lady came to my table and helped me. I felt like I was into a family's home, did not know how to communicate and they were awesome to me. Then I got my food. Game, set, match. Hidden gem. I will be back. Excellent value. I have hunted to find better and haven't and I hit lots of spots.

Very traditional and authentic style. Say a bodega with a taqueria. Very good spot.

Authentic Mexican Tamales the best! I will return

Can't say enough good things about this place! The atmosphere was beautiful, the workers were so sweet, and the food was amazingly priced! The tamales are probably the best I've ever had, im definitely gonna start going here more often!

This place is a hidden gem! Wow, the tacos are amazing and there’s like 8 different meats to choose from!

Very good size burritos and the tacos were delicious! Cozy little place with more to offer than just food. Plenty of snacks and spices and other items to purchase.

Hidden jewel. Ordered tacos and a tamale to go. Grabbed a Jarritos fruit punch and some Mexican candy.

El Mercadito is THE authentic Mexican place for the burbs. I love having a place to get Menudo any day of the week. So good. You'll know you're in the right spot for lunch when you pull up and see all the trucks and trailers piled into the parking lot.

The tacos are amazing. I've been on the hunt for great tacos since moving out of South Texas. These are the best that I have ever had. Even my toddler loved them!

By far the BEST taco and Mexican food around! Everything is fresh and hand made. The salsa is out of this world, so delicious and fresh. The staff treats you like family- and Jasmine is just our favorite! Our week is not complete without Tacos El Mercadito! Try it once and you will be craving it every day!!