Manny's Mexican Restaurant

My co-worker and I ended up stopping here for a late night supper. 9pm. I always judge a Mexican restaurant by their salsa, and it tasted just like spaghetti sauce. Weird...for dipping tortilla chips. The hot salsa had a better salsa taste, but I couldn't get over how much the regular salsa tasted like spaghetti sauce! We were seated next to a big table of people celebrating a birthday and it was so loud, my co-worker and I didn't even talk to each other, because we had to yell. I enjoyed the taco combo, two beef and two chicken tacos. I also ordered the jalapeño cheese dip, which was pretty good. Cheese dip, taco combo, and a Pepsi costed me $35. My co-worker ordered two birra tacos, and a tamale with water and paid $25 Holy crap.....

The food was good. They give you plenty for the price! I was very happy about that. My only complaint is our waitress was ok, but not very friendly. They were extremely busy when we visited. So I'm not sure if she was just overwhelmed but it made us feel not valued. Overall I would come back but maybe on a less busy night.

Well know mexican eatery in Kansas City Missouri with a rich history. This is a very large resteraunt that is not short of dining space. The menu is packed with the traditional favorites, but they are well known for their fried tacos. I chose the tacos on my 1st visit here, and I was not disappointed.

I’m here for lunch. Generally I like Mannys. But that taco salad is really plain. I had to doctor it up. It didn’t even have a Mexican spice to it just lettuce and tomatoe and the chicken had no flavor. I added cilantro and beans. Don’t expect your taco salad to look like this.

I think the only complaint I have here is the cost. Service has always been very friendly and attentive. The food is GREAT and not like any other mexican place in the area. If you remember "Abelardos" and miss them, this is the closest you will get with their different salsa's and cheese dip's!

Loved it just cause of the way it is ya feel? Then I tried the birria taco and I was like dang that’s so good and I passed out a little on accident cause of it was so good. Then I put some lime in the dipping sauce and a little salt and then holy cow I liked it even more. Also everyone was so nice! Also it was cool in there so I liked that. And a picture of some guys on the wall. Alright! Yeah! That’s good stuff that I like about restaurants when they have that.

The chips and salsa/ hot salsa /white cheese super fresh. Huevos rancheros and pork burrito was delicious.

The food was solid, and the atmosphere was welcoming. Our server was friendly and attentive. The lunch menu was very reasonably priced. Overall, a good spot with a classic KC feel.

Amazing lunch menu specials. Service is quick and frequently check on you to see if you need anything extra. Ambiance is very cozy with pics of owner and different guests who have come through and eaten here. Today it's decorated for Christmas and looks very chicque. I love the classic look of the restaurant. Feels like home.

It was going along pretty well with a good server and decent food...until it wasn't. The Three Sauces Enchiladas had very little sauce on them, and just dry meat wrapped up in a tortilla doesn't taste great. I asked our server if I could get a little extra cheese sauce. She asked if I'd be OK with with a slight up charge. I agreed because usually that means about $1-$2 extra. But when we got our bill, a "slight up charge" for a little sauce was $6! I thought there must've been a mistake, as their idea of "slight up charge" became the price of a whole other enchilada with sauce! Server said "Well, that was a half order of sauce." I reminded her I hadn't asked for a half order of sauce, and that it might be wise to be clear with patrons about what a "small up charge" means. She said she couldn't help me, and sent a very unpleasant and irritated manager (or owner?) to the table. I explained the situation and she was adamant that she wouldn't do anything about it because I got a half order. I again said I hadn't asked for a half order; I asked for a little extra for my 3 dry enchiladas. She continued to be argumentative, and wasn't going to do anything for me. I said "I don't think you'll like the review I'm going to post on YELP" as she was walking away. Then she turned back and angrily adjusted the price. I hadn't been to Manny's in probably 25 years. And it'll be 25 more before I'll ever go back. I don't ever remember dealing with such an unpleasant manager in any restaurant.

Their salsa is trash!! You expect to get "SALSA" and you get something that tastes exactly like warmed up pizza sauce!...from a can! WTH?!‍‍

A group of eight of us were out late the other night and stopped in Manny's to get a bite. It was an hour before the posted closing time. We requested to set together, and the manager was extremely rude and refused instead putting us in two tables of 4. She said the other areas that had larger tables or tables we could put together were closed. We totally understand wanting to get out on time, but restaurants typically lock doors at their posted closing time and patrons typically continue to dine. Not to mention, this was a weekend night, when guests usually dine later. The waitress was very sweet and apologetic, but she was embarrassed and didn't know what to say. We felt bad for her. We assume they had already sent employees home and closed up as our food took some time. Although, my dinner was cold and had very little taste. The strawberry margarita was very good though. We were super disappointed in the manager's attitude and probably won't return.

This place is hard to beat in KC. None of that chain Mexican food nonsense here--just real-deal, family-owned, Kansas City original goodness that actually tastes like someone cared. Don't waste your time going anywhere else. Seriously--you'll just end up sad, full of regret, and probably bland tacos. This is where the actual food is. The service? Spot on. If you're visiting KC and want a taste of authentic, local, family-run Mexican food, this is the place. I forgot how big it is inside. We pulled up to a crowd waiting out front and I thought, "Welp, guess I'm about to chew my own arm off." But nope--they had us seated in no time. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly--like she wrote the menu herself and rehearsed it for a talent show.

Manny's is a solid Mexican restaurant on Southwest Boulevard in Crossroads. The menu isn't super unique -- standard Tex Mex fare like tacos, enchiladas, and burritos. Everything is tasty, but there are probably more authentic and delicious Mexican restaurants further south along Southwest Boulevard. Service is quick. It can get busy on weekend nights, but they turn over tables pretty quickly. They have a designated parking lot across the street, which is a unique feature for a Crossroads restaurant!

Update time - Manny's still gets you seated, gets you fed and gets you back your way - quickly. All the usual tasty menu options are available. They're cooked and served in filling portions. Service is quick and concise.

Yummy food and delicious margaritas. I cannot tell you how many times I have driven past the cute sign but tonight I finally decided to walk in. I grabbed a drink at the bar while I waited for the rest of my friends to meet up. They will not sit you without your full party, as is expected around the area. The bartender was nice. The Manny's marg was strong and delicious. Once we were sat we snacked on the salsa and chips. The house salsa was well seasoned but very mild. I was disappointed until I realized there were two different types! The spicy was peppery and perfect. The menu I had smelled of mildew but it was clean. I got the birria quesadilla. I have never had anything tastier in my life. It was cheesy and the meat was so tender and perfectly seasoned. Loved it! The food and drinks were delicious but a bit pricey.

Food is ok. Portions are definitely on the smaller side. I've been going there since the early 90's. I only notice one new item. An appetizer that's good. A Diablo dip. They have a Happy Hour listed on their website which seems pretty cool. You get there to review the HH menu and enjoy it IN the minuscule bar. But then the bill comes with NEW higher prices. WTF? The bartender knows all about it. Why would he hand out the menu AND not say anything about new prices? Hmmmmm. Fraud. Shame on you. Two places you are deceiving customers. Do better Manny's Family.

Super cute and quick to sear a group of 8 with no reservation on a Friday night! Food was good value, $26 for steak fajitas. Nachos weren't the best (chips with white queso dumped all over them) but I would definitely return for the fajitas!!

Went to Mannys the other day with some friends and it was good per usual! It's always busy so I'm surprised our wait time wasn't that long. I don't suggest going between 7-9pm because it's BUSY. Especially on the weekends but we came on a weekday so it wasn't terrible and every one was chill. They always give chips and salsa to start and I have to catch myself that I don't get full off that because the salsa is good! I think they make it in house and you can tell! I got the burrito frito which is a fried burrito with melted cheese on top. I was skeptical but my friend told me it was good and he was right! The cheese made the tortilla softer after being fried and it was well worth the stomach ache from eating dairy lol I also got a strawberry margarita which will sneak up on you if you're not careful lol

Food is good. However, if you get an email from Manny's Restaurant wishing you a happy birthday and offering you a free birthday meal (as I have received for many years from them) don't go for it. It's basically a bait and switch. They will not honor their email. Instead, they give you 10% off your meal. When I showed the email to the waitress, she told me she would have to get a manager. The manager told me they stopped the free birthday meal in January but they would give me 10% off my meal. I told her I had received the email offer on November 1, 2025 and it says it's good for 30 days. She told me she would call the owner. The manager came back to the table and told me they would not honor the email but I would get 10% off my meal and my burrito was on special today too. I told them I did not need them to bother with 10% off my meal, but they deducted the $1.20 from the bill. This process was embarrassing to me and my family. And Manny's should be embarrassed too. I imagine they use a third party for the promotional emails and this may have been a mistake that was out of their control but they should honor their mistakes. I told their staff they should post a sign on the door stating they do not honor free birthday meal promotions. The whole process put a damper on my birthday celebration with my family. I do enjoy Manny's food, but I wont be in a hurry to go back. Im giving 2 stars for the food, but the Manny's experience - a ZERO.

I've been coming here since I was kid. I remember when Manny would walk around the restaurant to say hi to everyone. This is one of my go to restaurants for a quick, affordable and good meal in downtown KC. Highly recommend their margaritas and of course the Manny's burrito.

If you're looking for authentic, this is not the place to go. Menu options were pretty basic. Our server was nice but I did feel like we were treated a bit different seeing how everyone else was talked to. Was not a fan of the dark ambiance, it was too dark. I got pork with green sauce and although good, it tasted like the canned pork, the tortillas were definitely microwaved. My husband got a burrito with white cheese and the cheese tasted like sliced yellow kraft cheese. Our food was also on the verge of being cold. Just another gentrified Mexican restaurant.

It's a no for me. Two stars because everyone was nice but yuck. I do not recommend. Salsa tastes like ketchup, burrito was dry AF. I asked for carne asada for my burrito and was told they use ground beef. Who does that? I'm probably spoiled being from CA where we get authentic Mexican food. This was one of the worst I've had. Their chips were pretty good but guacamole was just ok. Service was good. But will not repeat. All Mexican restaurants need carne asada.

Great food, great service! Mix the hot salsa with the regular salsa and it's so good!!!

My boyfriend and I went here a few times for dinner. Once we went with a large group from his work and once on a date together. Let's start off with drinks. I will say that I'm not a big margarita person because I don't like the sweetness and I'm not the biggest tequila fan. However, the Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita was fantastic. It was very refreshing and not too spicy. I was very impressed, I had two. My boyfriend had the Mango Margarita and the Strawberry Margarita and both were very good. We preferred the strawberry over the mango. Now let's talk meals. From the two different times we have been, we have tried a few different menu items. My boyfriend got the Frido Burrito and seemed to enjoy it a lot. He said he would give it 5 stars. He has also gotten the Enchilada Burrito. He enjoyed it but did not like it as much as the Frido Burrito. I got the Fajitas and actually asked if I could get a combination of steak, shrimp and chicken. They always do it for me and they give you A LOT of meat. I usually have this for two meals. The chicken is phenomenal. The steak is always a little over cooked in my opinion which is not surprising on fajitas. I love fajitas and I was not disappointed with these. I will say they are quite expensive though. Overall, experience was great. They are very fast and attentive at Mannys which is greatly appreciated. We will be going back.

Manny's had great food, great service and is priced fair for their quality of it all. The place is huge! I thought we were going to have to wait because it looked small from outside. They are quick with everything and they have great food. I'll definitely be back.

Spent Saturday evening here and we always love the place, the bartenders usually know us from coming in over the yrs. The food was delicious and full of flavor. They're quick and efficient and the food never disappoints. KC staple for sure. If you're in town and want good homemade Mexican food, stop by

We haven't been here in years largely because we lived out of state but just hadn't made it down here but once. Parking is always hard and a deterrent for us. Tonight we got lucky and even on a First Friday here in the Crossroads and a beautiful night. Got a front row spot right across the street in the lil dedicated lot. I had Chicken Enchiladas which were best in class, a rich mole' flavored enchilada sauce with fresh moist chicken. Loved them! Husband had a taco, pork burrito with pinto beans. Very much enjoyed his meal as well. Waitress was very friendly and helpful, we were cold with the fan above us on and she had it turned off for us. Which was nice. We will go back because my meal will be cravable (is that a word?). Pretty quick turnaround too so we were able to get to the Royals game in time which was a bonus.

I came to Manny's on a Tuesday night before 6. They seemed a little short staffed - the restaurant didn't seem very full, but I was told there weren't any tables and that there was only bar seating. I was quickly served some chips and dip. I ordered a taco "sin carne" with veggies, but decided to add chicken. The taco they brought out was tasty, but huge, and impossible to pick up. I had to deconstruct it with my fork, which was a bit of an awkward way to eat it, but the grilled veggies were flavorful. The restaurant itself was kind of dark, and I didn't get a good view of the main dining room since I was seated at the bar. Overall a decent spot to grab a quick bite, but nothing special about the experience.

Came on a hunt with a taco aficionado friend looking for one dish, and found it with satisfaction. I'm talking about "the traditional Kansas City Taco," here called "Mucho Tacos." Hold on, gringo, what's that you say? Story goes like this: in the 1950s Mexican and Italian laborers were aplenty in the city. Out of those years of toiling side by side, friendships, common meals, the need to make the best with what is available came a deep fried taco of beef or chicken (possibly mashed potatoes, just a guess) laced with Romaine lettuce, maybe a bit of cheese, maybe some tomato, and at the end sprinkled heavily with Parmesan cheese. No, silly, not Parmigiano Reggiano you pay an arm and leg for made in only one small area in Italy (yet is a billion dollar industry of fake wheels of it they say), but something as best as they were making in Kansas City in the 1950s. These tacos flourished in the city, long, long before the current street taco scene was ever heard of. Done right, they are a thing of beauty, and Manny's has been doing them since opening in (I think) the early 1980s. When I started my new quest to visit all of the places in town still doing them, I was mystified until biting into my first at Margarita's down the street a mile or two. "Oh yea, I remember these now," from early times when I'd just moved to KC in the late 70s. Maybe half dozen joints still doing them in the city, yet at one time this style was quite common, and they are fine. I'd rate Manny's close to as good as Margaritas but missed the juicy tomatoes which add to all that greasy goodness that'll have you hating yourself a few hours after dining. But what's wrong with that once in awhile? The sauces here though, superior, and three of them come with a basket of chips. Don't get the 3 star overall rating, and the wallet toting public does not agree with Yelp. Came on a Tuesday and although this is a massive restaurant, the place was hopping. Oh, and the service here is the bomb. The ladies waiting tables are on top of it. And as far as this "is it authentic" in reviews. Who cares, and do the people spouting it really know? Want authentic? Call up your mother and have her make you dinner or fly to Mexico. I think much of this is pretend expertise. All I care: Is the food good, did I enjoy it, was it priced right? Tad high, my opinion, $18 for four tacos and a few beans. Ouch. But this isn't a street taco, and we enjoyed lunch immensely. Kudos, Manny's, for keeping these on the bill after all these years. It's all I'd ever want if I came back. So I dare you, reader: come here, get four of these tacos and finish them. Oh yea, you'll remember it. P.S. parking in this area of town can be hell. Lots of folks during the day when we came and found ourselves circling blocks for 10 minutes before finding a single spot. Now, may have to return to check how a margarita or a cerveza goes with a pile of those. Ooof. Manny's, I'm a fan. Keep up the great work.

Manny's has been around Kansas City for a long time. You hear people talking about them as one of their favorite Mexican restaurant. To me, it was okay. The food was good but nothing too spectacular about it. The place looks outdated. Service was good while we were there. Prices are reasonable.

Yes just three stars, but don't let that deter you. This is a family style restaurant that is worth a visit. Nearly every walk of life is here on a Tuesday. The service is fast, but with typical midwestern friendliness. This is not a traditional Mexican restaurant. It would fall more on the Tex Mex category. We ordered the deep fried taco, a KC tradition from articles I have read. A crunchy taco is filled with beef fried, then opened, stuffed with lettuce, a small dollop of ketchup and a generous sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. Sounds unusual to an out of towner but normal for these parts. They are good sober, I can only imagine how great they would be at the end of an evening of drinking. The Monterey cheese dip was also fantastic, I wish the chips were a little fresher and thinner, but still good.

Good food and large portions. Margarita was okay - nothing special - guacamole was good and pork street tacos were great. Local gem and been around for over forty years. Reasonable prices and good service.

Had to stop going due to the prices but if you don't mind the high price the food is always good especially the salsa

We are in town for the AP essay reading and we were recommended this spot by our driver. The parking lot is small, and the neighborhood is a little sketchy, but we braved the fear & tried it out. It was not busy, and we were seated immediately. The waitress was very nice and had some recommendations. We got queso with ground beef, carnitas tacos and chicken crunchy tacos. The salsa was decent - not too spicy & the chips were fresh and salty. Carnitas we're ok, chicken tacos were ok. The rice was yummy. Drinks were a little light on the tequila, but not bad. Overall, not sure we got the bang for the buck, but it didn't make me sick like most of the food we've had this week, so that's a win!

The food was really good and they got us seated really quickly even though they were really busy. Service was friendly but a little slow due to how busy it was.

great friends! great service! great food! a great time! i would highly recomend this place to anyone.

KC Mexican at its best and a Southwest Blvd iconic restaurant! If you know you know, Margaritas are tasty as well

Service was good food was terrible. It's not authentic Mexican at all. The place is so outdated too.

Let's start with parking, not the best all over the place but there are places. The staff when you first walk in, always get you. We have sat at the bar to eat these last few times and the bartender server Marissa is so great. Start off with chips AB's sauce, I mix the mild and hot to me it's a better flavor mixed. Marissa gives recommendations, or she'll answer honestly. Never negative about a plate. Music is going or the tv is on with news to keep you updated. Great atmosphere and I his that's why lately we've been back weekly. I didn't take any photos bc I hurry up and eat but of you haven't tried this place, it's a must try

Came to Manny's for the first time with a few coworkers on a Friday for lunch. First thing I noticed is that their menu seems to be a little overpriced in my opinion. Upon sitting down, I had asked our waitress for my own salsa and she seemed like I just asked for a million bucks. Ever since Covid, I feel like this should just be a given especially during flu and cold season. I ended up ordering the pick two. I ordered the tamale and a beef. Tamale was dry and it would have been nice to have a side of some type of sauce to go over it. The waitress also never offered to fill our salsa bowls or chips. In my opinion, Manny's is just mediocre Mexican and there is better in KC.

I cannot say enough great things about this restaurant and their staff. Not only are the food and drinks delicious, but the staff and owner are amazing humans. My son is autistic and had a very challenging moment in the restaurant and caused a big scene. The staff jumped in without hesitation to help and even remade all of the food that was ruined. On top of that, the manager made sure I was ok and was so understanding. The real cherry on top is getting a call from the owner, David Lopez, to tell me how good of a job I'm doing as a parent, gave me an uplifting talk, and offered us a private space for my son and I to return and enjoy another meal there. WOW. I've never seen such respect and kindness. Please visit this amazing place!

Food and service were fantastic. Two moms with 5 kids were well served. Food came out quickly to appease hungry toddlers!

We got our food to go tonight. There's a couple of spots for pickup orders, which is handy. The food was packed well. We love their cheese and onion enchiladas and we weren't disappointed. My husband got a tamale and burrito. He really enjoyed the tamale. Seriously, I think they have the best enchiladas.

This place is horrible food. Service was good, but the hard shell tacos I ordered off the bar menu has more grease in them than a pig farm. Every bite was nothing but oil with some meat in there. The beans were slop. This place works well if it's 2AM, and you're trying to sober up. It's like Taco Bell on a plate in a sit down restaurant. Probably worse.

Manny's is a local and tourist favorite in Kansas City! The chips are warm and the salsa bowls are always full. They bring out their regular salsa per person and a spicy salsa for the table. The margaritas pack a punch! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu but I enjoy their enchilada dishes and the steak fajita dish! 10/10 recommend for a date, family dinner, & friend get togethers!

It's been a moment since I've been to Manny's. An old school Kansas City Mexican restaurant. Along with Ponaks, and Margaritas Manny's is an iconic spot on SW Blvd. it was there in the crossroads before the Crossroads was called the Crossroads. A bit of wait and a the hostess was a bit of grump. Our group shared a pitcher of Manny's margaritas at the bar. Bar keep was helpful and efficient. When we were seated our server was fantastic, friendly, hard working and well informed. I ordered the Mucho Tacos. Four traditional KC tacos. Ground beef tacos corn shell tacos that are deep fried right before serving, topped with Parmesan cheese. No complaints. I like to wait a bit until the juices (yeah taco grease) seeps to the bottom of the shell. You can't go wrong with Manny's nothing fancy, just good KC Mexican food

Food was good, however was unaware that when asking for jalapenos and not the grilled kind, jar was charged $2.00 for a couple. Disappointing that a high end restaurant is sneaky in charging such an outrageous price. Drinks I get, but side items as these. You lost a paying customer.

The (non-spicy) table salsa is essentially Heinz ketchup. The Monterey queso as an appetizer ranks the worst amongst Mexican restaurants in Kansas City. The service was good. The waitress was kind and patient. The ambiance is not bad, not good.

Our friend raved about this place but my food lacked flavor. I ordered the carne asada. The meat was tough and it didn't taste like it was marinated well. I had to dip it with sauce to finish the meal. The rice was over cooked bland. My husband got a pork burrito. He finished it but wasn't impressed. The only thing I like was the Monterey cheese dip that was not pictured. It was $8 for the dip and I enjoyed it much better with my chips then the salsa that was served with it. They had two different hotness and the spicy was not spicy at all.

Best chips and salsa anywhere. Nice thin chips and salsa I could drink. Love the tacos! They are filled with meat and fried. Yummy! The Manny's burrito with shredded pork is wonderful!

Have not been to Manny's for years. Mistakenly sat in the bar area to wait for the group. Was told (not asked by the bartender (bearded one) to move. Said tables were for dining customers. I was told to wait by the door or sit at the bar. The food was soggy. I have never seen such a small portion of red chili. One piece of pork but plenty of red sauce. Won't be back.

We come here because we know what to expect. I always think about trying another restaurant, but end up here. Easy pick up (curbside parking) at the bar.

Manny's has always been one of the best Mexican restaurants in Kansas City. It's been 30 years since I've been here. Amazing 30 years ago and still the best

Slow service and average food. Much better Mexican food options in KC. Very loud, bad acoustics.

Food was amazing and the service was even better. Linda F was so kind and made sure to check on us and make sure we had everything we needed. She made my birthday dinner great. We had a very short wait time and the ambiance in the restaurant was great. The dim lighting made for a cozy dinner experience.

I've been coming to this place for years (ever since I moved to Kansas City). Manny's is always a great option if you're craving Mexican food. The location is perfect to if you're planning on going out afterwards. The service is always great and on top of it. The food itself is so tasty! I love getting the enchiladas with white sauce. The best! One big reason why I really enjoy coming here is the awesome live mariachi band that walks around and plays right in front of you. Dinner and entertainment, what else can you ask for!? Highly recommend giving this play a try on your next evening out!