El Canelo Mexican Restaurant, nestled in North Kansas City, MO, is quickly becoming a go-to destination for Mexican cuisine enthusiasts. With a menu that boasts mouthwatering specialties such as the "A Toda Madre!"—a vibrant mix of steak, chicken, and shrimp accompanied by fresh vegetables and topped with cheese sauce—dining here is an experience that tantalizes the taste buds. The "A Wi Wis!" quesadilla, brimming with your choice of meat and topped with homemade cheese sauce, adds to the charm with its flavorful richness. Patrons consistently rave about the authenticity and quality of the food. Cory Gault’s review underscores the unique homemade sauces and expertly grilled meats, while Olivia Rohlfing highlights the efficient service paired with delightful margaritas. The ambiance is lively, and the staff are known for their attentiveness, making for an enjoyable dining experience. El Canelo also offers delectable soups, like the Caldo de Camaron, perfect for cooler evenings. With generous portions at reasonable prices, it’s clear why customers like Brian Marsh suggest trying signature items like the Del Trio Dip and the fajita options with bacon. In summary, El Canelo is a delight for anyone craving authentic Mexican flavors, ensuring that each visit is both satisfying and memorable.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Has table service
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For El Canelo Mexican Restaurant
Cory Gault
May 31,2025
The food here is worth the trip from South OP, nothing in JoCo compares! They have the right cheese, iykyk. It's the white creamy kind, no yellow cheese here! All the sauces are homemade, the salsa doesn't taste like chili seasoning, the meat is cut THEN grilled . I could go on and on. Best Mexican food in the metro hands down.
Olivia Rohlfing
May 14,2025
Got right in on a Saturday evening, food was great margaritas were good and everything was fairly fast. I’m excited to come back and try more food!
M Thompson
Apr 21,2025
Great food! Great service! Good margaritas! Amazing prices! Menus could use a good wipe down.
L. C.
Apr 10,2025
The food is delicious! A large menu with plenty of tasty dishes to choose from!
Brian Marsh
Apr 5,2025
If you are on the Northside of KC and hankering for some good Mexican food, you need to give El Canelo a try. Proportions are huge and the prices are decent. I'm not going to claim they have the highest quality meats but the flavors are great and the prices are really reasonable. They're guac and queso is a very tasty. And they have several options for the fajitas including bacon. Thursday morning 11:00 a.m and the place was almost half full. Great business! The bartender and staff are always friendly and quick to help. Update. Try the Del Trio Dip. It's one of my favorites.
Rhya Pearson
Mar 5,2025
We had a great experience here for our first time! Our waitress was very quick with drinks and appetizers & food. Food was good, could use a little seasoning but overall one of the best places I’ve been to in the kc area ! Will definitely be back.
Bonnie S.
Mar 3,2025
Food is great! And the cucumber margarita is to die for. It's a pretty standard Mexican place but the menu is huge and prices are reasonable. The salsa and chips are super good too.
Brooke G
Feb 19,2025
The food here is amazing. The passion fruit margarita is delicious. My go to order is the Zaca nachos. They’re spicy, they’re sweet, and they’re amazing!! Everything else I’ve tried here has been pretty tasty
Reviews For El Canelo Mexican Restaurant