Earlier this month, Wichita residents voiced their opinions in a poll about their favorite Mexican restaurants in the city. Over 700 people participated, more than doubling the previous poll’s turnout, showing the growing appetite for Wichita’s vibrant Mexican food scene. This type of reader poll offers a fun, interactive snapshot of local preferences, though it’s important to remember that the results are subjective and based on the sample size.
A Friendly Disclaimer: Please enjoy these results in the spirit they are intended – as a fun community poll, not a definitive scientific ranking. With that said, we know passions run high when it comes to favorite restaurants!
For transparency, the poll was conducted through a simple survey where readers ranked their top 5 brick-and-mortar Mexican restaurants in Wichita. Points were awarded based on ranking: 5 points for a first-place vote, 4 for second, and so on.
Without further delay, here are the results: The Reader’s Top 25 Mexican Restaurants in Wichita (remember, it’s the readers’ choice!).
| Rank | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| 1 | El Mexico Cafe |
| 2 | Molino’s Cuisine |
| 3 | Taqueria El Fogon |
| 4 | Felipe’s Mexican Restaurant |
| 5 | Pollo Express |
| 6 | Connie’s Mexico Cafe |
| 7 | El Agave Mexican Restaurant |
| 8 | Los Cocos |
| 9 | District Taqueria |
| 10 | La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant |
| 11 | Mexico Viejo |
| 12 | Carlos O’Kelly’s |
| 13 | Rene’s Mexican Food |
| 14 | Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant |
| 15 | Ruben’s Mexican Grill |
| 16 | Taco Fajita Restaurant |
| 17 | Felipe’s Jr. Mexican Restaurant |
| 18 | Uno Mas Fresh Mex |
| 19 | Playa Azul |
| 20 | Paleteria La Reyna |
| 21 | Los Compadres Mexican Grill |
| 22 | El Patio Cafe |
| 23 | Fuzzy’s Taco Shop |
| 24 | Los Pinos Mexican Restaurant |
| 25 | Tacos TJ 664 |
Just Missed the Top 25: Jose Peppers, Molino’s Taqueria, El Rancho, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Margarita’s Cantina, Mr. Taco/Tacos Alex, Cholitas Mexican Restaurant, On The Border, Juarez Bakery, Cactus Cantina & Grill, Taco Shop, Lalo’s Express, El Viejito Mexican Restaurant, El Jalisco, and La Chinita Mexican Restaurant.
What are your thoughts on these results?
It’s interesting to see how this reader poll aligns with other Wichita restaurant rankings. Familiar names like El Mexico Cafe, Molino’s Cuisine, Felipe’s, and Connie’s Mexico Cafe appearing in the top spots are not unexpected. It’s also great to see smaller, perhaps less widely known, gems like Taqueria El Fogon, Pollo Express, and Taco Fajita Restaurant recognized by Wichita diners and making it into the Top 25 Mexican restaurants.
Some of the more surprising outcomes were the rankings of Mr. Taco/Tacos Alex and Cactus Cantina & Grill, landing at 31st and 35th respectively. Many might have anticipated them within the top 25. In the fast-food taco category, Taco Shop ranked highest, followed by Taco Rio.
Gathering reader opinions is always insightful, and these polls provide a fascinating glimpse into Wichita’s culinary preferences. Stay tuned for the next Reader Top 25 poll to see which Wichita food scene we’ll explore next.
Happy Dining in Wichita!
