Chapala Restaurante Mexicano
5224 E Truman Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64127
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Opening Hours
- Mon :10:00 am - 4:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Fred Q.
The restaurant has changed hands, with the owners niece taking over. Same great food and service. It's now known as Guadalajara, their hometown near the lake region of La Chapala.
(5)Kimberly C.
CHILAQUILES!!! Finally I have found good chilaquiles in KC. I was beginning to lose hope after a few years. For those who aren't familiar, chilaquiles is a simple dish, but one that I adore greatly & used to eat almost weekly when I lived in California: tortilla pieces/chips sauteed slightly in red or green sauce & topped w/ crumbled cheese (sometimes eggs &/or onions). When done well some chips remain crunchy while some are saucy. Chapala got this perfectly! The red sauce was flavorful & I requested it hot which was medium-hot/just right. Refried beans were very flavorful & rice was pan-browned a little. I am so glad I have a place for my chiaquiles fix now. Fish tacos were a daily special so as a self-proclaimed fish taco fanatic, I had to try some & they were great. They were traditional mexican style: small tortilla, chopped fish filet, a little onion & cilantro. Fish was well cooked & seasoned & did not taste fishy at all. I wish they would put these on the regular menu (perhaps I'll suggest ;p). Chips 'n salsa were meh but no big whoop. Chapala offers a large, diverse menu w/ lots of options - they have a vegetarian section (veggie fried tacos on my to-try list) & the many seafood offerings are calling my name too. I will do my best to scan pics of the menu soon. Delicious & affordable w/ attentive service. It is on the east side but is honestly 10 minutes or less from downtown/midtown.
(5)Ian B.
This is one of the best kept secrets in town (although the seminary students across the street know it well). I Ordered the fajitas for lunch, and watched them make my corn tortillas on the spot, to order. The last time I had a corn tortilla that good, I was in Guadalajara. As it turns out, the owner is from there. This is the real deal, and worth the drive from the JoCo burbs. I hope to try the chilaquiles soon!
(5)Scott T.
Oh my God, this place... One of the better kept Mexican restaurant secrets in KCMO in my opinion. Grandma was working the kitchen so I knew I was in for a treat. First, the pork Pozole is a superb but simple, traditional peasant dish. A massive bowl full of red flavorful broth, tender pork, bits of cabbage and more hominy than I normally eat in months. Savory, spicy, seasoned perfectly, and more than I could begin to finish. It came with fried tostado chips I used to dip into the soup. Also ordered two soft steak tacos (traditional) that came single wrapped with onion, cilantro and a huge moist chunk of lime. Spectacular, nearly rivaling one of my favorite joints across town in KCK. Starting with a basket of chips and sauce and a Jarritos and you have the makings of a stupid amount of food. Was I sorry for ordering so much? I was not. This restaurant will fool you. Yea, you check what part of town it's in and it doesn't particularly inspire confidence, but don't let that keep you away. I lock my car *everywhere* in KC. For safe measure, the Saint Paul School of Theology is right across the street. Tampering with one's car obviously puts a thief at risk of being struck by lightning or sent to hell condemned to eat Taco Bell three times daily for eternity. The outside doesn't inspire confidence even though painted nicely, and behind the iron bars and through the door is a beautifully decorated interior. The nine different colored table coverings added a lot to the nicely tiled floor and a fun atmosphere and good music. Service was great and they check on you regularly. Total bill before tip was $15.08 for all of this. The pozole coming in at $7.95 is more than enough for a full meal. I will definitely return. The mole is next up on my list. If you come: They accept Visa, Mastercard, Diner's Club but not American Express No checks You pay at far east corner of the restaurant and you may not get a bill. I didn't. If you're a gringo, you may have to request traditional style tacos, etc., which I did. No alcohol. Parking directly in front is limited. Suggest going a few extra feet west.
(4)Cathy C.
I picked up my mole sauce on Saturday, a quart for only $12, just as delicious as I remembered it!
(5)Pat S.
Taco Tuesday! Or Thursday, or whatever... I group my food into two categories; "tacos" and "not tacos". I struggle every day with the decision to eat tacos, or something less satisfying. It is because of this that I found Chapala. I've had several things on the menu and its all good. The guac is awesome, enchiladas are solid. But the Mexican style tacos are what keep me up at night, particularly the Birria, a stewed shredded beef style that is just awesome. Order what you want and you will leave happy, order these, and you will be going through withdrawals within a day or two. Another great thing about Chapala, that is worth mentioning, is the salsas. They are all awesome and come in individual squeeze bottles. Which makes them perfect for taco augmentation! The ladies who run the joint are also a delight and the space is fun, clean and comfortable. This is important because the part of town is a little rough, (lock your doors when you park). Thanks for the mid day work break Chapala, I'll see you next week!
(5)Bobby N.
Ridiculously good! This place makes me really happy. My sister took me here one day when I went to visit her. She was way excited to eat here. "We GOTTA GO TO CHAPALA'S!" she said. I've had conversations with people who have cooked something and it just wasn't good. "I don't know what I did wrong. I followed the recipe." My answer is always, "You must have not put enough love into it. IJS!" If you don't believe that love can make food taste better, you can be converted. Just come eat at Chapala. Most days you can find the owner cooking in the back. My sister says she is always friendly and happy to greet the guests in her restaurant. You can tell she enjoys what she does because the BASICS are good. Her beans... the best. Her sopa (rice)... ridiculous! Everything is great here. The only way you can go wrong is to not go at all! If you are stuck in a Mexican food rut like I was before I ate here, please make the trip to Northeast and visit Chapala.
(5)Pepper W.
Good food at a good price. It has your average selection of Mexican dish items. Comparable to many other mexican restaurants in the city.
(3)Nick G.
I've been here about half a dozen times in the past four months. I read a small write up about it in the local weekly, the Pitch (Chapala is east of downtown, south of expensive and north of delicious). They stated that it was affordable and authentic, my too favorite words when it comes to Mexican food. The restaurant is in a bright orange building next to a small food store and across from the School of Theology. Inside it is quite spacious, maybe because there is rarely many customers when I go, I really don't understand why though. So far, my wife and I have tried several things on the menu, the pork and steak tacos, which are a little greasy (as they should be) and delicious. I've had the Chicken Mole and it is also very good, the Chilaquiles are probably some of the best I've ever had, the sauce is spicy and tangy and the tortillas are still crisp on top, covered with crumbled cheese, these are fantastic. Enchiladas are also quite good, they are filled with your choice of protein, a good helping too, and topped with either a rich rojo sauce or a spicy and tangy green tomatillo sauce. The chips and salsa are decent, the salsa is more of a straight of chili sauce made from re-hydrated chiles and blended as opposed to the more common chunky style salsa or just plain tomato sauce that some places put out. The service is usually pretty good, there is always just one server when I'm there but they always give enough attentive service without being overbearing. They do not serve alcohol here but they do have horchata (horchata, is a traditional beverage, made of ground almonds, rice, sometimes with vanilla and always with cinnamon), which is a big plus and usually a rotating agua fresca, usually a melon variety. If you happen to be the kinda person that usually shy's away from the older, more character filled parts of town you should do yourself a favor and come visit a place where nice, real hardworking people, who make really great, honest food can be found.
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