Taqueria El Torito - Kansas City

Soon as I learned they had Gorditas, I about kissed the waitress. This place has authentic Mexican Food. Not gonna lie, I was a little disappointed in my gorditas. While the tortilla itself was delicious and crisp, the carne in it was a little bland. How about some salt? Sal? Maybe give some Lima? I will say, their salsa is out of this world. They have several different salsas, with a verity of heat levels and taste. This place is a little better than your average American Taco Shop, where the food taste like it comes from north of the Missouri River. This place seems to serve food from the Rio Grande. Also, this place is a Taqueria. It’s not your local Mexican restaurant. If you have visions of your local Mexican joint, your perception will be wrong. There is no American Flare here… Rating 6.0

Different real Mexican food. Uses delicious Mexican creama cheese. Prices are very reasonable.Vegetarian options: Many choices.

This was the slowest Mexican restaurant I've ever gone to. I ordered rice, beans, shrimp and beef. it took well over 20 minutes for me to get my order, brooms and cleaning supplies were left right on the table I was waiting at, and my shrimp and carne asada was overcooked.Food: 3/5

Truly authentic... had to bust out my high school Spanish for some things. Great service and excellent food. Really busy on a Tuesday night, which tells me the locals dig it.Food: 5/5

Very Good Tacos, Friendly Service, went with my mom and daughters, will visit again.