The Best Mexican Food Is Tucked Away Inside These 9 Kansas Taquerias

Are you ready for a little more spice in your life? Maybe you just have a hankering for salsa, but these Kansas taquerias are a great reason to get out there and visit some of those bucket list items you've been waiting for. Let's check out these restaurants that serve great food to great people.

1. El Riconcito Mexican Store - 201 E Main, Lyons, KS

What can go wrong with classic tacos? Other items on the menu you should try are the corn on the cob, and anything from the dessert section. It's all so good! They're open from 9-9 every day except for Sunday, when they close at 4 p.m. to take a well-needed break.

2. Taqueria El Compa - 519 W Mary st #111, Garden City, KS

I haven't been through Garden City in a little while, but if a flaming hunk of meat on a stick isn't appetizing to you, I don't know what would be. Additionally, their desserts are everything you could hope for. They're open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily for all your taqueria cravings.

3. Maria's Mexican - 314 S Main St., Ottawa, KS

Though it's a food truck and not a stationary building, this restaurant-on-wheels is dishing up plates of happiness. You'll find them streetside in Ottawa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4-7p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays.

4. Taqueria B and B - 1414 E River St., Eureka, KS

Though I never asked about the name, the food here at Taqueria B and B speaks for itself. The tamales and tacos are more than enough to satisfy any lover of Mexican food, that's for sure. They're open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day of the week.

5. Taqueria Mi Lindo Michoacan - 2120 N Broadway St., Wichita, KS

Your eyes don't deceive you, those plates are full of amazing tacos that you can customize yourself at Taqueria Mi Lindo Michoacan. They're closed on Mondays, and open from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.

6. Tacos Jalisco - 412 E Wyatt Earp Blvd., Dodge City, KS

Going to Tacos Jalisco means having a great time surrounded by great food. They're also open for extended hours, from 8 a.m. to midnight or later every day. Doesn't that sound like a great end to a Dodge City visit?

7. Taqueria Gallo de Jalisco - 700 N Kansas Ave., Liberal, KS

Another late-night taco joint, this restaurant is open from 8 a.m. to midnight every day, with plenty to offer from the menu to delight your taste buds. You just can't go wrong with classic tacos done right.

8. El Fogón - 10450 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS

El Fogón is a popular place near the KC area, and it's for good reason. Their tacos can't be beat, and you'll soon fall in love with the rest of the menu as well. They're open from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.

9. Taqueria el Mormol - 3919, 23 E 6th Ave., Emporia, KS

If you're ever in Emporia, these tacos are simply some of the best you'll find in these parts. As expected, their chips and salsa are the perfect way to start your meal here. They're open from 11 a.m. to 8 or 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

These taquerias are great places to stop for grub when you're adventuring around the state to see attractions like these. Don't forget about small town eats while you're out and about! Where's your favorite taqueria or Mexican restaurant in Kansas?