Our family is from the heart of Mexico — Teocaltiche, Jalisco — and they’re also the lifeblood of Teocali. We love how good, simple food brings people together, and when you dine with us, we want you to connect and experience the true flavors of Mexico, in an environment as comfortable as your own family’s home.
Cozy Mexican restaurant with Western decor, a seafood-heavy menu & a large selection of tequilas.
John Rau
I was there for a large networking event which was held upstairs. Later that evening, I went downstairs for dinner. Not too many people here on a Wednesday evening so I was seated immediately. Pleasant waiter, nice selection of food, and prompt service.
… moreM. Robinson
I hate to write this post, but….. we went to a Mexican restaurant & I didn’t see 1 Mexican! The menu is heavy Mexican with no pictures. The server Jalin, the black guy, was so unenthusiastic! Not welcoming at all. No Mexicans & no Mexican music inside a Mexican restaurant ! We ordered the spinach queso with beef, it came out with no visible beef & when asked about the beef, instead of bringing out another 1 made correctly, they brought out a bowl of beef! It tasted like it been cooked for days. The hard tacos came out with stuff all over it & the beef tasted old! (I paid for everything & didn’t want anything taken off the bill). My main dish was OK but after the service I was already ready to go! Oh, the drinks were good ! I think I can cross this place off my list. The balcony was peaceful as well.
… moreTrevon Barrett
Came for the show and stayed for the food. Our server Rosa was top notch so friendly and inviting. Her presence made it feel like home and that we were in a safe space. The food was so good. The torta was filling. The baguette bread was crispy on the outside, soft inside and stuffed to the brim with juicy, flavorful al pastor. And the tamales? The masa was soft, tender, and full of flavor not dry at all, which is surprisingly rare.
… moreCzar Razc
Saw this advertised on social media and wanted to give it a try for BOGO margaritas on Monday. It was lunch time so like 2 other parties were there, had issues with the waiter inattentive…failed to bring us our queso for an app and failed to bring out the correct entre. Found out that only the House margarita are BOGO, which were okay at best.
On a good note….their Enchiladas
… moreLarron Sews & More Williamson
Very Friendly Good is good. Its in my neighborhood as well. Not opened on sundays. UPDATE- Now I initially like this place but this is MY second time within 1 month July 2025. And this time was my last. The food is not the same. Beans no flavor. My dish “sopes” no bueno. Service is great. But the food I’m not happy $20 for salsa chips a side of rice and beans, two sopes. The picture tells it all. Please do better. I only went here twice because it’s two blocks from my office P.S. I hadn’t eaten the beans yet in this picture. That’s how much was in there for $2.99. unpleased. Sope hardly nothing on it. NOTHING.
… moreJon Olson
Can I give Teocali 10 ⭐️ vs just a 5?
We recently hosted a #KCBOC business event at Teocali Mexican Restaurant with over 150 attendees, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional.
From the planning stages to the end of the night, the staff went above and beyond. Dustin, Hunter and Enrique were incredibly helpful with coordinating the event details and ensuring everything was set up perfectly.
Dustin handled the bar areas with ease and not one person had to wait more then 3 minutes for a drink.
After the event wa la over, quite a few guests stayed a bit past our scheduled time, the team was more than willing to accommodate. Stephanie, our bartender/server, was attentive, friendly, and handled the extended hours with a smile.
The private areas were ideal for our needs, and the catering was a huge hit—delicious, well-organized, and perfectly suited for a large group. My only regret is that we didn’t get to use the rooftop — but when you schedule a rooftop event in March in KC what do you expect?? ♂️
Teocali truly delivered on all fronts, and we look forward to working with them again for future events.
… moreNa-Na
I really enjoyed my experience here! I was simply on a work day, but the staff were attentive the whole time, checking in on me even after I completed my meal. They made it feel really welcoming and comfortable. The food was really good! I got the fried taco and birria quesadilla both were well prepared The patio seating is nice if you want to be a little isolated.
… moreKylie Burroughs
Absolutely incredible experience! Great food and fantastic service. I simply can not recommend enough! We even got to meet the owner, and what a great guy! Not to mention our server was truly so wonderful- didn’t catch his name but he’s from Florida and was absolutely wonderful!!
… moreKaycee Gavin
My first time at the Briarcliff location. Food is sensational, atmosphere is fantastic. And the service was very good. We were there for Cinco de Mayo and had a wonderful time. I highly recommend you try Bario Located in the Briarcliff shopping center.
… moreMaxwell Krem
I really liked the open air seating options and went with the balcony seating for this dinner. Had the Tapatias (steak, chicken, and shrimp) fajitas, great plate for sharing. Have to commend them that they have a very reasonably priced ($6/glass) wine menu with interesting choices; I chose the malbec.
Service was just a little bit slow but otherwise very pleasant. They had lots of seating available. Currently, menus are online only but this might be a reasonable paper saving maneuver to make permanent. Also was not too noisy.
Definitely would come back if I’m looking for a downtown Mexican meal in KC .
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