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    Cacao Restaurante

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    8 reviews
    #374 of 1,203 Restaurants in Kansas City
    $$ - $$$, Mexican, Bar, Pub
    1046 W 103rd St, Watts Mill Plaza, Kansas City, MO 64114-4510
    +1 816-942-3247
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    4.5 8 reviews
    #374 of 1,203 Restaurants in Kansas City, Missouri
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    1046 W 103rd St Watts Mill Plaza, Kansas City, MO 64114-4510
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    Established in 2016. Cacao Restaurante has finally taken root, settling into a new location in Kansas City that was home to Applebees for 10 years. But the address is where the similarity ends between these two concepts - and it's something the new owners know they'll have to explain to customers when they come through the door. Applebees was here for a long time, and they provided us this perfect space to work with for our concept, but they served american food - that will not resemble our dishes from Mexico," says Victor Esqueda, one of the partners in Cacao Restaurante and former owner of Ixtapa Mexican Cuisine. Cacao Restaurante is a partnership between and long-time restaurateur Victor
    PRICE RANGE
    $7 - $21
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
    CUISINES
    Mexican, Bar, Pub, Healthy, Street Food
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Very good

    First time here.....chicken mole really well done, but side veggies too many peppers and onions. Tamales excellent. Very busy. Chips below average. Service nice but a bit slow. Chicken mole dish similar to the outstanding entree of same at old Frieda"s restaurant in OP.

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank RickeyBobbeh
    Reviewed December 21, 2018
    Good service, good food

    This is the first time we came to this new location. We met friends for dinner. We were greeted by the owner. He was friendly & informative about the food selections. The server came by quickly to get our drink orders. We had to ask...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank ALAN W
    cacaorestaurant, Manager at Cacao Restaurante, responded to this reviewResponded January 3, 2019

    Alan. Thanks for the feedback, is what make us better, we will make training is due to ensure enough salsa is served at the table( one of best salsa in town if not the best), we only buy peeled shrimp so I am a little...More

    Reviewed December 16, 2018 via mobile
    Yes please.

    First time in. The margaritas were great. Lots of rim salt. Chef came out to say hello! We let her order and the food was great.

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank ML-papa
    cacaorestaurant, Manager at Cacao Restaurante, responded to this reviewResponded January 3, 2019

    ML-papa Happy New year!!!!, thanks for the feedback, we are happy that you enjoyed our food and service, we hope you come back so you can try every item on our menu, you will not be disappointed

    Reviewed November 25, 2018 via mobile
    Clean, healthy

    New location, great specialty choices. Happy hour all week, full portions, great soup and healthy clean options. Strong margaritas! Chips nothing special

    Date of visit: November 2018
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    cacaorestaurant, Manager at Cacao Restaurante, responded to this reviewResponded November 26, 2018

    So happy you enjoy coming here as much as we enjoy having you visit! , We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for the detailed feedback!

    Reviewed November 16, 2018 via mobile
    Great as always

    Fernando and company always make this restaurant a great experience. Special menu items, custom appetizers and eager attention to the diners make Cacao stand out as our very favorite place to eat in Kansas City

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank ButimeTraveler
    cacaorestaurant, Manager at Cacao Restaurante, responded to this reviewResponded November 18, 2018

    Thanks again for the great feedback, please spread the word , we would like to expand the same experience for everyone

    Reviewed November 12, 2018
    Definitely NOT Tex-Mex, and that's a VERY GOOD THING

    We came here first for an October Birthday, and have returned twice since then, bringing other family when they came from out of town. The food is so special and unique that it was worth it to pass up the other traditional Kansas City possibilities...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank JCareyB
    cacaorestaurant, Manager at Cacao Restaurante, responded to this reviewResponded November 14, 2018

    All Thanks for your kind words , we pride ourselves to offer an experience more than a regular place to be, more of a destination that a just ok place , therefore providing you our friends a place that you dont forget due to food...More

    Reviewed September 23, 2018 via mobile
    Modern Mexican

    Nice lite Mexican food, not usual heavy TexMex you get around here. I had the chicken enchiladas with a poblano cream sauce.

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank MarkS227
    cacaorestaurant, Manager at Cacao Restaurante, responded to this reviewResponded November 10, 2018

    Mark. Thanks for the great feedback , we take pride on all our dishes and hope to see you soon with friends

    Reviewed September 5, 2018
    A UniqueTaste of Mexico on 103rd Street!

    Our first experience will not be our last! The eclectic menu is inviting and while it has a variety of favorite authentic Mexican foods, there are many wonderful creations by the superb chef to try. We had the cauliflower ceviche tostadas that were so flavorful...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank Cindy W
    cacaorestaurant, Manager at Cacao Restaurante, responded to this reviewResponded November 10, 2018

    Cindy. So glad that your experience was to remember, please next time around try our cauliflower spicy and for dessert our tres leches, hope to see you guys soon along with friends

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