Visiting Westside South, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Kansas City neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a brewery to a Mexican restaurant.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Westside South, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Boulevard Brewing
Topping the list is brewery and event space Boulevard Brewing. Located at 2501 Southwest Blvd., it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 334 reviews on Yelp.
The brewery's year-round beers include a wheat lager, a wheat ale, a pale ale and IPAs; seasonal options include a Mexican lager, citrus beer and a beer with hibiscus flower flavor. (View all of the beer available here.)
2. Empanada Madness
Next up is Latin American spot Empanada Madness, which offers empanadas and more, situated at 906 Southwest Blvd. With 4.5 stars out of 258 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
On the menu, you'll find traditional style empanadas with shredded beef, chicken and pork with cheese, and entrees like the pabellon (shredded beef, black beans, white rice and plantains) and pollo andino (grilled chicken, mashed potatoes and salad).
3. La Bodega
La Bodega, a Spanish spot that offers tapas and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 480 Yelp reviews. Head over to 703 Southwest Blvd. to see for yourself.
Tapas options include the brotxeta (grilled shrimp wrapped with pancetta and served with horseradish cream sauce) and the costillas cortas (Spanish short ribs spiced with smoked paprika and a chipotle-apricot wine reduction). Entrees include the zarzuelo de mariscos (cioppino with saffron rice, mussels, clams, shrimp and chorizo with sofrito in a spicy fish stock) and the lomo de cerdo en jamon (Spanish ham, wrapped pork tenderloin with sauteed figs, baby kale and Marcona almonds). (See the menu here.)
4. El Patron Cocina & Bar
Check out El Patron Cocina & Bar, which has earned four stars out of 400 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mexican spot at 2905 Southwest Blvd.
Menu standouts include the parrillada el patron (table top grill with jumbo shrimp, carne asada steak, pork, chicken and more) and the bistec ranchero (grilled marinated skirt steak strips sautéed with jalapeños and a spicy red sauce).
5. Paleterias Tropicana
Finally, there's Paleterias Tropicana, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 107 reviews. Stop by 830 SW Blvd. to hit up the Mexican spot, which offers ice cream, frozen yogurt, juice and smoothies, next time you're in the neighborhood.
Power up with an energy drink, tropical fruit juices and shakes at Paleterias Tropicana. In addition, expect salads, nachos, churros and funnel cakes.
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