4 Best Cafes in Wichita

Have a craving for authentic Mexican cuisine? Luckily there are several establishments in Wichita, Kansas, where you can find street tacos, burritos, and other Mexican food that you might find served in Mexico. Keep reading to learn which four Mexican restaurants you should check out in the Wichita area. more 1. Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe With three locations in Wichita, Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe began its start in 1981 when the first restaurant opened in Marion, Iowa. The family-owned and -operated chain restaurant serves a variety of tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and chimichangas. If you prefer something fire-roasted, try the restaurant's fajitas. One of the restaurant's specialties is its Picados, which are served with shrimp or chicken. There are also gluten-free options. Wash down your delicious food with a hand-shaken margarita, served with your choice of tequila. 2. El Mexico Cafe Locally owned and operated in Wichita for more than 45 years, El Mexico Cafe specializes in savory Mexican cuisine. Located on South Seneca, the restaurant features chips and salsa, homemade chili con queso, and enchiladas. Try the Deluxe Burrito, which includes two large burritos stuffed with slow-cooked beans and chile verde, and the entire dish smothered in chili and cheese. Another popular option is the Special Monterrey, which features slow-roasted pork served on a crispy tortilla. It's adorned with refried beans, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, jalapenos, avocados, green olives, and mild sauce. The restaurant offers dinner specials Monday through Thursday. Some of the meals offered include the Deluxe Burrito, Fajitas for Two, the Special Monterrey, and a Mexican Plate. The latter includes one beef taco and two cheese enchiladas topped with chili con carne 3. Los Compadres As a locally owned restaurant, Los Compadres opened its doors in 2016. The restaurant has two locations, one on West 13th Street N. and the other on North Toben Street. Its menu features made-from-scratch recipes that are reminiscent of food served on the streets of Mexico City. During the week, it offers daily lunch specials, including street tacos, enchiladas, and fajitas. On Sunday, you can enjoy a breakfast buffet featuring eggs with chorizo, red and green chilaquiles, tamales, and barbacoa. 4. Molino's Cuisine With two locations in Wichita, including one in Midtown on North Waco Avenue and the other in Northeast on East 37th Street, Molino's Cuisine is the perfect spot to enjoy a casual lunch or boisterous dinner. Its food fuses Mexican and Latin American cuisine and features family recipes made from scratch, including enjoyable street tacos, shrimp fajitas, and deep-fried tamales. It also serves a variety of soups and salads, including Albondigas Soup and a Pineapple Mint Salad. The restaurant is the only Mexican establishment that has certification by the Certified Angus Beef Association. Whether you're in the mood for deep-fried tamales, tortillas served with slow-roasted pork, or fire-roasted fajitas, Wichita has a variety of Mexican restaurants that can satisfy almost your craving. Stop in at one of these four establishments for lunch or dinner today to enjoy a delicious meal featuring Mexican food and beverages. Image via Pixabay by Yezmin

Looking for some new additions to your book collection? Whether you’re a collector or just searching for your next good book, find it at a local Wichita bookstore. Here are five places to find the perfect book. more Watermark Books & Cafe For a truly local bookstore experience, be sure to visit Watermark Books and Cafe on East Douglas Ave. Open six days a week and closed on Sunday, the store offers a variety of books across many genres. With an excellent children's section, the store hosts many storytimes and author signing events to help encourage young readers. In addition, the bookstore publishes newsletters for kids, teachers, new releases, and seasoned readers. With a big focus on local and regional authors, you can find some Wichita gems at Watermark. The bookstore's cafe offers soups and a variety of pastries to enjoy with your book. F.C. Ziegler Co. Also located on East Douglas Ave., F.C. Ziegler Company is a small Catholic bookstore chain. Open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, they carry prayer books, devotionals, bibles, and gift items. You can find history books and commemorative edition books to celebrate special occasions such as baptisms and weddings. Book-a-holic Book-a-holic is a wonderful independent used bookstore. With three locations in Wichita, all three are open seven days a week. Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The store allows you to buy, sell, or trade for your next great read in any genre from cooking to science-fiction and everything in between. Barnes & Noble Are you ready to explore a store with something for everyone? Stop by Barnes and Noble on North Rock Road. Free WiFi means you can escape the daily grind to study or work while enjoying a Starbucks coffee in the on-site cafe. You can also relax and disconnect in many of the welcoming seating areas located throughout the store. With weekly storytimes (featuring free cafe items and giveaways for the kids), author events, book release parties, Barnes & Noble is a great weekly stop for the kids. In addition to their events and extensive periodical inventory, you can pick up special orders in-store. Al's Old & New Book Store LLC If you are looking for a new copy of an old book, head over to Al's Old and New Book Store on East William Street. The store focuses on carrying older titles that are hard to find in other locations, including classics and a variety of history books. If you are looking for a treasured book from years ago, ask them to show you the special research tools they have to help cut down your search time. Make sure you leave yourself plenty of time to explore their more than 40,000 book inventory. With so many options, it will be fun and easy to find your next read at one of these Wichita bookstores. Make it a weekly after-school field trip with the kids or make it a date night stop to sip a cup of coffee and browse the extensive book selections at your favorite store. Image via Pixabay by geralt

A subcompact SUV, the 2019 Jeep Renegade is a powerful off-roading vehicle that delivers a strong ride. Originally introduced in 2015, the Renegade now features six trims — Sport, Latitude, Altitude, Limited, Trailhawk, and High Altitude. As Jeep's smallest SUV, the Renegade includes several features that set this vehicle apart from others in its class, including a new engine as well as a handful of interior and safety upgrades. more Performance There are two engine options available with the 2019 Jeep Renegade. The base 2.4-liter, 180-horsepower engine produces 175 pound-feet of torque and works well, but if you're looking for more power, consider the 1.3-liter 177-horsepower turbo-four engine that produces 200 pound-feet of torque. The latter engine is new for 2019 and comes standard on the Limited, Trailhawk, and High Altitude trims. Both engines are paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard on the Sport and Latitude trims, while all-wheel drive is available on all trims. Also, when properly equipped, the Renegade can tow up to 2,000 pounds. Entertainment Features To keep you and your passengers entertained, the Renegade has plenty of technology features. It now comes standard with a 5-inch touch-screen display and Bluetooth capabilities. Previous standard features remain, and these include a six-speaker audio system and USB port. The vehicle also offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities as well as an upgraded and user-friendly Uconnect system with either a 7- or 8.4-inch touch-screen display, satellite radio, and a nine-speaker Beats audio system. Fuel Economy With the base engine and all-wheel drive, the Renegade attains 22 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. For the turbo-four engine along with front-wheel drive, numbers increase to 24 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. Cabin Space Unlike other subcompact SUVs, the 2019 Jeep Renegade provides ample headroom and legroom for both rows. The driver benefits from superb front and rear visibility thanks to a high seating position. You can upgrade to receive a six-way power-adjustable driver's seat. When it comes to cargo space, the Renegade holds 18.5 cubic feet of space, and if you fold down the seats, you gain 50.8 cubic feet of cargo space. Safety Features The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded the Jeep Renegade with four out of five stars for frontal crash and rollover tests. Although it only comes standard with a rearview camera, the vehicle has numerous upgrades available. You can opt for a forward-collision warning, front and rear parking sensors, automatic high beams, lane departure warning, and automatic emergency braking. Also, the vehicle offers two full sets of LATCH car-seat connectors on its outboard rear seats and a tether anchor in the middle seat. The 2019 Jeep Renegade is a smart choice if you're looking for a well-equipped and powerful vehicle. For more information about the Renegade or to schedule a test drive, reach out to the experts at Davis-Moore Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. They can help you determine which trim works best for your needs so you can drive off in this vehicle today. Image via Jeep.com