How many of these 9 new Johnson County restaurants have you tried?
Several new restaurants opening in Johnson County bring diverse dining options to the Kansas City area, such as traditional Mexican dishes at Red Kitchen KC and wings from Mr. Wingz, both in Overland Park.
The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists at The Star. All stories below were reported, written and edited by Star journalists earlier in 2024.
No. 1: No Tex-Mex here. Authentic Mexican breakfast, lunch restaurant opens in Johnson County
The restaurant’s name boasts of its 100% authentic Mexican food. A sun-soaked patio, glasses of agua fresca and plates of chilaquiles — it’s the closest many Kansas Citians will get to a cafe in Mexico City. | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson
No. 2: New Johnson County burger, craft beer spot in former Red Robin now open
Selling 50 types of burgers and brews, the retro, garage-themed burger spot will operate in a former Red Robin at 7111 W. 95th St. | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson
No. 3: Kansas City restaurant named one of the ‘hottest’ in US. Next stop: Johnson County
This restaurant made a name for itself with two popular locations in Kansas City. Its first Johnson County spot is open, enjoying the (jack)fruits of its labor. | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson
No. 4: Now open in Johnson County: A new Southern California-style taco and tequila restaurant
The bar will serve Southern California-style small-plate tacos and burritos with fresh ingredients, as well as specialty cocktails — frozen drinks, mezcals and tequilas that are “harder to find.” | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson
No. 5: This part of Johnson County didn’t have a barbecue restaurant. Now it does
An old Johnson County Burger King will become a barbecue restaurant. There’s a wealth of barbecue restaurants in the Kansas City area. But Stephen “Smokey” Schwartz’s newest suburban spot in what’s arguably a barbecue desert. | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson
No. 6: Johnson County African restaurant closed. Made-to-order taco and tequila spot moves in
Think Chipotle, but local, and with cocktails. Being in the restaurant business might be an inherited trait — at least for Jesus Campos and Jorge Jimenez. Their restaurant took over the old Taste of Africa space at 11240 W. 135th St. | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson
No. 7: Kansas City ‘island-style’ sandwich shop opens another Johnson County location
The locally owned shop serves sandwiches like its grilled cabo chicken wraps (chicken, guacamole, pico de gallo, rice and chipotle ranch) and its pork luau wrap (pork, pepperjack, pineapple, vegetables, rice and teriyaki sauce). | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson
No. 8: New Johnson County Mexican restaurant opening in this former pizza place. Here’s when
After growing up around his uncle’s Mexican place, K-Macho’s Restaurant & Cantina, Emilio Romero has caught the restaurateur bug. Romero, 25, is opening his own Mexican restaurant at 2137 E. 151st St. | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson
No. 9: New wings restaurant opening in Johnson County: Thai chili, mango habanero, shrimp
A Kansas City wing restaurant opened a location in Overland Park. The restaurant offers wing flavors like Buffalo, Thai chili, mango habanero and Memphis sweet. It also sells shrimp, chicken tenders, carrot cake and more. | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson
