Like so many restaurants in Kansas, El Dos De Oros Mexican Restaurante has an appearance on the outside much different than it’s inside. The outside of the building is quite bland, but when you step in the door you are bombarded with sights, sounds, and smells like no other place in Hays. The first thing to get my attention was the very colorful table sets and chairs scattered throughout the dining rooms. In all my dining experiences I’ve not seen anything like this before. The rest of the decor is nicely done, and is what I expect when I dine in any ethnic café or restaurant.
On this dining experience my family and I were quickly seated and had chips and salsa at the table before we could open up the menu. Our drink orders were promptly taken and we began the arduous task of deciding from the rather large menu what we would be choosing to eat on this day. My wife spotted the ‘special’ board near the front and we both chose the same item. Looking back now, I wish we had chosen two separate dishes so we could compare and contrast our meals. We both chose the Molcajete Dinner, probably because it had beef
chorizo, shrimp, chicken, and
queso, along with peppers and other vegetables. It was served to us in a huge heated and sizzling stone bowl, shaped like a swine, and had guacamole, sour cream, fresco, and tortillas on the side in a separate plate. We assumed it was to be eaten like a fajita, after the ingredients quit sizzling and cooking at the table. This meal was huge and could probably be shared by two people; yet, I managed to finish my entire dinner. My wife took half of hers home and made two meals out of it.
The staff here were attentive to our needs and dished up excellent service. They were courteous, kind, and professional, and helpful with any questions we had.
El Dos De Oros offers dozens of dinners, combination plates, and meals on their menu, along with appetizers, desserts, and a kid’s menu. They serve Pepsi products, but I am not sure if they serve beer or alcohol. I didn’t spot beer signs anywhere indoors or outside. They are open seven days a week from 11am to 9pm. Located right off of Interstate 70 in Hays, in the former Quiznos building, and across from Wal-Mart, it also sits in an excellent location. The address is 1002 East 41st. Street.
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