Lopez de Mexico

Lopez de Mexico brings a family’s Mexican heritage into Atchison’s everyday dining scene. The restaurant opened in 1995 in honor of Henry and Helen Lopez, also known as Enrique Lopez and Elena Vallejo. The family’s published history connects Guanajuato, Horton and Atchison, placing the business within a wider story of migration, work and home cooking in Kansas.

That background provides context for a meal without needing to turn the restaurant into a historical exhibit. The Lewis and Clark travel directory describes an offer including tacos, fajitas and homemade flan. It is a useful choice for travelers who want a Mexican meal within town and who value knowing the family identity behind the dining room. Current menu details should guide the order, particularly for diners seeking a specific filling or preparation.

The restaurant’s own website identifies it as family owned and operated. Its published schedule includes lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closure. That makes it necessary to consider the day of the week when arranging an evening meal after sightseeing. Lopez de Mexico contributes a distinct chapter to Atchison’s food story: a restaurant created to share the cooking and culture of two connected families. Its appeal is rooted in that documented continuity and in a menu that offers a different direction from the town’s steak and Italian-American kitchens.

Verified: 2026-09-26 · Official website · Address: 112 S 6th Street, Atchison, KS 66002 · Phone: +1 913-367-2422 · Email: anne@lopezdemexico.com · Facebook · Official logo

Sources: Authentic Mexican Food · About Lopez de Mexico · Lopez de Mexico Restaurant - Lewis and Clark Trail Experience · Visit Atchison, Kansas | Where History Comes Alive