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8 ELEMENTS OF KANSAS RURAL CULTURE

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MEXICAN

Antojitos Mexicanos El Barbas

Order authentic Mexican food at the counter to carry out or eat…

📍 Hutchinson, Reno County

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Armando's Mexican Grill

The brightly decorated restaurant with the scent of warm tortillas, chilis, and…

📍 Clearwater, Sedgwick County

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Arthur's Pizza and Mexican Foods

Pizza or tacos? You can have both at Arthur's who have been…

📍 Ellis, Ellis County

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Augustine's Bakery

Treat yourself to Volga German favorites such as Kuchen (German coffee cake),…

📍 Hays, Ellis County

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Aunt Netters Cafe

Red Velvet, Strawberry Champagne, and Coconut Cream Pie are only a few…

📍 Lecompton, Douglas County

BAR AND GRILL

B Hive

Kenny Bieber's son chose the 'B' Hive name when they opened this…

📍 Colby, Thomas County

RESTAURANT

B's Place

B’s Place is known for burgers, pizza, and so much more —…

📍 Clyde, Cloud County

BARBECUE

B&C Barbecue

A barbecue buffet! What better way to fill up on smoked, hand-seasoned…

📍 Wichita, Sedgwick County

ASIAN

Baan Thai

The freshest ingredients go into mouth-watering dishes so good you can't wait…

📍 Leavenworth, Leavenworth County

PIZZA

Back Alley Pizza

It's a hot spot in town due to the rapid fire way…

📍 Newton, Harvey County

IRISH

Bailey's Irish Pub

Originally built as a carriage house for the Ward Mansion, this cement-block…

📍 Leavenworth, Leavenworth County

BAKERY

Bakery 177

Every morning kicks off with a bakery case loaded to the brim—pastries,…

📍 El Dorado, Butler County

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