5 Restaurants in Downtown, Topeka KS That Serve Alcohol
Updated 11 October 2026 · 6 restaurants in Downtown, Topeka KS considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers five restaurants in downtown Topeka, Kansas, where Google lists alcohol as available. They are ranked by Google rating, with review count shown for context. It suits anyone choosing a place for lunch, dinner, a drink with friends or a casual meal, and who wants to know whether a restaurant serves beer, wine or cocktails. Hours, price range and addresses come from each business's Google listing, and the review points summarize what diners have written about food, service and atmosphere.
#1
The Wheel Barrel
★ 4.7 (1,468 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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The Wheel Barrel is a restaurant at 925 N Kansas Ave with a 4.7 rating from 1,468 reviews and a $10 to $20 price range. Google lists a great beer selection, great cocktails and happy-hour drinks, along with breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm and closed Sunday and Monday. Reviewers mention a friendly waitstaff, a sunny terrace, a half sandwich served with soup or salad, and house-made kettle chips. One reviewer found the pasta salad not to their taste.
Best for: Sandwiches and cocktails on the terrace
- Address
- 925 N Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66608, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
#2
El Rey Mexican Restaurant
★ 4.8 (122 Google reviews)Mexican restaurant$10–20 per person
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El Rey Mexican Restaurant is at 105 SE 10th Ave and holds a 4.8 rating from 122 reviews. Its price range is $10 to $20, and it serves beer, wine, spirits and coffee along with lunch and dinner. It is open daily and closes at 9 pm on most days. Reviewers mention well-seasoned sides, a crispy taco bowl shell, free chips and salsa, a beef quesadilla one diner called among the best they had, and mango margaritas. Some said the fajitas had more peppers and onions than meat.
Best for: Mexican plates and mango margaritas
- Address
- 105 SE 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66612, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun 11 am–8 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#3
El Centenario
★ 4.5 (1,294 Google reviews)Mexican restaurant$10–20 per person
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El Centenario is a Mexican restaurant at 1306 S Kansas Ave with a 4.5 rating from 1,294 reviews and a $10 to $20 price range. Google lists great cocktails, a great beer selection, happy-hour drinks and a private dining room. It is open daily, typically until 9 pm or 10 pm. Reviewers mention a burrito they liked, excellent chips and salsa, friendly service, and a chicken fajita lunch that some found bland. One diner wished the salsa had more heat.
Best for: Burritos and a private dining room
- Address
- 1306 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66612, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–9:30 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9:30 pm; Tue 11 am–9:30 pm; Wed 11 am–9:30 pm
#4
TaCo. Topeka
★ 4.5 (271 Google reviews)Mexican restaurant$10–20 per person
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TaCo. Topeka is a Mexican restaurant at 735 S Kansas Ave with a 4.5 rating from 271 reviews and a $10 to $20 price range. It has an outdoor patio, serves wine, beer and cocktails, and offers vegan and vegetarian options. It is open Monday through Saturday, with later hours on Friday and Saturday, and is closed Sunday. Reviewers mention queso they loved, a dessert they called incredible, generous servings, and mild and verde salsas. Some felt a pork belly taco and a burrito portion fell short.
Best for: Patio dining with vegetarian options
- Address
- 735 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66603, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#5
Iron Rail Brewing
★ 4.4 (1,173 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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Iron Rail Brewing is a restaurant and brewery at 705 S Kansas Ave with a 4.4 rating from 1,173 reviews and a $10 to $20 price range. Google lists a great beer selection, great cocktails, sports viewing, outdoor seating and a private dining room. It is open Monday through Friday until 9 pm or 10 pm, Saturday from 9 am to 10 pm, and Sunday from 9 am to 8 pm. Reviewers mention catering that was punctual for a gathering of 60, barbecue plates with fries and slaw, beer praised as excellent, and a clean, bright space that welcomed a dog.
Best for: Brewery meals and group catering
- Address
- 705 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66603, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 9 am–10 pm; Sun 9 am–8 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 restaurants in Downtown, Topeka KS with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Alcohol”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- El Centenario, TaCo. Topeka and Iron Rail Brewing take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Iron Rail Brewing opens at 9 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
The Wheel Barrel ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,468 reviews. El Rey Mexican Restaurant is second at 4.8 from 122 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Topeka KS are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is The Wheel Barrel, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: The Wheel Barrel $10–20; El Rey Mexican Restaurant $10–20; El Centenario $10–20; TaCo. Topeka $10–20; Iron Rail Brewing $10–20.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for The Wheel Barrel, El Rey Mexican Restaurant, El Centenario, TaCo. Topeka and Iron Rail Brewing.
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