Now Open in Hays, Kansas

Bold Latin Flavors
That Hit Home

From our kitchen to your table — salsas crushed fresh every morning, ceviches dressed to order, and recipes passed down through generations of Latin cooking.

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4.8 ★ from local diners in Hays

Colorful Latin cuisine with fresh salsas and ceviche

House-Made Salsas

Crushed fresh daily

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Chef preparing Latin dishes in the kitchen
Colorful Latin spices and ingredients
Warm restaurant interior with Latin decor
Family enjoying a meal at Las Hefas
Our Story

Every Dish Tells a Story

Las Hefas Latín Cuisine was born from a simple belief: that the best meals are the ones made with intention, tradition, and a whole lot of flavor. Our kitchen draws on the rich culinary heritage of Latin America — from the coastal ceviches of the Caribbean to the smoky grills of the interior.

Located right here in Hays, we bring that same energy to every plate. No shortcuts, no frozen shortcuts — just real ingredients, real technique, and real hospitality.

Fresh Daily

Ingredients sourced and prepped every morning

Made with Love

Family recipes passed down through generations

What We Do Best

Signature Specialties

Every dish on our menu is built around a few core traditions — and we refuse to cut corners on any of them.

Fresh ceviche with citrus and herbs
Star Dish

Fresh Ceviche

Catch-of-the-day fish cured in fresh lime juice with red onion, cilantro, and our house-made ají amarillo. Served with crispy plantain chips.

Various fresh salsas in colorful bowls
House Made

House-Made Salsas

From our mild tomatillo verde to the fiery habanero rojo — every salsa is hand-crushed in small batches each morning. Pick your heat level.

Golden arepas filled with savory ingredients
Classic

Arepas

Fluffy cornmeal pockets split and stuffed with shredded beef, black beans, avocado, and queso fresco. A Venezuelan favorite done right.

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Find Your Way to Las Hefas

Address

224 W 11th St
Hays, KS 67601-3805

Hours of Operation

Monday – Thursday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday – Saturday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Hours may vary on holidays. Call ahead to confirm.

Downtown Hays

Free parking available

Get in Touch

Have a Question or Want to Make a Reservation?

Whether you're planning a dinner out, a catering order, or just curious about our menu — drop us a line and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

Call Us

(178) 526-10643

Email Us

lashefas.haysks23@gmail.com

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