I have a very simple relationship with tacos. I know what I like and what I don't like. I rarely order tacos at restaurants because they have too complex of flavors for my liking. I definitely came to Mission Taco with the assumption that I was not going to like what I got, which is pretty usual for me. But, my mind changed when I tasted the food. Now I was starving when I arrived at the restaurant. So, whether that influenced my liking of the food is yet to be determined. But, I will stand to believe that these tacos are delicious regardless. I decided upon the shrimp taco and the habanero chicken taco. My favorite by far was the shrimp taco. The mango salsa on top was so fresh considering we are in the middle of the US. The red cabbage added a wonderful crunch and the shrimp was perfectly battered and not too greasy. I would definitely recommend trying out this taco when you come. The habanero chicken taco was still good, just not a homerun. I didn't love the taste of the habanero and felt that they put too much on top. Once I took off some of the pepper, the taco was much improved. Being the dessert lover that I am, I also got a plate of churros. These churros come with a warm chocolate dipping sauce. I was not as impressed by the churros as I was hoping to be. The churros were oddly shaped, curvy and bumpy instead of straight. The dough was heavy and soft instead of being light and crispy on the outside. While they tasted fine (chocolate makes anything taste good!), they certainly were not worth getting again. Overall, Mission Taco is a solid place to get some creative tacos for a good price. As I am a harsh critic for tacos, this place withstood the test and well deserves all of the praise it gets. read more

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Food was delicious, and to top it off, Emily's service was exceptional! Be sure to try the Mexican Street Corn Fritters and the Churro Cheesecake Empanadas. read more

They might not be the cheapest, but they're certainly the best tacos I've had in a while. Don't expect your traditional Mexican tacos - these are fancy fusion tacos. All the varieties I tried were great, with some better than others. My ranking (of the ones I remember eating): 1. Portobello 2. BBQ Duck 3. Habanero Chicken Keep in mind that the tacos are between $3.25 and $4 each, so this isn't the place to go if you're really hungry and want to save money. Besides food, the great service and vibrant atmosphere make Mission Taco Joint one of my favorite restaurants in KC. read more

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Consistent, good food every time. Empanadas are killer. Great for a quick lunch, always clean and staff are always great!

(Some of them are) Great Tacos, and the location is Prime! Lets get the Greatosity out of the way - the tacos to get are - Poblano - Carne asada - Shrimp These are *stellar*. The others are so-so. Not bad, but not great either. The chips 'n salsa are pretty good too. A low bar mind you, but one that a surprisingly large number of places fail to pass. Light chips, just the right amount of salt, and the hotter of the two salsas has just the right amount of heat to keep you spooning it up with the chips. Also to get - the churros. Mind you, the *actual* churros are a wee bit too fried/dense for my taste, but the chocolate sauce they come with is *stellar*. Instead, use the chips from your chips 'n salsa (you *did* get it, didn't you?) as a scoop, and enjoy! (seriously!) A decent beer selection doesn't hurt either. Mind you, the place is connected to the international tap house which has an extraordinarily large (80? 100?) beer selection, so if you're craving diversity, get your beers there and bring them over! And when you're done, the CBD dispensary is right next door read more

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A good ol' late night appetite brought us here. Fortunate for us, it was Happy Hour, which is after 10pm. HH special: $2 tacos and $2 rail tequila shots, rejoice! We loved the interior - colorful space and vibe. We ordered a strawberry agua fresca and four tacos. They gave me the wrong drink but it ended up being good. For tacos we got the BBQ Duck, Beef Brisket Birria, Carne Asada, and Grilled Chicken, each came with toppings that sounded tasty and interesting. The tacos were good for $2 each, but overall a bit disappointing. The carne asada tasted both precooked and overcooked, and the brisket birria tasted too much like canned tomato paste/sauce. The duck and grilled chicken were decent, but I wouldn't pay $3.75 + tax + tip for that small chicken taco. I bet this place comes in clutch for drunken eats or tequila shots type of nights, though! read more

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Mission Taco = delicious! I also love that this place is right next door to International Tap House. Beer and delicious tacos right next door is the perfect combination. I've gotta say my favorite thing at Mission Taco is EASILY the street corn off the cob. I honestly could just eat a vat of that and drink a margarita and be good to go. So delicious! If you need more than corn, cheese, and tequila, the tacos are also delicious. I love that you can order any combination and any amount! I haven't had a bad taco yet but would definitely recommend the spicy chorizo as it's one of my faves. The margaritas and palomas are also solid! Mission Taco is conveniently located in Crossroads for all of your post-brewery and post-bar hopping needs. The service and the food are consistently good. read more

This was my first time at Mission, and I will definitely be coming back again. The price was well worth the amazing food and drinks we received, and it was the perfect place to stop by after a long morning in class. I personally had the Mango Habanero Shrimp, Grilled Chicken, and Portabello tacos, out of which the portabello was my favorite. The shrimp was a close second, and I loved the variety of flavors I got to experience on my plate. My friends also highly recommended the seasonal duck taco and the salmon taco. Truly fell in love with this place and can't wait to go back and try some more! read more

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Very unique flavor choices. Loved the appetizers we chose. Tacos were delicious, and churros are well presented and tasty. Definitely would recommend. Staff was very friendly, and helpful. read more

This was my first time at this place. The food looked amazing online so we were excited to try it. WORST TACOS ever First, Agua Frescas are not meant to be carbonated. The Agua Fresca I had was disgusting. The tacos were the worst I have ever had. The tortillas were really hard, the meat was dry, all the tacos were stuffed were a lot of ingredients and little meat, and it took over 30 minutes to get our food. Wouldn't recommend if you are looking for authentic street tacos read more

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KC Passport brought us to Mission for the Paloma cocktails. Had a table full of Paloma's and then we dug into the menu. Queso- bomb Guacamole- yum Chips- all gone Street corn- huge bowl woah Tacos x10- duck, chorizo, shrimp FAVS Perfect location when you're out and about walking the streets of crossroads enjoying some craft beers, live music and KC goingssss onsss. I'm a sucker for tacos and this spot was Mmm Mmm Good! read more

Went here on a Saturday night and there was a short wait to be seated but my bf and I decided to sit at the bar. The music that night was pretty good, it had me dancing in my seat. It wasn't too loud and we were still able to hear eachother. The bartenders were attentive and took our orders. We ordered several beers as well. They have a good selection on tap. To go with our beers we ordered several tacos. They weren't bad but nothing as great as the tacos I've had in other states (Cali). The vibe was fun and the service was great. I think it's a great date spot or to go out and enjoy some drinks and beer with friends! read more

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Place is amazing. Tacos are everything you could expect and service has always been great.

Fresh ingredients are not present and it's very clear. Way over priced. The elote was trash which is very telling about the business, you'd be better off with a food truck any day over this stuff. I thought the guacamole would be fine but it tastes bland , all I see is onions so I wouldn't be surprised if they threw together some avocado, onion, and lime juice, what a joke . Never trust expensive or fancy Mexican food cuz that shit is never authentic. read more

Came here with friends for Restaurant Week. I give 5 stars for flavor! And the deal was a good value- chips and queso, 3 tacos, and churros. I tried the mezcal marg which was smoky and delightful. A bit pricey at $9, but I'd order it again. I am giving grace because we all know the staffing situation is not great these days, but the service really was bad. We waited a long time for basically everything. Our server was friendly, just not on the ball. And it wasn't because she had a ton of tables- it really wasn't super busy. Overall, we had fun and the vibe is cool. It was just frustrating. read more

The three tacos we had were great! The Hot Fried Chicken was good but our favorite was The Brisket taco (don't remember the name). Because these two were so flavorful, my husband didn't enjoy the steak because he said it was boring. read more

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Went there when they had a drag show for Nclusion. The food was DELICIOUS and the drinks were strong:) read more

Went at 10:30 last night after a rehearsal and the portobello taco is still the best. The bbq duck and grilled fish tacos were both so dry, especially the fish. Probably because it was late at night but still- if you're going to serve it that late, it's gotta be fresh. I like the music (lots of old school hip hop) and the varied menu, I'd come back and do more of the portobello tacos. read more

Very good tacos. The Nashville hot chicken taco was probably my favorite. 4/5 since price was a little high for tacos. It was around $55 for 3 tacos, quesadilla, chips and salsa, margarita and a beer. read more

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It's hipster vibe for Tex-Mex fusion style. The service was quick. Of the tacos I had, my favorite was the Habanero Chicken. Very clean and open space. Although the the place is focused on drinks, they seem to stick Mexican-style beers, which limits the good craft beers that they offer. Also, the happy hours deals weren't great. As a side-note: I'm sad that free chips/salsa are becoming a thing of the past. read more

Try the hot fried chicken tacos! They aren't actually hot but it's their best taco and really tasty! The flautas and carne aside fried are also solid appetizers. The tacos are pretty small and on the expensive side but a couple of them are worth it. Also can't go wrong with a margarita...which you can also get to go! read more

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The best part of Mission Taco, besides their late night happy hour, is their Duck Taco. I cannot recommend this enough. Try it! You'll love it! read more

It was my first time here, but I know I love it!!! It's like a fancy taco joint to me, but with good food! You know when people try to twist some foods that are just meant to be street food and it just doesn't work well, well Mission Taco Joint, hit the nail on the head with their concept. It's an open dining area, modern/industrial/artsy feel. We started with Carne asada fries, they were amazing!!!! I want to go back just for that! We also had corn fritters which were also good. And I tried 3 tacos, the duck one which was good and flavorful the duck was tender and juicy. I had the portabella one and that was impressive! It was my favorite and I'm impressed because usually I'd choose meat over veggies. And then the shrimp one which was fine, but it was my lest favorite. I want to go back and try all of the tacos one day! read more

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The food and staff are pretty consistent. It's a good place to pop into for a quick bite to eat.

We came here a few minutes after 11am on a Thursday. The restaurant was pretty empty so we were seated promptly. Most of the staff was pretty friendly. I ordered a fish taco and also the shrimp taco. My fiancée ordered barbacoa I think? And some other meaty taco that she was pleased with. The fish on mine tasted too fishy so I wasn't a huge fan. The tacos were just alright. I would say not worth the price tag. We got margaritas that were FANTASTIC, I would come back just for drinks. They were $9 each but totally worth it. We also ordered the cilantro lime rice and chips and guacamole. Rice seemed leftover- pass on this. The chips were VERY good but guac was not memorable. Decent place geared toward young professionals. Overall, I wouldn't return but I could see how it would entice some, it's very hip. read more

Great drinks and pretty good tacos! The knock of the star is because a handful of the tacos were spicy, but the menu nor the server let us know upon ordering. read more

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walked in last Saturday for a take out order because I had heard nothing but amazing things. sat down at the bar, service was great. Waited about 25 minutes for 4 tacos and when I got home to eat them opened the box to find four doubled tortillas with like three pieces of stray meat scattered throughout the container and that was it. was super disappointed for $25 that is what I ended up with. recommend definitely checking your to go before leaving read more

Went on a first Friday's night, and they were very busy! They had an hour and a half wait. We got lucky and it didn't take as long. We had great service and the food came out so fast! We started with corn and the queso and both were great!! I had the soft taco and the hot chicken taco and loved them ! Can't wait to go back and try others read more

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I haven't been here in a while. I forgot how much I enjoy the food and the atmosphere. I had a take-away order and just stood there and enjoyed the people. Got back to my office and ate my 3 carne asada tacos. read more

Our KC Food tour. We went last week to Mission Taco Joint for lunch. Loved the vibe. Very cool space with great atmosphere. It is definately a "hot" spot in the crossroads. Great location. Quite a selection of different kinds of tacos. Something for everyone. I ordered a fish taco, shrimp taco and chicken taco. My husband got a fish taco, Spicy Chorizo and beef brisket taco. They were all good but my favorite was the chicken taco and his favorite was the spicy chorizo taco. The guacamole and chips were good but I have had more favorful guac. They should spice it up some. Price is reasonable but for tacos maybe a little pricey at 3.50 a small taco. They are filled to the brim though. We sat at the bar and the waitress was very friendly and attentive. Our service was top notch and it seemed like all of the waitresses were quite attentive even though it was very busy. We will definately be back, as we loved the vibe and the location. Plus we need to go for happy hour of course. read more

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The vibes here are SoCal but unfortunately so are the prices. $9 for a draft IPA? it annoys me when otherwise well run concepts ruin the experience by getting greedy. read more

Ok. First off, the flavors are amazing!!! The food is excellent. But. The size of the tacos is the reason behind the amount of stars. Environment is wonderful. The selection is not too overwhelming. The service at the bar was alright, but single gals get more attention than us married ones. ‍ We sampled five different tacos and enjoyed the flavors of all of them. Just wish they were bigger. Great location. read more

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My family, friends and coworkers have quickly become regulars at Mission Taco Joint! The food is mouth-wateringly delicious every time! The restaurant is always clean! And you will always see a manager helping the staff serve food and drinks and just making sure you are having a good time! Their menu is simple: a few apps, street tacos, burritos & tortas (Mexican sandwiches) & sides. But they definitely set themselves apart from so many great Mexican taco joints in KC by serving fun, hip, flavorful updated versions of the street taco! IPA beer battered shrimp w/ mango salsa & mango, habanero aioli! Duck w/ ancho-agave glaze & pork belly carnitas! Delish tofu tacos or portabella tacos that will make you wish you were a vegetarian! Brisket, steak, chicken, house made chorizo & fish tacos too! Each with completely different topping & sauces! Their queso dip w/ house made chorizo is amazing! And the street corn side dish w/ grilled corn, garlic-lime mayo and queso fresco is too die for! Now they charge for chips and salsa but its absolutely worth $4! Their house made mild salsa is excellent and full of fresh veggies and Mexican spices. Plus every day they have a different hot salsa to go with the mild- salsa verde, or habanero or roasted tomato, jalapeño! There is more to offer like an expansive drink list for a Mexican restaurant, lots of great tequilas and beers too! I love going down for the reverse Happy Hour from 10-close where all tacos are only $2 as well as shots of high end tequila and bourbon! I can keep going... but instead of reading more of my review just go there and eat and drink! DO IT! NOW!!!! read more

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Mission Taco surprised me with its extremely tasty food and great salsa. It's similar to a chipotle in terms of food size and options but I like it way more than chipotle all around. Their al pastor is amazing and I can't stop ordering it. read more

We went here for a double date and overall had a good experience. But right off the bat we found it odd how difficult it was to get straws for our water. The waitress said they don't like to use them because they hurt the sea turtles...I guess I'll have to remember to bring my own next time! They are popular for their street tacos which are served family style (all at once in one tray). I thought this made it kinda confusing to remember which ones belong to which person when you have 4 people that ordered tacos. However, the flavor combinations were really tasty! Here is what we ordered: {Street Tacos} ~ Grilled Baja Fish - chipotle baja sauce, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, queso fresco (my favorite but I love fish tacos!!!) ~ BBQ Duck - slow roasted duck, ancho-agave glaze, pork belly carnitas, smashed avocado, pickled onions, crisp jalapeno strips (my second favorite!) ~ Carne Asada - wood-fire grilled flank steak, baby arugula, queso fresco, avocado serrano sauce (good but not great) {Sides} ~ Street Corn "Off The Cob"- SO good! And a huge portion; my husband and I shared and still had leftovers ~ Guacamole & Chips - their guac reminded me of how my husband and I make ours; so fresh and just the right ratio of ingredients (onion, garlic, salt, etc) Note: be prepared to spend some time looking for parking if you go during dinner hours or on the weekend! read more

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Delish, need I say more?!? Love the atmosphere, the staff and the amazing food! The tacos are unique filled with a powerful punch of flavor. The mango shrimp tacos were the bomb. Enjoyed the chips and two salsa appetizer. Even the tea was Great! Can't wait to come back!! read more

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The brisket taco is great!!!! You need to check this place out after 10 pm where it's reverse happy hour and $2 tequila shots!! It's also in a great location next to three different breweries and other staples in KC. read more

Easy quick take out. Fried chicken tacos are the best. Also got the pork tacos and the asada fries. Bomb

Another great restaurant that knows how to prepare tofu right! They have vegan tacos on the menu, "Cho-fu," which is made with a soy chorizo. It''s seasoned well, has a lot of flavor, and doesn't have that weird texture that tofu can sometimes have. It also has toasted pepitas which add a nice crunchy texture and the crispy onion garnish is absolutely delicious. The tacos are ordered a la carte so you can mix and match and I felt full after having two. I also tried the Paloma drink because I love grapefruit-anything. The best thing is that they use fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice so it's not loaded with extra sugar. It's bright and refreshing and has a nice balance of sweet and salty. read more

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Went on First Friday...I have friends that raved about this place but I wouldn't know because I never got the food I ordered. My group stood by the bar and then moved to a table. Everybody else received their food but I seemed to have trouble getting service. I ended up ubering home and ordering food because I was hungry. Just very poor service. The food they were serving looked good. I just couldn't seem to ge read more