Tiki Taco

This 'non-traditional taqueria' in City Market is an absolute gem! Came here with a large group for…read moredinner and had a great time. I got the: - Watermelon lemonade spritz: A refreshing, not too sweet, non-alcoholic drink with a sizeable piece of tasty watermelon. - Bánh Mì taco: Pro tip- you can mix n' match tacos! This one was my favorite- I loved the spice from the jalapeños and sriracha aioli, tenderness of the pork, and textural diversity from all the toppings. - Thai chilli shrimp taco: These were some plump, crispy shrimps lol. Sauce was just a tiny bit too sweet for me, but no notes otherwise. - Street corn: Pls do yourself a favor and get this! The sweet, lime-y, cheesy, charred corn on the cob was chef's kiss. They also provide complimentary chips and salsas, which were pretty standard. Ambiance is nice- casual with both indoor and outdoor seating. Service was fast and friendly. Can't comment on parking, but it was easily accessible by Metro. 10/10 would recommend!

We had a group of 6 girls trying to grab an early dinner on a Sunday evening. We were on a…read morebachelorette trip and wanted to enjoy something simple like tacos and margs and saw pretty positive reviews so we thought we'd give it a try. When we walked in at 5:15 pm, it didn't seem all that busy so we approached the host stand. We were greeted with an annoyed voice and a "how many?" To which we responded "6" and he then pointed to a sign that said large parties will automatically have a 22% gratuity added and then proceeded to say "and we don't really have room for you inside but we can sit you outside". Mind you, it was 90 and humid. I asked roughly how long he thought the wait would be (understanding that a time can't always be determined, but at least a rough estimate) to which he said "well I guess I can set you in the corner and you'll be right up against another table, right next to other people" with more attitude. Our group decided to go to Bell's Kitchen instead which is roughly 3 blocks away and we were so happy to give them our business instead. They were excited to have us and had the most amazing drinks, food, and importantly, fantastic service. Super disappointed by the service here but maybe they're great for groups of 5 or less ‍

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Tacos El Gallo

4.4(234 reviews)

4.0 mi

A Hidden Gem in Kansas City!…read more We flew into Kansas City for a quick getaway and, of course, we had to find some good local food! After searching for tacos, we put the car in motion and headed to Tacos El Gallo on Southwest Blvd--and I'm so glad we did! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by two beautiful, spirited Hispanic young ladies who were incredibly welcoming and took the time to explain the menu and help us decide what to try. We went with the chicken, steak, and birria tacos, along with corn elote. We paired everything with mango and hibiscus agua fresca, and let me just say... WHEW! Everything was fresh, but lacked seasoning! The birria tacos were definitely a standout, but honestly, we enjoyed everything we ordered. And the customer service made the experience even better. If you're visiting Kansas City and looking for some authentic, flavorful tacos with great hospitality, put Tacos El Gallo on your list! Tacos El Gallo BOB Southwest Blvd Kansas City, MO 64108 Great food. Great service. Great vibes. #TacosElGallo #KansasCityEats #KansasCityFoodie #KCFoodie #KansasCityMissouri #TacoLovers #BirriaTacos #Elote #AguaFresca #KCGetaway #LocalEats #FoodieAdventures

Finally stopped by Tacos El Gallo and I wasn't disappointed. I ordered online without issue…read more Parking on SW Boulevard is always a nightmare, especially in that little area but I was able to find a spot after a few loops around. I wish I would've had more time to look around the market because it looked like they had a lot of good stuff but I'll have to go back and see. They do have tables inside that you can eat at. The food was done at the quoted time and was accurate. The one individual I encountered was friendly. The menu was very straightforward-tacos, burritos, and a few other items, all can be customized. I had to get an order of chips and queso. I really liked their queso. It had good flavor and wasn't overly spicy. The chips were fresh and held up to the queso nicely. I'm definitely probably alway going to order this when I go. I also tried a taco with carne asada. The tacos are the street variety but they are really good sized. They don't skimp on the meat. And the carne asada was really good. No gristle or gross bits. It was chopped finely and I'd definitely order it again. I also had to try a burrito. I tried the El pastor for that and added on all the toppings-cheese, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, and avocado. I also opted for extra meat because it was super cheap-like $1, so why not? Again, I was not disappointed. I did throw my burrito on the good 'ol George Foreman when I got home because they don't grill it at all and I wanted some grill marks on that tortilla. Otherwise, the el pastor was flavorful and tender and the toppings were all fresh. Per usual, my eyes were bigger than my stomach so I saved half of my burrito, but it was a welcome leftover meal the following day. Definitely check them out if you're on the boulevard and want some tasty, Mexican grub.

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Tacos Valentina

4.5(44 reviews)

4.4 mi•Greater Downtown

This is my new favorite taco place in KC, seriously I have had it 3 times in a week. Two times I…read morehave eaten at the location and once I ordered. So far either me or friends have tried all regular tacos and the burrito. All have been flavorful and delicious. The location is on the outskirts of Crossroads downtown. Since the location is shared with a brewery, it has an industrial feel both outside and inside, but don't let that stop you. You order at the counter, take a number and the food is delivered to your table - you know the drill. They have some games and the atmosphere is pretty chill. The employees are kind and personable and hey beer made on site. What more could you ask for?

This place is a diamond in the rough! A little hard to find, but truly well worth the visit. They…read morehad a 3 taco deal for I believe $13 dollars. Mix or match. Best tacos I have ate in a very long time. I was going to the Truman around the corner and met up with my friend in Kamelot. Took him to lunch, almost missed my turn, but was totally worth it. I think I had the Barnacoa, asada and fish. And a CZECH beer that was awesome! Told the crew when we got to the Truman about the location and food . They also went and had a great experience. One traveling crew member said it was in the top 3 places he had ever had tacos in the WORLD ! Please visit this place and make it great!

Enjoying some delicious torn label beer before our food was ready

Asada Fries

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Chori -Queso Dip

Session Taco

3.8(532 reviews)

4.3 mi•Greater Downtown

Festive Atmosphere, delicious food, Attentive Service…read more We pooped in for a casual dinner on a Sunday and it was a little quiet. I hadn't been since the name change, but the food was just as good as I remember. We started with chips and salsa. I loved the poblano salsa and my friend enjoyed the habanaro ( spicy of the day ). We also shared the Fries and street corn ( both we will get every time in the future). I ordered the duck taco and the BLT taco and a side of beans. The beans and the BLT taco were awesome. The Duck taco was ok. I think I prefer flour tortillas and will order them to be made with those in the future. For dessert we got the Churros. They were hot and perfect. I requested a spoon to get all the chocolate out of the bottom.

Good food, good service, good ambience in the Crossroads. Priced right. Good cocktails too! Decent…read morevariety of tacos and options on the menu which is appreciated!

Shrimp and chorizo tacos... so good!

Food delivery system: tacos! Shrimp taco.

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Duck taco, salsas.

Taco Tank

4.2(12 reviews)

4.4 mi•Greater Downtown

In the Parlor - walk up and order!…read more Tried the nachos with chicken, flavorful tacos and the corn. Very cheesy all around! We would go again.

Oh my! I was Pleasantly surprised I walk into the parlor this weekend and seen this new taco spot…read morewas open...I'd like to point out they actually have real queso dip and the tacos was really good, and I'd say the chicken taco was better than the steak! As small as the menu is... I'm willing to bet everything they offer is better than ANYTHING Taco Republic offers! And y'all tell TR I said that! (And Anyone that tells you Taco Republic is good ...is not your friend) Let me not rant right now about Taco Republic tho If y'all offered a special brunch breakfast Tacos/options on Sunday ...you'd more likely will see me there every. Single. Sunday. With the bottles mimosas

4.3 mi•Crossroads, Greater Downtown

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Tacos! Chicken Tinga, Beef Guisado, and Pork carnitas. At iron district.

Conchita Tacos

4.1(18 reviews)

When the weather's good, expect the garage doors to be open and inviting you inside. I've eaten at…read moreConchita Tacos (next to /upstairs from Kon Tiki) more times than I care to admit (okay, over 5 times.) I've tried nearly everything on the menu, minus the fries. Ordering is usually at a kiosk or with a member of the staff. It's fast casual, so set expectations that way in terms of service. Kansas City has good tacos (all over KCK especially.) I'd classify these taxos as slightly upscale, but totally worth the extra cost. The quality, care and love from the team shows. The corn tortillas are hand made with a gorgeous masa made from organic corn. You can smell and taste the difference. I usually get 3 tacos and split a side of totopos and salsa molcajete. I usually get the Al Pastor, Pescado (fried fish) and Camaron Poblano (Shrimp). The Salsas also have a wonderful luck of spiciness. Anytime I'm near the Crossroads or Downtown and want a quick bite that satisfies, you'll find me here. Just look for the "Tacos" sign with a lit up arrow!

We went to visit Kon Tiki and had no idea that this was an option of food to have at the cocktail…read morebar. This delicious spot is right next to or shares the same space as Kon tiki which makes it easy to order food while you are sitting at the bar. They are open late and have different options of things to try. I tried the carne asada fries with al pastor instead and the steak quesadilla. The fries were absolutely amazing.. 100% perfect! Our food came out fairly quick and more importantly piping hot. Everyone was so friendly and educational about what we could order. Omg, please if you can.. try those fries!

4.8 mi•Power & Light District, Central Business District, Greater Downtown

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Guy Fieri's Dive & Taco Joint

2.7(413 reviews)

On a recent trip to Kansas City for a preseason Kansas City football game, my son and I really…read morewanted to try Guy Fieri's Dive and Taco Joint. After hearing great reviews about it from a coworker and telling my son about it, we just had to go. Located inside Kansas City's eclectic power and light District, Guys Dive and Taco joint fits right in. With outdoor seating to enjoy the big screen and high energy vibes, I definitely give kudos to the atmosphere. With sit yourself style seating, my son and I chose to sit outside on this warm summer day. A waitress came by immediately and took our order. My son ordered the Quesabirria Tacos, and I ordered two Carne Asada and two Mahi fish tacos. Although the menu clearly states that you can mix and match your tacos, you cannot do so with the Quesabirria, and therefore I think menus do need to be changed and updated. However, I went ahead and ordered two of the tacos he wanted to try, so that him and I could swap one. We also ordered the trashcan nachos. After the food came out and we ate... we also decided to order the Chicken Flautas, because we were still hungry. Our only complaint is the taco size. For their price they are very small... however the Quesabirria Tacos were amazing, and the Flautas were probably the best thing we ordered. Hands down delicious. When we go back, we've decided to both get the Quesabirria, and the Flautas!

Came in for a late lunch, definitely wasn't busy and got a seat with a large group right away (8+)…read more Our server Aubrey was knowledgeable and recommended the variety tacos. Logan (I think the manager) came by and checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Would come back if I'm in the area again. Good food, great service! Ate the food before taking photos, Woops. Recommend the steak tacos

Dining room

Achiote Chicken Taco Diablo Shrimp Taco Nacho Crusted Chicken Slider

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Tortilleria San Antonio

4.5(223 reviews)

5.1 mi

The hype is real with this place. It is one of the best places to eat in KC and the people there…read moreare great.

My fiancé has been raving about this place and I finally got to try the tacos here. This grocery…read morestore, deli counter and food spot is a place where you line up, order and get your food just shortly after. Expect a grab and go quick bite but these tacos were truly the best I've ever had. The meat was so flavorful, and the salsa bar had everything you could want to customize them to your taste. Each taco was a little less than $2 each which was a great deal for what you got. Service was quick and efficient from ordering to pickup, and there was plenty of seating available. Would definitely come back for some more tacos!

Dining area in the middle of the shop

Pastor and Asada tacos

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El Camino Real

4.3(317 reviews)

6.6 mi

I've been here a few times with my office mates. They are all very into Mexican. Living in South…read moreFlorida influenced me to learn much more about Latin foods which are much more diverse than Mexican. I've had a very hard time finding much Latin diversity here so far but for Mexican this is quite good. I've mostly gotten combo platters because I like the variety. I believe every combo platter should come with rice and beans. I can tell how authentic a place is by the beans and salsa quite often. So far I've liked the combo platters and the taco salad that I tried. Again, if I remember correctly, I had to pay extra to get beans on my taco salad. That would be one complaint I have. Beans should be a staple and come with everything unless the person doesn't want them. The service has been good. No complaints and it's been busy when we've eaten there usually during lunch hours. The decor and ambiance is pretty typical Mexican. Nothing fancy. The one thing I will note is I didn't see any Mexicans working there. Maybe someone in the kitchen I can't see so that's usually not a great sign. I know they've been around a long time. I'd probably go a smidge lower to 3.5 if I could just because I'm rather picky about Mexican and Latin food but I don't think it's fair to go down to 3 so I'm rounding up. The prices seem a bit high but everything is so expensive in 2026! They are probably pretty average for eating out and I'm sure it's costing them more just like all the rest of us have seen food prices sky rocket over the past year. I would certainly recommend them for a lunch bite and a nice Mexican American experience.

Picked up a togo burrito lunch special this afternoon! The meat (el pastor) was excellent,…read moreeverything was tasty, and the portions (especially for $10.99) were very generous. Walked in and was immediately greeted by staff (both the waiters and cooks)! I also love that the cooking set-up is open and right as you walk-in!! Definitely will be back soon

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Pastor tacos with rice and beans

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San Antonio Carniceria Y Tortilleria

4.6(97 reviews)

5.6 mi•Northeast

My husband and I came here for dinner. He got a bean burrito and said it was really good. The beans…read morewere seasoned well and it was one of the best bean burritos he's had. I got pastor and carnitas tacos. You'd think served fresh it would taste better but they were dry. I got 12 tacos for my husband and I to share and $3 a taco is crazy especially when they weren't the best. The service was quick but it was unorganized. It's difficult coming in and walking through everyone just to get to the order spot. There's no sign that says order here or anything. Everyone's just standing around either waiting for their food or just in the way trying to look at the menu because it isn't posted in a convenient way. The ambiance is a grocery store so it's what's you could expect when walking into a Mexican meat market. Unorganized and everything is everywhere. I'd recommend going somewhere else for tacos or Mexican eats.

Best tortas in the city! The service was also extremely fast. I could eat it every dayread more

San Antonio Carniceria Y Tortilleria - Tacos El Pastor, Asada, Carnitas, & Barbacoa with pico, cilantro, and and sauce. I put the toppings on myself. So good!

Tacos El Pastor, Asada, Carnitas, & Barbacoa with pico, cilantro, and and sauce. I put the toppings on myself. So good!

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Dried chiles

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HEY! BESTFRIEND. Y'all Do It Every0:00 ...Tiki Nachos w/Ground beef & Cut Water. Gone Hit EVERY0:00. What Do You Guys Recommend I Try?!!! Cause Tiki Nachos Have Me In Headlock read more

Cydney C.

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Was better than I aligned, i came faster than iv thought it would fot student rush slow but stead, buy answer were answered to a precicese to a t andpd it was drliuŕè read more

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if you are thinking about going to a mexican establishment stop and just go here it'll save you the brain cells and reward your taste buds

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