Take a tour of Kansas City’s taco scene with these 5 looks at Mexican food favorites
Kansas City’s taco scene offers a variety of authentic culinary experiences, from a 100% Mexican brunch and lunch experience to a Taco Trail Bus Tour.
The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists at The Star. All stories below were reported, written and edited by Star journalists earlier in 2024.
No. 1: No Tex-Mex here. Authentic Mexican breakfast, lunch restaurant now open in Johnson County
The restaurant’s name boasts of its 100% authentic Mexican food. | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson
No. 2: A different kind of taco at Kansas City Taco Company surprises this carne asada lover
Our taco critic had been looking for the best carne asada tacos. But she had to go a different direction when that wasn’t a choice at this established taco joint. | Read Full Story by Emily Curiel
No. 3: We took the first bus tour of KCK’s Taco Trail. Check out the sights, smells & tastes
5 tacos, 3 hours, $28. Is this the best way to experience KCK’s Taco Trail? | Read Full Story by Joseph Hernandez and HG Biggs
No. 4: ‘If it makes your nose run, that means it’s good’ — Taco Tales tries KCK’s Don Antonio
This Kansas City, Kansas, taqueria served impressive carne asada, but what about that salsa? | Read Full Story by Emily Curiel
No. 5: Kansas City restaurant named one of the ‘hottest’ in US. Next stop: Johnson County
This restaurant made a name for itself with two popular locations in Kansas City. Its first Johnson County spot opened in February 2024. | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson
This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.
