Kansas City, MO
For Tacos in Kansas City, the local food press points to TACO NACO KC, Yoli Tortilleria - Retail, and El Pollo Rey. Picks from Kansas City Magazine, updated June 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Kansas City Magazine. Updated June 2026.
TACO NACO KC · Westport
Best of KC 2024 clean sweep. Best Tacos, Best New Restaurant, and Best Food Pop-Up. Top-tier tortillas and modern, creative salsas in a bright Westport room.
Yoli Tortilleria - Retail · Crossroads
KC Magazine Top 30. 2023 James Beard Outstanding Bakery winner; the Taquería Gordita counter serves on Yoli's nixtamalized heirloom-corn tortillas.
El Pollo Rey · KCK — Armourdale
KC Magazine 35 Essential Tacos pick. Spatchcocked half-chickens over live fire with tortillas, rice, beans and escabeche for build-your-own smoky taco.
Ponak's Mexican Kitchen & Bar · Westside
Best of KC 2024 reader winner for Best Mexican. Southwest Boulevard mainstay since 1975 with the famous Beef & Potato tacos and the house margarita.
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