Sunday funday adventure. Great atmosphere. This looks like an old Hardee's. There's a nice patio in front. When we visited there was a band inside & the music wafted onto the patio. Good service & great tacos. The people were so nice. Far outside my neighborhood but will definitely return.

OMG DELICIOUS! I had the sauté onions pork and beef tacos they were the best taco's. I will definitely return back for more.

If you're looking for a good authentic taco, this is the place to be! The pastor tacos are the best, and the asada are a great runner up! I introduced my best friend to this spot a few years ago, so we always make our way over to KCK when she is in town to sit in and have a nice dinning experience. Staff is always quick and friendly. --Cash only! Bring extra, you'll want more than you think.... I once dug to the bottom of my purse in search of coins to pay for one more pastor taco. Yes, it's that good.

Very flavorful I went with a steak burrito and I was not disappointed, there is surprisingly a decent amount of indoor seating from the outside it looks quite small but we had a booth and the staff was super helpful! They are CASH ONLY so come prepared for that but overall loved the place Thanks Tacos El Tio WEEK 3

Favorite place for Taco Tuesday or any day of the week. They have the best authentic street tacos. Meat is flavorful and juicy and taste so good!! They also stuff the tacos with lots meat. So much meat you could take the excess and make another taco. Restaurant sits on the corner and there's only off street parking available. Make sure you bring cash and they don't accept card. This place is worth the trip to KCK!!

Like the other reviews say-don't let the exterior dissuade you. The Food is fresh-and DELICIOUS.

I wanted to celebrate National Taco Day at a place I had not yet visited, so I looked at my bookmarks and headed to Tacos El Tio. I made a terrible mistake by only having $10 on me, since I discovered they do not accept cards upon my arrival. To ensure that I had enough for tax and a generous Covid era tip, I only ordered 3 Pastor tacos at $1.90 each. That was actually plenty, since they do not skimp on the meat. I had enough spillage to construct at least 2 more tacos. The pastor was not sliced off a rotisserie but was amazing none the less. Plentifully juicy and oozing with that grilled and marinated seasoning to tickle the taste buds on first bite. Plenty of Cilantro as expected but finely chopped red onions made such a better garnishment than the white onions that accompany 95% of street tacos. Tacos El Tio is now on my short list for KC's best tacos.

I'd say I'm obsessed with street tacos ( and obsessed may be an understatement). So always on the hunt for a good, authentic taco spot. Tried tacos el tio for lunch a few days ago. Their menu is small with staples you'd expect (street tacos, burritos, quesadillas etc). The tacos are fairly cheap (around $2 per taco) and come with authentic toppings (onion, cilantro) and options for different salsas). I really enjoy their salsa verde and red hot salsa. They use four different meat for most of the tacos (even the chicken) which I thought was interesting. Very good flavors and thoroughly tasty. Wanted to try their menudo soup but it's only on the menu during the weekends.

Yeah. It's my favorite so what? Yeah. This place serves the best, FRESH authentic tacos here in Kansas City so what? Yeah, occasionally I want to eat 10 tacos from here.. So what? This place is THE WHOLE IN THE WALL. Yes, yes that does mean that it's the BOMB DOT COM ladies and gentlemen. To go? Dine-in? Pssh. Either one works. I usually take mine to go, because this establishment is always packed with customers. Today, it was a bit different I went earlier and sat and ate. For a restraunt who's speciality on Tuesdays in Tacos the service was superb. So yeah, I think you should go. No, don't try and compare this to anywhere else. For authentic tacos, most places you'll see around KC cook their meat and let it sit and sit and sit until it's time to be served. Doesn't make it bad but don't fast food restraunts do the same? Wait 4-5 minutes after ordering to get FRESH. My opinion? My fact.

I've been on a two-year mission to try every Mexican eatery on Kansas and Minnesota Avenues in KCK, Independence Ave. in KCMO and a few other select locations, usually within close distance of these locations which seem to be three epicenters for this kind of cuisine. Interesting that the old area under the I-35 bridge on Southwest Blvd. doesn't even make my list, though there are a few decent choices there. The best of the best though, they're located in other areas of town, and it's not even close. I'm always with the same friend, always on the hunt for what we think are the best. And until this past Thursday that "best of" went by another name for a couple of years. And then Friday rolled around and we entered Tacos El Tio. Move over, old favorite haunt. You got seriously bested by what's going on here. No, it wasn't even close. It wasn't one opinion, it was two. We both looked up from our plates and said, "this, this is why we do this. Where has this place been?" Preceded by a large plate of sliced radishes, grilled onions, sliced cucumbers, a grilled jalapeno and a lime or two, out rolled four tacos apiece. The tripas, crisped to perfection and just bursting with that barnyardy goodness only they can deliver. The campechano a savory mix of deliciousness, and then the carnitas. The goddamn carnitas--single, utter perfection. Clearly prepared by hands that sold their soul to the devil in return. The single best taco bite in Kansas or Missouri, for us both. The heavens parted, Mexican grandmothers gazed down from above with smiles on their faces. And then we did what we'd never done before. We each ordered another taco to the delight of the lady waiting on us. Just the right mix of fresh white onion, cilantro and juicy lime, seasoned to perfection. Look, I've always thought tacos were like BBQ. It's as good as the person preparing it that day. Once in awhile the game is raised. I can't say your experience will be the same, and I can't say this will be my experience again, but Friday, May 26, the best tacos in Kansas City were consumed by two gringos on 10th Street in KCK. By damn but I'm going to be finding out if we can replicate the experience with those carnitas tacos. Soon. Oh, and when the local law enforcement walks in, then you KNOW how good it is. Anywhere the police or sheriff dine, you know it's the best.