The name suggests that it might be a Taco Bell clone or a drive thru but Taco Express is anything but. A small traditional Mexican menu, but I stayed with the namesake and had a pastor, asada, and cabeza taco from the 7 options. All were plentiful with meat and flavorful for $1.75 each. The condiment bar offered all the basics that one now expects with street taco service. I also ordered a basket of chips for $1.50, I was pleasantly surprised when they were not brought out immediately, but were freshly fried and delivered hot with my choice of sauce from the condiment bar. The green avocado cream sauce was an amazing substitute for red salsa. The bargain taste treat of the month. My waitress was very pleasant and efficient. Not in my top 3 taco joints but in the rotation for repeat visits. read more

Taco Express - a plate of tacos and chips - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Food was great me and buddy dined in customer service could be better. Ambiance was great wonder vibe read more

Taco Express - Pork street taco - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Great service great hot food over all a great place to grab a good Mexican bite to eat my favorite is tortas an tacos pastor fire

I've been eyeing this joint for awhile now, avoiding a look at Yelp to encourage or discourage me from stopping in. Surely, I thought, goodness would come when you're the last Mexican dive headed East on Independence Avenue. So when I found myself in KC yesterday on business and it was nearby, like a beacon, Taco Express called my name. So it does share some things that appeal to me in this area of town: bars on some of the windows, interior painted in an orange, yellow or green, and miscellaneous 70s bad Mexican art and bric-a-brac likely painted by white people who thought they knew what Mexico must look like. Some paintings on velvet, some brightly colored wooden parrots, you get the drift. Tacky. I like tacky. The food, surely solid. I opted for a taco platter with rice and beans. Tip-off: no chips and salsa, a good sign they haven't yet bowed to the American version of things. Thank you. But what's this? Tacos, double wrapped, but not heated, separated by paper. Why? That's a new one on this side of town. Melted cheese on the refried beans, which were bland. The rice appeared to have benefited from maybe a bit of chicken stock but nary a spoonful of tomato paste or sauce. Equally bland and unappetizing. The tacos were seasoned fairly well, but amigo, in this part of town, the competition is off the scale. Good? Pretty much. Great? Nope, half dozen places within a mile that beat it hands down. At around $10 with a tip, stiff. Nice parking in the back, newly paved, convenient. If I came again I'd look at the specials which I saw on other tables and they looked quite good. But street tacos? A dozen places within a 5 minute drive that are better, including a couple of taco trucks West a mile or so that you can't even find on Yelp. To sum up, they seem to be in the middle here, somewhere between the great Mexican chow this side of town is known for, but headed in the wrong direction seeking something new that doesn't appeal to my tastes. read more

Taco Express - a man in a restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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I was a little hesitant about this place because it is not really "Gorgeous" on the outside, or inside for that matter. However, What this place lacks in ambiance it makes up for with its DELICIOUS food. OMG OMG....wait to you try the fresh HOT flour tortilla chips and salsa. Holy cow how could a tortilla chip be soooo good? As for the meal, I ordered the chicken enchiladas, and they were in a word....HEAVEN! My friends had a Torta (Mexican sandwhich) and a platter of steak smothered in Tomato and Jalepeno...both dishes were DELICIOUS! We also ordered a tostada and a taco to try....these were also heavenly. TRY the avocado sauce....I do not know what is in it besides avocado....but it is soooooo good. My only beef is that they do not have Iced Tea, and they did not have Coke in their fountain when I ordered and they had to bring it in a bottle....but a few hiccups with beverages would not keep me from returning again and again to this wonderful hole-in-the-wall find! Epicureans....delight and rejoice...this is the spot! read more

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Best carne asada tacos!! The green avocado sauce is amazing!! Perfect place for a quick lunch.

on Sunday September 19 2023 at 1:00 pm i call for an Order it was 14.00plus 12.00 plus 10.00 plus 7.24 plus Tax 5.61 plus tips 3.46 Total 52.31 when i get there a Girl told me is 57.11 i new it was wrong but i pay the Other Girl look at he and mention he mane like wat are you doing the amount she charge me is not on the receipt and that is not right is it? read more

Growing up in New Orleans, there was no such thing as real Mexican food. I thought real taco's came with hard shells, and that Chi Chi's and Chevy's was as good as Mexican got. Taco Trucks? What the heck is a Taco truck? (On an off-topic note, Taco Trucks swarmed the New Orleans metro area after Katrina. I hate to point this out to those who might be offended, but legal as well as illegal Mexicans are rebuilding New Orleans. Who's going to feed them all??) Boy was I dead wrong. Taco Express was the first taqueria I tried with some new friends I had made at the time. They reccomended the tacos al pastor. And from that moment on, the truth set me free. Taco's here are extremely delicious. The tortillas used are also homeade and are some of the best tortillas in town. Period. The hood this is located in would be questionable to most. Considering the NOLA third ward makes 31st and Troost look like the Plaza, I don't think much of it. (and of course that's a personal opinion) Parking on the street is just about impossible, however there is plenty of parking in the back (Hard to see from Independence Ave.) read more

Excellent tacos, and the price can't be beat. I had the al pastor taco, but everyone in my party was extremely happy with what they ordered. The chips and salsa were very good, and the service was friendly. It's easiest to park in the lot in back, which is small, but off the street and easy to get in and out of. read more

The food is a perfect 5 stars....the decor is about a two, but the food more than makes up for the stark, cafeteria like appearance. Why do these hole in the wall restaurants have multiple televisions blaring telemundo!? But really the star of the show is the cooking. I love to take my friends here because they are always apprehensive of the way the place looks. IT is clean, however, so the decor really doesn't bother me too badly. They have all LOVED the food and have pledged a return to this small place. The prices are one of the first things that catches your eye. The steak tortas at $4.50 is delicious. The mounds of sauteed steak are delicious. The vegetables are always very crisp and fresh. They will also bring you lots of sour cream. This is not a low calorie meal! They look like they have a taco salad, but why bother! I also love the chicken burrito, the pork huarches, and I'm looking forward to trying an empanada on my next visit. I seem to land here a couple times a week. I'm feeling the need to share this place, because I want it to stay open! Try the salsa bar and the delicious bright "green" sauce. Oh, and the flour tortilla chips are the best! UPDATE: Something is not right with this place. We went last week, and the place was a wreck. The place was very dirty. We waliked in, and sat down. Not one person came to wait on us. I went to use the restroom, and the light was burned out. There wasn't any hot water, no soap, no towels, -which leads you to believe that the kitchen and wait staff don't even bother with these necessities! We were grossed out and left - probably won't go back - the food is so good, -so sad... read more

Taco Express - Chicken Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I grew up in the Northeast area, Taco Express is located in the heart where a lot of Mexican residents live and work. It's not surprising that this place has authentic dishes and carne asada to die for. I highly recommend the steak carne asada to start with, then venture during your next visit. Taco Express is your typical hole in the wall (literally, there are bullet holes in the wall), where you'll find a great food adventure. Break out of your comfort zone and have lunch here, you'll love it. Cheers. read more

Went to Taco Express taqueria for lunch yesterday after seeing taqueria on the building while traveling down Independence Ave. My current favorite Mexican joint calls itself a taqueria as well. Place was painted bright colors. Wasn't very busy. Parked off street and conveniently they have a back entrance as well. Ordered 2 tacos and a Torta. The Torta (Sandwich) was alright. I wouldn't probably order it again at least with the cabeza. Should have gotten the pork. Regardless I think mine had a little too much mayo. The size was good. The tacos made up for it. Like many of the better Mexican joints the soft tacos are smaller and include two tortillas. The meat was flavorful and included onions and cilantro. Will definitely come back for the tacos. read more

This is my favorite authentic taco place in Kansas City. The servers are always friendly and never disappoint. I've only had their tacos but they have a full menu and weekly specials. The salsa bar is always plentiful with lots of choices. The avocado green salsa is my favorite read more

You know you've found a good Mexican restaurant when you're the only group of caucasians in the place. From the name I was assuming it would be at most a few tables and possibly nothing more than a stand on the side of the road. It turned out to be a decently-sized place with about 20 tables and a bar full of pickled jalapeos and five different salsas, all really hot. And great. I had the taco combination plate and all different meats - steak, pork, and chorizo. They were served authentic with two warm corn tortillas and fresh onion and cilantro. A side plate had lettuce, cheese, and avocado slices. Muy bueno! read more

Horrible food I'm sorry to say it but it was terrible. The tacos have NO flavor and meat is all fat and no meat. We asked to have the Mexican bbq torta sent back to the kitchen to be remade with chicken because the meat was fatty and they told us they would have to charge us twice for it. We will never be dining here again. And I don't recommend it to anyone. read more

Taco Express - a plate of tacos and scrambled eggs - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Taco Express is an excellent example of a restaurant that restores the perfect nostalgia of México. The restaurant itself is decorated vibrantly, truly embodying the colorful Mexican spirit. The interior is wide and open, in no way cramped. Paired with the aroma of food, it gives the illusion of the comfort of home. The tacos are amazing and can be ordered with either a corn or flour tortilla (both equally mouthwatering). Tacos de pastor are hands down the most delicious, topped with fresh onion and cilantro. Access to sauces is very convenient as well in a self-serve station. Boasting a broad menu, Taco Express has more to offer than tacos. Indeed, one of the best dishes undoubtedly are the green enchiladas served with a side of rice and beans and topped with sliced onion and a sprinkle of cilantro. The enchiladas have the option of being stuffed with chicken or cheese. Taco Express is the product of hard workers, who strive to deliver the best. This restaurant effortlessly demonstrates how good food results from good people. read more

In search of 5 star worthy tacos, and not those silly Tex Mex abominations in the crunchy shell, we found this place. Great food, reasonable price, and a salsa bar! Make sure you try the avocado salsa!! The tortilla chips are the best in KC, ours were fresh, hot and obviously made in-house. read more

I ordered the 3 tacos combos. I have been here twice. The place isn't in the best area. But I'm a huge fan of the steak and pork tacos. The chicken tacos are a bit dry. My boyfriend really enjoys their steak quesadillas. We are also a huge fan of the coke in a glass bottle read more

A great place to enjoy some tacos. We ordered carne asada with beans and rice. The staff was friendly too.

If you're looking for great tacos, just like you would get in Mexico, here's the place. Great Carne asada tacos, beans and rice. Served hot and fresh. Chips we're also fresh and hot. Definitely coming back. read more

This place is in a dodgy neighborhood, but if you're not put off by that then come on in. Obviously their specialty is tacos. The price is right at $1. The specially tacos are a bit more. The have other dishes also such as fish and they serve menudo on Sundays I believe. They have limited parking in the back and on street parking in the front. read more

The service is great at times but occasionally the staff can be quite rude. The food is great but sometimes there are days where you go and get food that is subpar. Overall the food is good for the price that is paid and the service is what you'd expect in a place like this. read more

The best mexican food in the Historic Northeast Kansas City. The BEST Haraches - I prefer the pastor meat, great fried fish, soft tacos are delicious. They also have carry out. read more

Amazing authentic tacos. Super spicy sauces. This place is no frills and serious food. Don't be fooled by the sketchy neighborhood or shabby interior. This taco joint has it where it counts: the tacos! read more

I used to eat here on a regular basis the food it's not the best I've had but i enjoyed it. My biggest disappointment is not getting chips and salsa complimentary with your meal....i go places typically based on if i like the chips and salsa....but now i don't like going because the salsa that i did line on the salsa bar to accompany my good they no longer make....if they'd bring back the red salsa they used to serve on the salsa bar(not the salsa for the chips) id give it another star and eat there again but now i don't go because i want salsa with my food read more