We've never been here before, but, we were in a hurry and always craving Mexican food. We were more than pleased! The service was great and the hostess was very friendly and helpful. The place was spotless and well lit. The table were also very clean. We each had the beef tacos and they are now my favorite tacos ever. They are totally addictive. I love fresh hot and crispy shells. Please give this place a try! read more

The owner was super kind . The tacos are great and taste just like in a tub exactly but half the price . The price it should be ! So good . I'll be back read more

If imitation is the the highest form of flattery, then In-A-Tub should be mighty flattered because Taco Zone is serving up an almost identical menu. A couple of decades ago the current owners of Taco Zone were actual owners of an In-A - Tub franchise inside the long gone Antioch Mall a few blocks south of their current location. If I remember correctly that small kitchen in the corner of the food court held the state record for highest grossing sales per square feet of any restaurant in Missouri. After the mall closed they put the franchise license to rest and opened the Taco Zone with pretty much the same products. Ingenious or sinister??? I'll let you decide. My decision? Well I live just a few blocks from TZ, yet I will drive an extra 3 miles to support the original. My wife and I stopped in today for lunch after not having been in a few years. Same nice but distant family behind the counter and the same tacos, tostados and powdered cheese that makes for a greasy cheesy mess when consuming. The dining room is clean, yet very stark. After 20 years they could have done a bit of decorating. They also do not have ice cream, that In-A-Tub does have. Food - 5 stars (I grew up on In-A-Tub) Décor and Originality 3 stars read more

Taco Zone - two tacos on a blue tray - Mexican Near Me - Gladstone, Missouri

recently moved to the area. been to taco zone twice. I like it. it's fast and made to order, prices are reasonable.

I would not buy food from taco zone again. Was expecting Mexican food but got canned chili on a tortilla lol, which was supposed to be an 'everything chicken burrito'. read more

Just don't do it. I'm not sure how people go here on a regular basis. Even if it wasn't powdered cheese it is not edible.

I've been here once long ago and I don't know why it took me so long to come back. I'm a huge fan of In-A-Tub and it is always one of the first things I have when I come back to town but I think I'm going to switch to Taco Zone instead. The menus and prices are nearly identical at both places and they're both closed on Sundays. The differences are Taco Zone has no drive-thru, is less busy and way cleaner and faster. I ordered three meat and cheese tacos with the powered cheese and an order of fried mushrooms. They tasted identical to In-A-Tub and I didn't have to wait 10-15 minutes. It probably took less than 5. read more

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It's just like an In-a-Tub. Just as good, similar prices, but almost no wait during lunch. Need you greasy taco fix but don't want to wait at the tub? Try this place. You won't be sorry. I forgot to mention, this place is actually clean! You won't feel like you're sitting in a health hazard eating here. read more

Taco Zone - Tacos!! - Mexican Near Me - Gladstone, Missouri

Taco Zone is in a strip center next door to First Bank of Missouri on Antioch Road. This is what became of the In-A-Tub franchise that was in the old Antioch Mall. Apparently, when the mall died, the owners decided to move up the road and reopen, and this was actually called In-A-Tub for a few weeks at the time but it promptly changed it's name to Taco Zone. I would imagine this had something to do with the original franchise agreement, but that would be speculation. All I know is, this is a restaurant named Taco Zone with In-A-Tub's menu. The yellow powder cheese fried cheese tacos are here, as are the nachos with the spicy cup of cheese. Everything tastes like the original too, keep in mind these are the same folks who were serving it up for YEARS at the Antioch Mall food court, so it isn't simply an imitation, this is the real deal. We had a coupon from Cosentino's Sun Fresh receipt that gave us a couple of free tacos with 4 purchased. We had the tacos and nachos, and they were crispy, dripping with grease, the usual yummy goodness. Overall it was quite enjoyable, but, everyone who has been to one of these places know, this ain't fine dining. I love these tacos when the mood strikes m e, but once in a while is all I am willing to risk on my body. read more

I've been driving past Taco Zone for years, never did I suspect it was the remnants of the beloved In-A-Tub. So imagine my delight when I read here that Taco Zone is not only owned by former In-A-Tub owners but that it has the very same menu! Get out! Really!? So I tried it. It's not the same. It's the same menu alright. And when I say the same menu, I mean that I think they took it off the In-A-Tub wall and hung it at Taco Zone. The meat, meat and cheese, and meat and bean tacos are there (and just bean if you ask). As are the pocket burgers, enchiladas, tots, veggie sticks and everything else from In-A-Tub. That's the good news. The bad news is that having separated themselves from the In-A-Tub franchise, they've made some fundamental ingredient changes. The powdered cheese is different. It's a dull yellow color and not nearly as tasty. The beans are retried beans, not black beans. And the nacho sauce for the veggie sticks was thinned to a point of barely having any flavor. So this is just what I observed from ordering three bean tacos and veggie sticks but I suspect they've made changes across the menu. If you're looking for an interesting meal, give it a try, it wasn't bad. But it definitely was not In-A-Tub. There's still at least one In-A-Tub left. It's in North Kansas City, nearly across the street from the original. Last time I was there, it tasted exactly like I've always remembered it. If you want In-A-Tub, that's definitely worth the extra 7 minute drive. read more

I don't know why I haven't reviewed this Mexican restaurant before, because it's my go-to place for a quick fix. It's well-lit, nicely air conditioned, has Ink (local newsrag) available, and the proprietors are really cool and friendly when you get to know them. I recommend the Nachos Supreme (beef, cheese, sour cream and Jalapenos) and a Meat-n-cheese taco with Shredded cheese instead of powdered. That plus a small (free-refills) drink will run you less than $10; and it's usually nice and quiet inside if you don't want to be disturbed. Definitely one of my favorites when I don't want to go very far. The only caveats are: They're not open on Sundays, and I don't know if they have free Wifi available. But like I said, in today's world that might be a plus if you like it quiet. ;-) read more

Great deep fried tacos, frito chili pie! Good service, very clean. Recommended if you're in Gladstone looking for a taco.

Their cauliflower is delicious along with their tacos with the powder cheese! Yum Excellent customer service and it's super quick! read more

Food is great but an obvious rip off of In A Tub restaurants down to my standard 4 mild and a everything burrito order. Ran by Indian family friendly but still rather chilly business manner. Prices are considerably more expensive than In A Tub, that order above w small Pepsi was $15.00 read more

We LOVE the tacos at Taco Zone! They are delicious! The people are always friendly and quick to serve. Of course, you do have to wait 5 or 6 minutes because they make them fresh as ordered. Well worth the wait! read more

These guys are great! Deep fried powdered tacos, tamales, Frito chili pies, pizza burger, very nice menu. You won't be dissappointed for fast mex food. read more

If you've ever been to in-a-tub this is it, or it used to be the old in- a -tub at Antioch Mall!!! Love the veggie sticks and meat, bean and cheese taco's with the powdered cheese will having you begging for more!!! There are so many old classics at this little hole in the wall, go check it out!! read more

What people don't know... Is that Taco Zone IS In-a-Tub! It is the same family owned business since it left Antioch shopping mall many years ago. The only thing that has changed is their name. Same great food, same staff, same amazing powdered cheese. I am sad to see some of the reviews talking bad about the food or the service. This is a family operated business, and everything is made to order. I will gladly wait the 6 to 8 minutes it takes to cook my food versus getting something that was sitting in a warmer all day. The powdered cheese is definitely my favorite part, but it is an acquired taste, and obviously not liked by all. Every time I am over there Direction, I stopped to get my usual meat and cheese tacos and veggie sticks. Leaving this review makes me want to go get some today! read more

This is the second worst meal I've had in Kansas City. Funhouse Pizza was the absolute worst. But this place isn't even trying. We went here for dinner tonight. Spent $17 on 2 tostadas and 2 burritos. And a couple sodas. The sodas were the only good part of the meal. The food is bland and it was served lukewarm - cold. We went to another restaurant after trying this place. The portions are measly. The taco sauce is like ketchup. There is no decor. It did look clean at least. This place is just gross. Won't be back. read more

Food has been just okay on my visits. Service is very slow. Haven't sampled much of the menu, might be worthy of a little more investigation. read more

They tried to overcharge me and THEN explained that I could eat elsewhere when I called them out. If I wasn't so far from the competitor that they stole all their ideas from, In-A-Tub, I would have chose to do so. This establishment has lost my business for the way they handled their own mistake and I will tell everyone I know about this incident. read more

Fresh and delicious! Exactly what we wanted and expected. Same style as In-a-Tub & Taco Via. My family had the traditional meat and cheese tacos, nachos supreme, taco burger and chicken enchiladas. The employees were friendly and courteous. read more

Really gross. Really delicious. Greasy, terrible, amazing tacos. Very similar to In-A-Tub and, by my estimate, just about equally disgusting / awesome. read more

A unique take on tacos and burritos. Great place to go if you want to try something different.

Very nice powder Taco.. Nice and clean and hygiene sitting area.. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff.. read more

They have great tacos and there always very kind when your there. These mom and pop places like this make me feel good especially with such great tacos! read more

If you have been to In A Tub then the tacos are somewhat the same but these aren't tasty. There is the problem. Tacos In A Tub is not for everyone so these tacos are a knock off of that and didn't taste good. They have powered cheese on them and are deep fat fried. read more

SO DISAPPOINTED! Went to Taco Zone because it was closer to where I live. My tacos were half the size if not smaller compared to In-A-Tub tacos. They were so SKIMPY they were FLAT! I ended up having to drive over to In-A-Tub to get the real thing. Don't waste your time and money if you like In-A-Tub tacos! read more

People here are very nice and use to be in the old Antioch mall. They still have the old seating from the food court which brings back so many memories. The tocos are great but the burritos are frozen from the store just dropped in the fryer. Prices are reasonable and place is clean. Very friendly and good people. read more

Taco salad = Fail It consisted of lettuce, some sort of beef mix, Fritos type chips & powdered cheese in a paper bowl read more

Oh, stay clear of this one. Powdered cheese on the tacos which are on the menu as "meat and cheese". Not beef, meat. And if they use fake cheese I wonder what the "meat" is. read more

A small hole In the wall diner, but everything a northlander loves,In-a-Tub style powder tacos, yum a staple of northland living

I had to laugh at the review from Oklahoma (I think) they freaked over the powdered cheese....this is just like In a Tub with the fried tacos and Yes people you can get them with shredded cheese..one of our little daughters liked the powder and one the real stuff! A good memory from the Metro North Mall Days. Owners are very polite and always thank us for coming in. Not really updated but clean. Perhaps a bit over priced but if you have to have your fix then it is worth it! Corn Nuggets great, of course the tacos and the apple stix w/ice cream. Used to eat at the In A Tub on North Oak but after getting severe food poisoning from the IN a Tub in Smithville my husband just will not go into North Oak...crazy because Taco Zone is nearly the same! If you're thinking this is a 5 star Mexican restaurant then this is not for you but if you like fast food and the crispy fried tacos w/ the powdered cheese then go for it...GREAT! read more