TACO NACO KC Opens in Westport | Kansas City Star Coverage

Excerpt from Kansas City Star: Opening & Closing, Sept 8, 2023
Words by David Hudnall
Photos by Tammy Ljungblad

A quesabirria taco with white onions and cilantro, dipped in an au jus consummé at Taco Naco in Westport.

The Kansas City Star covered the September 2023 opening of our Westport restaurant at 4141 Pennsylvania Avenue. Chef Fernanda Reyes and co-founder Brian Goldman Ruiz brought TACO NACO KC’s counter-service tacos from Overland Park to a colorful space with a bar and room to gather.

Fernanda Reyes, left, and Brian Goldman Ruiz, co-founders of Taco Naco KC, which opened Sept. 2 at 4141 Pennsylvania Ave. in Westport.

The original story looked at the transition from our first Overland Park location to a Westport restaurant with its own drinks and neighborhood energy. It also discussed Chef Fernanda’s family connection to homestyle Mexican cooking.

TACO NACO KC Westport opened in 2023 at 4141 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Quesabirria, pork al pastor and brisket barbacoa were among the tacos highlighted in the opening coverage. Menus, specials and happy hour details can change, so our current Menu and Westport pages are the best places to plan a visit.

Kimia Cutchlow, left, and Andrich Parker shared a meal Wednesday at Taco Naco KC.

The story included a look inside the new space and conversations with the founders about their plans at the time. Read David Hudnall’s full Kansas City Star report through the source link above.

Co-founder Brian Goldman Ruiz at TACO NACO KC Westport.

Since this 2023 article, TACO NACO KC has continued to grow. Visit our Locations page for the latest restaurants, hours and ordering options.