Tacos off the tourism trail
Originally published by TACO NACO KC.
The Pitch highlighted TACO NACO KC in its September 2021 guide to destination-worthy tacos beyond Kansas City’s usual dining routes. Writer Liz Cook visited the original Overland Park taquería and described how Chef Fernanda Reyes and co-founder Brian Goldman grew from catering and farmers-market pop-ups into a busy neighborhood restaurant.
A look at the early Overland Park taquería
The feature focused on the restaurant’s balance of regional Mexican cooking and an approachable neighborhood experience. It called attention to the corn tortillas, cochinita pibil, brisket barbacoa, fresh chips, margaritas and broad salsa selection while also documenting the colorful, welcoming space.
Why the story still matters
The article captured an early moment in TACO NACO KC’s growth and showed the ideas that continue to define the restaurant: chef-led food, Mexican culinary traditions, fresh salsas and a willingness to listen to local guests. Since that review, TACO NACO KC has expanded beyond its first Overland Park location while keeping those foundations at the center of the menu.
Read more about the TACO NACO KC story, meet Chef Fernanda Reyes or find the current Kansas City-area locations.
Source: The Pitch, September 2021. Original reporting by Liz Cook; photography by Zach Bauman.
The house margaritas, cochinita pilbil tacos, chips and salsa, and six-salsa sampler at Taco Naco
The salsa and egg tacos and black beans at Taco Naco
