El Camino Real – 903 N 7th St, Kansas City, KS 66101 – (913) 342-4333

This must be where authentic soft tacos go when they die…in the Midwest, anyway. Step inside, and immediately to your right is the open kitchen area where you will see fresh tortillas prepared before your eyes. Various meat fillings can be prepared in tacos, burritos and tortas. The al pastor was a hit – incredibly tender strips of marinated, slightly salty pork were a perfect match to the hot corn tortilla and the simple house salsa. Two tacos, some beans, and a beer should be enough to make anyone leave happy. Two of us enjoyed such a repast for about $15.

You’ll have to forgive me for taking a huge bite before remembering to take the photo…

The rest of the day, I could be heard exclaiming, “TACOS! Heheheheh!” a la this lil’ guy: