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Missouri Food & Dining|Quick Bites

Locals Go Crazy For The Tacos At This Unassuming Fast Food Joint In Missouri

By Liz Oliver | Published September 27, 2018

For over 60 years Kansas City natives have been enjoying In-A-Tub tacos. These crispy, crunchy tacos are fried and covered in a powdered cheese. This retro joint may not look like much, but their tacos are loved by all who’ve tried them. Try one for yourself soon!

In-A-Tub has been serving delicious tacos to locals in Kansas City since 1957. Although they no longer serve food in plastic tubs, the name remains.

Known across the Midwest, this local fast-food joint has two locations and are well known for their fried tacos.

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These hard shell tacos are filled with seasoned beef or beans, fried, and topped with powder cheese. Tacos are classified by spice, you can order mild, medium, hot or extra hot tacos.

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Take your tacos to-go or dine-n the retro food joint. In-A-Tub is also a great place for vegetarians. Order fried veggies or apples, fries or tater tots, all before digging into some bean and cheese tacos.

Although far from authentic, the Mexican dishes at In-A-Tub are delicious and comforting. It's also super affordable and their service is outstanding.

Save room for dessert, you'll need to try their ice cream. The sundaes and milkshakes are creamy and flavorful. It's totally worth the extra calories.

Northland natives can tell you that In-A-Tub has some of the best tacos in the state. Enjoy a taco or a few on your next Taco Tuesday!

Have you dined at In-A-Tub? Did you fall in love with their tacos too? Tell us what you think about In-A-Tub in the comments below.

Missouri is full of hidden gems. Stop by this unassuming Show Me State drive-in for one of the best meals in the state.

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