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Tiki Taco adding KC location

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July 6, 2026

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Tiki Taco, a Kansas City-based independent restaurant brand, is expanding north of the Missouri River with the opening of its sixth location on July 7.

The restaurant is located in Kansas City, Missouri, directly on the border of Liberty, Missouri. It sits adjacent to regional anchors Red Door Grill, Betty Rae's Ice Cream and Swig.

The expansion marks the brand's first geographic move into the Northland community, a region whose residents previously had to travel south of the river to visit the taco concept.

"We have had Kansas City Northland fans — and a whole lot of Liberty folks — asking us to come their way for a long time, and honestly, the timing couldn't be better," Eric Knott, CEO of Tiki Taco, said in a company press release. "We may technically have a Kansas City address, but this location belongs to the Liberty community just as much."

The location will serve Tiki Taco's full menu, which features a fusion of traditional Mexican flavors, Southern California influences and scratch-made items.

Founded in Kansas City, Tiki Taco has grown to operate six brick-and-mortar locations and one food truck. The brand positions itself as a neighborhood taco shop and bar with a focus on community engagement.