In-A-Tub — Restaurant in Kansas City

Honestly, me and my family decided to go here for lunch from the recommendation of our friends, especially for the tacos. When we first went in, the atmosphere was pretty mediocre, or at least for my standards. The service was wonderful as they were all friendly and welcoming! We ordered the cheez pocket burgers, the everything burrito, cheez burrito, fries, and beef and cheese tacos with free waters. The price was around $55, which was pretty average for a family of five. The price was alright until you see what the food looks like.

First of all, the fries weren’t salty, and had barely any salt, or at least the salt didn’t stick on the fries. They were also pretty crunchy, which for me, I prefer soggy fries, so you could say the fries were average. 5/10

The pocket burgers were basically sloppy joe’s without the sauce. In my guess, they probably used the beef or meat from the tacos and slapped it on two buns. It was very messy from the meat dropping into the bag and how the mustard and cheese spilled everywhere (personally I like messy), so everyone’s glad that it came with the packaging of the burger. It was pretty good to me, but one of my family members stated that it was somewhat of a let down. 5/10

Next, the burritos were not good, as they reminded me of what I can buy in a 8-pack at Walmart, and they charge over $4 for one. We were expecting them to be at least like Taco Bell, with a softer shell filled with the toppings we requested, not just piled on top. It was almost inedible, as the burrito mostly had beans inside. It tasted stale and had little to no flavor, and I couldn’t take another bite. It was also missing the cheese and the tomatoes for the everything burrito and for the cheez burrito, it was technically the same but with nacho cheese on top. 2/10

Last but definitely not least the famous tacos this place is known for. First of all, it was the highlight of our selection, as it tasted like the jack in the box tacos. It was nice and crunchy, and it was nice and a bit soggy in the middle of the taco, which had the most flavor. It paired well with the crunchy outside, and it was arguably better than the tacos they have at Jack in the Box. The only thing I didn’t like was how they used powder cheese. However, it was somewhat overhyped in my opinion. 7/10

Overall, we’d probably wouldn’t come back here again as we all left the restaurant with dissatisfaction. If we were to come back, it’s only for the tacos and to try the dessert next time. The service is wonderful, just disappointed on how the food couldn’t be the same. My final...

The first time I visited In-A-Tub was in May 2019. I went with my father and his friend for lunch. I thought the food we ordered tasted quite good, and the restaurant had an “old-school” interior design. The front of the restaurant proudly proclaimed it was “Famous for Tacos and Ice Cream.” My father ordered tacos with fried mushrooms, and they were excellent. To me, In-A-Tub feels like an old-school fast-food restaurant with a Mexican twist.

Founded in 1957, In-A-Tub has been serving its seasoned tacos for decades and has played an active role in the community. Since 2012, the restaurant has sponsored the In-A-Tub Cycling Team, with its team colors featured on clothing sold at local cycling events. Although I have not personally participated in any cycling events, I am proud of In-A-Tub for supporting cycling in Kansas City.

In-A-Tub's menu features a wide variety of items, including tacos, burritos, tostadas, taco salads, pocket burgers, hot dogs, chicken, sandwiches, and even ice cream treats. As indicated by the phrase “Famous for Tacos and Ice Cream,” In-A-Tub is best known for its deep-fried, seasoned tacos. Their ice cream offerings include a range of flavors for milkshakes, sundaes, and their Tub Tornado ice cream concretes. The pocket burgers are like loose-meat sandwiches but seasoned with Mexican spices. A burrito ordered "with everything" comes loaded with chili, cheese, lettuce, In-A-Tub’s special sauce, and onions.

During my next visit in July 2021, I enjoyed their deep-fried tacos with fried mushrooms, as well as a fried burrito topped with chili and cheese. The fried mushrooms were served with ranch dressing, and the burrito was about the size of an egg roll, similar to those sold in the delicatessen section of grocery stores. I have always enjoyed the fried tacos, burritos, and fried mushrooms at In-A-Tub. If anyone is looking for a Mexican-style take on classic fast food, I highly recommend In-A-Tub, which is well-known for its deep-fried tacos and diverse ice cream treats. Furthermore, for any cycling group seeking a sponsor, In-A-Tub would be an...

Came to In-A-Tub by pure luck/chance. My wife looked for a taco place and to both of our surprise it was amazing.... The tacos were filled with meat and had a familiar but more filling taste. They taste like Jack In The Box tacos but bigger and better filled. The reason why I gave it Five Stars is not because of the tacos but because of the surprise taste of their burger. I ordered the large pocket Cheez burger just as is. The reason I order as is, is because that's how you taste the restaurants true way of making their burgers. What I tasted was what I have been looking for in KC since I moved here. A unique burger taste that I have not found anywhere else not even in Cali where I'm from. The burger reminded me of when I was young at school and they gave sloppy joes. Those sloppy joes were the reason I ate there. That's what this burger reminded me of and it was satisfying. This will be my go to place for...