Elijah “Eli” Conway
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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 excellent choice.