The 2026 International Taste & Tour is coming up FAST!

Get ready to explore the Historic Northeast one delicious stop at a time. These are just a few of the amazing local ethnic restaurants and small businesses guests on the tour will get to experience and sample along the way.

From incredible flavors to rich cultural experiences, the International Taste & Tour is a celebration of the diversity that makes our community so special.

Taqueria Mexico 2
5920 Independence Ave

Taqueria Mexico II has long been recognized for hearty portions, classic recipes, and comforting Mexican cuisine that keeps customers returning year after year. The restaurant’s chicken and beef enchiladas are rich, filling, and deeply flavorful, featuring soft tortillas wrapped around seasoned meat and covered in savory sauces. Combined with melted cheese and traditional sides, the dish delivers the kind of comforting, homestyle flavor that defines the restaurant’s reputation.

Angie’s International Kitchen
2657 Independence Blvd

Angie’s International Kitchen has developed a reputation for serving globally inspired comfort food with a homemade touch. The restaurant’s savory meat pie filled with vegetables offers a warm, flaky, and satisfying bite, combining seasoned meat with hearty vegetables inside a golden crust. The dish reflects the restaurant’s international approach to flavor while still feeling familiar and comforting.

Core Coffee
540 Olive Street

Located in Pendleton Heights, Core Coffee has become a popular gathering space known for creative drinks, stylish presentation, and a calm, modern atmosphere. The café’s Love Potion Matcha blends earthy matcha flavor with lightly sweet, refreshing ingredients to create a colorful specialty drink that feels both energizing and indulgent. Customers frequently praise the café’s welcoming environment and carefully crafted beverages, making it a standout stop in the neighborhood.

Somali Mall
Independence Ave & Olive St

Located at the corner of Independence Avenue and Olive Street, the Somali Mall serves as both a shopping center and cultural hub for Kansas City’s growing Somali community. Home to a collection of small businesses including clothing shops, jewelry vendors, cellphone services, markets, and cafés, the mall offers visitors a vibrant glimpse into East African culture and commerce.
The mall is perhaps best known for its food and hospitality. Visitors frequently gather at Hamar Weyne Coffee Shop inside the complex for traditional Somali tea, chai lattes, sambusas, and mandazi. The aroma of spiced tea, fried pastries, and freshly prepared comfort food often fills the corridors, creating an atmosphere that feels both lively and welcoming.