You can’t eat carnitas without beans. And they have some of the best refried beans in Kansas City ($1.99). Another go-to I love at La Fonda is their chicken soup ($5.49), filled with avocado, cilantro and much more. It’s much easier to buy thank make it at home, and it’s the best cure for a cold.

La Fonda El Taquito, 800 Southwest Blvd., has a long history. It all started when Agustin “Chino” Medina moved his family from Kansas City to California to learn about making tortillas from his cousin and came back with his own new recipe for corn tortillas. Initially, Agustin opened a small neighborhood grocery store, where his wife Teresa made tacos and burritos while he made corn tortillas in the back of the store.