Missouri’s hiding a whole lot of culinary hidden gems – little-known diners, picture-perfect steakhouses, and unassuming Mexican restaurants. Manuel’s Taqueria in Missouri definitely fits the definition of a hidden gem, one that’s worth trying, especially if you like authenticity when it comes to your food. Oh, and the tiny Mexican joint also serves some of the best tacos in the Midwest.

Don't expect a flashy exeterior or too many frills when you pull into Manuel's Taqueria in Jefferson City.
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Instead, you'll find good, old-fashioned Mexican food, including some of the best tacos in the Midwest. Diners, in fact, shower praise on the restaurant for the authenticity of its food.
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The menu is small, but that's part of the charm. No matter what you order, your meal will be packed with flavor.
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While the menu boasts all of the classics, the tacos just might be the star with many calling them "the best tacos" around.
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Go hungry, because meals are dished up in huge portions. Tacos come in threes, for example.
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Choose your meat - beef, chicken, pork, spicy pork, or stomach. In addition to the meat, each taco comes topped with onions and cilantro.
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Check out the rest of the menu, too, that features such classics as tortas, quesadillas, and burritos,
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If you're craving tamales, visit on Saturday or Sunday, the only days they're served.
Don't forget to save a bit of room for flan, the perfect ending to a delicious meal. If you're too full now, order a slice to go.
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Stop by the official Facebook page of Manuel's Taqueria for days, hours, and a menu.
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Do you agree that Manuel’s Taqueria in Missouri has the best tacos in the Midwest? Let us know in the comments! Do you enjoy a really good steak every now and then? Next time you’re craving a perfectly-grilled steak, make your way to Wilder’s Steakhouse in Joplin.

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Manuel's Taqueria, 2403 Missouri Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109, USA