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308 W McDaniel St. Springfield MO 65806

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  • MADE FROM SCRATCH

  • OPEN LATE

  • DOWNTOWN SPRINGFIELD

308 W McDaniel St. Springfield MO 65806

 

Upcoming Events

Find our food truck at these locations

Tinga Food Truck @ Mile 6 Taproom

June 3, 2026 4:00 PM

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Tinga Food Truck @ Wire Road Brewing

June 3, 2026 4:00 PM

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TINGA TACOS

Not your average taco shop

Looking for bland, basic, or beige? This isn’t your spot

Our tacos are loud. Crunchy. Saucy. Sometimes a little inappropriate. We fry our own shells. We stack flavors that shouldn’t work (but absolutely do). And we serve them up casually, confidently, and with enough flavor to make you question your life choices.

Open late. Made from scratch-ish. Come hungry and open-minded.

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    Our 4 Basic Food Groups

    We’re awesome (But don’t just take our word for it)

    FAQs

    Where do I park?

    Downtown Springfield has ample parking. Let us help you, we’ve scoped out the best options:

      • Closest free garages:
        • McDaniel & Campbell – 3-minute walk, easy in/easy out
        • Campbell & Olive – also free, also close
      • Free lot: Corner of Boonville & Olive
      • Street parking: Downtown meters are long gone, so look for free curb spots (and check the signs just to be safe)

    If the taco gods are smiling on you, you might land one of the golden parking spaces literally right outside our front door.

    Do you accommodate food allergies?

    We sure try our best! While we aren’t a certified allergy-free kitchen, most of our menu can be adjusted to avoid common allergens.

    • Gluten-sensitive? You’re in luck—most of our menu is gluten-free, including our house-fried chips and crunchy shells. The only exception? Our flour tortillas.
    • Dairy-free, nut-free, or other allergies? Just let us know when you order. We’ll give it a solid once-over and help you pick your safest (and tastiest) options.

    We can’t make guarantees due to shared equipment, but our team takes it seriously—no eye rolls, no guessing games. Just good tacos, made with care.

    Do you have vegetarian or vegan options?

    We do—and they’re not just afterthoughts.

    Our Fu Yu taco is vegan by default (hello, tofu + mango habanero slaw + spicy crema), and we’ve got black beans, veggies, and build-your-own combos that’ll make your meat-eating friends give your plate the side-eye.

    Want to go full vegan? Just let us know—our crew can help you customize without dairy, meat, or mystery ingredients. No eye rolls. No bland bites. Just tacos that slap—plant-based or not.

    What are your hours?

    We keep it simple:

      • Tuesday–Thursday: 11am–9pm
      • Friday & Saturday: 11am–12:30am (yep, we’re your late-night taco hookup)
      • Sunday & Monday: Closed—everyone needs a break, even our tortillas.

    Pro tip: Late-night Fridays and Saturdays hit different. Roll in after the bar, post-show, or whenever that “I need tacos immediately” moment strikes. We’ll be here—shells frying, salsa ready.

    Do you do takeout?

    Absolutely. Sometimes you want tacos in your mouth, not a seat at a table—we respect that.

    Just come in and order like usual—we’ll box it up hot and fast. You can also call ahead if you’re in a rush, we accept online ordering!

    And yes, everything travels well. Our tacos have been known to survive cross-town trips, couch dinners, and even backseat car feasts. Just try not to eat all the chips on the way home. (No judgment if you do.)

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