Christy's Tasty Queen - Kansas City, Kansas Christy's Tasty Queen in the Turner District of Kansas City, Kansas has take out only. Other than some outdoor picnic tables, there is no place to sit or eat. On the cool October day that we were first there, most people were eating in their cars. This local burger joint is justifiably famous for its pork tenderloins. The large pork tenderloin is the best that I have had anywhere in the Kansas City metropolitan area. It has a a crispy, delicious coating while the pork is tender, with a good flavor. This is a big sandwich, sticking out from the large 5" bun in every direction and about 1/3" thick. A grilled tenderloin is also available. The side dishes aren't fresh made, but the fried mushrooms were good and the onion rings were very good. The cheeseburger was just ordinary. Although this isn't fast food, the kitchen at Christy's Tasty Queen is very quick. Even when very busy, my food has only taken 18 minutes. This restaurant has had the Christy's name since 1983. It started as Carter's Tasty Queen in the 1960s. In Februrary 2026, Lowell and Marla Christy retired, but the new owner, Kimberly Rowland, said that things will remain the same and that there will be longer hours. I visited them a month after the change and found prices unchanged, new items available (kids meals for those 10 & younger, breakfast sandwiches, homemade ice cream sandwiches and apple streusel). The parking lot was as full as I have ever seen it and the small waiting area was lined with folks waiting for their orders. My chocolate malt was made right away and it took about 18 minutes for the Monday Special pork tenderloin and fries for $14. The malt was good and a bargain at $3.50. The tenderloin was large, crispy on the outside, tender inside and had a good flavor as always. The "new & improved" crinkle cut fries could have used more time in the fryer. I have recommended Christy's for 17 years and there is no reason to discontinue the recommendation.
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