Woman inspired by KC Current to open restaurant in Parkville

PARKVILLE, Mo. – You may have heard about how the KC Chain inspired young women to play football or have confidence, but have you heard of them inspiring someone to open a restaurant?

Well, that’s exactly what a woman did in Parkville.

Rosa Parra’s restaurant, K Tacos & More, not only takes inspiration from her culture with its authentic Mexican cuisine, but also from KC Current.

The Acapulco native has KC Current flags and pendants on the teal and pink walls.

It’s not just an ode to the team that did so much for the city, but to what they did for it.

“I cross the river every day and my heart shines every time I see Current Stadium next to the river,” Parra said.

Seeing the team’s success inspired Parra to open his own restaurant.

“I’ve worked as a manager for many years and I say, ‘You know what, this is the time. This is a sign. This is something that happened for a reason,'” Parra said.

Parra’s husband works in the kitchen, preparing various burritos and tacos, including the protein-packed KC Current Bowl, while her daughter works as a waitress.

Parra also has friends who come to support her and she has never felt so empowered.

“It reminds me to keep going and how great women we are and how strong we are, even if sometimes we don’t believe it,” Parra said. “If we can build a stadium in Kansas City, we can do whatever we want.”

Parra sees a lot of good things coming his way, not just for the business but for the KC Current Playoff.

The NWSL Playoffs begin on Saturday, November 9th.

CPKC Stadium is expected to host at least one playoff game this season.

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KSHB 41 reporter Caroline Hogan covers development throughout the Kansas City area. Share your story idea with Caroline.