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1st annual Taco War!

Do you have the best tacos in town?

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Does your salsa or guacamole have what it takes to be named the best?

 

Will you be our first Taco Champion and win the Golden Taco? 

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Dates & times:

  • April 14th, 2023

  • Salsa & Guacamole Turn in from 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

  • Taco Turn in from 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

  • Awards 8:00 pm

 

Requirements: 

  • Salsa

    • Teams shall turn in at least one 3 oz sample per judge (For 3 judges you will need to submit 9 oz total) and provide your favorite chips to sample your freshest and tastiest salsa for the contest.​

    • All salsa must be prepared using fresh ingredients only. Pre-made or pre-mixed salsa will be disqualified from the competition.

  • Guacamole

    • Teams shall turn in at least one 3 oz sample per judge (For 3 judges you will need to submit 9 oz total) and provide your favorite item to sample your freshest and tastiest guacamole for the contest.​

    • All guacamole must be prepared using fresh ingredients only. Pre-made or pre-mixed guacamole will be disqualified from the competition. 

  • Tacos

    • Teams shall turn in at least two tacos per judge (For 3 judges you will need to submit 6 tacos total) 

    • ​Open to any type of Tacos. For example: Chicken Tacos, Fish/Seafood Tacos, Pork Tacos, Vegetarian or Vegan Tacos, Shredded Beef Tacos​

    • In order to be considered as Tacos, fillings shall then be placed in a tortillas and garnished as seen fit by the team to best showcase the preparation of the fillings. The featured fillings should comprise at least 70% of the weight of the prepared taco.

    • Tortillas can be Corn or Flour tortillas and may be substituted for a lettuce wrap, Jicama Tortilla, Rice Paper, Crepes or any substitute that resembles a tortilla.

  • A panel of judges will taste and judge based on appearance, aroma, texture, appropriate taste.

  • Judging criteria

    • APPEARANCE - The dish should be attractive and inviting to eat.

    • AROMA - The dish should smell appetizing.

    • TEXTURE - The texture should have a pleasing mouth-feel.

    • FLAVOR-  The flavor should be delicious, characteristic of the dish and balanced.

 

Awards & Prizes:​

  • Best Taco 1st Place $250, 2nd Place $100

  • Best Salsa 1st Place $75, 2nd Place $25

  • Best Guacamole 1st Place $75, 2nd Place $25

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Registration Information:

  • Best Taco Registration is $15

  • Best Salsa Registration is $10

  • Best Salsa Registration is $10

  • All Three Categories is $30

  • The deadline to sign up is April 13th at 11:59 pm

 

If you have any other questions:

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