2026 grand Taco Competition April 1 - May 5

2026 grand Taco Competition April 1 - May 52026 grand Taco Competition April 1 - May 52026 grand Taco Competition April 1 - May 5
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2026 grand Taco Competition April 1 - May 5

2026 grand Taco Competition April 1 - May 52026 grand Taco Competition April 1 - May 52026 grand Taco Competition April 1 - May 5
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2026 Entry list coming april 1st!

Street Chef Shaw is our defending champion from 2025 in BOTH categories!



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BARRIO

  

Flamin Hot Poutine Taco

Flour shell, queso blanco, crumbled hot Cheetos, cheese curds, braised short rib, French fries, Guinness gravy, over-easy egg. 


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BEACON CORNER BAR & COASTAL FARE

Pina-Cod-Lada

Rum butter poached cod, house-made pineapple jalapeno salsa, signature "cannon" sauce, toasted coconut, shredded iceberg lettuce on toasted flour tortillas.


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BELTLINE BAR

Tacos de Camarones

Double wrapped El Milagro Corn tortillas, shredded lettuce, cajun grilled shrimp, pico de mango and guajillo crema.


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BLUE DOG TAVERN

 

GRand Smash Taco 

Our signature smash patty on a toasted tortilla with American cheese, and drizzled in house made smash sauce served with chips 


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BRICK & PORTER

 BBQ Burnt Ends Taco 

  

BBQ brisket burnt ends, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, chipotle lime sour cream, thinly sliced jalapeños, lettuce, & pico de gallo on a flour tortilla.


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CONDADO TACO (Breton Village)

The Chicken Bacon Ranch Taco

Marinated chicken, bason, topped with lettuce, diced tomatoes and finished with avocado ranch.  Built into a kewl ranch double decker shell with jalapeno cheddar queso.


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CONDADO TACO (Bridge St.)

Blue Dream

(shh, secret shell!) Flour soft & kewl Ranch shell with queso blanco, ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and avacado ranch sauce.


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DONKEY TAQUERIA

Al Pastor

Marinated & roasted pork shoulder, white onion, grilled pineapple & Cilantro.


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Our Culinary Journey

At GRand Taco, we believe in delivering an unforgettable dining experience. Our culinary journey is rooted in fresh, locally sourced ingredients that make every dish a celebration of flavor.

Street Chef Shaw is the defending Public and judges champion

BARRIO

  

Flamin Hot Poutine Taco

Flour shell, queso blanco, crumbled hot Cheetos, cheese curds, braised short rib, French fries, Guinness gravy, over-easy egg. 


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BARRIO

  

Flamin Hot Poutine Taco

Flour shell, queso blanco, crumbled hot Cheetos, cheese curds, braised short rib, French fries, Guinness gravy, over-easy egg. 


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BEACON CORNER BAR & COASTAL FARE

Pina-Cod-Lada

Rum butter poached cod, house-made pineapple jalapeno salsa, signature "cannon" sauce, toasted coconut, shredded iceberg lettuce on toasted flour tortillas.


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BELTLINE BAR

Tacos de Camarones

Double wrapped El Milagro Corn tortillas, shredded lettuce, cajun grilled shrimp, pico de mango and guajillo crema.


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BLUE DOG TAVERN

 

GRand Smash Taco 

Our signature smash patty on a toasted tortilla with American cheese, and drizzled in house made smash sauce served with chips 


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BRICK & PORTER

 BBQ Burnt Ends Taco 

  

BBQ brisket burnt ends, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, chipotle lime sour cream, thinly sliced jalapeños, lettuce, & pico de gallo on a flour tortilla.


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CONDADO TACO (Breton Village)

The Chicken Bacon Ranch Taco

Marinated chicken, bason, topped with lettuce, diced tomatoes and finished with avocado ranch.  Built into a kewl ranch double decker shell with jalapeno cheddar queso.


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CONDADO TACO (Bridge St.)

Blue Dream

(shh, secret shell!) Flour soft & kewl Ranch shell with queso blanco, ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and avacado ranch sauce.


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DONKEY TAQUERIA

Al Pastor

Marinated & roasted pork shoulder, white onion, grilled pineapple & Cilantro.


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2023 Competitors

GRAYDON'S CROSSING

TBD


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LA FAVORITA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

TBD


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2023 Competitors

MONSOON VIETNAMESE CUISINE

What The Pho

Braised short ribs, hoisin siracha, mixed herbs, jalapenos and bean sprouts with bone marrow dip served on Corn Tortilla.

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ON THE BORDER (GRANDVILLE)

Birria Quesa Tacos 

Beef barbacoa, Mexican Cheese, diced onion and cilantro in crispy flour tortillas. 

Served with hot consommé for dipping, Mexican rice and choice of beans.

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PEPPINO'S (DOWNTOWN) **2022 Champion**

Beef Barbacoa

Beef tallow, confit Beef naval, red cabbage slaw, queso chihuahua, hatch chili crema, pickled fresno peppers and cilantro served on a corn tortilla.

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PLAYAS NAYARITAS

Tacos De Asada con Papas Playas

Grilled seasoned steak, chopped onion, fresh cilantro and a lime wedge served on corn tortillas. Served with Papas playas-fried potatoes grilled onion and jalapenos.

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SOCIAL HOUSE KITCHEN & BAR

Pollo Asado Taco

Grilled corn shell, micro greens, grilled asado chicken, pickled red onions, chimichurri and cotija cheese.

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2023 Competitors

SPEAK EZ LOUNGE

Flammin' Hot Mojeeto Pork Taco

Flammin' hot flour tortilla, Mojo pork, red onion, jalapeno, pico de gallo, roasted corn, cilantro, flaming hot Cheetos, cilantro lime crema.

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STAN'S TACOS (DOWNTOWN)

Loaded Spaghetti Taco

Garlic parmesan toasted tortilla, melted provolone cheese, pepperoni slices, spaghetti and red sauce. Garnished with mini parmesan crisps and oregano.

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TACO BORRACHO

Skirt Steak Taco

Marinated Skirt Steak, Pico de gallo, melted cheese, pinto beans, guacamole and Poblano on a grilled flour tortilla.


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THE FRIESIAN GASTRO PUB

BARBACOA TACOS

Slowly Braised Beef w/ Chipotle, Oregano & Garlic on home-made Corn Tortillas topped w/ Diced Onion, Cilantro & Cotija Cheese.  Served with side of Tortilla chips & Charred Salsa Verde.

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THE HOLIDAY BAR

Mojo Chicken Taco

Marinated Chicken Thigh, topped with Pineapple Jalapeno salsa and avocado crema.

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THE LOCAL

ANCHO PULLED CHICKEN TACOS

Topped with chef-inspired Asian slaw, chipotle garlic crema and queso fresco. Served with your choice of Roja or Verde Salsa.

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TURNSTILES

Double Decker Turnstiles Tacos

Double decker birria style tacos fried with chorizo oil and TURNT seasoning, Pico de Gallo, jalapeno drizz, gooey pepperjack cheese and your choice of protein.

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