2026 GRand taco Entries!
STREET CHEF SHAW
Our defending champion from 2025 in BOTH categories! (Public Vote & Taste Panel)
Queso-Chicken Tikka Birria Taco
Serrano Queso, Shredded Chicken Tikka, Fresh Cabbage, Red Onion, and Cilantro.
Fried tortilla in housemade Swahili Chili Oil.
BRUNCH HOUSE
2nd Place 2025!
BH Steak and Egg Taco
Ribeye, corn/black bean salsa and sous vide egg yolk.
Chimichurri crema, cotija, chili crisp, and pickled red onion. Micro cilantro
CINCO DE MAYO (Downtown)
Sunset Breeze Ceviche Tacos
Bright, refreshing and bursting with tropical flavor, these vibrant tacos feature zesty citrus-marinated ceviche layered with crisp cucumber and juicy mango and served in colorful shells.
BUTCHER BLOCK SOCIAL
Brisket Taco
Smoked brisket on flour or corn tortilla with Queso, cilantro, fresco & topped with black bean and corn salsa.
EL AZTECAS (WALKER)
BBQ Pork Tacos
Carnitas, Lettuce, cheese, mango, pico and a BBQ drizzle.
CONDADO TACOS (BRETON VILLAGE)
Yuzu Butter Shrimp
Flour soft + hard corn shell with quac,citrusy yuzu butter shrimp, jicama + cabbage slaw, pico de gallo, and avocado ranch sauce.
JOSE’S of EGR
Serrano Shrimp Taco
Crispy shrimp tossed in a spicy sauce, lettuce, picked red onion, cilantro, and guacamole.
F’n K TACOS
Quesa Pork Barbacoa
A crispy layer of melted Monterey cheese griddled onto a fresh corn tortilla, topped with tender, hand-shredded pork shoulder slow-cooked in Frank’s signature marinade. Finished with shredded cabbage, fresh onions, cilantro, crema, and a final sprinkle of cheese.
HOLIDAY BAR
Korean Chicken Taco
Crispy fried chicken tender, topped with gochujang sauce and Kimchi slaw and gochujaru pickles.
GARIBALDI MEXICAN KITCHEN
Shrimp Taco
Authentic shrimp tacos, featuring succulent shrimp marinated in our signature chipotle lime sauce and grilled to perfection. Each taco is wrapped in a golden, deep-fried puffy corn tortilla made from scratch—crispy on the outside, soft and airy inside— topped with fresh pico de gallo and our signature chipotle sauce.
THE BIRCH LODGE
Chorizo Taco
Chorizo with a jalapeno and lime coleslaw, queso fresco, Siracha and pickled jalapenos.
THE FRIESIAN GASTRO PUB
Spicy Korean Tofu Taco
Deep Fried Tofu tossed in a Spicy Gochujang Sauce, Red Cabbage-Apple Slaw, & Avocado Salsa in Corn Tortillas topped w/ Green Onions & Toasted Sesame Seeds. Served w/ Tortilla Chips & Fresh Lime
PEPPINO’S (Jenison)
Pepp’s Tiki Taco
Grilled shrimp, picked red onion, tomato, mango, hot peppers, cilantro and sweet chili sauce.
REAL ARRIERO
Carnitas Taco
A fan favorite! Our flavorful and tender shredded pork served on a double corn tortilla. Topped with cilantro, onion, side of lime and home made salsa picosa. (Spicey Salsa)
LOGAN’S ALLEY
Chicken Taco
Queso de Freir, Hot Cucumbers, Pickled Red Onions, Lime Crema & Cilantro
BRIDGE STREET BAR
KOREAN RIBEYE TACO
Soft corn tortilla
Grilled Marinated Ribeye & Onions
Soft Corn Tortilla
Tangy Korean Carrot Slaw
Spicy Gochujang & Sriracha drizzle
Green onion & Toasted Sesame Seed
Garnish
FIREBIRD BAR GR
NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN
Melted Cheddar Cheese
Nashville Hot Seasoned Tender
Elote
Flour Tortilla
Pickled Red Onion
Cilantro Crema Drizzle
NONLA BURGER
NB Potato Chorizo Fried Taco
Chorizo, potato and cheese stuffed fried taco served with shredded lettuce and topped with sour cream, queso fresco and cilantro. Served with house made salsa roja.
5 LAKES BREWPUB
Jerk Chicken Taco
Grilled jerk chicken, melted cheddar jack cheese, jalapeno pineapple relish, honey jerk sauce, and fresh cilantro on a flour tortilla served with tortilla chips and salsa.
PURE MEX TACOS (Grandville)
Jalapeño Popper Taco:
Jalapeño popper, cabbage, pickled red onion, avocado slice, mango chipotle sauce.
PURE MEX TACOS (BYRON CENTER/84th St.)
Jalapeño Popper Taco:
Jalapeño popper, cabbage, pickled red onion, avocado slice, mango chipotle sauce.