Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta winners announced
October 2, 2020
The Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta, presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila and held at The Old Cigar Warehouse, took place over the weekend of September 25. Although the festival was held differently than it had been in the past, this time with more COVID restrictions (such as masks and social distancing), some aspects of the festival remained the same including its award competition.
This annual part of the event challenges chefs and mixologists to see who can come up with the best and most creative tacos, sides, and tequila-inspired drinks. The winners were:
- Best Overall Taco: The Lazy Goat,”Souse Vide Pork Cheek Taco”
- Best Overall Cocktail: White Duck Taco Shop, “Midnight Margarita”
- Best Sidekick: Chuy’s, “Tres Leches”
- People’s Choice – Best Taco: White Duck Taco Shop, “Tonkatsu Taco”
- People’s Choice – Best Cocktail: Chuy’s, “Autumn Margarita”
- Most Creative Taco: Papi’s Tacos, “Blue Majik Lobster Street Taco”
- Most Creative Cocktail: The Lazy Goat, “Pineapple Margarita”
“Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta is about enjoying everything the Upstate has to offer, and Greenville’s known best for their unique food,” said Tammy Johnson, CEO of High Spirits Hospitality, the company that produced the event, “This event is a celebration of that part of Greenville.”
About Tacos & Tequila Fiesta and High Spirits Events
High Spirits Events is proud to introduce Greenville’s high energy foodie festival. High Spirits Events is a division of High Spirits Hospitality. They’ve brought in the area’s best restaurants and bars to bring you the best tacos and handcrafted Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila cocktails. Tickets include exclusive access to all you-can-eat tacos, tequila cocktail samples, cash bar, music from DJ Kel, live Lucha Libre wrestling, and more. Learn more at www.tacotequilafiesta.com.
About The Old Cigar Warehouse
Located at 912 S. Main Street across from Fluor Field in the West End, The Old Cigar Warehouse features more than 7,000 square feet of event space, an open catering policy and full event support, allowing the venue to deliver a seamless event. The Old Cigar Warehouse was built in 1882 and historically used as a warehouse for cigars and cotton. With 30-foot-high ceilings, exposed brick and stained floors, the warehouse is sure to inspire the most creative of events. It is a division of High Spirits Hospitality. www.oldcigarwarehouse.com
