Viva tacos!
The first Top Taco Denver competition, presented by US Foods, turned out tasty tacos from more than 20 restaurants to a festive 2,200 folks eager for a fiesta last week at Sculpture Park in downtown Denver.
Not only did attendees vote for their favorite tacos in traditional and creative categories, but they also has a voice in awarding the best margarita.
A panel of judges including Amanda Faison of 5280 magazine;Ruth Tobias of “Zagat”; food blogger Lori Midson; Eater Denver’s Andra Zeppelin and radio talk-show hosts Elizabeth Woessner and Michael Long chose the best traditional and best creative taco. Bartenders Ryan Layman of Steuben’s and Allie Geppert of Star Bar were among the judges for the best margarita.
The winnahs?
The popular vote for tacos in the traditional category: First place to Pinche Tacos, second to Billy’s Inn; and third to Highland Tap and Burger. In the creative category, Moontower Tacos took first place, second went to Comida and third to Zengo.
In the best Margarita battle, judges awarded first place to La Biblioteca, second to Comida, and third to Adelitas. The popular vote went to La Biblioteca in first place, second to Machete, and third Adelitas.
(Penny Parker photos)
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