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Prize Foundation’s Taco Wars returns
Shreveport, LA – One of the country’s largest one day taco and tequila festivals returns to downtown Shreveport on Saturday, May 2, with a larger geographic area and expanded entertainment programs. The festival is free and open to the public from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Presented by the Prize Foundation, Modelo Especial, Maestro Dobel, Caddo Commission, Delta Utilities, and Ochsner LSU Health, Taco Wars will showcase 13 competing taquerias from across the region. Taco Wars will also feature Mexican snack stands, a mercado area and free live music by Mariachi Los Caporales and Quimikoz in Caddo Common Park, presented by the Shreveport Regional Arts Council.
Taco Wars also features a world famous free salsa tasting where the public can try each salsa, and vote for the Best Salsa at Taco Wars. Salsa voting will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. On top of Best Salsa, each taqueria will be competing for the coveted Taco Wars Golden Taco award. This will be judged by a panel of professional food judges and regional celebrities.
“Taco Wars is a love letter to the Latino community and one of the grandest celebrations of its culture’s food, music and art,” said Gregory Kallenberg. “We are so proud to be able to present this event, and we invite the entire community to one of the most delicious and fun festivals on planet earth.”
No Taco Wars experience would be complete without tequila! Visit the crowd-favorite Casa de Tequila to sample a curated selection of tequilas or enjoy freshly made margaritas. Ice cold beer, water, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase.
In addition, families are invited to enjoy free arts and crafts inside the Municipal Auditorium.
Taco Wars is a great way for foodies to try new taquerias in the area and to support small businesses. 90% of all food sales go directly back to the participating taquerias and food vendors.
Participating Taquerias for 2026 include:
● Bazzar Mexicano
● El Novillo Meat Market
● La Potranca
● La Villa Taqueria
● Mi Mercadito
● Mi Meza
● Pedro's Tacos and Tequila Bar
● Ramirez Mexican Restaurant
● Taqueria El Eden
● Taqueria Flores
● Taqueria La Reyna Del Sur
● Taqueria Mi Palmar
● Taqueria San Miguel
Free and open to the public, Taco Wars is more than just a food festival. It’s a celebration of community, Latino culture, and the small businesses that bring our region to life.
Visit www.prizefest.com/tacowars/ for more information and to sign up as a volunteer.
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The Prize Foundation is an award-winning nationally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Shreveport, LA. Founded in 2012, the Prize Foundation’s mission is to promote economic growth, workforce development, youth job training, creative class entrepreneurial buildout and increased tourism through education, entrepreneurship, conferences, contests and festivals in Shreveport and Northwest Louisiana. The Prize Foundation operates six major initiatives year-round: Film Prize, Film Prize Junior, Startup Prize, Food Prize, Music Prize, and Comedy Prize and also hosts the annual Taco Wars festival. Each Prize has a qualification process, engagement with economic and cultural resources, and an educational component.
