Tacolandia Was an Afternoon of Great Tacos and Amazing Weather
Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 3:38 p.m.

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Taste! of New Mexico had a beautiful presentation that was equally delicious.
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The staff at Mr.Mesquite's fired up the grill with a smile.
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Tacolandia was all about enjoying a relaxing afternoon with your friends.
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Philly's Sports Bar & Grill was a pleasant surprise at Tacolandia.
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Some friends enjoying the all-you-can-eat tacos from around the Valley.
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Modelo provided a free churro cart that was a huge hit all afternoon.
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Don't think beer wasn't flowing at Tacolandia as well: Modelo provided samples of their beer.
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Churros from Modelo were the best dessert after trying all the tacos.
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La Flor de Calabaza was a definite spot to try at Tacolandia.
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The deliciousness of Philly's Sports Bar & Grill's amazing taco.
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Plates for everyone.
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This was possibly the best group of friends at this year's Tacolandia.
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Margaret T. Hance Park is the best place to enjoy tacos.
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Fresh limes make delicious tacos even that much better.
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Most festive award goes to these guys.
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Pro tip: Arrive early to avoid lines during the rushes at Tacolandia.
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A perfect taco from Susie's Mexican Cafe & Lounge.
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The music was great to hear while walking around Tacolandia.
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Some friends with the biggest beer of the day.
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All smiles for samples.
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Tacolandia was all about trying out each vendor and taco restaurant.
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The vibes at Tacolandia were so great.
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Sit down, relax, and enjoy a brisket taco.
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It's all about how you top your tacos for maximum enjoyment.
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Hot tortillas on the grill at Rubio's.
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Rubio's serves a hungry crowd.
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Rubio's had an upper hand with a shrimp taco, whereas most other vendors had red meats.
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Tacos Tijuana handmade their own tortillas and you could really taste the difference.
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The main ingredient at Tacos Tijuana.
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Tequila is a great pairing for tacos, so we were thankful Milagro was providing samples.
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Paz's sour cream was delicious.
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Great crowds showed up to enjoy all Tacolandia had to offer.
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Friends from all over the Valley gathered for 2019's Tacolandia.
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A couple trying all the various taco samples at Tacolandia.
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It's all about teamwork to provide the hungry crowds with tacos.
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The perfect background to fresh tacos.
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Los Sombreros greeted customers with a beautiful smile.
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Varsity Tavern is new to the Valley, but not new to serving tacos.
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Mission was a major sponsor at this year's Tacolandia and even provided full bags of chips.
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The grill at Nando's smelled amazing.
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Sunshine and tacos were the best ingredients at Tacolandia.
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Nando's served three different kind of meats to choose from.
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On the Border brought the heat.
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There was no shortage of pico de gallo at Tacolandia.
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Providing a great soundtrack to Tacolandia.
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Bao Chow at Yucca Tap Room was a huge hit.
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Trying out the popular bao tacos.
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Chico Malo's pork belly was superb.
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El Tlacoyo was happy for you to try their tacos.
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Freshly pressed tortillas at Ajo Al's were a must-try at Tacolandia.
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Tacos Tijuana was one of the most popular vendors.
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Nothing is better than tacos served to you.
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Los Sombreros brought a fiesta to Tacolandia.
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The tacos served at Los Sombreros were a top contender.
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Everyone comes together for tacos.
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Tacos were served at Tacolandia all the way up to the end of the festival.
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Tacolandia proved the best way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
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The best afternoons are spent with the best friends.
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Some friends from Lookout Tavern checking out the festival.
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Tacos Tijuana won this year's Tacolandia.
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Hand-pressed tortillas pushed Tacos Tijuana to victory at this year's Tacolandia.
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The winning tacos from Tacos Tijuana proved it's all about homemade ingredients from the start.
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Tacolandia Was an Afternoon of Great Tacos and Amazing Weather
Phoenix New Times' annual Tacolandia Festival took place on Saturday, January 6, 2019 at Margaret T. Hance Park in downtown Phoenix. The day was chock-full of delicious tacos from the Valley's best taquerias, paired with great beer, good friends, and amazing weather.
Phoenix New Times' annual Tacolandia Festival took place on Saturday, January 6, 2019 at Margaret T. Hance Park in downtown Phoenix. The day was chock-full of delicious tacos from the Valley's best taquerias, paired with great beer, good friends, and amazing weather.
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