Taco Takeover 2017

Summer’s over, so that means...tacos? On the surprisingly hot weekend of September 23rd,  2017, Cannonball Productions and Thrillist presented the NYC Taco Takeover, a food festival/party that celebrated the most cultured of comfort food: the taco.

Hosted at The Well in Brooklyn, the Taco Takeover featured Latin inspired dishes from restaurants such as La Esquina, Oaxaca Taqueria, and Zengo. Some of my personal twists on the taco were the Spicy Pork Taco from Kimchi Grill, the Empanada Al Pastor from Empanada Papa, and the Chicken Taco from Bodega Negra.

As the afternoon went on, focus shifted from the food to the fun: margaritas, beer, and tequila flowed freely, the DJ pumped up the music, and everyone took turns whacking the pinata and testing their stomachs in a nacho eating contest. Other games included a giant Connect Four set and a beanbag toss, which guests enjoyed while munching down on churros that they decorated themselves.

Overall, the Taco Takeover is a fun foodie feast that all of taco obsessed will love. Get there early, and you’ll be sure to have a great time.

For a full list of participants and sponsors, check out thetacotakeover.com.

Photos courtesy of Taco Takeover