Monday, October 03, 2011

October 4th is National Taco Day

SOL COCINA: Battle of the Tacos  |  OCT 4
Guests to choose the winner of Chef Deborah Schneider’s dueling tacos!

NEWPORT BEACH, October 2011 – In conjunction with National Taco Day on Tuesday, October 4th, two of SOL Cocina’s latest signature tacos -- Grilled Taco “Al Pastor” and Crispy Crab 'Tinga Taco – will go head-to-head in competition to be named SOL National Taco Day Champion. Guests will have the opportunity to cast their votes at the restaurant during lunch and dinner hours (11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.). There is no purchase necessary to participate in voting, and after final votes are tallied and a taco champion has been determined 10 guests will be selected at random from the winning submissions. Each of the 10 lucky individuals will receive a complimentary SOL House Margarita.

MEET THE COMPETITORS:
Grilled Taco “Al Pastor”Thinly Pounded Pork Loin in Ancho Chile-Garlic Recado,
Flash-grilled and served on corn tortilla with Oaxaca Cheese and Fresh Pineapple
$4.50 each

Spicy Crab ‘Tinga Taco
Two Crispy Tacos filled with Sautéed Crabmeat, Smoky Chipotles, Onion and Red Peppers
2 for $6.

“We have always looked to our guests for inspiration,” said Matt Baumayr, Managing Partner of SOL Cocina. "I am confident that everyone will enjoy both of the two tacos ‘competing’ in this challenge!”

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Sprechen Sie Espanol?

Del Taco Celebrates 'Tacoberfest' Featuring Taco Deluxe
(Lake Forest, CA) Oct. 3, 2011 – Del Taco restaurants across the country are putting a spin on one of Germany’s most famous events – Oktoberfest.   Beginning on National Taco Day – October 4th and lasting until October 31st, Del Taco will offer taco specials all day, every day for a month-long  “celebration worthy of tacos” called Tacoberfest.
At the center of Del Taco’s Tacoberfest is the Taco Deluxe with five layers of fresh flavor including seasoned beef, freshly grated cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, sour cream and pico de gallo. Combining great taste and big value, Taco Deluxe delivers the best tasting taco for under a dollar.

For Tacoberfest, Del Taco restaurants will feature the Taco Deluxe for 89-cents, along with other great values like two Crispy Fish Tacos for $3, two Big Fat Crispy Chicken Tacos for $4, and two Big Fat Grilled Chicken or Steak Tacos for $4.

“Why should German foods have all the fun this month? Our tacos are worthy of a celebration, too. Our full line of tacos are made with fresh ingredients, deliver great taste and bold value,” said John Cappasola, Chief Brand Officer at Del Taco.   “We’re proud to feature the Taco Deluxe as part of Tacoberfest.  It’s loaded with five fresh flavors for under a buck which is a price that is sure to delight our customers.”

Consumers can “like” Del Taco and receive a coupon for a free Taco Deluxe with any purchase on Del Taco’s Facebook fan page – http://www.facebook.com/deltaco.

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1 comment:

  1. Got a burrito regular con asada. It was tasty to say the least, but it would've benefited from some more veggies in there.

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