Tastiest Taco 2026

About this event

Tastiest Taco 2026!

October 6 - November 6

Tastiest Taco is back for the fourth year in a row, Ticket to Tacos booklets are NOW ON SALE! This year's fundraiser/competition runs from National Taco Day, October 6, through November 6. Voting closes November 13 and the winner will be announced on November 16! Get your Ticket to Tacos today!

How does it work?

Just buy a stamp booklet, otherwise known as their "Ticket to Tacos," and take it with you to participating restaurants to receive a FREE taco at that location. After the restaurant stamps your booklet, you'll receive one of the tasty tacos they have chosen to highlight for this competition (Yes, there are veggie options for our non-meat eating friends!). Once you've visited all the vendors, you can go online and vote for your favorites!

Since these tasty tacos are being donated by our fabulous restaurant partners, we highly encourage you to purchase and enjoy additional items during each visit to support these generous local businesses!

Participant prizes:

And that's not all... Tastiest Taco participants also have a chance to win! After the competition, just send in your Ticket to Tacos with at least half of the booklet stamped and you will be entered into a raffle drawing for a cool prize! Booklets can be mailed to United Way of Whatcom County at 1500 Cornwall Ave. Ste. 203 Bellingham, WA 98225.

Tastiest Taco 2026 participating vendors:

2025 Winner! COA Mexican Eatery - Asada or Veggie

2024 Winner! Tadeo's Mexican Restaurant - Birria or Potato

2023 Winner! Black Sheep - Chicken Tinga or Mushroom Kale

New! Ono Kitchen and Bar - Pork Belly Bao Tacos or Tofu Bao Tacos

Tecalitlan Mexican Restaurant - Deep Fried Pork Carnitas or Veggie

El Gitano - El Gitano's Signature Taco (shrimp) or Fajita

Lilia's Mexican Cuisine - Pork Carnitas or Mixed Veggie