Tastiest Taco 2026!
October 6 - November 6
Tastiest Taco is back for the fourth year in a row! 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!
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
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.
Early Bird Sale!
Ticket to Tacos booklets are $30 for one and $25 for each additional booklet purchased. If you buy your taco books before September 25, ALL booklets are only $25! Early Bird purchases are limited and sold on a first-come, first-served basis, so order now to lock in this special deal!