SHREVEPORT, LA – Taco Wars, the region's largest taco and salsa festival is back, and it’s bolder and bigger than ever. The award-winning event will be Saturday, April 26th from 11am to 8pm outside the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium in downtown Shreveport. Taco Wars 2025 will proudly feature food, music and culture from our vibrant and amazing Hispanic community.

Presented by the Prize Foundation, Modelo and Maestro Dobel, Taco Wars will see 14 competing taquerias from Northwest Louisiana and East Texas, an active Kid’s Area and live music from mariachi band, Estrellas de Mexico, among others. The taquerias will battle it out for the coveted Golden Taco (Best Taco) and the Golden Molcajete (Best Salsa). A panel of celebrity judges will determine the Best Taco winner, and attendees of the festival will be able to sample salsas for free and vote to help crown the Best Salsa winner.

“It’s with great pride and honor that my Prize colleagues and me get to host Taco Wars,” said Gregory Kallenberg, Executive Director of the Prize Foundation and Founder of Taco Wars. “The Hispanic community is an important pillar of our region, and we love that we get to put a spotlight on their foods and their culture. What’s better than spending a day celebrating with tacos, margaritas and live music?”

The festival is free to enter and open to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to indulge in the best tacos and salsa in the area, enjoy live musical performances and soak in the vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere, including a kids’ area with free activities. There will also be tequila and beer tastings, margaritas, Modelo beers and non-alcoholic beverages as well as sweet treats to finish off the day.

Taco Wars is a great way for taco lovers to try new taquerias in the area and to support them. 90% of all food sales go directly back to the participating taquerias and food vendors. Last year, Taco Wars paid out over $128,000 to its participating taquerias and vendors, all independent local small businesses.

Participating Taquerias for 2025 include:

Amigos 70th Street Tacos

El Novillo Meat Market

La Potranca

La Villa Taqueria

Maria's Kitchen

Mi Meza Latin Cuisine

Mi Mercadito

Nicky's Mexican Restaurant

Ramirez Mexican Restaurant

Taqueria El Eden

Taqueria Flores

Taqueria La Reyna Del Sur

Taqueria Mi Palmar

Taqueria San Miguel

For more information or to volunteer for the event, visit www.prizefest.com/tacowars.