El Paso’s Mexican Food Cook-Off 2014
The Mexican Food Cook-Off, presented by Metro PCS is back. The cook-off is held on September 20 downtown on El Paso Street . Come out and eat, drink, and celebrate all that the Mexican culture has to offer.
Chef Competition
OVERALL FAJITAS TACOS OPEN DISH
1st Robert Morales Tony Guardado Tony Guardado Robert Morales
2nd Tony Guardado Robert Morales Robert Morales Billy Means
Restaurant Competition
OVERALL FAJITAS TACOS OPEN DISH
1st Chili's Mini Chili's Mini 501 Bistro 501 Bistro
2nd 501 Bistro Delicious Eatery El Luchador Delicious Eatery
WHEN: September 20th -- 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
WHERE: El Paso Street
COST: $0 - $3
Food Vendors:
Taquizas
Delicious
Tony Guardado
Mobile Food Vendors
Sweet Addiction
Craze
Grill to Go
Little Luna
Chuchis Tortas
La Shakalosa
Moshi Box
Tacorexico
Grub Street Food Grill
Ely's
This isn’t just a food competition, it’s a fiesta! The cook-off also features the Folklorico Dance Championships and the Battle of the Rock N Roll Mariachis on the Coors Light Stage.
TFCU food coins will be sold for only $2 each. Use these tokens to buy endless amounts of food, drinks, and ice cold beer from our vendors!
Want a margarita? Enjoy margaritas mixed specifically for our event. The following margarita options will be available at Bowie Feathers, located inside the event gates:
- FRIDA MARGARITA: Mango and chamoy
- CONCHITA-RITA: Spicy Cucumber
- RITA MARGARITA: Strawberry
- MIRANDA-RITA Pineapple
- TERESITA-RITA Ginger Pear
The event is from 2 PM to 11 PM. with FREE admission from 2 PM to 6 PM Attendees can get in free to the festival grounds after 6:00 PM with a Metro PCS Pass (while supplies last), available at all Metro PCS locations. No Metro PCS Pass? A minimal admission fee of $3 per person will be collected after 6 PM.
Mariachi Band Schedule:
3:00p- Mariachi los Toritos
4:00p- Folklorico Herrencia Mexicana
4:45p- Folklorico Orgullo de mi Tierra
5:45p- Mariachi los Pasajeros
6:45p- Mariachi Estrella
7:45p- Mariachi Balas De Plata
8:45p- Mariachi Aguila
9:45p- Mariachi Finals and Food Competition Winners announced
10:15p- Final Mariachi Band: Mariachi los Arrieros