Skip to content

Northern California's Largest Food Truck Festival — April 14th, 2012 at History Park

Metal Gourmet Taco Grand Champion — KoJa Kitchen!

April 18, 2012

tacofestival

The San Jose Taco Festival of Innovation is proud to announce the Metal Gourmet Taco Grand Champion — KoJa Kitchen! The inventive Japanese/Korean hybrid taco took first place at the inaugural event with judging provided by Geo Belaski of Azucar Restaurant, Bud Rogers of competition sponsor Metal Gourmet, and Eduardo Franco of Consuelo Restaurant. For their achievement, they will receive a $1,000 cash prize and a one year membership to YoYo Text ($1200 value). Congratulations to first runner up Soulnese and second runner up Triple Dash Three for rounding out the winners podium.

A special thanks to YoYo Text for providing the innovated vote by text message feature at the Taco Festival!

Image

Park Here

April 14, 2012

tacofestival

Follow us on Facebook for the Latest News

April 13, 2012

tacofestival

For the latest in Taco Festival news and updates, please check out our superawesome Facebook page!

Taco Space Launch

April 13, 2012

tacofestival

It’s called the San Jose Taco Festival of Innovation for a reason. We are launching a taco into space at History Park and you can track the “Spirit of San Jose” on this page!

Concert Lineup Announced

April 5, 2012

tacofestival

Set under the historic Light Tower, the day’s entertainment will be highlighted by inventive Bay Area musicians. DJ Ace of Specialist Music Group will be providing music between each set.

The following bands are listed in order of performance:

  • Tumbleweed Wanderers (11:15 am)
  • US Air Accordion Championship (12:00 pm)
  • Turbo Sonidero Futuristico (12:45 pm)
  • Los Hot Boxers (1:45 pm)
  • La Misa Negra (3:00 pm)
  • Squareweezy of the Bangerz (4:15 pm)

Visit Concert in the Park or Air Accordion Battle for more information.

New Food Trucks

April 3, 2012

tacofestival

Just added to the Taco Festival lineup: Triple Dash Three, Tacomania and Super Tacos El Conrro!

Support E-Soccer

March 29, 2012

tacofestival

http://e-soccer.org/

Really excited to announce that a significant portion of Taco Festival revenue will go to support E-Soccer, a free program for typical and special needs kids!

Our Sponsors Make this all Possible

March 28, 2012

tacofestival

Special thanks to all of our sponsors for the 2012 San Jose Taco Festival of Innovation.


PRESENTING SPONSOR: Toyota

 


TACO COMPETITION SPONSOR: Metal Gourmet

 


OFFICIAL MEDIA SPONSOR: Mercury News

 


KIDS CAMP SPONSOR: Steve and Kate’s Camp

 


KIDS CAMP SPONSOR: Action Day | Primary Plus

 


SPONSOR: Metro Newspaper

 


SPONSOR: United Site Services

 


SPONSOR: Yelp

Your Map to Awesome

March 15, 2012

tacofestival

A birds eye view of the festivities commencing on Saturday, April 14th, 2012. Remember, preparation is the key to success!


Click map to enlarge

Whisk on Wheels Aims for Taco Grand Champion

March 7, 2012

tacofestival

Whisk on Wheels

The San Jose Taco Festival of Innovation is proud to announce the addition of Whisk on Wheels to the 2012 lineup. Chef Matias Bordaverri is notorious for high quality ingredients and exacting standards. Tickets can be purchased here.

 

 

Follow

Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.