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Welcome to the Fifth Annual Taco Madness online taco tournament! Voting is now open, please review the brackets below, Vote in the first round, and read a little insight into three intriguing opening-round battles.

UPDATE: APRIL 20th: CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER: Mexicali Taco & Co.

It was a hard fought battle that came down to the final hours. In the end, while both competitors were worthy, only one could claim the crown and that was Mexicali Taco & Co.!

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