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The Tacos of Taco Madness 2016

11:10 AM PDT on March 31, 2016

Today is the last day to vote in Taco Madness 2016 Round II: Sabrocho. All 8 are worthy competitors, but only 4 will win their regions and advance the Final Four. Please enjoy these photos by Gabriel Carbajal of our eight finalists. This is taco porn of the highest order...

Guerilla Tacos
Guerrilla tacos (4)
Carnitas El momo (3)
Carnitas el momo (2)
Mexicali Taco (Taco de Asada)
Mexicali Taco (Shrimp Taco)
Revolutionario Tacos (5)
Revolutionario Tacos (3)
Ricky's Fish Tacos (1)
Ricky's Fish Tacos
Los Originales Tacos Arabes (3)
Los Originales Tacos Arabes (4)
Leos Tacos (1)
Leos Tacos
Mariscos Jalisco (2)
Mariscos Jalisco

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