Not even 50-degree weather or the Super Bowl was enough to deter hundreds from driving to Smorgasburg L.A. and enjoying all the plant-based tacos at VEGAN TACO MADNESS! After a contentious last couple of hours that saw both finalists El Barrio Neighborhood Tacos and GoGo's Tacos be neck and neck until the very end, GoGo's Tacos emerged victorious! Their juicy, savory mushroom taco on a corn tortilla is officially the winner of the online portion of VEGAN TACO MADNESS. Meanwhile, Gab Chabrán, the Associate Food Editor for LAist, heeded the call of taco judging duty on a Sunday and tried all vegan tacos that entered the competition at Smorgasburg. After trying them all, there was a clear winner from the bunch: Evil Cooks! For both their smoky mushrooms in recaudo negro and handmade soy-based chorizo verde.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and to our hard-working taquerías who fought valiantly until the end. A big shoutout to Herdez for being our sponsor this year. See you all next year!