Who doesn’t love a good food-themed week? Crave Taco Week, hosted by Smiley Pete and sponsored by Wise Bird Cider Co., kicks off Monday, March 9 running through Sunday, March 15 — giving us 20+ spots to get the best bites for your buck.
Here’s how it works: Each restaurant is offering up taco plates for $8, with options varying by location. Pro tip: download the app on iTunes and GooglePlay to keep up with check in at different locations and be entered for a chance to win prizes.
Now, let’s taco ‘bout it — and don’t forget to pair your stop at Little Fork with a crisp Wise Bird cider for the ultimate Taco Week combo.
Agave & Rye, All locations | Options include slow-roasted birria, hot honey herb chicken, and a vegetarian tempura-fried shiitake mushroom taco.
Athenian Grill, All locations | Serving classic gyro and vegan gyro tacos with horiatiki fresca and house-made sauces on flour tortillas.
Campestre Mexican Bar & Grill, 910 Beaumont Centre Pkwy. | Offering grilled shrimp lettuce wrap tacos and toasted chicken tacos with corn, beans, and white cheese.
Condado Tacos, 114 Summit At Fritz Farm, Ste. 110 | Highlights include roasted chicken with corn salsa, Tex-Mex ground beef with queso, and Thai chili tofu with pineapple salsa.
Desperados Cantina, 1224 Manchester St., Ste. 110 | Serving chamoy shrimp with pineapple salsa and cochinita pibil pulled pork tacos.
El Gran Tako, 1801 Alexandria Dr., Ste. 156 | Featuring cochinita pibil, breaded tilapia, and cheesy quesabirria tacos with consomme.
El Rancho Tapatio, 144 Burt Rd. | Offering pastor, asada, and carnita tacos plus fajita veggie and cauliflower pastor options with Mexican corn and avocado sauce.
First Watch, All locations | Serving barbacoa breakfast tacos with scrambled eggs, melted cheeses, avocado, and lime crema.
Jalapeño’s Mexican Restaurant, 1030 S. Broadway, Ste. 1030 |
Featuring vegetarian chorizo tacos with veggies or steak Acambre tacos, each served with house-made soup or beans.
La Taquiza, All locations | Taco Week specials available at both location.
Little Fork at Wise Bird Cider, 1170 Manchester St., Ste. 140 |
Offering a smoky chipotle veggie taco with roasted vegetables and pineapple, plus a sweet heat chicken version with chipotle crema.
Mama Tequila, 367 W. Short St., Ste. 150 | Serving pastor, asada, and carnita tacos alongside fajita veggie and cauliflower pastor options with classic sides.
Mazunte Bodega, 903 Manchester St., Ste. 150 | Featuring mushroom and beet tacos with ricotta and salsa fresca, plus a marinated flank steak Ruben taco, both served with rice.
México Mi Amor, 780 N. Limestone | Offering gluten-free chile relleno, campechano, and al pastor tacos on house-made tortillas.
Mi Pequena Hacienda, 3501 Lansdowne Dr. + 110 Cynthia Dr. | Serving steak and pastor Tijuana tacos, fish tacos, Gobernador tacos, and fresh veggie tacos.
Papi’s (Citation), 1988 Stockton Way
Featuring crispy chicharron tacos and sauteed garden veggie tacos with avocado sauce.
Papi’s (Chevy Chase), 818 Euclid Ave. | Serving seafood chipotle tacos with crispy chicharron and smoky veggie chipotle tacos.
Papi’s (Palomar), 3901 Harrodsburg Rd. | Offering crispy rolled potato and chorizo tacos and sauteed garden veggie tacos with avocado sauce.
Papi’s offers several options for those with gluten sensitivities. | Photo courtesy of @papislex
Papi’s Rapido, 1214 S. Broadway | Featuring chicken al pastor tacos with pineapple and cauliflower pineapple tacos.
Taco Tico, 3110 Pimlico Pkwy. | Highlights include a chicken and waffle taco, steak-chorizo Alambre tacos, and crispy chicken flautas.
Wild Eggs (Tates Creek), 4228 Saron Dr., Ste. A
Serving carnitas breakfast tacos with scrambled eggs, salsa roja, and pickled onions.
Wild Eggs (Palomar), 3735 Palomar Centre Dr.
Offering breakfast tacos filled with eggs, seasoned taco beef, cheddar jack, avocado, and sour cream.
Wild Eggs (Hamburg), 1925 Justice Dr.
Featuring elote shrimp breakfast tacos topped with roasted corn and avocado crema.