Southern Arizona
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V.I.P. Tickets $100
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Title Sponsors
Location
La Encantada Shopping Center
2905 E Skyline Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718 La Encantada is an upscale, outdoor shopping center located in Tucson, Arizona at the Northwest corner of Skyline and Campbell Ave. The event is located in the upstairs and downstairs walkways throughout the shopping center. |
Get Involved
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Participate in the event as a featured restaurant, chef, purveyor or libation
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Support your community and become an event sponsor. Download the benefits and opportunities here.
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Apply for a media pass to cover the event in your publication or blog
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We are always in need of a few good volunteers. Register to Volunteer Online
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2018 Participating Challenge Competitors
Participants will feature a variety of original salsa recipes, and creative tequila based mixed cocktails, as well as menu, beer and tequila tastings. More participants added each day.
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Featured Restaurants
Angie's Gourmet To Go Angie's Kick Ass Salsa Apple Creek Farms Cafe a la C'Art Crossroads Restaurant El Cisne Restaurant El Coronado Family Restaurant Fini's Landing GRINGO grill + cantina Guadalajara Mexican Grill Gypsy Caravan Highwire Lounge [POPPED] Artisan Popcorn Mexico City Kitchen Pure Love Juice Queen Ceviche Reforma Modern Mexican Mezcal + Tequila Rigo's Restaurant Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain Royal Cafe and Catering Saffron Indian Bistro Seis Kitchen Series 19 SpunLight Cotton Candy Tequila Factory The Grill at Quail Creek The Living Room Wine Cafe & Lounge The Lodge at Ventana Canyon Tortillas de Harina Linda Tubac Salsa Co. Tucson City of Gastronomy |
2018 Hotel Partner
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The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa
Discover one of southern Arizona’s most captivating resorts: The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson. Nestled amidst the high Sonoran Foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, this magnificent property provides an unforgettable escape for your next vacation.
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Special Event Resort Rates
Hotel reservations are now being accepted for our upcoming event at a special event rate of $99 with a $29 resort service charge per night. Book your reservation NOW by calling 1-800-937-8461.
Hotel reservations are now being accepted for our upcoming event at a special event rate of $99 with a $29 resort service charge per night. Book your reservation NOW by calling 1-800-937-8461.
2018 Entertainment
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Ballet Folklorico Tapatio
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5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Mariachi Herradura
Cool Breeze (duo)
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7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
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Zona Libre
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8:45 PM - 9:15 PM
9:15 PM - 10:00 PM
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Awards Ceremony
Zona Libre
Live Painting by Renee Terry
Live Painting by Eli Farias
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Photo Gallery
Event Winners
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2018 Challenge Winners
People's Choice 1st Place Salsa Angie's Kick Ass Salsa Hot Salsa People's Choice 2nd Place Salsa Ritz Carlton at Dove Mountain Sweet Mango Chile Salsa People's Choice 3rd Place Salsa Angie's Gourmet to Go Fire Roasted Tomato Mango Habanero Salsa Judge's Choice, Best Traditional Salsa Crossroads Restaurant Tomatillo Salsa Judge's Choice, 2nd Place Traditional Salsa The Grill at Quail Creek Brasas Salsa Judge's Choice, Best Alternative Salsa Ritz Carlton at Dove Mountain Sweet Mango Chile Salsa Judge's Choice, 2nd Place Alternative Salsa The Tequila Factory Fruit Pico De Gallo Salsa People's Choice 1st Place Tequila Sip The Lodge at Ventana Canyon Berry White People's Choice 2nd Place Tequila Sip 3 Amigo's Tequila 8 Year Extra Anejo Judge's Choice 1st Place Tequila Sip Cruz Del Sol Tequila Cruz Reposado Tequila Judge's Choice 2nd Place Tequila Sip 3 Amigo's Tequila 8 Year Extra Tequila People's Choice 1st Place Taco El Coronado Birria Taco People's Choice 2nd Place Taco The Grill at Quail Creek Pork Belly Taco Judge's Choice 1st Place Taco Tequila Factory Tecate Traveling Taco Judge's Choice 2nd Place The Living Room Chilaquiles Most Creative Display Rigo's Restaurant |
2017 Challenge Winners
1st Place Salsa Angie's Kick Ass Salsa, Chef Michael Charron Hot Salsa 2nd Place Salsa Santiago's, Chef Rob Page Santiago's Salsa Brava 3rd Place Salsa Angie's Gourmet to Go, Chef Angie Josiah Smoky Mesquite Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Judges Choice, Best Traditional Salsa Crossroads Restaurant, Chef Aracely Gonzalez Chipotle Salsa Judges Choice, Best Alternative Salsa Tequila Factory at Casino Del Sol, Chef Ryan Clark Fire & Ice Judges Choice, Best Overall Salsa Santiago's, Chef Michael Charron Santiago's Salsa Brava 1st Place Tequila Cocktail Reforma Modern Mexican, Mezcal & Tequila, Mixologist Jimmy Belden Blood Orange Margarita 2nd Place Tequila Cocktail Queen Ceviche, Mixologist Feliz Zaborsky La Reina Margarita 3rd Place Tequila Cocktail The Lodge at Ventana Canyon, Mixologist Clayton Robideau Carlos' Sangria Judges Choice, Grand Reserve Tequila Tasting Embajador Tequila, Mixologist Andrea Zepeda Tequila Supreme Judges Choice, Most Creative Cocktail 3 Amigos Tequila, Mixologist Ralph Gonzalez Cucumber Jicama Margarita Judges Choice, Best Overall Tequila Cocktail Queen Ceviche, Mixologist Feliz Zaborsky La Reina Margarita 1st Place Taco Santiago's, Chef Rob Page Short Rib Taco 2nd Place Taco Epazote Kitchen and Cocktails, Chef Josh Willett Lamb Barbacoa Taco 3rd Place Taco The Lodge at Vantana Canyon, Chef Clayton Robideau & Food and Beverage Team Dessert Taco Judges Choice, Taco Challenge Epazote Kitchen and Cocktails, Chef Josh Willett Lamb Barbacoa Taco |
Safe Ride Partner
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To help ensure all attendees make it to and from the event safely we have partnered with Lyft to encourage everyone attending the festival to plan ahead and keep the community safe.
First Time User: Redeem up to $20 in Free Lyft Credit using code: SAACA Existing User: 20% off your ride to and from the Salsa, Tequila & Taco Challenge using code: STTC18 |
Special Thanks To Our Event Sponsors
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