We sat down with Lyndsey Venrick, the Event Director at Destroyer Media to talk about Polk County Taco Week. Think of it like a taco treasure hunt exploring and supporting small businesses. There will even be restaurants participating that don’t normally offer tacos, so it will be fun to see what they come up with. And delicious.
WHAT IS TACO WEEK?
Taco week is a celebration of all things taco! It’s an opportunity for Polk County restaurants to showcase their best taco offerings to our residents, and an opportunity for our residents to support their favorite restaurants and discover new ones while sampling taco specialties! Taco Week is organized by Destroyer Media and supported by Visit Central Florida and runs from January 10 – 19.
WHAT INSPIRED TACO WEEK?
We hosted Burger Week in the summer of 2024 and it was a hit! It was clear that our residents were hungry for specialty food events and love supporting their local restaurants. Tacos were the logical next step! Everyone loves a taco, and tacos can be interpreted and reinvented in so many ways- it really gives our restaurants an opportunity to get creative!
HOW MANY RESTAURANTS WILL BE PARTICIPATING?
Approximately 50 restaurants from all over Polk County are participating.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MORE INTERESTING TACOS THAT RESTAURANTS WILL BE MAKING?
Arabella’s and Ave Bar created a taco with tempura lobster, avocado mousse, fennel slaw & chipotle crema in a blue corn tortilla (2 for $18). Delectable Delights is creating towering ice cream waffle nachos and tacos topped with sweet treats. Florida Fruit Cups has “K-Sooo Tacos” which are a cheesestuffed twist on a classic street taco. Frescos will have crispy pork belly tacos (3 for $15). Maritime is making fried grouper tacos (3 for $15). Tapatios will have the Tacos Gobernador which are grilled corn tortillas filled with cheese and shrimp, covered in a creamy, cheesy shrimp sauce and served with an additional dipping sauce and cilantro ($15.00). Try two different spins on a taco pizza at Palace Pizza and Bistro Pizza.
BESIDES EATING TACOS, HOW CAN WE PARTICIPATE?
Patrons can vote for their favorite tacos on our website during taco week! Also, we hope you post your tacos and tag us on facebook and insta @polkcountytacoweek so we can share all of the cheesy goodness.
WHERE CAN WE FIND OUT MORE?
You can find a full list of participating restaurants and their specials at polkcountytacoweek.com or follow us on social @polkcountytacoweek for up-to-date information.
IF YOU WERE A TACO TOPPING, WHAT WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?
Queso, because it’s like a nice warm hug of cheesy comfort.
Polk County Taco Week
January 10 – 19, 2025
FB & IG @polkcountytacoweek
Find participating restaurants at polkcountytacoweek.com
