It is indeed time to unbutton the top button of your jeans—Polk County Taco Week officially kicks off today, Friday, March 6, 2026!
The festival runs through Sunday, March 15, featuring over 40 (and by some counts, over 50) local restaurants across Lakeland, Winter Haven, and the surrounding areas. This year isn’t just about traditional street tacos; the chefs are getting pretty wild with the “taco” concept.
🌮 Notable Specials to Look For
Here are a few of the creative standouts available starting today:
- Sora Eatery (Lakeland Airport): Korean Short Rib Tacos—steamed bao buns with beef bulgogi and kimchi slaw.
- LoveBird Almost Famous Chicken: Hot Chicken Tender Tacos with bird sauce and pickled jalapeños.
- By the Chef Pizza: Birria Roja Pizza—slow-braised beef birria on a pizza crust with Oaxaca cheese and birria jus for dipping.
- The Twisted Prop Bar & Grille: Fried Gator Bite Tacos with a remoulade drizzle.
- Delectable Delights: Sweet “Tacos,” including Banana Cream Taco Pie and Oreo Sombreros.
- Tapatio’s Restaurante Mexicano: “Tacos Asesinos”—grilled corn tortillas smothered in a creamy cheese sauce.
💡 Pro-Tips for Taco Week
- Check the Map: You can find the full interactive map of participating locations at Good Food Polk.
- Vote for the Best: After you eat, head back to the website to vote for your favorites. It helps local spots gain some serious bragging rights.
- Check the Hours: Some spots, like Cob & Pen, have recently extended their hours for the weekday lunch crowd, making it easier to snag a midday taco fix.
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