It's like shark week,
but for tacos
Who We Are
We're Smiley Pete Publishing. We brought you Crave food + music festival, Bluegrass BBQ FEST, Lexington Burger Week and Lexington Pizza Week. Now... Crave Taco Week!
We heard the taco chants loud and clear. Crave Taco Week is April 18-24, 2022. Join us as we celebrate taco culture in Lexington. We are pleased to partner with Casa de la Cultura Ky for Crave Taco Week. This nonprofit promotes cultural activities in Central Kentucky among youth and the youthful.
2022 Tacos
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535 S. Upper Street Choose two tacos among five taco options! Baja Fish, Maui Wowie, Carne Asada, Pollo Asado, or Carnitas tacos.
Taco plate for $6 (one taco + one side dish) Available at both locations Barbacoa Street Taco Slow cooked beef garnished with cilantro and onions served with tomatillo hot sauce Grilled Steak Street Taco Grilled steak garnished with cilantro and onions served with tomatillo hot sauce Black Bean Fajita Taco Sautéed fajita vegetables with black beans served on a corn tortilla Pair with Corona Extra. 304 South Limestone 701 National Avenue
Two tacos for $6 served with beef (birria) consome. Drinks not included. Asada Mexican street style tacos garnished with cilantro, red marinated onions, and avocado sauce Tacos Dorados de Barbacoa Marinated beef barbacoa with diced onions and cilantro 367 W. Short Street, Suite 150
Two tacos for $6 Tacos de Lomo Thin sliced ribeye with grilled onion and jalapeno Tacos de Rajas Poblanas Poblano peppers sautéed with onion in a creamy sauce topped with queso fresco Pair with Corona Extra. 3090 Helmsdale Place, Suite 260
Two for $6 Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos Wheat & corn tortillas w/ scrambled eggs, Cajun chicken, chorizo, cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses topped w/ avocado and housemade pico de gallo. 1080 South Broadway 2251 War Admiral Way, #130 119 West Reynolds Road 2894 Richmond Road100 Tiger Way (Georgetown)
Two tacos for $6 Carnita Tacos Pulled pork served on corn tortillas topped with grilled onions and cilantro with a side of green hot sauce and lime Chicken Street Tacos Grilled chicken topped with lettuce, shredded cheese, tomatoes, and chipotle mayo Tacos paired with Corona Extra. 122 West Maxwell Street 3031 Richmond Road, Suite #120
Choose two tacos for $6 Baja Fish Tacos White fish fried with authentic Mexican spices served with chipotle sauce, cabbage, and pico de gallo. Cochinita Pibil Mexican-style pulled pork slow cooked and baked in a special salsa topped with marinated red onions. Tacos Al Pastor Citrus seasoned pork with grilled onions and pineapple. Pair with Corona Extra.
Two tacos for $6 (restaurant update 4/16/22) Mar y Tierra Sautéed steak and shrimp covered in our cheese sauce, lettuce, fresh pico de gallo, fresh diced pineapple, and drizzled with our mango chipotle sauce. Served with rice or beans. Pair with Corona Extra. 1916 Justice Drive
Two for $6 Build Your Own Tacos Our friends at Goodwood want to put you in the driver's seat of Taco Week this year– design your own! Choose between grilled chicken or shredded pork when building your own tacos with a selection of classic toppings. Served with flour tortillas. 200 Lexington Green Circle, Suite 110
Two tacos for $6 El Rancho Choose Two: Dorados de Barbacoa or Mexican street style tacos served with a side of charro beans. Pair with a Corona Extra. 144 Burt Road
Two tacos for $6 El Gran Choose Two: Tacos de Asada Steak tacos topped with cilantro, onions, and a lime Tacos de Birria Seasoned, steamed beef tacos served with beef birria consome Taco Vegetariano Sauteed veggies topped with shredded lettuce and avocado Pair with Corona. Alexandria Drive only.
Two tacos for $6 Tacos de Barbacoa Beef wrapped in agave leaves cooked in a special sauce and Mexican spices. Served on blue corn tortillas, topped with cilantro and onions and sauce on the side. 1030 South Broadway
Choose two for $6 Mexican Fish Taco Beer-battered fish with Mexican slaw, avocado salsa, pineapple habanero salsa, pico de gallo, and red onions Chorizo Irreal Irreal chorizo (soy) with potatoes, crema de rancho, requeson y queso fresco, and cilantro Pair with Corona Extra. 130 West Tiverton Way, Suite #190
Two slices for $6 The Ruffin Refried beans, bacon, chorizo, jalapeno, mozzarella and cheddar cheese, and avocado The Mack Avocado salsa, pickled onions, roasted poblanos, queso fresco, and cilantro (vegetarian) 725 National Avenue
Two tacos for $6 Merrick's Tacos de Pollo Cumin spice dusted grilled chicken breast, fresh grilled peach salsa, chipotle sour cream, Cojita cheese, and corn tortillas. 1074 Merrick Drive
Two for $6 Tacos al Pastor Marinated pork and pineapple, topped with cilantro and onions. Served with hot sauce. Vegetarian Tacos Grilled zucchini and squash topped with cheese and crispy tortilla strips. Served with hot sauce. Pair with Corona Extra 910 Beaumont Centre Pkwy
One for $6 Taco Salad Skyline Chili secret recipe chili topped with shredded lettuce, cheese, chopped tomatoes and sour cream served with corn tortilla chips. 2850 Richmond Road354 E. Brannon Road (Brannon Crossing)
Two tacos for $6 (restaurant update 4/16/22) Taco Veracruzano Pork cooked in our salsa casera, covered in cilantro, sautéed onions, and slice of lime. Served with rice or beans. Pair with Corona Extra. 125 Towne Center Drive
Taco plate for $6 (one taco + one side dish) Blue Dream: Flour soft+Kewl Ranch shells w/ queso blanco, ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, & avocado ranch sauce Lucy’s Fire: Sweet Lucy w/ Firecracker shell, roasted chicken, lettuce, cilantro + onions, smoked cheddar, corn salsa, & cilantro-lime aioli Power Plant (vegetarian + vegan): Sweet Lucy shell w/ veggie chorizo + poblano peppers, lettuce, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos, smoked cheddar, & dirty sauce 114 Summit At Fritz Farm, Ste 110
Choose two for $6 The Becky Mac & Cheese, Fried Chicken, A&R House BBQ sauce, Sweet & Spicy Bacon and Tobacco Onions The Faux Gen Tso Yummy Tummy Lo Mein Noodles, Crispy Cauliflower in our House Orange Sesame Ginger Sauce and Crispy Carrots (Vegetarian) The Dirty Luau Arancini Rice Balls, Vinnie Sauce, Andouille Sausage, Queso and Diced Fresh Pineapple (Gluten-free option available) Pair with Corona Extra. 3535 Nicholasville Road 123 North Broadway
Choose two tacos for $6 Lomo Saltado Taco (Beef or Chicken) Mashed avocado on a corn tortilla with sautéed sirloin or chicken, onions, tomatoes, and Peruvian peppers with aji amarillo and rocoto hot sauce Taco de Chicharrón de Pescado Mashed avocado on a corn tortilla with fried tilapia topped with a marinated onion, tomato, and cilantro salad 4371 Old Harrodsburg Road, #160
Taco Plate for $6 (Choose one taco. Served w/ rice and beans.) Taco Alambre Bacon, steak, chorizo, sautéed onions, and bell pepper topped with cilantro, raw onion and cheese on two corn tortillas. Shrimp Taco Shrimp sautéed with bell peppers and onions topped with cilantro and raw onion on two corn tortillas. Mushroom Taco Sautéed mushrooms, cactus and onions topped with cilantro and raw onion on two corn tortillas. (vegetarian)
Two tacos for $6 Tacos de Alambre Steak with grilled onions and jalapeños topped with shredded cheese Vegetarian Tacos de Alambre Grilled mushroom, zucchini, onions, and jalapeños topped with shredded cheese Pair with Corona Extra. 4371 Old Harrodsburg Rd, Suite #180
One small pizza for $6 Chipotle Chicken Taco Pizza A traditional LaRosa's crust, loaded with refried beans, enchilada sauce, seasoned chicken, tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, provolone, cheddar cheese and topped with a sour cream spiral. 2890 Richmond Road 115 Southland Drive
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