It’s officially Taco Week in Forsyth. Here’s where to eat, drink & win big prizes
We are all winners this week.
Forsyth’s annual Taco Week has commenced, and our bellies couldn’t be more excited.
From April 26 to May 4, prepare to be well fed. This year, the Forsyth Taco Week competition is heating up, with over 10 restaurants serving up tasty tacos and Mexican-inspired delicious desserts. Several restaurants are also offering a signature drink to tickle your taste buds along with your meal or as a pick-me-up later on.
Here’s everything you need to know about the restaurants, food, drinks and more:
How it works
According to the official Taco Week website:
Participating restaurants submit a taco “styled” dish into the competition to be judged by the public. Throughout the week patrons can dine at different restaurants, get stamps on their “Taco Passport” to submit for prizes, and vote on their favorite dish.
To get a passport, visit any of the participating restaurants and ask for a copy. You can also download the passport online and print it from home.
Once you’ve tried at least six of the 11 restaurants during the designated Taco Week, you can turn in your passport to the Forsyth Chamber of Commerce or upload your passport online. Then you’ll be entered to win prizes at the end of the week.
Who is participating?
This year, 11 total Forsyth businesses are participating in Taco Week. Get your mind right and your taste buds ready:
Where: 310 Cabaniss Road in Forsyth
What: The Taco Naco, which is a fried chicken taco with a mouthwatering sensation of crispy, golden fried chicken, fresh lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and crispy thin tortilla strips all nestled in a soft flour tortilla topped with a delicious creamy chipotle sauce.
Where: 12 West Main Street in Forsyth
What: Sol is offering a taco, margarita and dessert:
Chicken Shawarma Taco — Mediterranean style grilled chicken, garlic creamy sauce, Romaine lettuce, cucumber pico de gallo, chipotle tzatziki, on a flour tortilla.
Hibiscus Mezcalita — Banhez Mezcal Espadín, hibiscus simple syrup, fresh lime Juice, orange liquor, Tajín rimmed.
Dessert: Xanguita — Vanilla Ice cream stuffed tortilla, deep fried and coated in sugar-cinnamon. Drizzled with Dulce de leche and garnished with banana and strawberry slices.
Where: 35 West Johnston Street in Forsyth
What: A legendary taco and signature cocktail.
Bacon Cheeseburger Taco, which is a classic bacon cheeseburger served in a warm flour tortilla and TPO’s famous spicy ranch dipping sauce. Taco includes a regular side of the guest’s choice.
TPO Watermelon Margarita is a refreshing combination of Jose Cuervo tequila, watermelon pucker & margarita mix served in a sugar rimmed glass.
Where: 480 Holiday Circle in Forsyth
What: Frida Tacos Made with pork and accompanied with bell pepper, pineapple, cilantro, cucumber, purple onions and special sauce.
The restaurant is also offering a signature Hibiscus Margarita.
Where: 49 North Kimbell Street in Forsyth
What: Fox City is offering a taco and cocktail.
Taco: A Bloody Bob beer-battered Catfish Taco with homemade “bang bang” slaw.
Agrio Baya: A light and refreshing margarita made with fresh muddled blueberry, housemaid elderflower simple syrup, and garnished with sage and a sour sugar rim.
Where: 26 East Johnston Street in Forsyth
What: Jonah’s is offering a taco-inspired dish, dessert and signature cocktail.
Flatbread Chicken Tacos — chili lime grilled chicken strips cooked with our roasted red pepper sauce, jalapenos, topped with melted cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and avocado ranch. Served with a side of roasted redskin tajin potato wedges.
Italian Churros — buttery baked twisted dough dredged in cinnamon and sugar served with a side of raspberry dipping sauce.
Wash it all down with a Fruity Margarita Slushy.
Where: 26 North Jackson Street in Forsyth
What: Scoops is offering two desserts this week, the Churro Sundae and Mexican Hot Chocolate.
Churro Sundae — velvety, delicious Cinnamon ice cream, topped with warm, hot fudge, whipped cream and a cherry. Topped with a dusting of cinnamon and served in a waffle bowl.
Mexican Hot Chocolate — rich chocolate ice cream with marshmallows and a touch of cayenne pepper, topped with hot fudge, whipped cream and a cherry. Served in a waffle bowl.
Where: 15 East Johnston Street in Forsyth
What: Surf ‘n Turf Taco made with blackened steak and citrus herb shrimp, topped with black bean corn salsa, sliced avocado with lime on the side.
Where: 17 West Johnston Street in Forsyth
What: Grits is offering a taco dish, dessert and a cocktail flight.
Pork Paradise Tacos — Pulled pork, cumin/cilantro slaw, smoked tomato vinaigrette, crispy pork belly.
Dessert Nachos — Cinnamon and sugar dusted tortilla chips, crème anglaise, fresh fruit, cinnamon whipped cream, mint.
Margarita Flight — Spring Fling, Baja, Key Lime Pie and Spicy Watermelon
Where: 465 Tift College Drive in Forsyth
What: Two taco-inspired dishes and a flavorful margarita.
Taco Sushi — One Pico de gallo taco with ginger dressing topped with ahi tuna, masago and green onion. One crab taco mixed with cucumber, avocado topped with lightly torched spicy salmon, masago and onion.
Fried Taco Sushi — Crab mixed, avocado topped with boom boom shrimp, onion, sweet chili sauce, eel sauce and boom sauce.
Sake Bomb Rita — Flavored Sake, orange juice, lime juice topped with a shot of Japanese beer.
Where: 130 East Main Street in Forsyth
What: Two get-up-and-go drinks.
The salty Chihuahua — Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Green tea, sugar-free and boosts metabolism.
Mexican Colada — Pineapple, mango, papaya, piña colada, Vitamins, Minerals, 24 grams of protein, less than 300 calories and diabetic friendly.
Which one are you most excited to try? Let me know at cmadden@mcclatchy.com
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