Southtown Joint, Gimme Gimme, Declares 4th Annual Fajita Showdown Apr 12
Return of the Legendary Fajita Lounge Showdown
WHAT:
Gimme Gimme is happy to announce the fourth annual “Fajita Lounge Showdown” that includes 8 native cooks + San Antonio’s Hearth Division Station #7 & #28 competing head-to-head for the title of “Greatest Fajita Tacos” in San Antonio. Since 2022, the Fajita Lounge has been internet hosting carne asada pop-ups which have develop into adored by all its followers with free fajita tacos for everybody, hosted by Aaron Peña, Chef Matt Garcia and Chef Jake Gonzales.
The Competitors
The competitors will happen on Sunday, April 12, with native cooks that includes their finest tackle the fajita taco. For a $10 entry payment, tacos shall be obtainable on a primary come, first served foundation whereas provides final. Featured institutions embody:
The Judges
This yr’s occasion will characteristic model new judges, together with:
ArnieTex, New York Occasions bestselling creator
José Ralat, Texas Month-to-month Taco Editor
Brandon Watson, CultureMap San Antonio Metropolis Editor
Mike Dubya, @as_seen_in_sa
Contestants shall be that includes South Texas BBQ legend ArnieTex’s Arnie Asadas Seasonings on their fajita creations. A charro beans station may also be obtainable to visitors that includes Arnie’s seasonings.
The cooks will compete for a grand prize of $500. The bar will characteristic specialty cocktails by Dwell Oak Vodka and DJs Texas Papi and SunnyBoy will preserve the social gathering going till 12 AM. This occasion is $10 per particular person (purchase on the door), should be 21 or older.
WHEN:
Sunday, April 12, 2026
5 PM – 12 AM
WHERE:
Gimme Gimme
803 S St. Mary’s St, San Antonio, TX 78205
