Del Taco Celebrates Cinco De Mayo With Fourth Annual Epic Burrito Challenge

Del Taco, a leader in the fast-service authentic Mexican restaurant industry, announced today it will bring back its local fan favorite Epic Burrito Challenge for a fourth consecutive year on Friday, May 5 at 11 a.m. at its Dearborn Heights restaurant in honor of Cinco de Mayo.

Launched back in 2014 to offer local residents an engaging and unique Cinco de Mayo festivity, those interested in participating in the 2017 Epic Burrito Challenge can register at the Dearborn Heights Del Taco restaurant, located at 5644 Telegraph Road, from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. on May 5. The first 10 participants to register for the competition will be tasked with the challenge of eating two of Del Taco’s signature one-pound Epic Burritos within 15 minutes. The first individual to finish both of the Epic Burritos, or the person who eats the most within 15 minutes, will receive one free Del Taco Epic Burrito per week for one year. The second place winner will receive a catering package for up to 20 people from Del Taco and third place will receive one free meal of their choice. In addition, each participant will receive a special Del Taco t-shirt to celebrate the event.

“Our Epic Burrito Challenge has been a signature event for us for the last three years and has been a unique, fun and interactive way for us to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with our guests,” said Barb Pasciak, local franchise marketing director of Del Taco. “We look forward to hosting our fourth annual Epic Burrito Challenge and continuing Del Taco’s tradition of serving authentic, fresh Mexican cuisine with participants and spectators. This is certainly a fun, exciting and friendly competition that should not be missed.”

Recognized for its made-to-order menu items created with freshly prepared ingredients at an unbelievable value, Del Taco’s Epic Burritos do not disappoint. Varieties include:

• Epic Grilled Chicken Avocado Burrito: The Epic Grilled Chicken Avocado Burrito is loaded with fresh hand-sliced avocado, chicken that is grilled fresh in-house, handmade pico de gallo salsa, salsa casera, fresca lime rice, and seasoned black beans.
• Epic Steak & Potato Burrito: Featuring freshly-grilled carne asada steak, Del Taco’s famous Crinkle-Cut fries, chipotle sauce, bacon, freshly-grated cheddar cheese and sour cream.
• Epic Cali Steak & Guac Burrito: The Epic Cali Steak & Guac Burrito combines all your favorite California tastes into one incredible burrito. Our juicy carne asada and tangy guacamole are nestled within our world famous Crinkle-Cut Fries, cool sour cream, and handmade pico de gallo salsa.
• Epic Carne Asada Burrito: The Epic Carne Asada Burrito features freshly grilled carne asada, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, fresca lime rice, tangy guacamole, and handmade pico de gallo salsa.
• Epic Bacon Ranch Chicken Avocado Burrito: Loaded with 6 slices of avocado, the Epic Bacon Ranch Chicken Avocado Burrito features freshly grilled chicken, hickory smoked bacon, creamy ranch sauce, seasoned black beans, and fresca lime rice.

In addition to the Epic Burrito Challenge, all metro Detroit Del Taco restaurants, including Dearborn Heights, Livonia, Roseville, Clawson and Warren, will be offering $.59 cent value tacos and $1 Del Tacos on Cinco de Mayo from 4 p.m.-9 p.m.

For more information on Del Taco and the Epic Burrito Challenge, please visit www.teamschostak.com/news-events.