Taco Truck Crawl 3: The Awakening


    The Houston Chowhounds, a 700+ group of chefs, food industry folks, food bloggers and food adventurers, are presenting their third annual Taco Truck Crawl. It's kind of like Astroworld for grownups, except there are no rollercoasters and fewer knife fights. The food is amazing and it's free. (The crawl, not the tacos.)

    For those who know, the last Taco Truck Crawl was a load of fun for everyone who attended ... except for that one guy that got a head injury from a pack of Chicles launched from a slingshot. There were around 100 in attendance last time (not that anyone actually took the time to count heads), and I'm guessing there will be a few more this time. We will be visiting a lot of taco trucks and/or restaurants in the Houston area and beyond.

    29-95.com will be sponsoring the event with a party bus, with a general rule prohibiting the consumption of alcoholic beverages that we will collectively ignore like we did last time. If you'd prefer to caravan or car pool instead, feel free. I'll be on the party bus if I'm not carpooling with Chamillionaire.

    The illustrious event will be held on Saturday, April 10. This will not be on a Sunday, which it was last time because a certain really famous unnamed pastry chef named Plinio had to work on Saturday and asked us to do it on Sunday, and then he did not show up for the Taco Truck Crawl anyway. (Thanks, Plinio, for ruining my life.)

    The list of taco trucks we will visit is shrouded in mystery and will only be divulged by a secret handshake or by discreetly slipping a ten in my pocket. I can tell you that on this list is Karanchos in Channelview, which I am probably a bit too excited about.

    Be sure to bring lawnchairs, ice chests, beer, drinks, cash and sombreros.

    We also will have some kind of afterparty. I don't know where yet. Probably somewhere with lasers or a donkey.

    Again, this is a free event, but we'd like to get you to RSVP here so we can get a good idea how many are coming along. Not a member of Chowhounds? Send us an email and we'll save you a spot on the bus.

    In the meantime, here are some photos of the last Taco Truck Crawl.

    Comments

    Lina Fuh Fri, 02/05/2010 - 1:36pm

    I'm jumping on the bus! Better bring those Mexican comics again, Jay.

    GunsandTacos Fri, 02/05/2010 - 3:09pm

    If you're on Twitter, follow @GunsandTacos, @Imneverfull and @2995 if you'd like to stay updated.

    Sue Fri, 02/05/2010 - 3:13pm

    Unlike last time, I will do everything in my power to not miss this....

    Anonymous Fri, 02/05/2010 - 3:25pm

    In like Flynn. Hopefully we won't encounter another plastered guy bleeding all over the curb.

    Lina Fuh Fri, 02/05/2010 - 4:22pm

    Whoa... where was I during that?

    Rimba Fri, 02/05/2010 - 3:25pm

    We will be there... on the bus again! Cooler full of beverages!

    Joanne Witt (Fo... Fri, 02/05/2010 - 3:26pm

    Was that pinata made by a Mexican Jeff Koons?

    neverfull Fri, 02/05/2010 - 5:41pm

    good one, joanne. i think i still prefer the westies though.

    japandemic Fri, 02/05/2010 - 3:47pm

    I want in on this ess.

    Last time I was already hung over when I arrived. It was Sunday after all. This time I hope to still be very hungover on Sunday. But, I want that to be the result of the taco crawl, see.

    Anyway, I'm in. It's about creatively managing your hangovers.

    Syd Kearney Fri, 02/05/2010 - 9:16pm

    Why doesn't that surprise me?

    plinio Fri, 02/05/2010 - 4:16pm

    aw dude!
    thanks to jay for setting up the last taco truck crawl on sunday. sorry i couldn't make it.

    work in a kitchen on super busy saturday night, 15+ hours, and tell me that sunday is not a day for rest. i dare you. all i wanted to do was stay in bed.

    sorry i ruined your life
    love,
    plinio

    allisonhiromi Mon, 02/08/2010 - 2:07am

    Quiet now Plinio.

    Kyle Fri, 02/05/2010 - 4:39pm

    I can scarcely contain my excitement. Requesting a central bus boarding location.

    hugandkiss Fri, 02/05/2010 - 4:41pm

    OMG I missed this last time. So hellz yeah I'm in this time around!

    Dwight Sat, 02/06/2010 - 11:07am

    I'm already in line.

    jtakasaki Sat, 02/06/2010 - 6:27pm

    ooo! where do i need to sign up?

    allisonhiromi Mon, 02/08/2010 - 2:08am

    I am there!

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