I’ve been corresponding with a Canadian writer and producer who tells me that a show called Taco Wars is coming to Tucson to film an episode. The show will pit three taco shops against each other to pick what the judges think is the best taco in Tucson. Sounds like it could be a pretty cool show. From an e-mail received this week:

… the show is called (not surprisingly) Taco Wars and this episode will focus on Tucson. The premise is that three taco joints will battle it out for the title of best taco on Tucson. I’m not sure when the show will air, We’re currently in early pre-production, but I suspect that it will be late 2012 early 2013.

I’ve already given my suggestions as to who could be possible contendors – not an easy task given the enormity of possibilities. But I was wondering which taco joints Tucson Weekly readers think should be included. Feel free to leave any suggestions in the comments section below.

This article appears in Sep 13-19, 2012.

32 replies on “‘Taco Wars’ Is Coming to Tucson”

  1. I can suggest the carne seca tacos at El Charro’s dowtown location as they’re very tasy and pretty unique.

    Russ Jordan

  7. Pico de Gallo on 6th Ave and Apson on 12th Ave. I always go back and forth between the two. Both are AMAZING. And real.

  12. Are the judges Canadian too? Please tell me what Canadians know about tacos, or any other type of Mexican food for that matter.

  16. Boca tacos! The variety is almost limitless with the ever changing salsas and surprising “exotic taco’s” on wednesdays.

  20. Two spots come to mind for different things. The “macho” at Boca is about as good as it gets! With tacos, don’t forget the salsa! The second is Maico’s lengua tacos.

  22. I’m from San Diego, and the Mexican food in Tucson is excellent! More varieties here, I think, and more home style cooking. Similar to the little restaurants in Chula Vista.

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