It’s official, Casa Ramos has the tastiest taco in the Flint Hills.
Casa’s taco del alambre was voted the tastiest taco by local residents who spent the past two weeks sampling a wide selection of tacos from area restaurants all to support the United Way. The friendly competition was organized as part of the United Way’s annual fundraising campaign by campaign co-chairs BJ and Kristy Bayer.
Seventeen local restaurants both in and outside of the Emporia area participated in the event. Over 100 local residents purchased a passport which granted them access to sample each businesses offering generating more than $2,500 for the campaign.
In a news release Thursday, United Way Director Micky Edwards shared her appreciation for all involved in the fundraiser and stated there is alot of interest to see it return next year. Edwards will join KVOE’s Morning Show Friday to discuss the fundraiser further.
Additional winners of the competition included:
Most Innovative: Amanda’s Bakery & Cafe, ice cream taco with sugar cookie shell
Best Soft Taco: Taco Express, taco alambre with shrimp
Best Hard Taco: Bruff’s Bar & Grill, beef pin taco
