Del Taco Hosts Epic Burrito Challenge on Cinco de Mayo

8 Metro Detroiters competed in food challenge for a chance to win free burritos for a year

DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich., May 6, 2014—Del Taco, a leader in the Mexican quick service restaurant industry, celebrated Cinco de Mayo with local community members on May 5 with an Epic Burrito Challenge at its Dearborn Heights location.

Eight contestants competed against one another to eat two of Del Taco’s Epic Chicken Chipotle Ranch Burritos, ranging from 14.0 to 18.5 ounces in weight. Tony Antal, from Dearborn Heights, Mich., won the food eating challenge, finishing the two burritos in two minutes and eight seconds. Antal will receive one Del Taco Epic Burrito per week for a year at participating metro Detroit locations. Eric Castro, from Trenton, Mich., finished in second place and will receive a catering package for up to 20 people from Del Taco, while Chris Blackman, from Waterford, Mich., rounded out the winners in third place. Blackman will receive one meal of his choice for free.

“At Del Taco, we are always developing fun and exciting opportunities to engage and connect with the communities that we serve,” said Barb Pasciak, Del Taco local franchise marketing manager. “The Epic Burrito Challenge was the perfect opportunity to showcase our fresh menu offerings and celebrate Cinco de Mayo while having some fun.”

Recognized for its made-to-order menu items created with freshly-prepared ingredients at an unbelievable value, Del Taco’s Epic Burrito. Varieties include:

• Epic Fajita Burrito inspired by a sizzling fajita platter, includes freshly-grilled chicken or steak, a blend of roasted vegetables, pinto beans slow-cooked from scratch throughout the day, cotija cheese, lime rice, black beans, sour cream and guacamole.
• Epic Steak & Potato Burrito with freshly-grilled carne asada steak, Del Taco’s famous Crinkle-Cut fries, chipotle sauce, bacon, freshly-grated cheddar cheese and sour cream.
• Epic Chicken Chipotle Ranch Burrito includes marinated chicken grilled fresh in each Del Taco restaurant all day along with lime rice, chipotle and ranch sauces, bacon, freshly-grated cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, guacamole and hand-made pico de gallo salsa.

To download photos of the challenge, please click below.

Dearborn Heights resident Tony Antal (center) took home the grand prize in Del Taco’s Cinco de Mayo Epic Burrito Challenge, earning one Epic Burrito per week for a year. Trenton resident Eric Castro (right) finished in second place and will receive a catering package for up to 20 people from Del Taco, while Chris Blackman (left), from Waterford, rounded out the winners in third place. Blackman will receive one meal of his choice for free.

Eight Metro Detroiters competed in food challenge for a chance to win free burritos for a year at the Dearborn Heights Del Taco on Cinco de Mayo.

 

 

Del Taco Director of Operations Mike Chereton awards Dearborn Heights resident Tony Antal the first place prize after he ate two of Del Taco’s one-pound Epic Burritos in two minutes and eight seconds during the restaurant’s Cinco de Mayo Epic Burrito Challenge. Antal will receive one Del Taco Epic Burrito per week for a year.

About Del Taco

Celebrating its 50^th anniversary in June 2014, Del Taco is the second largest quick serve Mexican restaurant in the United States. At Del Taco, all menu items taste better because they are made to order with fresh ingredients including cheddar cheese grated from 40-pound blocks, handmade pico de gallo salsa, lard-free beans slow-cooked from scratch, and marinated chicken grilled in the restaurant. The menu includes classic Mexican dishes such as tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos as well as American favorites including hamburgers, crinkle-cut fries and shakes . The restaurants are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner,— Consumers can receive coupons for free food by “liking” Del Taco on Facebook at www.facebook.com/deltaco or joining our Raving Fan eClub at www.DelTaco.com/RavingFan. For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/deltacoor www.deltaco.com.