PCL1 Fresno Grizzlies

2nd-Largest Crowd in Grizzlies/Tacos History Eats 34,820 Tacos

Published on August 19, 2016 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Fresno Grizzlies News Release


FRESNO, Calif. - Another year is in the books for Fresno's famous Taco Truck Throwdown and this much is quite clear: The Central Valley LOVES its tacos.

Attendees consumed 34,820 tacos at Taco Truck Throwdown 6 Thursday night at Chukchansi Park, which was slightly less than last year's record of 37,954. The paid crowd of 14,651 registers as the second highest in Chukchansi Park history, trailing only Taco Truck Throwdown 5. It was the fourth consecutive sell-out crowd for Taco Truck Throwdown.

"The numbers weren't as overwhelming as last year, but Taco Truck Throwdown 6 was our best yet," said Fresno Grizzlies GM Derek Franks. "The lines were shorter and people could easily sample from various trucks. That proves our efforts to make the event more fan-friendly worked."

The event was expanded outside the ballpark this year for the first time; onto H street adjacent to the first base side of Chukchansi Park.

When it was time to hand out the trophies for best tacos, a familiar name was taking home more hardware. El Premio Mayor won both the Judges' Choice and Peoples' Choice trophies, repeating as winners in both categories. They also won both at Taco Truck Throwdown 2 in 2012.

This year, the Peoples' Choice trophy was renamed in honor of El Premio Mayor's Adrian Loza, who died tragically earlier this year. His mother and two sisters broke into tears on the field when they learned they'd won both the judges' award and the award named after Adrian.

A record 32 trucks competed in Taco Truck Throwdown 6. For the first time, fans were able to vote for their favorite truck via text message. A rundown of Taco Truck Throwdown 6 results:

JUDGES BALLOT (TOP 5):

1. El Premio Mayor

2. Tako BBQ

3. (tie) El Sabor De Michoacan

3. (tie) Taqueria Gonzalez (tie)

5. (tie) Taco Boys

5. (tie). Pape Mike's Mobile Café

PEOPLES' CHOICE VOTE (TOP 5)

1. El Premio

2. El Mexicano

3. Maria's Tacos

4. La Elegante

5. Gerardo's Tacos

MOST TACOS SOLD (TOP 5)

1. El Premio Mayor

2. El Mexicano

3. La Elegante

4. Ortega's

5. Las Adas Manzanillo

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