On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the 33rd Annual Wild & Crazy Taco Night brought the Orange County community together for an unforgettable evening of flavor, celebration, and giving back in support of Share Ourselves.
Held at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, this year’s event welcomed hundreds of guests for a vibrant night filled with creative taco tastings, live entertainment, community connection, and a shared commitment to expanding access to care for individuals and families across Orange County.
From longtime supporters to first-time attendees, Wild & Crazy Taco Night once again demonstrated the incredible impact that is possible when a community comes together with purpose.
A Celebration of Community & Compassion
More than a signature fundraising event, Wild & Crazy Taco Night reflects the heart of Share Ourselves’ mission: providing whole-person care to those who need it most.
Every ticket purchased, sponsorship secured, taco served, and donation made helps support critical medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, and social services for underserved individuals and families throughout Orange County.
The energy throughout the evening was a powerful reminder that community care goes far beyond health services. It is built through compassion, partnership, and collective action—driven by the simple truth that health is everything.
Guests enjoyed delicious food, live entertainment, refreshing beverages, an exciting opportunity drawing, chef interactions, and a lively atmosphere that made the evening both meaningful and memorable.
A Night of Incredible Culinary Creativity
This year’s participating chefs and restaurant partners delivered an extraordinary culinary experience, showcasing innovative taco creations and bold flavors that kept guests coming back for more.
Featured chefs and restaurants included:
- Chef Luis Hernandez from Verde Restaurant
- Chef Jacob Haines from Sweetfin
- Chef Sergio Gutierrez from Five Crowns & Side Door
- Chef Jose Angulo from Descanso Restaurant
- Chef Richard Mead from Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens
- Chef Greg Byma from Orange Hill Restaurant
- Chef Cory Murphy from Puesto
- Chef Zach Ficke from Salt & Lime Modern Taqueria
- Chef Edgar Gonzalez Northgate Gonzalez Markets
- Chef Ross Pangilinan from Mix Mix Catering
- Pan Y Cafe
Guests also had the opportunity to vote for their favorite tacos of the night through the Yelper’s Choice Awards, presented by Yelp.
Congratulations to this year’s winners:
- Best Taco: Puesto
- Most Innovative Taco: Salt & Lime Modern Taqueria
From bold flavor combinations to creative culinary presentation, every participating chef brought passion, talent, and generosity to the event, making Taco Night one of Orange County’s most anticipated community celebrations.
Thank You to Our Sponsors & Community Partners
Wild & Crazy Taco Night would not be possible without the incredible generosity of our chefs, sponsors, beverage partners, volunteers, donors, and community supporters.
A special thank you to our 2026 sponsors and event partners, including Sharon D. Lund Foundation, First Bank, Frome Family Foundation, Sylvia Michler & Dennis Noren, Jake & Kennedy Stewart, Lisa & William Applebee, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Axiom Financial & Insurance Solutions, OneDigital, Enterprise Bank & Trust, Orange Coast College, Gary Bess Associates, and the many individuals, foundations, and businesses whose support helped make this year’s event possible.
Your support powers more than an unforgettable evening; it helps ensure that individuals and families throughout Orange County continue to receive compassionate care and essential services year-round.
Relive the Night
Want to revisit the fun? We’re excited to share highlights from this year’s event:
- View the photo gallery
- Download your photo booth pictures
- Explore the digital program book
- Watch the recap video
The Impact Continues
While the tacos may be gone, the impact of the evening continues long after the event ends.
Every contribution made through Wild & Crazy Taco Night helps Share Ourselves continue removing barriers to care and expanding access to healthcare and social services for our community.
There is still an opportunity to support this work and continue the momentum from this incredible evening. To contribute, visit Wild & Crazy Taco Night.