A Fiesta of Flavor and Community
Who has the best tacos in OC?
That’s up to you to decide!
We’ve invited OC’s top chefs to come up with a wild and crazy taco recipe just for this event. Try these delicious creations, then case your vote in two different categories:
- Best Taco
- Most Innovative Taco
The winners will receive awards presented by YELP. Check out the last year’s line-up below!
Our Outstanding Chefs
Wild & Crazy Taco Night is a cherished Share Ourselves tradition because of the extraordinary generosity of our local chefs and restaurants. By donating their time, talent, and culinary creativity, these chefs directly support our mission—helping provide essential healthcare and social services to individuals and families in our community. Their passion fuels more than an unforgettable evening; it helps change lives, one taco at a time.
2026 Taco Night Chef Line-Up & Participating Restaurants
2025 Taco Night Chef Line-Up & Participating Restaurants
- Chef Jose Angulo from Descanso Restaurant
- Chef Rigo Ceja from Driftwood Kitchen
- Chef Richard Mead from Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens
- Jr. Sous Chef Sergio Gutierrez from Five Crowns & Side Door
- Chef Keith Prante from Haute Dawgz
- Chef Efren Casillas from Newport Rib Company
- Chef Greg Byma from Orange Hill Restaurant
- Chef Nick Weber from Populaire Modern Bistro
- Chef Ivan Lizaola from Puesto
- Chef Gabe Zambrano from Reyna Market
- Chef Zach Ficke from Salt & Lime Modern Taqueria
- Chef Oscar Pecina from SOHO Taco
- Chef Rob Black from Tres Muchachos Wine Bar & Kitchen
- Northgate Gonzalez Markets
- Yogurtland