NCJ's Taco Week 2024

Welcome to NCJ Taco Week!

For some of us, Taco Tuesday is not enough. NCJ Taco Week is a 10-day taco Bacchanalia (Taco-nalia?) during which 11 spots around the county will be serving up 13 tacos. Take stock of the taco variety you’ll be up against: Korean fried chicken, street corn and steak, a pupusa-taco hybrid, fish tacos and even an ice cream taco. You don’t have to try them all — if you can live with the eternal taco FOMO and regret, since these specials are for a limited time only. (*Gazes into desert sunset while a lonely guitar plays.)

Go get ’em, Humboldt.

NCJ Taco Week Pro Tips

SOMETIMES RESTAURANTS RUN OUT OF TACOS.

Because kitchens aren’t staffed with genies and supplies are not infinite, a given restaurant could run out of its #NCJTacoWeek tacos toward the end of a shift. If that happens, know that we feel your pain and it’s going to be OK. There’s always a tomorrow when you can come back and order the taco we all want you to have. Don’t let your hangry self get the better of you and remember that making and serving your food is a noble calling. Be kind to those doing this important work.

YES, YOU MAY HAVE TO WAIT.

As mentioned above, folks are excited for #NCJTacoWeek. As during NCJ Burger Week, your favorite participating spot may go from sleepy to packed. Don’t be surprised if you have to wait a little. Treat yourself to a beverage. Revel in the anticipation. And when your food shows up in all its delicious glory, post about it on social media using #NCJTacoWeek. There could be prizes.

NOT TIPPING MAKES YOU THAT CUSTOMER. DON’T BE THAT CUSTOMER.

We all get caught up in the excitement of a deal. But don’t lose your manners and remember the folks cooking and serving are handling more orders and delivering tacos during the frenzy that is #NCJTacoWeek. Tip at least

20% and walk out with your head held high, making your parents and the NCJ team proud. Your taco purveyors will remember it when you come back.

YOU SHOULD GET A SIDE AND A DRINK, TOO. You’re not required to buy anything else but can you really say you’ve had the full experience without a beverage or a dessert? This is the perfect time to try out the other goodies our restaurant pals are cooking up while showing a little love to local businesses. Is there craft beer on the menu? Horchata? Live a little.

KEEP UP WITH THE MADNESS ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM

#NCJTacoWeek is on Facebook and Instagram. Follow us and get up-to-date info on everything #NCJTacoWeek while you peruse the foodporn. And don’t be shy — join the fun and share your own taco photos using #NCJTacoWeek

#NCJTacoWeek

THE KOREAN CLOVER TACO

Sweet and savory gochujang marinated chicken thighs, grilled, sliced, and layered into a flour tortilla with Napa cabbage, tossed in house made ginger sesame dressing, topped with shredded carrots, red cabbage, chopped cilantro and a drizzle of spicy Korean-style mayo.

Cap’s Food Shack

Crisp Lounge, Eureka

Kreations Auto, Fortuna

Six Rivers Brewery, McKinleyville See website for schedule (707) 798-7147

capsfoodshack.online

Open Mon.-Fri. for Taco Week Call in, take-out welcome $650

Guy Fieri Day

FRIDAY, APRIL 5TH

Cake! Popcorn! Pretzels! Refreshments served in the afternoon!

50% off select Guy Fieri merchandise!

FREE Guy Fieri-inspired photo booth!

Guy Fieri favorite TV episodes rolling in-house!

Guy Fieri Look-Alike Contest!

Think you’ve got what it takes to channel the essence of Guy Fieri? Enter our Guy Fieri Look-Alike Contest and strut your stuff for a chance to win a Guytastic prize!

TO ENTER:

Upload a photo or video to your social media account. Use hashtag #hometownguy and tag Humboldt’s Hometown Store. The deadline to enter is April 14, 2024 at 5 p.m. The winner will be announced in the North Coast Journal’s print edition on April 18th.

(PUPUSA X TACO) A cross between El Salvador and Mexican food culture. Your choice of delicious pupusa topped with carne asada (locally sourced from Foggy Bottoms Boys), onion, cilantro, with a side of salsa and curtido. Pupuseria San Miguel (707) 382-8915 pupuseriasm.com Multiple food truck locations, see website for current schedule Available Wed.-Sat., noon-7pm No add ons to the pupusas. Take-out and call-in orders welcome.

Korean Fried Chicken Street Taco (kimchi, gochujang, cucumber, spicy mayo, toasted sesame), Southern Hot Chicken Street Taco (hot sauce, pickles, lettuce, buttermilk ranch), and Baja Crispy Chicken Street Taco (red pepper salsa, cabbage, cilantro-lime crema)

Two marinated flank steak tacos with shredded cabbage, cilantro, diced onion, and your choice of spicy or mild housemade salsa. Garnished with sliced radish, and lime wedges. Rivers Edge Grill & Bar 11 Bear Paws Way Loleta (707) 733-9644 bearrivercasino.com Available 5-9pm Dine-in, call in, take-out welcome