Let’s taco bout Greenville, SC’s Taco Trail

In queso you didn’t know, Greenville’s taco joints are spec-taco-lar + now you can earn prizes for eating tacos. Count us in. 🌮

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We cracked the code at Automatic Taco by eating a Nashville Hot Chicken Taco. | Photo by GVLtoday

Greenville is giving us something to taco ‘bout. In honor of National Taco Day, which just so happens to fall on Taco Tuesday, Oct. 4, this year, VisitGreenvilleSC is launching the Taco Trail.

The challenge: Stop by 11 Upstate taco joints, eat the featured taco + get the secret codeword.The reward: Good vibes, a full stomach + exclusive swag:

🌮 4 stops | Get a Taco Trail sticker
🌮 8 stops | Sip from your Taco Trail tumbler
🌮 11 stops | Proudly sport your Taco Trail hat

We accepted the challenge to give you a preview. Are you up to the task?

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Pro tip: Bookmark this page to keep our interactive map handy when you embark on your journey.

  1. Papi’s Tacos, 300 River St., Ste. 123 | Refried beans + cactus taco
  2. Willy Taco, 217 Laurens Rd. | Crispy avocado taco
  3. White Duck Taco Shop, 1320 Hampton Ave., Ste. #12B | Bangkok shrimp taco
  4. Farmhouse Tacos, 164 S. Main St., Travelers Rest | Buttermilk Fried Chicken Taco
  5. Asada, 903 Wade Hampton Blvd. | Tacos de camarones + mole
  6. Cantina 76, 103 N. Main St., Ste. #101 | Peruvian shrimp taco
  7. Automatic Taco, The Commons, 147 Welborn St. | Nashville hot chicken taco
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    We carnita a lot more tacos. | Photo by GVLtoday

  8. Comal 864, 1112 Woodside Ave. | Birria quesitacos
  9. Home Team BBQ, 815 Laurens Rd. | Chopped brisket taco
  10. Califas, 30 Orchard Park Dr., Unit 4 | Birria taco
  11. Garcia’s Cuisine, 1003 N. Old Laurens Rd., Fountain Inn | Taco Loco

Once you eat all the tacos + crack all the codes, bring your completed passport to the Visitor’s Center (206 S. Main St.) to claim your prizes. Taco fans who try all 12 and hand in their passport by April 15, 2023 will be entered to win the grand prize — two VIP tickets to the Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta, date TBA.

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