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Isabel WON her first round Taco Fight, and will be battling for the championship on Tuesday, February 24 at The Blind Burro!

Isabel WON her first round Taco Fight, and will be battling for the championship on Tuesday, February 24 at The Blind Burro!

Come cheer her on as she proves that Barrio Star has the BEST tacos in San Diego!

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/660732653970624/

Taco Fights: Feb 11th - Isabel Cruz (Barrio Star/ Isabel’s Cantina Pacific Beach) vs. Rich Sweeney (R Gang Eatery)

Every Tuesday in February | 6 PM Talented local chefs will face off every Tuesday in February for TACO GLORY! YOU choose our winner– Come in and try each one and cast a vote for who’s taco was best! Feb 4: Chad White (Plancha Baja Med) vs Hanis Cavin (Carnitas Snack Shack) Feb 11: Isabel […]

Salk Institute presents: Food & Science with guest chef Isabel Cruz

Wednesday, January 22, 2014 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. An inaugural culinary event at the Salk Institute certain to whet appetites. Fusing the most recent beneficial scientific discoveries with novel kitchen theory, this celebration of food and you will reinvigorate lifestyle choices and usher in a new year of wellness. Meet San Diego’s freshest-thinking chefs […]

Orbitz.com names Barrio Star’s Blackberry Jalapeño Margarita one of the 5 BEST Margaritas in the country!

Those of you who followed our Vacation Drink Smackdown already know that the margarita is the reigning champ of the season. But who among the margaritas deserves a place in the great, boozy hall of fame? Which drinks from around the country offer the perfect balance of tequila, lime and triple sec? Which show imagination and innovation? We’ve rounded up a few MVPs from near and far, and trust us—these drinks are worth planning a trip around.

Barrio Star, San Diego, California
This popular San Diego Mexican restaurant offers several unexpected twists on the classic margarita, but its Jalapeño Blackberry Margarita has a special place in our hearts. Spicy, sweet, warm and tart—all the flavors fuse together thanks to the mix of roasted jalapeño-infused tequila, muddled blackberry, fresh lime and agave. Que rico! 2706 5th Ave, San Diego, CA (619-501-7827, www.isabelscantina.com).

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The 9th Annual Chef Showdown is coming!

The 9th Annual Chef Showdown is coming!

September 26, 2013: NTC Prominade at Legacy Park

Tickets and information at www.ccssd.org!

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