Taco Wars 2026 draws record crowd in downtown Shreveport, organizers say

SHREVEPORT, La. — Taco lovers packed downtown Shreveport Saturday for Taco Wars 2026, where local taquerias competed for bragging rights in a daylong celebration of food, music and community.

Hundreds gathered outside the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium to sample tacos and salsa from 13 vendors, most based in Shreveport-Bossier, with several traveling from Texas for the competition.

The festival featured live music, games and kid-friendly activities, drawing a larger crowd than organizers anticipated…

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