The GOODS from Tacofino
Vancouver, BC | The beloved surf-centric, West Coast phenomenon known as Tacofino will show the love for its legion of local fans as well as those in need by embarking on a ‘Random Acts of Tacos’ giveaway throughout Vancouver to mark National Taco Day.
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, Tacofino’s newly christened ‘Pink Truck’ will hand out 50 free fish tacos each at five random locations that will be announced across the brand’s Instagram, Twitter and Facebook accounts throughout the day. Tacofino fans who post a photo on Instagram that day using the hashtag #RandomActsOfTacos will also be entered into a draw to win a $200 Tacofino gift certificate.
In addition to the free taco giveaway, Tacofino locations in Vancouver, Victoria and Tofino will donate all fish taco proceeds on October 4 to Global Giving’s Mexico Earthquake Relief Fund to support relief efforts in the country that was recently hit with a series of earthquakes.
“We thought we’d take this opportunity to not only show our appreciation to our loyal followers, but also give something back to our friends in Mexico as they work to recover and rebuild after the devastating earthquakes,” says Tacofino Cofounder and Chef Jason Sussman, who regularly spent winters south of the border before launching the original Tacofino Cantina in Tofino with Kaeli Robinsong in 2009.
Formerly known as ‘White Lightning’ — one of the food trucks that helped earn Tacofino gold in the Best Food Truck category at the 2017 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards as well as the Georgia Straight’s Best of Vancouver Awards — the ‘Pink Truck’ was recently given an eclectic, bumper-to-bumper redesign by BC artist Caroline Weaver that features vivid roses in full bloom, a massive speckled fish and neon-inspired logos and lettering.
Giving back to the community at large is nothing new to the Tacofino family — it proudly supports an array of local grassroots, non-profit and outreach initiatives, including the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre, Salvation Army Harbour Light, Downtown Eastside Kitchen Tables Community Access Map, Potluck Café Society, Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre and Saint James Music Academy, among others.
For more information on Tacofino, go to www.tacofino.com, become a fan of /TacofinoVAN on Facebook or follow @TacofinoVAN on Twitter and @tacofinovan on Instagram.
DETAILS
TACO BAR
Blood Alley Square | Vancouver, BC | 604-899-7907
SUN – WED | 11:30 A – 10 P
THU – SAT | 11:30 A – MIDNIGHT
BURRITO BAR
15 West Cordova St. | Vancouver, BC
SUN – WED | 11 A – 10 P
THU – SAT | 11 A – MIDNIGHT
COMMISSARY
2327 East Hastings Street | Vancouver, BC | 604-253-TACO (8226)
MON – THU | 5 P – 10 P
FRI – SAT | 5 P – 11 P | Closed SUN
YALETOWN
1025 Mainland Street | Vancouver, BC
SUN – WED | 11 A – 10 P
THU – SAT | 11 A – LATE
Web: www.tacofino.com | Vancouver Twitter | Tofino Twitter
GALLERY
THE PEOPLE
Jason Sussman, Owner & Executive Chef
Kaeli Robinson, Owner
Ryan Spong, Owner
Stefan Hartmann, Regional Executive Chef
About Tacofino
Tacofino was born out of a desire to create a unique dining experience by offering quality, freshness and affordability with an environmental and nutritional conscience. Fast “slow” food is a concept that really appeals to us, so we make everything from scratch and with love, but without the wait. Our menu is inspired by our world travels, taking the Baja-style taco to another level. Our truck has been a phenomenon in Tofino; it is vibrant, bright orange, with local artist Lee Robinsong’s painting of the Virgin de Guadalupe holding a taco. It is an homage to the birthplace of the taco, Mexico and Baja California. We now have trucks in Vancouver and Victoria as well; and most recently, two new restaurants in Vancouver, one on East Hastings and one in Gastown.