Del Taco to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Second Annual Epic Burrito Challenge

LIVONIA, Mich.,—Del Taco, a leader in the fast-service authentic Mexican restaurant industry, will host its second annual Cinco de Mayo Epic Burrito Challenge, which will begin promptly at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5.

Expanding the contest to all six of its metro Detroit locations, those interested in participating in the Epic Burrito Challenge will be allowed to register at any of the Del Taco locations from 10a.m.- 11 a.m. on May 5. Each restaurant will accept up to 10 participants, who will be challenged to eat two of Del Taco’s one-pound Epic Burritos within 15 minutes. The first individual at each restaurant who eats the two Epic Burritos, or those who eat the most within 15 minutes, will receive one free Del Taco Epic Burrito per week for a year. The second finishers will receive a catering package for up to 20 people from Del Taco, while all third place finishers will receive one free meal of their choice.

“Following the overwhelmingly positive response received from last year’s Epic Burrito Challenge, we are thrilled to be expanding the food contest to all Del Taco locations in metro Detroit,” said Barb Pasciak, local franchise marketing director of Del Taco. “Whether participating in the challenge or simply spectating, Cinco de Mayo is the perfect opportunity for us to engage with our loyal guests and meet new customers in a fun and inviting way, while also showcasing our fresh menu offerings to the community.”

Recognized for its made-to-order menu items created with freshly prepared ingredients at an unbelievable value, Del Taco’s Epic Burritos do not disappoint. Varieties include:

· Epic Fajita Burrito: Inspired by a sizzling fajita platter, this meal includes freshly-grilled chicken or steak, a blend of roasted vegetables, pinto beans slow-cooked from scratch throughout the day,cotija cheese, lime rice, black beans, sour cream and guacamole.

· Epic Steak & Potato Burrito: Featuring freshly-grilled carne asada steak, Del Taco’s famous Crinkle-Cut fries, chipotle sauce, bacon, freshly-grated cheddar cheese and sour cream.

· Epic Chicken Chipotle Ranch Burrito: This entrée includes marinated chicken grilled fresh in eachDel Taco restaurant all day along with lime rice, chipotle and ranch sauces, bacon, freshly-grated cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, guacamole and hand-made pico de gallo salsa.

In addition to the Epic Burrito Challenge, Del Taco will be offering tacos for $.49 cents on Cinco de Mayo from 3 p.m.-8 p.m.

For more information on the Epic Burrito Challenge, including a list of participating locations, please visit www.teamschostak.com/news-events.