Mexican Food Showdown Takes Over Downtown Fort Myers on May 2nd

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Top Local Vendors Compete for the Title of Best Mexican Dish in SWFL Hosted at Millennial Brewing Company

Southwest Florida’s boldest celebration of flavor is back! The Mexican Food Showdown will light up Downtown Fort Myers on Friday, May 2nd, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Millennial Brewing Company, 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901, to benefit the PACE Center for Girls.

Sponsored by Lake Michigan Credit Union, this free-entry, family- and pet-friendly event invites the community to experience an epic evening of Mexican cuisine, live mariachi music, and friendly food competition. Attendees will enjoy tasting portions available for purchase from a lineup of standout local vendors, all competing for top honors in three categories:

  • Best Taco in SWFL
  • Best Nachos in SWFL
  • Crowd Favorite Mexican Dish

Featured Competitors:

  • La Bamba Mexican Grill
  • Taco Empire
  • Dynamite Street Eatz
  • TacoWorks
  • Tiny Bites Good Eats
  • Morocco’s Tacos

Celebrity Judges Include:

  • Morgan “The Moose” Wright – 5x American Ninja Warrior and Las Vegas finalist
  • Jenny Cellitti – Executive Director, PACE Center for Girls
  • Marcus Willis- Pro Boxer- Owner of Assassin Fight Gear and Head Trainer of Assassin Fight Club
  • Kyle Cebull – Owner, Millennial Brewing Company

Event Highlights:

  • Live mariachi performances begin at 7:00 PM
  • Tasting portions of all competitive entries
  • Free admission and free parking
  • Pet- and family-friendly atmosphere

The event proudly supports the PACE Center for Girls, a nonprofit dedicated to creating a world where all girls and young women are safe, valued, and have the opportunity to shape their futures.

Whether you’re a foodie on a mission, a music lover, or just looking for a fun night out, the Mexican Food Showdown promises a high-energy evening of culture, cuisine, and community.

About Millennial Brewing Company 

Millennial Brewing is a microbrewery located in downtown Fort Myers and established in 2016 by two Millennials hoping to escape the regular 9-5. Millennial Brewing seeks to provide a comfortable environment where both the novice and beer enthusiast can have a great time, while learning more about craft beer. The brewery is known for hosting unique and creative events that often benefit local nonprofits.  Millennial Brewing has helped raise thousands of dollars for more than 75 different nonprofit organizations through beer donations and sales donations, as well as providing a venue for local causes and nonprofit organizations to raise awareness and funds.

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