2017 Participants

Bartender's Battle 

​​Stacey Wingate, Breakwater 
Hannah Mullikin, Gringo's Cantina
Andrew Izrael, Ink n Ivy
Angelo Calato, Ji-Roz
Gina Harn, Liquid Catering
Isa Merlino, Sticky Fingers 
Walker Pickering, The Nose Dive
Cody Briner, Tin Lizzy's Cantina
Courtney Schumann, Tipsy Taco
Brad Palmer, Toss Pizza Pub
​Whitney Woodward, UP on the Roof 
​Richard King, White Duck Taco Shop
Team Willy, Willy Taco

chef's challenge 

Gabe Hernadez, Ink n Ivy ​
John Makkas, Ji-Roz
Fabian Mata, Nacho Taco
Jorge 'Papi' Barrales, Papi's Tacos
Nick Graves, Restaurant 17
Sam McGill, Tin Lizzy's Cantina
Eric Omick, UP on the Roof 
​Red Petty, White Duck Taco
Team Willy, Willy Taco

Results

Judges panel

Jennifer Dennis
Associate Director, Euphoria

Logan Brown
Producer, GVLtoday

Josh Streetman
Head Barman, Motor Supply Co.

fiesta facts: 1st annual fiesta

• 846 tickets sold 
• 6,000 + tacos made
• 60+ gallons of Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila cocktails enjoyed
• 20 competitors
• 16 restaurants and bars represented
• 11 event sponsors
• 20% of guests purchased a VIP ticket, they sold out in 48 hours!
• Guest testimonial: "Kudos to the entire High Spirits Events team! I moved here from Houston two years ago and I've been waiting for more day parties and fun events like this. Keep 'em coming!"