Annual Fajita Lounge Showdown sizzles into San Antonio's Southtown
Apr 07, 2026
One of San Antonio’s most sizzling traditions is firing up the grills for another round of competition. The annual Fajita Lounge Showdown will return to Southtown’s Gimme Gimme (803 S. St. Mary's) on Sunday, April 12.The taco throwdown, now in its fourth year, is an extension of Fajita Lounge, t
he Tastemaker Award-nominated pop-up founded by Gimme Gimme and Amor Eterno owner Aaron Peña and chefs Jacob Gonzales and Matthew Garcia. The project was started by accident, when Peña improvised at a Squeezebox boil by throwing some meat on the grill.The Fajita Lounge soon became its own thing, with the crew cooking at various San Antonio locales. The Showdown started in 2022 with only five chefs. This year, the lineup includes a crew of brave firefighters and some of the most celebrated restaurants and bars in the city, including:
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