Aurora Taco Crawl – Sept 19

Fundraiser benefiting Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry

Tickets on sale NOW!

Tuesday Sept. 19, 4-8 PM
Fundraiser for Hunger Action Month at Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry!

Aurora’s annual TACO CRAWL is back! Bring a friend, enjoy a summer evening out on the town!

4-7 PM CHECK-IN: Society 57 Cafe, 100 S. River St. Aurora IL
4-8 PM CRAWL: Visit Host Locations
8 PM: Raffle Prizes, Dessert & Cocktails, Society 57 Cafe

All funds raised help nourish our community!


HOST LOCATIONS – Sept 19, 2023

CHECK IN: 4 PM at Society 57, 100 S. River St. Info Table & Raffle Prizes!

Alice’s Corner, 37 W. New York St. ~ Maracuya
Passion Fruit Drink Sample

Altiro Latin Fusion, 1 S. Stolp Ave. ~ Al Frito
Tilapia battered w/ Bohemia beer, Cilantro Slaw, and Avocado-Chipotle Aioli

Flo’s 2AM Tacos at Wyckwood House
80 S. River St. ~ Choice of 1 Smoked Brisket, Smoked Pork Shoulder w/ Bacon and Potato in Ancho sauce or Veggie Taco.

The Cocktail Bar at Wyckwood House
(Lavender Margarita & Michelada cocktails for purchase, $10.)

La Garrafa Ice Cream ~ Hand Churned Pueblo Style Ice Cream Pop-Up at Society 57, 8 PM after crawl

La Quinta de los Reyes, 36 E. New York St. ~ 1 Taco. Choice of Chicken, Beef or Pork. (Margaritas for purchase).

McCarty Mills Taproom, 140 S. River St. ~1 Taco Choice of Chicken Tinga or Pinto Bean Tacos
(Rice bowls for purchase). 

Reuland Food Service ~ Brigit’s Guacamole, Pop-Up at Society 57 at check-in

Tamales +, Food Truck @ 100 S. River St.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Tamale

Host locations are subject to change. Final venues and map will be listed on guest tickets.


THANK YOU SPONSORS!
Spring & Fall 2023

SALSA Sponsors

Aurora Downtown

GreenLife Media Group

Illinois Small Business Development Center @ Waubonsee Community College

LP Custom Tees

Sonia & Luis F. Garcia State Farm Agent

Superjumbo Records

Society 57


TORTILLA Sponsors

Aurora Fastprint

Aetna Better Health of Illinois

Amy Nelson Photography

Caliber Collision Repair Services of Oswego

Dulceria de Aurora

Gina Salamone, Elder Law Atty

Rebekah’s Garden

Old Second Bank

Pop-of-Love by CamMi Photo Booth

Rush Copley Medical Center

Ward 9 Alderman Ed Bugg, City of Aurora

How Does the Taco Crawl Work?

4-7 PM CHECK-IN: Society 57, 100 S. River St.
4-8 PM CRAWL: Visit downtown venues
DESSERT & DRINKS till 9 PM: After Party at Society 57

Starting at 4 PM, come to the Check-In table at the Society 57 cafe, 100 S. River St. Plenty of parking is available across the street at the Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River St.

Pick up your Taco Crawl Lanyard, directions to Participating Venues, and any additional items in your order. (Plus a welcome bag with goodies!) The lanyard is your “ticket” that shows venue hosts you’re with the Taco Crawl. Enjoy a taco or other delicious treats at each location!

You’ll receive 1 Free Raffle Ticket! (More available for sale). Pick a prize and drop off your raffle tickets.

Now you’re ready to crawl! Volunteers will provide directions and answer any questions.

Tip: Start crawling early! Restaurants may end service at 8 pm.

Return to Society 57 for dessert, drinks & raffle prizes at the after-party until 9 pm!
Artisan Ice-Cream will be served by La Garrafa. Coffee, cocktails and more will be available for purchase from Society 57. Take photos with Pop-of-Love balloon display!

Thank You Past Restaurants & Hosts!

Cielos Tacos – 305 E. Galena Blvd. (2021)

El Autentico Jalisco Restaurant – 110 N. Lake St. (2021)

La Central Bakery -110 E. Galena Blvd. (2022)

La Garrafa Ice Cream – 733 Aurora Ave. (2022)

La Quinta de los Reyes – 36 E New York St. (2021, 2022, 2023)

McCarty Mills Taproom -140 S. River St. (2022, 2023)