[Hanshin Umeda Main Store] Rare for a department store!? The '5th Hola! Tacos Party' to enjoy tacos from various regions of Mexico will be held
The Hanshin Umeda Main Store is hosting its 5th 'Hola! Tacos Party,' an event rare for a department store, featuring a wide variety of tacos from popular restaurants in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, along with Mexican drinks, sweets, and even edible cacti. The event will also include talk shows and a cocktail competition.
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"The 5th Hola! Tacos Party"
■Hanshin Umeda Main Store, 1st Floor, Food Festival Terrace
■April 15 (Wed) - April 20 (Mon)
■Official URL: https://web.hh-online.jp/hanshin/contents/str/index.html
This event, rare for a department store, brings together a wide variety of tacos and is celebrating its 5th anniversary this year.
This time, popular tacos from Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto will appear, along with unique Mexican drinks, sweets, and even edible cacti!
Don't miss the excitement of the venue, enlivened by Mexican music, and please come cover the event!
＜What is a "Taco"＞
A taco is a dish made by placing ingredients such as meat, vegetables, fish, or eggs on a thin, round dough called a 'tortilla,' made from corn flour or wheat flour. You can add salsa sauce (based on chili peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, onions, and lime), guacamole, or mole sauce to your liking.
Tacos, with recipes varying by region and household, allow for freedom in ingredients and fillings, leading to the creation of many different tacos and a culture that embraces each one.
A variety of tacos from famous restaurants where you can enjoy authentic flavors!
In recent years, the number of restaurants in Japan where you can enjoy authentic tacos has rapidly increased!
This time, a diverse lineup will appear, including 'TAQUITO' from Tokyo, which won a gold prize at the 'Dubai Tacos Contest,' 'MEAT EXPRESS,' popular for its soup-dipping tacos usually sold only online, and 'Tacos to Sakana to Sake Tacofini,' which is particular about using authentic Mexican spices and ingredients.
Tokyo, Shinkoiwa "TAQUITO"
Mexico Flavor Tour TAQUITO Three-Taco Plate (1 serving) 2,101 yen [Hanshin Umeda Main Store]
The restaurant that won a gold prize at the taco contest will open a pop-up store at the Food Festival Terrace!
We have arranged the representative flavors of three cities: Oaxaca, the Yucatán Peninsula, and Mexico City, all on one plate.
Tokyo, Shibuya "LA CABINA"
Tacos Trio ~Cielo, Mar y Tierra~ (1 serving) 2,401 yen
Based on the theme of "Cielo (sky), Mar (sea), and Tierra (earth)" representing Mexican food culture, we have created a set of three popular items from our restaurant: marinated chicken, fried white fish, and pork shoulder stewed with spices.
Online Shop "MEAT EXPRESS"
Beef Birria Tacos & Consommé Soup (1 serving) 1,892 yen
Birria tacos, topped with "birria" beef stewed until tender, are eaten the Mexican way by dipping them in beef soup!
Kyoto, Shijo Takatsuji "ROTI CHICKEN AND JACKIE TACOS"
Arrachera Beef Skirt Steak Taco (1 piece) 715 yen
These tacos, topped with beef skirt steak quickly grilled after being marinated in citrus, spices, onions, and garlic, have a juicy and refreshing taste.
Osaka, Tenjinbashisuji Rokuchome "TACOS TO SAKANA TO SAKE TACOFINI"
Pollo Pibil (Chicken), Carnitas (Pork), Camaron (Shrimp) 3-Piece Set (1 serving) 1,815 yen
This restaurant is thoroughly committed to authenticity, using a tortilla machine imported from Mexico and local spices and ingredients.
Tokyo, Shinjuku Gyoenmae "tacos trap'"
Pork Carnitas and Stewed Beef Tacos Set (1 serving) 1,301 yen
The owner-chef's masterpiece, the result of about 20 years of taco research, will also appear at the Food Festival Terrace!
We offer a set of "pork carnitas" stewed in orange juice and beef tacos.
"Edible" cacti, colorful drinks, and Mexican sweets too!
■"Edible Cactus Taiyo no Ha" (Sun's Leaf)
Left) SABORUBEER (350mL) 1,089 yen
Craft beer, the first in Japan, containing whole domestically grown cactus leaves (nopal) and fruit (tuna)!
A refreshing drink with the sour taste of cactus, enhanced with lime and coriander.
Right) Edible Cactus Taiyo no Ha
Cactus, commonly eaten as a vegetable in Mexico, is characterized by its sour taste and stickiness.
It's also rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, which is a great point. There are various ways to eat it: raw, in salads, soups, or smoothies!
■"SABOR A MEXICO"
Elixir Mixer (1 bottle/750mL) 4,961 yen
"Elixir Mixer," a concentrated syrup from Mexico that condenses fruits and herbs.
Since it's a syrup, you can mix it with carbonated water for a non-alcoholic cocktail, or add a drop to dessert for an instant fruity flavor.
■"LUCHA RING"
Various Donuts from 501 yen
Handmade donut dough with a gentle sweetness from agave syrup, made from the agave plant native to Mexico.
■Tokyo, Shinkoiwa "TAQUITO"
Tamal de Dulce (1 piece) 801 yen
"Tamal," a traditional Mexican dish with a simple steamed bread-like taste.
Corn dough is lightly sweetened, wrapped in fragrant corn leaves, and steamed.
Also pay attention to talk shows and cocktail competitions that convey the charm of Mexico!
■Special Talk Show by Anna Iriyama
April 18 (Sat) 0:30 PM ~ (approx. 30 minutes)
1st Floor Food Festival Terrace Special Stage
To commemorate the 5th event, actress Anna Iriyama will appear as a special presenter!
Anna, who has been active in Mexico for five and a half years, will talk about the real charm of Mexico from her unique perspective.
■Theme is Tequila! Cocktail Competition
April 18 (Sat) "Cocktail Competition"
Competition: 2:00 PM ~
Cocktail Sales: 3:30 PM ~
Awards Ceremony: 4:30 PM ~
Nine bartenders will compete with cocktails they each devised, with the theme being tequila "Don Julio Blanco." They will create their cocktails on stage, and the top three will be determined by a comprehensive score based on "concept," "performance," "naming," and more! The completed cocktails will also be sold on the spot.
In addition, many other items and experiences that allow you to fully enjoy the charm of Mexico will appear!
We look forward to your coverage.