Brooklyn’s Taco Fest Sizzles in Williamsburg

Williamsburg’s lot spiced last night with Brooklyn’s Taco Fest, heating NYC’s spring. Chef Tariq Evans grilled carne as 1,000 chowed, a $6 taco bash on Kent. It’s borough bites—free entry, pure BK vibe. A kid nabbed a fish; a pro slurped salsa. ‘Brooklyn tacos—this is it,’ Evans says, flipping tortillas. The stalls turned fiesta.

The fest’s fresh—April 5’s kickoff, it tripled since RSVPs, packing curbs by noon. Evans, a Bushwick grill; last night’s crowd hit max—lime flew. A line snaked for al pastor; cash buzzed—NYC grit glowed. Runs one day—tacos ruled. #BKTacoFest trended; Queens wants a bite.

Some griped—’Too spicy,’ sniped a mild fan, dodging heat. Trash piled—cans rolled; swept quick. A rival’s pitching a Greenpoint fry, splitting grills. Still, 2,000 stayed—flavors reigned. Williamsburg’s never spiced so bold.

Evans hints at a monthly run, maybe a park if spring bites. ‘NYC’s taste—this tops it,’ he says, wiping pans. The fest’s a Brooklyn win—grit meets grub. It’s a taco triumph; catch the next. Bring a napkin—salsa drips.