A TACO CHALLENGE HONORING THE LEGACY OF MAMA NINFA

On Sunday, April 8, 2018, The Ninfa Laurenzo Scholarship Fund will hold its first fundraising event, Tacos Over Texas, in collaboration with El Tiempo Cantina and The Original Ninfa’s On Navigation. The event will bring together chefs from around the country to share their cooking skills in a friendly competition celebrating the history and transformation of Houston’s passion for multicultural food. Guests will enjoy a speciality taco from each chef, beer and margaritas, live music, and more! Please note- VIP ticket holders will have early access from 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM, gates open to the general public starting at 1:00 PM. 

CHEFS

Terron Henry, Cool Runnings Jamaican Grill 

Nirman Shah, Nirmanz Food Boutique 

Domenic Laurenzo, El Tiempo Cantina 

Alex Padilla, The Original Ninfa’s

Juan Arellano, Tony Mandola’s 

Johnny Carrabba, Carrabba’s 

Greg Gatlin and Michelle Wallace, Gatlin’s BBQ 

Sandy Tran and Anne Le, Tout Suite

Kiran Verma, Kiran's 

Justin Martin and Elliot Roddy, Fuel Kitchen & Health Bar

Max Torres and Jeff Weinstock, Cake and Bacon

Charles Bishop, Presidio

Michael and David Cordua, Cordua Restaurants 

Ken Bridges, Standard Taco, Ritual and Pink's Pizza

Robert Del Grande, Café Annie

Donny Navarrete, Laurenzo’s

Hayden Hulings, Your Table

https://www.tacosovertexas.info/

Mama Ninfa did more then lay a strong base for the Mexican restaurant industry in Texas with her famous Tacos Al Carbon. Ninfa became one of Houston's most beloved women, thanks to her values and commitment to giving back to society. She dedicated her life to helping and supporting the development of the citizenry, especially the Hispanic community in Houston's East End. She was instrumental in transforming it into the dynamic community that it is today. 

Honoring her legacy of good deeds, The Ninfa Laurenzo Scholarship Fund (TNLSF) was created to help raise funds for students in dedication to empowering lifelong learning, advancing knowledge, and strengthening the lives of Houston residents.  

https://www.tnlsfhouston.org