Taco de Mayo

Join the High-Stakes Taco Cookoff Benefiting Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas

Leading civil law firms. Serious competition. Questionably serious taco techniques.

Join us for Taco de Mayo, where Central Texas civil law firms trade briefs for barbacoa and battle for taco supremacy — all in support of access to justice.

This isn’t just a cook-off. It’s a clash of culinary creativity, bold flavors, and full-on bragging rights. And every bite helps fund critical legal services for individuals and families in need across Central Texas.

Contact us for more details or to schedule a call: events@bclawtx.com

WHEN:

Saturday, May 2, 2026

11:00 AM – Event kicks off
12:00 PM – Judges arrive
12:30 PM – Official judging begins
~1:30 PM – Awards announced

Come early. Bring your appetite. Stay for the drama and laughter.

WHERE:

Bollier Ciccone Stinson LLP Lawn
1101 S Capital of Texas Highway, Building G
Austin, TX 78746

(Yes, we’re turning the lawn into a taco arena.)

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Creative tacos crafted by competing civil law firms
A panel of judges ready to deliberate with extreme discretion
Friendly rivalry and community spirit
Awards, bragging rights, and year-long taco glory
A meaningful opportunity to support Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas

WHY IT MATTERS:

Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas provides free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families. Every dollar raised helps expand access to justice in our community.

So whether you’re competing, judging, or simply enjoying the tacos and camaraderie, you will be part of something bigger than a cook-off.

It’s competition with a cause.
It’s flavor with a purpose.
It’s Taco de Mayo.

This fundraiser is hosted by the Bollier Ciccone Stinson LLP & Amini & Conant civil law teams with support from our family law practices.

Registration Deadline: March 31st

Register a Team

Enter your civil law firm into the Taco de Mayo cook-off and compete for bragging rights while supporting access to justice in Central Texas.

Become a Sponsor

Support the Central Texas legal community by sponsoring Taco de Mayo and helping raise funds for Volunteer Legal Services.

Become a sponsor

Judiciary Volunteers

Serve as an official taco judge (open only to sitting or former judicial judges) and help select this year’s taco champion.

Volunteer As A Judge

DONATE

Still Want to Join the Fun?

The dessert competition is still open to the public, and we welcome all to show off their sweetest creations in support of a great cause.

Registration Deadline is May 1st

Enter the Dessert Competition

We welcome members of the public to join the fun with a sweet entry benefiting Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas.

Enter the dessert competition

Buy Wristbands in Advance

Avoid the line and purchase your event wristbands in advance through our online donation page.

Each wristband is $25.
When submitting payment, please make your contribution amount match the number of wristbands you would like to purchase. For example, $100 = 4 wristbands.

When completing the form:

Enter your total contribution amount based on the number of wristbands requested.
Complete the required billing information.
In the comments section, include:
- The name of the person picking up the wristbands; and
- The day you plan to pick them up.

Advance wristband pick-up times:
Wednesday, April 29 through Friday, May 1
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: BCS office, 1101 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Bldg G, Suite 200,  Austin, TX 78746

Click here to purchase wristbands in advance

JUDGES

Hon. Darlene Byrne
Hon. Todd Wong
Hon. Jan Soifer
Hon. Leonard Saenz
Hon. Karin Crump
Hon. Maggie Ellis
Hon. Brandy Mueller
Hon. Catherine Mauzy
Hon. Leigh Mathews Rodriguez
Hon. Aurora Martinez Jones
Hon. Michael Denton
Hon. Karl Hays