05/21/2026
๐ฅ Calling all Texas chefs! The Texas Restaurant Association and the Texas Restaurant Show are launching an exciting NEW culinary competition this year โ the ๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐จ๐ฐ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ง! ๐จ๐ฑ๐ด
Chefs from across Texas are invited to apply by June 1 for the chance to compete live at the Texas Restaurant Show on July 12 in a fast-paced, two-round tapas competition highlighting creativity, technique, and bold Texas flavor.
Up to eight chefs will be selected, and the winning chef will earn the incredible opportunity to represent Texas at the Tapas of America event in Querรฉtaro, Mexico โ with a chance to advance to the World Tapas Competition in Spain! ๐โจ
This exciting new competition shines a spotlight on the talent, innovation, and culinary excellence found throughout Texas hospitality.
๐ฃ Applications are open now through June 1!
Apply here: https://txrestaurantshow.com/Show/Show/Explore/Lone-Star-Tapas-Showdown-Chef.aspx