NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Ortega is joining forces with Mister Oso to host a celebration of food and community timed to the biggest weekend in football, the Mister Oso x Ortega Tailgate Taco Pop-Up (open to the public on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. at 601 Tchoupitoulas St.). This special event will also feature a heartfelt dinner for 40 New Orleans first responders and their guests, honoring their dedication to the city. In addition to dinner, the Ortega brand will also give away two tickets to the big game on Sunday to one of the attendees.
Attendees will enjoy dishes like Fried Chicken Tacos, Frito Pie, and Beef Birria Tacos, all showcasing Ortega’s versatile lineup of taco shells, tortillas, sauces, and seasonings. The most popular Mister Oso dishes will also be available alongside the special Mister Oso x Ortega Pop Up Menu.
Chef Blake Edmunds, flying in from Mister Oso’s Denver location for a special appearance in New Orleans, has been awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand in both 2023 and 2024. Together with Ortega and the Mister Oso team, Chef Blake has created a dining experience that’s both innovative and community-driven.
“The Mister Oso team is thrilled to partner with the Ortega brand to celebrate the big game’s arrival in New Orleans,” said Billy Blatty, partner, Mister Oso. “We have created unique and delicious items incorporating the Ortega brand and can’t wait for attendees to try them. Most importantly, we wanted to honor the extraordinary efforts of New Orleans first responders during this special Pop-Up.”
The Mister Oso x Ortega Pop-Up will host 40 first responders and their guests on Saturday evening. Their meals and drinks will be complimentary courtesy of the Ortega brand and Mister Oso team as a heartfelt way of showing gratitude.
Attendees can book reservations to attend the Ortega x Mister Oso pop-up here: Reservations – Mister Oso Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind collaboration that combines the flavors of Ortega with the creativity of Mister Oso.
