JOLIET, IL — The Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Joliet City Center Partnership on Friday launched the Joliet Taco Trail, a passport check-in program that challenges people to visit eight Joliet taquerias and discover why Joliet is famous for its authentic and flavorful Mexican restaurants. View the Joliet Taco Trail.

The Joliet Taco Trail is across Joliet’s City Center and Collins Street neighborhoods. The free mobile passport lets people check-in and win Joliet Taco Trail prizes while supporting Joliet dining establishments. According to Friday’s press release, the first three people to complete the trail by checking in and eating at each location will receive a $25 gift card to one of the participating restaurants.

Everyone who completes the trail before the end of the year will earn a Joliet Taco Trail Founding Member sticker.

Taco lovers can access the Joliet Taco Trail by visiting JolietTacoTrail.com and downloading the free Heritage Corridor app. People will have until Dec. 31 to complete their Joliet Taco Trail check-ins and earn their status as a Joliet Taco Trail Founding Member.

Stops along the Joliet Taco Trail are as follows:

• Puerto Escondido, 509 N. Chicago St.
• El Primo Mexican Restaurant, 457 N. Scott St.
• Sunshine Mexican Cafe, 406 N. Scott St.
• The Blue Taco, 79 N. Chicago St.
• Vela’s Restaurant & Lounge, 226 E. Cass St.
• Supermercado Joliet, 379 E. Cass St.
• Taquerias Atotonilco, 500 E. Cass St.
• Taqueria Los Comales, 510 Collins St.

About the Heritage Corridor Convention & Visitors Bureau:

The Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau serves the communities and counties along the historic I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor, The First Hundred Miles of Illinois Route 66, and Starved Rock Country. Starting just a few miles southwest of Chicago and extending southwest through Starved Rock Country.

The CVB is the officially certified bureau for the following counties: Bureau, Grundy, LaSalle, Livingston, Putnam, and Will. Visit HeritageCorridorCVB.com for more information.

Joliet City Center Partnership said it is committed to encouraging economic development, strengthening public participation, fostering community pride, and promoting the unique assets of Downtown Joliet. Visit www.jolietdowntown.com for more information.