The All-Washington Taco Bracket Round 1 is now closed. Check back later for Round 2

It’s been a long time coming, but now is finally the time to answer the question: Who makes the best tacos in Washington state? To find out, we need your help.

In the last few months, readers have voted to crown their favorite tacos in Thurston, Pierce and Whatcom counties and the Tri-Cities. Now, we’re pitting the top eight tacos from each poll against one another in a 32-deep bracket to find the best tacos in the Evergreen State.

The competing restaurants are as follows:

Pierce County

• Taqueria El Sabor (Pierce County co-champion)

• Tacos Guaymos (Pierce County co-champion)

• Los Tapatios

• Moctezuma’s

• El Antojo

• Los Tamales

• The Church Cantina

• Vuelva A La Vida

Whatcom County

• Mi Rancho Meat Market (Whatcom County champion)

• Black Sheep

• Taco Lobo

• La Gloria Market

• El Gitano

• Super Mario’s

• Taqueria Tecalitlan

• Tacos El Tule

Thurston County

• Dos Hermanos (Thurston County champion)

• Tacos2hermanos

• Tacos California

• El Taco Amigo

• La Esquinita

• La Luna Tacos

• Don Garcia’s

• Taqueria Las Palmas

Tri-Cities

• El Fat Cat Grill (Tri-Cities champion)

• Taqueria El Sazon

• Tacos Jalisco

• Hacienda Del Sol

• La Esperanza

• Taqueria Las Marias

• Chapala Express

• The Wild Taco

Vote in the poll below to make your voice heard. Voting for the first round is open through Friday, Feb. 17 morning.