Leon Bridges has created his very own taco and it looks delicious
Make sure to come back to this article if you’re low-key hungry right now. R&B crooner Leon Bridges is proving it’s way deeper than the music biz these days by teaming up with Southern California Texas kitchen spot HomeState for a delicious and now signature taco.
Leon Bridges really has his own HomeState taco
Bridges has become the latest musician to join forces with the popular restaurant for their Band Taco Program. He’s officially created his very own taco and labeled it ‘The Ft. Worth,’ simply paying homage to his beloved hometown.
Regarding the partnership, Leon commented, “HomeState has always been my go-to taco spot when I’m in LA, because the food and vibes are so meticulous. It was the perfect place to sit and write, hang with friends, or wake up after a long night in the studio or on stage. The fact that it’s woman-owned by another Texan is really cool. I was super excited to create a taco that reminds me of my hometown Fort Worth, and be able to raise funds for The Big Good to boot. I hope people pull up with my taco, queso, and margs and just vibe.”
It’s a HomeState celebration
The HomeState social media pages made sure to celebrate the massive partnership.
Introducing… 🥁🥁🥁 our new Band Taco, The Ft. Worth by @leonbridgesofficial!
We’ve collaborated with Leon Bridges to create a delicious taco that supports two great organizations. The Ft. Worth is made with spicy achiote chicken, bacon, lettuce, pico de gallo, tomatillo ranch, pickled jalapeños, on a flour tortilla. Think of it like a BLT with chicken… on a tortilla!
“HomeState has always been my go to taco spot when I’m in LA , because the food and vibes are so meticulous. It was the perfect place to sit and write, hang with friends or wake up after a long night in the studio or on stage. The fact that it’s woman-owned by another Texan is really cool. I was super excited to create a taco that reminds me of my hometown Fort Worth, and be able to raise funds for The Big Good to boot. I hope people pull up with my taco, queso and margs and just vibe.” - Leon Bridges
Be one of the first 10 people to order The Ft. Worth at any HomeState location and get a poster designed signed by Leon Bridges, designed by @mallory.cohn 🌮🎵
Every time you order a Ft. Worth, $1.25 will to be evenly distributed to @Casa.la and @thebiggoodfw. CASA LA organizes the community to advocate for children and families in LA County’s overburdened child welfare and juvenile justice systems. The Big Good is Leon Bridges’ North Texas based organization that supports educational and professional opportunities for people of all ages.
We hope you love the Ft. Worth as much as we love raising money for good causes! 🎵🌮🎉
The ingredients go Texas strong
In case you’re wondering what exactly makes ‘The Ft. Worth’ worth it, look no further than the mouthwatering items beautifully put together.
As far as ingredients go, “The Ft. Worth” consists of spicy achiote chicken, bacon, pico de gallo, lettuce, tomatillo ranch, and pickled jalapenos on a flour tortilla—all at his urging. The first ten patrons to order and enjoy “The Ft. Worth” at each location will receive a poster signed by Leon.
The Band Taco Program has brought tacos curated by artists to guests since 2015. Thus far, 20 participants have devised original tacos and ultimately benefited the greater good through, amplifying awareness and supporting various causes.
In case you’re still catching up on Leon Bridges and need to know what exactly makes HomeState a tasty go-to option when you’re in Los Angeles, peep the deets below.
ABOUT LEON BRIDGES
Gold-Diggers Sound is the third solo from Leon Bridges in a career trajectory that saw him going from working as a dishwasher and busking on the streets of his beloved Fort Worth, TX to being signed to a major label and performing at the White House for Former President Barack Obama within a two-year span. Following the release of his Grammy Award winning sophomore album, Good Thing, Leon issued a steady stream of music including tracks with John Mayer, Kacey Musgraves, Kiana Ledé, Lucky Daye and Noah Cyrus as well as Texas Sun, a collaboration project with fellow Texans Khruangbin. Other career highlights include opening for Harry Styles on an arena tour, his breakout track “River” being certified Platinum, portraying Gil Scott Heron in Damien Chazelle’s First Man, appearing in a global GAP holiday campaign, garnering a CMT Award for his Crossroads collaboration with Luke Combs, performing at the Tom Ford NYFW show and MoMA’s Film Benefit honoring Tom Hanks, selling out Hollywood Bowl and back-to-back nights at Radio City Music Hall. Leon also released a track on Space Jam: A New Legacy Official Soundtrack. He is currently nominated for two Grammys for Best Traditional R&B Performance and Best R&B Album.
ABOUT HOMESTATEHomeState launched the Band Taco Program in September of 2015 to bring together music and tacos in support of neighboring communities. Each taco is developed alongside the artist, original artwork is commissioned by a local graphic artist and proceeds are donated to local charities; that have included Silverlake Conservatory of Music, ACLU SoCal, People Assisting the Homeless and most recently, No Us Without You! and Watts Empowerment Center. Band Taco Alumni include Spoon, Questlove, Fitz & The Tantrums, Best Coast, Warpaint, Silversun Pickups, Flea, Cherry Glazerr, Grouplove, Sylvan Esso, Cold War Kids, Fred Armisen, Lord Huron, Norah Jones, Tijuana Panthers, Future Islands, Khruangbin and Midnight Hour, The Marías and now Leon Bridges. The program has generated over $200,000 for community partners. HomeState has locations in East Hollywood, Highland Park, Pasadena and Playa Vista neighborhoods of LA.
