November 8th’s Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce Light Parade was full of festive energy, but one personal highlight stole the show: debuting my new Tacos El Compa CV swag. I’ve always been a fan of great branded merch and promotional items — but what I appreciate even more is supporting friends and small businesses that genuinely support me in return.
In fact, while I was still writing this post, Tacos El Compa immediately re-shared my Reel on Instagram (@werehungrytoo) from last weekend’s visit. Their support and responsiveness never skip a beat.
Gabe, the owner, has been an incredible friend and advocate for years, and I couldn’t be prouder to wear this hat, enjoy every taco, and hype up his business every chance I get. If you haven’t visited yet, here’s just a glimpse of what makes them stand out:
- Delicious food made with care and consistency
- Catering available for events of any size
- Drive-thru access for quick and easy pickup
- Fresh, clean, fully stocked salsa bar
- Active community involvement and participation in local events and fundraisers
Businesses like theirs are the heartbeat of our community, and supporting them is both meaningful and delicious.
Coming Up Next: Travel Tuesday Meets Taco Tuesday
We’re keeping the momentum going with a #TravelTuesday and #TacoTuesday TikTok Live broadcast from Tacos El Compa. Let’s hang out, talk food, talk travel, and highlight another incredible local business.
Join us on November 18, 2025 from 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM PST on TikTok (@bappletree).
Let’s taco ’bout it — live, local, and full of flavor.
More on the Light Parade soon!
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