Courtesy of Capital Tacos



Capital Tacos plans to launch a second location in Hillsborough County, expanding its eclectic Tex-Mex favorites through a new partnership with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Pasco-born taco joint with five locations will soon operate a concession stand at Tampa's Amalie Arena during Lightning home games.

Located in Section 320 near the Coors Light Between the Pipes bar, the concession stand is set to debut on Saturday, Oct. 6, when the Lightning open the regular season. Two tacos, two rice bowls and two salads are on the menu, as are chips with a special salsa and the Countdown Cookie, a half-pound chocolate chip cookie topped with whipped cream.

Another aspect of the duo's collaboration: Throughout the season, each Lightning player will also team up with Capital Tacos to develop and name its signature Taco of the Month. A portion of the taco's sales is then donated to whatever charity the player chooses.

Cally's Chicken BLT, created alongside Lightning right wing Ryan Callahan, is the first Taco of the Month up for grabs. Rolling out to all locations for Capital Tacos on Monday, Oct. 1 (with the exception of Amalie), the taco features chicken fajita, bacon, lettuce, pico, Jack and Cheddar cheeses, and poblano ranch. Proceeds benefit the Ryan Callahan Foundation, which helps improve the lives of kids and families impacted by pediatric cancer.

Customers ordering the Taco of the Month — or, well, any taco — from the taco joint on Monday, Oct. 8, should proclaim, "The Bolts are back!" at the register. If they do, they'll score chips and queso on the house.