Good Morning Tri-Valley! Here are this week’s Explorations:

• You Voted, We Tasted - Tri-Valley Burrito Showdown! 🌯

• The 925 Lowdown - New Construction: 450 New Homes coming to Livermore? 🏠

• A Night of Impact - Supporting Education with Yours Humanly 🙏

• European Style Food Market Coming to the East Bay? 🥖

• WIN TICKETS TO Cirque du Soleil 🎪

Tri-Valley Burrito Showdown!

Last month, we asked you all to spill the beans (literally) on your favorite burrito spots in the Tri-Valley. And wow, did you deliver! We tallied up your recommendations, rolled up our sleeves (and our burritos), and set out on a six-week, tortilla-wrapped adventure. 🌯Nearly 20 burritos later, my family is officially obsessed, and my kids are already asking what our next foodie mission will be.

In no particular order, here are the top 10 burritos we devoured on this delicious journey:

• Tequila’s Taqueria (Livermore) – With two locations, we hit up the downtown spot. Big, meaty, and packed with flavor. Bonus points for the salsa bar. 160 S. Livermore Ave.

• Dublin Taqueria (Dublin) – First-time visit, but definitely not our last. The place was packed on a Wednesday lunch (always a good sign). My chicken burrito was so good I planned on leftovers—until my son ate it as a pre-dinner snack. 3986 Summit Rd.

• El Rancho Grande Taqueria (Pleasanton) – Tucked next to Gene’s and Porky’s Pizza Palace, we were intrigued by the "Super 2 Mix Meat Burrito." Carnitas + shrimp = perfection. 2707 Hopyard Rd.

• Fiesta Taco (Pleasanton) – My husband nearly teared up from nostalgia, claiming he ate over 100 burritos here before we met. After one bite of the carne asada burrito, I get it! 1989 Santa Rita Rd. STE J.

• El Nido (Danville) – How did we not know this place has been around for 40 years?! The family voted my husband’s X-Mas Burrito (Chile Verde + Chile Colorado + red and green enchilada sauce) as the star of the night. Too bad he inhaled half before I could take a photo! 107 Town and Country Dr. Ste A.

• Taqueria Los Pericos (Dublin) – We mixed it up with a breakfast burrito featuring eggs, cheese, beans, and chorizo. Perfect brunch! The side of salsa took it over the top. 7473 Village Parkway.

• Bronzes Taqueria (Pleasanton) – A 4.6 rating on Google says it all. My first visit, and the Chile Verde Burrito was fantastic. Their salsa bar also gets a standing ovation. 5410 Sunol Blvd, Ste 3.

• Cinco TacoBar (Livermore) – We’ve been here plenty of times but always for the tacos (those hand-rolled, made-to-order corn tortillas!). This time, my daughter and I split an Al Pastor Burrito and, wow—new dilemma: tacos or burritos? 😋 4526 Las Positas Rd.

• Tacos La Potranca (Livermore) – Yes, it’s attached to a gas station, but trust me on this one. The al pastor and chicken are seasoned to perfection, and their salsa bar is elite. Don’t skip the avocado tomatillo salsa! 905 Bluebell Dr.

• Diablo Taqueria (Danville) – A post-sports practice pick-up that turned into a revelation. Their Wet Super Burrito was massive—one was enough for me and my two daughters, but my rugby-playing son took one down solo. Impressive and delicious. 110 Hartz Ave.

If you made it this far without running to your favorite taqueria, I applaud your willpower. If we missed your go-to spot, let me know—we’re always up for another burrito run! 🍴

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Tickets Selling Fast to the 3rd Annual CabFranc-A-Palooza!

If you know me, you know I love a good wine festival, and Livermore is throwing an absolute must-attend event on June 8th! Picture this: 80+ incredible wines, live music, food trucks, activities, great prizes, and the stunning backdrop of the Purple Orchid Wine Country Resort & Spa. 🍇

But here’s the twist—every single wine is Cabernet Franc! If you think that means only reds, think again. You’ll get to sip Cab Franc Rosé, White Cab Franc, and even Sparkling Cab Franc from top producers near and far.

Enjoy wines from Livermore, Napa, Paso Robles, Sonoma, Oregon, Washington, Sierra Foothills, Texas, Michigan and more!

VIP tickets? Gone. But don’t worry—Early Bird General Admission is still up for grabs at just $79 (before prices jump to $99 soon)!

Trust me, this is one wine festival you do not want to miss. Grab your tickets now and I’ll see you there! Cheers 🍷

The 925 Lowdown - Your Weekly Pulse on News Around Town!

• That’s a Lot of Green! Ever wonder what 2,000 pounds of marijuana in trash bags looks like? CHP shared a wild photo after pulling over a U-Haul in Dublin last week—along with $13K in cash.

• New in Dublin: Baithak A fresh spot for Lucknowi cuisine just opened, bringing flavors from northern India’s Awadh region. The menu looks amazing—who’s trying it first? Let me know!

• New construction: Will Livermore rezone 27 Acres of it’s Isabel neighborhood to build 450 NEW homes?

• Egg-citing News! Dublin’s annual Spring Eggstravaganza is set for April 19! Kids can hunt for eggs, play games, and enjoy arts & crafts. Too bad they’re not real eggs, I’d be the first one in line!

• Congratulations! Local Pleasanton baseball star commits to Cal!

• BUSTED! Livermore man arrested for stealing thousands of dollars worth of comics and legos! What was he planning with all those legos? Building an addition to his place?!

• Attention Local Businesses: City of San Ramon is requesting quotes from qualified vendors for many types of purchases, including electrical/lighting supplies, plumbing supplies, pavement supplies, and more.

• Tri-Valley Pride: Pleasanton 7th grader headed to Scripps Spelling Bee!

• The Last Strike: Goodbye Danville Bowl, you will be missed!

Did I miss any breaking news? Is there something you’d like me to cover? Send me an email! rebecca@trivalleyexplorer.com

A Night of Impact: Supporting Education with Yours Humanly

My husband and I had the honor of attending the Yours Humanly 2025 Gift of Schooling Gala on Saturday at the Blackhawk Museum, and let me just tell you, it was truly inspiring! ✨ CEO and Founder Sunny Singh and his incredible team put on an amazing event, celebrating the power of quality education to change lives. This global organization is breaking cycles of poverty, trafficking, and child labor—because every child deserves the chance to learn and thrive. 📚💙 Learn more and support their mission at YoursHumanly.org!

Worth the Drive! A European Style Food Hall Coming to Walnut Creek!

Exciting foodie news! 🍽️ A European-style food hall is coming to downtown Walnut Creek—right across from Century Theaters! The Foundry promises two stories of delicious eats, a lively open-air courtyard, and a community vibe. It’s officially approved, but fingers crossed it moves forward—because this sounds like a spot worth the drive! 🤞✨

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73 Days Until the Alameda County Fair! ^{_{Not that we’re counting}} 😬

In case you didn’t know, I LOVE the Fair! And so does my family. The Alameda County Fair is back starting June 13 through July 6. Celebrate endless summer fun with BIG savings on BIG thrills! Now through June 12, score the best deals with Advance Discount pricing on carnival wristbands and save up to $8.  

Visit alamedacountyfair.com and see all the ways you can save! 

CELEBRATE GIVEAWAY – click and enter to win a Family 4 Pack of Fair general admission tickets (four lucky winners will be selected).

WIN Tickets to the all new ECHO production by Cirque du Soleil in Santa Clara!

If you’ve never seen a Cirque du Soleil show, you won’t want to miss this opportunity. The amazing feats choreographed in such a beautiful fashion, will leave you in awe. I’m so excited for this giveaway! GO TO OUR INSTAGRAM PAGE and find our Cirque du Soleil Post! Follow us and tag a friend for a chance to win Tickets! We’re giving away TWO Pairs of tickets, valued at over $200 per pair!  Winners Announced Thursday! Best of luck!