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With over 800 votes cast — and a fairly close tally throughout the last 24 hours — Mekenita Mexican Grill has managed to knock Mema’s Alaskan Tacos out of the Readers’ Poll by a vote of 455 to 358.

Now it’s time to vote for the biggest match of all, the battle across the bay, the titannic taco-a-taco throwdown finale, the 2009 CL Tournament of Tacos Readers’ Poll Championship! GO VOTE NOW!

If you want to find out who won the Critic’s Bracket, it’s up on the food site.

For all results check out the Tournament of Tacos Readers’ Poll info page.

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Both Mekenita Mexican Grill in Lutz and Mema’s Alaskan Tacos in Ybor have been able to motivate the troops and get out the vote, no matter the competition. But how will the two powerhouses fare against each other?

Which taco deserves to move on to the Championship?

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The final round of the Edible Eight was massive, with over 300 votes cast and the outcome close in the final tally. In the end, El Taconazo was unable to hold off the ardent supporters of Mekenita Mexican Grill

That means that the Tournament of Tacos Readers’ Poll Final Four is set: Zurritos, Casa Tina, Mema’s Mexican Grill and Mekenita Mexican Grill. Voting begins today in the first semi-final match — Zurritos vs. Casa Tina — and continues until tomorrow around 2 p.m..

For all results check out the Tournament of Tacos Readers’ Poll info page.

Updated bracket with all the matchups after the break:

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Mema’s again turned out the troops to propel it into another round of the tournament, despite Acapulco’s exceptional traditional tacos.

Voting for the second match of the Edible Eight begins at 2 p.m. today — with Casa Tina vs. La Cabana del Tio — and continues through Monday, so be sure to support your favorite spot! For all results check out the Tournament of Tacos Readers’ Poll info page.

Updated bracket with all the matchups after the break:

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Mema’s can bring out the crowds to vote for their odd fried tacos stuffed with chicken, beef, and shrimp patties, while Acapulco is a corner bodega that — lets be practical here — possibly doesn’t even know this tournament is going on. Can the little market with exceptional traditional tacos beat the popular Ybor spot?

Which taco deserves to move on to the Final Four?

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By an overwhelming vote of 103 to 25, Mema’s slam-dunked this popularity contest with ease. Will they have the same success against the noticeably superior tacos of Acapulco in the next round? Tune in to see, and vote.

Mema’s Alaskan Tacos moves on to the Edible Eight.

Don’t forget to vote in today’s match: Sabor Latino vs. Mekenita Mexican Grill, and for all results check out the Tournament of Tacos Readers’ Poll info page.

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Like yesterday’s contenders, Mema’s has a vocal and ardent fan base that will likely mobilize to push that Ybor spot over the top in this battle. But don’t count out Algusto, which had one of the strongest turnouts in the first round. Which style  will get out the vote: the fried tacos from Palin country or classic Mexican?

Which taco deserves to move on to the Edible Eight?

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The third day of CL’s Tournament of Tacos featured only one actual Mexican joint — Miguel’s — and three other places with their own take on the possibilities presented by the taco.

Second seeded Mema’s Alaskan Tacos faced Miguel’s in Tampa South and Peg’s Cantina battled Burrito Boarder in Pinellas South.

Who advances to the Savory Sixteen? Which tacos took the popular vote?

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Mema’s used to be a hidden gem off of Ybor’s main drags, but the success of their fried, “Alaskan” tacos allowed them to move into a bigger space in the thick of things. Miguel’s is a typical, south Tampa Mexican joint that specializes in seafood. Can Mexican via Alaska beat out an old standby? Which taco deserves to move up to the Savory Sixteen?

I’ll reveal my pick tomorrow, but you still have a say. Vote below for your favorite in this taco-a-taco showdown and we’ll track the results in our readers’ poll. And if you haven’t tasted these two worthy competitors, this is a perfect excuse for an extended, taco-tasting lunch.

Check out all of CL’s Tournament of Tacos coverage here for past and future matchups, daily results, contact info for contenders and updated brackets.

So who wins: Mema’s or Miguel’s? (And don’t forget to vote in today’s other matchup!)

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