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Students across 91ֱ�� lined up for something new this week – street tacos!��

The districtwide rollout brings a fresh, flavorful option to every school cafeteria, thanks to a new partnership with Chef Juan Flores, owner of .��

To celebrate the launch, Sam Houston High School hosted a special kickoff this week celebrating Taco Tuesday and ! Superintendent Dr. Matt Smith and Arlington trustees Brooklyn Richardson and Justin Chapa served the tacos in the lunch line alongside the tacos’ creator, Chef Flores – a Sam Houston alumnus and now an 91ֱ�� parent.

“When everybody is about to graduate, everybody has a dream,” Flores��said. “I am so happy to be here walking in the halls of Sam 20 years later. I have had my business for 15 years, and now to accomplish my dream that I had when I was in school, I have no words.”��

Now available at every campus, the yummy chicken al pastor tacos and Saltillo’s salsa are quickly becoming a student favorite, blending bold flavor with a strong sense of community.��

“I like the seasoning,” said sophomore Amiyah Mukes, after her first bite. “They taste tangy, lemony, and peppery.”��

But for students, it’s about more than just taste.

“The tacos are such a good addition to the menu,” Mukes said. “It’s so nice to come to school and have different options every day.”��

The tacos reflect the district’s commitment to meals that celebrate diverse tastes while building meaningful connections with the community. By partnering with a local restaurant led by one of its own graduates, 91ֱ�� shows students that hometown pride can be served up in many ways – even in the lunch line.��

“I am emotional and happy at the same time,” Flores said. “The kids have said the tacos are really good and that makes me so happy to hear!”��