Texas Cook'em: High Steaks in Edinburg

🥩🏆 Congratulations to Our 2026 Texas Cook'Em Champions! 🔥

What an incredible competition! Congratulations to all of the teams who competed in this year's Champions Barbecue Alliance (CBA) and Steak Cookoff Association (SCA) competitions at the 20th Annual Texas Cook'Em: High Steaks in Edinburg.

👏 Here are the official results and final scores from this year's championship cook-off! Be sure to scroll through the photos to see the complete results and highlights from the awards ceremony.

Thank you to every competitor who brought their passion, talent, and dedication to Edinburg. Your outstanding cooking and sportsmanship continue to make Texas Cook'Em one of Texas' premier Championship BBQ & Steak competitions.

Congratulations again to all of our winners—we can't wait to see everyone back next year! 🇺🇸🔥

🪑📸 A Picture-Perfect Partnership!

A heartfelt thank you to McCoy's Building Supply Edinburg and Henry Cantú's Woodshop Class with ECISD Career & Technical Education for bringing our giant Texas Cook'Em Chair to life!

McCoy's generously donated the building materials, while the talented students designed, built, and painted this one-of-a-kind photo opportunity. Throughout Texas Cook'Em, we loved seeing so many families, friends, and visitors stop to snap a photo and make lasting memories.

Missed your chance to take a picture? Great news! 📷 The giant Texas Cook'Em Chair has found its new home outside the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, located at 602 W. University Dr., Edinburg, TX. Stop by, take a photo, and tag us—we'd love to see your pictures!

Thank you again to McCoy's Building Supply – Edinburg and Henry Cantú's Woodshop Class for your creativity, generosity, and partnership in helping make this year's Texas Cook'Em even more memorable. 🇺🇸

🎉🎡 Where smiles were made and memories came to life!

The Family Fun Zone was filled with laughter, excitement, and fun all day long during Texas Cook'Em: High Steaks in Edinburg! Families enjoyed a variety of activities while celebrating America's 250th Anniversary together in the heart of Edinburg.

A special thank you to The Omar Ochoa Law Firm for sponsoring the Family Fun Zone and helping create an unforgettable experience for the children and families who attended. Your commitment to our community helped make this year's celebration even more special.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Family Fun Zone and helped make it one of the highlights of this year's Texas Cook'Em. We look forward to creating even more family memories with you next year! 🇺🇸🎉

A heartfelt thank you to J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys for their incredible support of the 2026 Texas Cook'Em: High Steaks in Edinburg as the sponsor of the Freedom Jump experience.

While high winds prevented the jump from taking place, the excitement didn't stop there! Guests had the opportunity to meet the talented Freedom Jump team, take photos, collect autographs, and learn more about the incredible professionals behind this thrilling attraction.

We're incredibly grateful for sponsors who go above and beyond to support our community and help create unforgettable experiences for our attendees. Thank you, J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys, for being an important part of this year's celebration and for your continued commitment to Texas Cook'Em!

🙌❤️ A Huge Thank You to Our Incredible Volunteers!

Texas Cook'Em: High Steaks in Edinburg wouldn't be possible without the amazing volunteers who dedicated their time and energy to making this event a success.

From helping teams get set up the day before, building the BBQ pits for our Kids Cook'Em competitors, assisting in the Judges Tent, and lending a hand wherever it was needed, your hard work did not go unnoticed.

Thank you for your dedication, your positive attitude, and your commitment to serving our community. We are truly grateful for each and every one of you!

🚗🏆 Congratulations to Our 2026 Bert Ogden Cars & Stripes Car Show Winners! 🇺🇸

One of the highlights of Texas Cook'Em: High Steaks in Edinburg was the incredible Bert Ogden Cars & Stripes Car Show, featuring an amazing lineup of classic, custom, and specialty vehicles from across the Rio Grande Valley.

Congratulations to this year's award recipients:

🏅 Mayor's Choice
🏅 Chamber Choice
🏆 Overall Best in Show

We also want to extend a special thank you to Bert Ogden Auto Group for sponsoring this year's Cars & Stripes Car Show and helping make this fan-favorite tradition possible.

Take a look through the photos from this year's show and help us congratulate our winners! 🚘👏

Thank you to everyone who entered a vehicle and shared their passion with our community. We look forward to seeing you back at Texas Cook'Em next year!

🥩🏆 Congratulations to Our 2026 Kids Cook'Em Champions! 👏🎉

A big round of applause to all of the young pitmasters who participated in this year's Kids Cook'Em at Texas Cook'Em: High Steaks in Edinburg! Your passion, creativity, and cooking skills made this competition one to remember.

Ages 12–16
🏅1st – Reid Breeden
🏅2nd – Jakob Tapia
🏅3rd – Zaiden Webb
🏅4th – Lucas Guzman
🏅5th – Aiden Aleman

Ages 6–11
🥇 1st – Brianna Cardenas
🥇 2nd – Ryan Salinas
🥇 3rd – Dylan Salinas
🥇 4th – Blake Hofstetter
🥇 5th – Mason Alvarado
🥇 6th – Erick Alaniz
🥇 7th – Scarlett Alvarado
🥇 8th – Cash Silva
🥇 9th – Michael Gaitan Jr.
🥇 10th – Carolina De Leon

Thank you to every young competitor who stepped up to the grill and showcased their talents. You are the future of barbecue, and we couldn't be more proud of each and every one of you!

Please join us in congratulating all of our 2026 Kids Cook'Em participants and winners! 👏🔥🇺🇸

📸🇺🇸 What an unforgettable celebration!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Texas Cook'Em: High Steaks in Edinburg as we celebrated America's 250th Anniversary with one of the nation's Official America250 Block Parties. From championship BBQ and live entertainment to family fun and an incredible fireworks show, this year's event was one to remember!

Take a look through these photos—you might just spot a familiar face! 👀 If you do, tag them in the comments so they don't miss out on the memories.

Thank you for celebrating with us and making this year's Texas Cook'Em such a success. We can't wait to welcome you back next year for another unforgettable Fourth of July celebration! 🇺🇸❤️

Texas Cook'Em: High Steaks in Edinburg is so much more than a BBQ cook-off—it's a celebration of our freedom and an opportunity to honor the brave men and women who have served our country and those who will serve in the future. 🇺🇸

We were incredibly honored to recognize one of our Texas Cook'Em Scholarship recipients, made possible through the generous support of H-E-B. Together, we awarded a $2,500 scholarship to Adriana Pesek a UTRGV - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley student veteran, helping support those who have served while pursuing their educational goals.

Through our partnership, H-E-B generously funded scholarships for five UTRGV student veterans this year, awarding a total of $10,000.

Thank you, H-E-B, for your continued commitment to our veterans, higher education, and the future of our community. 🙌⭐️