Let it begin! The Greater Lansing Food Championship tournament for 2021 begins with the first round in the Mexican food region. State Journal reporters Phil Friend, Nate Atkins and Krystal Nurse determine the first-round victors in the following matchups: 

(1) El Oasis - Breakfast Burrito vs. (8) El Azteco - Blue Corn Enchilada

(4) Pancho's Taqueria  - Birria Tacos vs. (5) Acapulco Mexican Grill - Fajitas Acapulco

(3) Taqueria El Chaparrito - Birria Tacos vs. (6) Maria's Cuisine - Birria Tacos

(2) Pablo's Old Town - El Torta vs. (8) Famous Taco - Famous Taco

We'll be back Thursday with the first round in the American food region.