#FOOD: TACO FEST TORONTO RETURNS FOR NINTH YEAR

Taco Fest Toronto returns for its ninth year, and after eight sold-out summers, the fiesta is expanding. For the first time ever, Taco Fest will kick off the season in Mississauga at Port Credit Memorial Park from June 27 to 28, 2026 marking the city’s debut on the growing multi-city lineup.

Each summer, Taco Fest transforms its host cities into high-energy celebrations of flavour and culture. Top chefs and local restaurants serve up inventive, chef-driven tacos alongside handcrafted cocktails, while mariachi bands, salsa dancers and live performers keep the atmosphere electric from day to night.

In addition to its first-ever Mississauga event, Taco Fest returns to its flagship Fort York location in Toronto from August 7–9, before wrapping the summer at Clock Tower Pier in Montreal from September 5–7.

At each city’s event, Taco Fest crowns a Best Taco Award winner — as voted by attendees — recognizing the chef who delivers the most unforgettable taco of the weekend. The coveted Best Taco trophy celebrates creativity, authenticity and bold flavour, and fuels friendly competition among the region’s top culinary talent.

“After eight sold-out years in Toronto, expanding felt like the natural next step,” said Brad Wishen, Co-Founder of Taco Fest. “Mississauga has an incredible culinary community, and we’re excited to create a space where local chefs can compete, collaborate and celebrate Mexican cuisine in a big way.”

Pre-sale sign-ups open today, February 24, ensuring taco lovers are the first to know when tickets go on sale. With each city set to reveal its vendor lineup, exclusive off-menu creations, limited-edition collaborations, and one-of-a-kind activations, pre-sale sign-up is the best way to secure tickets before they sell out.

For more information and for pre-sale access, visit thetacofest.com and follow on Instagram @thetacofest.

About Taco Fest
Taco Fest Toronto is the annual summer festival that has brought the heat to the city for the last nine years. Taco Fest brings together top chefs, local restaurants and food enthusiasts for 100s of mouthwatering tacos, handcrafted cocktails, live music, salsa dancing and more. From traditional flavours to bold creations, guests can experience a fiesta like no other. Taco Fest takes place every year in Toronto, Mississauga, and Montreal. For more information, visit http://thetacofest.com

#FOOD: TACO FEST 2024 KICKS-OFF IN TORONTO AUGUST 9, 2024!

Taco Fest, is back this summer, and it is bigger than ever!

At a brand new location, the 8th annual Taco Fest is set to spice up Fort York this August! Featuring over 250 different tacos, Taco Fest showcases the city’s top chefs and their best dishes. With exclusive off-menu items, Taco Fest promises a fiesta packed with great eats, drinks, live entertainment and more! So grab a margarita or a Paloma, and get ready to salsa your way through the weekend!

When: Friday, August 9, from 11:00 am – 9:30 pm

Saturday, August 10, from 11:00 am – 9:30 pm

Sunday, August 11, from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Where: Fort York – 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3K9

Tickets: $17.50+ and are available here. This is a 19+ event; a valid ID is required for entry.

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#FOOD: TACOFEST 2022 RETURNS TO TORONTO

After a three year absence, TACO FEST TORONTO returns June 17 – 19, 2022, on The West Island at Ontario Place! Expect 150 variations of Tacos at the Festival and more than 30 Vendors!

So delighted we got to attend a Media Preview for the event hosted St. Clair West’s ATOMIC 10. The festive affair where we got to sample Tacos and Cocktails from their edited Menu, packed with hits certainly was atmospheric as we were serenaded by a Mariachi Band! The compact space with an outdoor patio is lit in neon and a bright energy.

ATOMIC 10 will be vying for top honours at the Fest and is sure to win over some new fans. We’re obsessed with their Spicy Margarita, a spin on their Classic Margarita with a Jalapeño Pepper and sweet, tart and spicy-rimmed glass.

You haven’t lived till you’ve tried their Birria Tacos, with Braised Beef, Cilantro, stringy Monterey Jack and Red Onion, with Dipping Sauce. One of this best this City has to offer and cannot be missed. Such a delight!

Their Dat Chick Taco with Fried Chicken, Sweet Chili, Cucumbers, Pickled Carrots and Cilantro Crema, also outstanding!

To top it all off, our fave Booyah Ice Cream was there to serve us Ice Cream Tacos in a truck! Their After Eight Oreo is a huge hit for them, as is their Blueberry Cheesecake, Lavender Honey and Kookie Monster! They also will be at the Festival and this is a perfect opportunity for you to try them if you can’t get to their Vaughan Road location.

Learn more about TACO FEST TORONTO right here. Trust us, you deserve this!

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