#FOOD: TACO FEST RETURNS AUGUST 7-9, 2026

Taco Fest has revealed the full vendor lineup for its Toronto return, August 7 to 9, 2026 at Fort York, and it’s the biggest in the festival’s nine-year history. The announcement comes on the heels of the festival’s inaugural Mississauga edition, where sold-out crowds crowned their first Best Taco winner.

More than 35 vendors will serve up hundreds of taco varieties over three days. The lineup brings together some of the GTA’s most celebrated restaurants and taquerias for Toronto’s hottest summer fiesta.

This year’s Toronto vendor lineup includes: 6 Spice Rack, Azdôra Catering, Balam, Big Jerk, Taco Loco, Birria Catrina, Chente’s Taqueria, Choco Churros, Hielito Bits, Churros by Rebozos, Delight Bite, Dope As Duck, Inmigrante, Frida House Tacos, Fruta Libre, Ghost Taco, Gigil Taqueria, I Love Churros, King Catering, Kong’s Hot Tacos, Las Mexicanas, Lenpanada, Lit Up Jerk, Masa Mexico City Tacos, Tacos101, Me & Julio, Meza Group, Narcos Tacos, PalettAmérica, Picante MX, Rebozos Taqueria, Rick’s Good Eats, Tino’s Taco House, Tacos De Princesa, and Tulum Mexican Restaurant.

Among the names to watch is Inmigrante (@inmigranteto), the winner of the Best Taco award at Taco Fest’s first-ever Mississauga edition. Fresh off their win, Inmigrante is bringing the award-winning quesabirria dish to Toronto.

Beyond the tacos, the festival’s signature experiences are back:

The Los Cabos Guac School, a hands-on masterclass in crafting the perfect homemade guacamole, led by an expert chef and paired with interactive Los Cabos experiences

The Jarritos Chill Zone, featuring photo moments, lawn games and exclusive Jarritos cocktails

The Hot Sauce Bar, stocked with more than 50 varieties from around the globe, including a limited edition Taco Fest hot sauce created by Piko Peppers

The Altos Tequila School, offering guided classes for tequila lovers of every level

The La Costeña Topping Bar, loaded with everything you need to build your perfect taco

Aroma by Tia Rosa, an immersive activation serving taco samples and interactive experiences

The SOL Beer Chelada Experience, where guests can learn to build the perfect chelada and enjoy free samples

Tequila & Mezcal Tastings, with 30+ selections ranging from smooth blancos to smoky mezcals

Live mariachi, salsa dancing and product sampling all weekend long

The legendary Best Taco Trophy also returns to Toronto. Throughout the festival, attendees can vote for their favourite taco, with the winner crowned at the end of the weekend and receiving the most coveted trophy in tacos.

Tickets for Taco Fest Toronto are on sale, starting at $18.95. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.thetacofest.com/toronto 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 thetacofest.com

#FOOD: TACO FEST TORONTO LAUNCHES “RUN THE FEST”

Taco Fest Toronto is turning the countdown to its ninth annual summer festival into a starting line. In partnership with A Running List, the festival is launching Run the Fest, a community running series that trades the usual pre-event hype for salsa warm-ups, social 5K runs and tacos at the finish.

The Taco Fest Running Club running series includes two free Taco Tuesday community 5K runs in June and July, building to the main event on August 9th, the last day of Taco Fest. For the final run, participants will start the morning with a salsa warm-up before a 5K social run that finishes with a fiesta at the Fort York festival grounds, crossing a finish line that doubles as early festival access.

The first free Taco Tuesday community run is on June 23, and the second follows on July 7, 2026 starting and ending at Stackt Market. Attendees will receive Taco Fest Running Club gear, and at the finish line, refuel with a refreshing beverage and tacos from longtime Taco Fest vendor Kong’s Hot Taco. Taco-lovers interested in joining the free community runs can sign up here.

Tickets for the full August 9th Run the Fest experience are $35; enter code ‘RUNCLUB’ to unlock. Includes an exclusive branded Taco Fest Running Club t-shirt, a general admission ticket to Taco Fest Toronto, and 5 taco tokens. Taco Fest Toronto is a three-day summer fiesta held August 7–9 at Fort York, celebrating authentic Mexican cuisine alongside Toronto’s most celebrated chefs.

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 thetacofest.com

About A Running List

A Running List is a Toronto-founded global directory that helps people find and join local run clubs. The mission is to make the running world more accessible, ensuring everyone can easily discover, embrace and enjoy the sport.

#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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