Chicago Taco & Tequila Fest
Calling all taco and tequila enthusiasts! Chicago’s flavor fusion event is back, and we’ve expanded the celebration to two days. Immerse yourself in the north lawn of Lincoln Park and start your day with a complimentary margarita upon entry. Some like them sweet, while others enjoy them spicy. The second annual Chicago Taco & Tequila Fest will have them all!
Tacos from top Windy city eateries will be available for purchase including, carne asada, chorizo, barbacoa, carnitas, al pastor, veggie, street tacos & more. Complement your plate with side dishes such as elotes, tamales, guacamole, quesadillas, and desserts.
2019’s restaurants included: Aztec Daves, Tandoor Char House, Carnivale, Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant, Moe’s Cantina, Taquiza El Poblanito, Mr. Quiles, and Tacos Nietos.
Tequila Tasting
Due to popular demand, we’ve expanded our tequila and mezcal tastings to two sessions each day. Enjoy 12 tasting tickets to 20+ tequila & mezcal varieties. Learn about how the spirits are made and how to craft your own cocktails while enjoying private island sounds in the tasting area. Tastings are a separate ticketed experience. Limited to 300 guests per session.
Session 1 – 12:00PM-3:00PM
Session 2 – 4:00PM-7:00PM
2019 Featured Tequilas
Hornitos – Black Barrel, Cristalino
El Tesoro – Plata, Reposado, Añejo
Casa Noble – Crystal, Reposado, Añejo
Fino – Silver, Reposado, Añejo
Patron – Silver, Reposado, Añejo
Corralego – Silver, Reposado, Añejo
Partida – Silver, Reposado, Añejo
Don Julio – Blanco, Reposado, Añejo
El Nacimiento – Silver, Reposado, Añejo
Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia
Creyendo Mezcal
Maestro Dobel Diamante
Cenote – Silver, Reposado, Añejo
Stay tuned for our 2020 Tequila Selection Announcement!
Atmosphere
Relax in the park to reggae, house, salsa and mariachi sounds. Take shade in the silent disco tent with sets from Chicago’s favorite DJs. Bring your dog to the Chicago Canine Rescue play area. Visit local artist and merchant booths or compete in volleyball or bocce in the festival’s Sports Yard.
NEW – Taco Eating Contest
How many times per week do you eat tacos? Do you have what it takes to be crowned the Chicago Taco & Tequila Fest Taco Champion? Compete in our Sunday Chicago Taco Eating Contest at 2:00PM. To enter, complete the following application and post a video on Instagram with why you should be chosen with the hashtag #Chicagotacoandtequilafest.
Transportation
North Pond – 2491 N Cannon Drive, Chicago, IL 60614. Public Transportation is encouraged. The park is easily accessible by the #76, #77, #134, #143, #151, and #161 bus lines, or a 20 minute walk from the Fullerton Brown, Red and Purple Line stop. Limited parking is available at the Lincoln Park Zoo and along Stockton Drive. Uber/Lyft/Rideshare is encouraged. And, please do not drink and drive!
*** Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID to enter. All sales are final. Admission and tasting tickets are SESSION SPECIFIC, and are non-refundable or transferable. Tickets may not be shared. Unused tickets may not be returned. ***
Children aged 5 and under can be accompanied by parents.
