Summer is in full swing, and one of our favourite annual food festivals is almost here. Taco Fest returns to Fort York with more than 35 vendors serving up hundreds of tacos over three flavour-packed days of eating, sipping, and celebrating. From August 7th to 9th, gather your fiesta-loving friends for a spicy weekend of hot entertainment.
Come for the Tacos, Stay for the Fun at Taco Fest
Tacos are only part of the fun. With Beerfest fizzling out, there are very few picnic-in-the-park style food festivals left in the city. Live music, guided experiences and a contest for the Best Taco pack a summer of fun into one spicy weekend.
Other highlights of Taco Fest 2026 include:
🥑 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 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 Line-Up of Vendors for Vying for the 👑🌮
It’s not all just tacos, either. Churros, corn, vegan finds and more are on the menu. Here is a list of Taco Fest vendors for Toronto 2026:
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.
Taco Fest is taking place at Fort York, from August 7th-9th. Tickets are timed entry, with no limit on how long you stay. Tickets start at $18.95 and do not include food or drink.
Follow Taco Fest @thetacofest for more details and future events.
All images by Libby Roach.