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The Top 15 Dishes You Have to Try at Taco Fest
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The Top 15 Dishes You Have to Try at Taco Fest
With only 4 days left until Taco Fest is finally here, we want you to walk in with the best game plan possible. With over 40 vendors, 200 taco varieties and even more can't miss dishes, we know you can't try it all. With that in mind, we've rounded up a list of our top 15 dishes you have to try at this year's event. From tacos, churros, paletas, ice cream tacos and taco-inspired burgers, there's something for everyone. Whether you prefer authentic pastor or veer towards the fusion creations, taco fest will have what you want.
Check out the list below and make sure you secure your tickets here.
Pad Thai Fish Taco from Tacos Del Mar
The Pad Thai Fish Tacos from Tacos De La Mer are a must-try for fish taco lovers. Comprised of beer battered haddock, house pad Thai sauce, fresh bean sprouts, pico de gallo and cilantro.
Pad Thai Fish Taco from Tacos Del Mar
The Pad Thai Fish Tacos from Tacos De La Mer are a must-try for fish taco lovers. Comprised of beer battered haddock, house pad Thai sauce, fresh bean sprouts, pico de gallo and cilantro.
Butter Chicken Taco from The Bollywood Tacos
Butter chicken served on naan topped with purple cabbage, pickled onion, TBT Sauce and cilantro.
Butter Chicken Taco from The Bollywood Tacos
Butter chicken served on naan topped with purple cabbage, pickled onion, TBT Sauce and cilantro.
The Spicy Empire from Kong's Hot Tacos
This newcomer is doing some super tasty fusion tacos but we're running for the spicy salmon tartare on a bed of yuzu pepper guacamole in a wonton hard shell.
The Spicy Empire from Kong's Hot Tacos
This newcomer is doing some super tasty fusion tacos but we're running for the spicy salmon tartare on a bed of yuzu pepper guacamole in a wonton hard shell.
Churros from Pancho's Bakery
Whether you want them plain with cinnamon and sugar, filled with chocolate or dulce de leche or even as a cone filled with ice cream, a stop at Pancho's Bakery is a must.
Churros from Pancho's Bakery
Whether you want them plain with cinnamon and sugar, filled with chocolate or dulce de leche or even as a cone filled with ice cream, a stop at Pancho's Bakery is a must.
Bloody Mango from Hielito Bites
Cleanse the palate in between tacos with Hielito Bites' Bloody Mango, an entire mango on a stick covered with Chamoy and chili.
Bloody Mango from Hielito Bites
Cleanse the palate in between tacos with Hielito Bites' Bloody Mango, an entire mango on a stick covered with Chamoy and chili.
Gobernador Taco from Piñata Tacos
Grab the Gobernador Taco with grilled shrimp, tomato, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, chipotle mayo and cheese in a corn tortilla.
Gobernador Taco from Piñata Tacos
Grab the Gobernador Taco with grilled shrimp, tomato, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, chipotle mayo and cheese in a corn tortilla.
Vegan Carnitas from Rosalinda
Whether you're vegan or not, you'll want to try the Vegan Carnitas with jackfruit, avocado salsa and pickled onions on a tortilla.
Vegan Carnitas from Rosalinda
Whether you're vegan or not, you'll want to try the Vegan Carnitas with jackfruit, avocado salsa and pickled onions on a tortilla.
Pina Colada Paletas from Wrestlers
The ultimate refresher on a hot day, grab a Pina Colada Paleta from Wrestlers.
Pina Colada Paletas from Wrestlers
The ultimate refresher on a hot day, grab a Pina Colada Paleta from Wrestlers.
Campechano Taco from La Tortilleria
Their famed Campechano Taco, made with sirloin steak and our premium Mexican chorizo. Topped with onions and cilantro.
Campechano Taco from La Tortilleria
Their famed Campechano Taco, made with sirloin steak and our premium Mexican chorizo. Topped with onions and cilantro.
Baja Fish Taco from Tacos Clandestina
You can't go wrong with a Baja Fish Taco, especially from Tacos Clandestina. Corn battered fish on a corn tortilla topped with guacamole, carrot, cucumber and chipotle aioli.
Baja Fish Taco from Tacos Clandestina
You can't go wrong with a Baja Fish Taco, especially from Tacos Clandestina. Corn battered fish on a corn tortilla topped with guacamole, carrot, cucumber and chipotle aioli.
Barbacoa Taco from Casa Sonora
Melted mozzarella cheese with steamed beef barbacoa in a fresh hand-made flour tortilla or corn tortilla, served with avocado salsa, habanero salsa, lime and fresh onion and cilantro.
Barbacoa Taco from Casa Sonora
Melted mozzarella cheese with steamed beef barbacoa in a fresh hand-made flour tortilla or corn tortilla, served with avocado salsa, habanero salsa, lime and fresh onion and cilantro.
The Fonda Burger from Burger Drops x Fonda Balam
The ultimate collaboration from Fonda Balam and Burger Drops you'll want to wait in line for the Fonda Burger. Comprised of birria seasoned patty, crispy mozzarella, salsa macha mayo, avocado jalapeno sauce, fresh onion on a toasted potato roll.
The Fonda Burger from Burger Drops x Fonda Balam
The ultimate collaboration from Fonda Balam and Burger Drops you'll want to wait in line for the Fonda Burger. Comprised of birria seasoned patty, crispy mozzarella, salsa macha mayo, avocado jalapeno sauce, fresh onion on a toasted potato roll.
Ice Cream Taco from Booyah
The beloved ice cream taco in a waffle cone shell dipped in chocolate, filled with your favourite ice cream flavours and topped with sprinkles and whipped cream.
Ice Cream Taco from Booyah
The beloved ice cream taco in a waffle cone shell dipped in chocolate, filled with your favourite ice cream flavours and topped with sprinkles and whipped cream.
Birria Quesadilla from Birria Catrina
The go-to for birria, the Birria Quesadilla comes with birria (Halal beef stew) with melted cheese inside a folded corn tortilla and topped with cilantro and onions.
Birria Quesadilla from Birria Catrina
The go-to for birria, the Birria Quesadilla comes with birria (Halal beef stew) with melted cheese inside a folded corn tortilla and topped with cilantro and onions.
Dat Chick Taco from Atomic 10
Crisp fried chicken, house sweet chili, ribboned cucumber, pickled carrots, house chipotle crema and fresh cilantro. Served on a corn tortilla.
Dat Chick Taco from Atomic 10
Crisp fried chicken, house sweet chili, ribboned cucumber, pickled carrots, house chipotle crema and fresh cilantro. Served on a corn tortilla.