{"id":32858,"date":"2025-10-06T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/?p=32858"},"modified":"2025-09-24T14:55:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T21:55:44","slug":"taco-fest-2025-returns-to-salt-river-fields-for-the-ultimate-weekend-of-tacos-tequila-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/events\/taco-fest-2025-returns-to-salt-river-fields-for-the-ultimate-weekend-of-tacos-tequila-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"TACO FEST 2025 Returns to Salt River Fields for the Ultimate Weekend of Tacos, Tequila &amp; Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Arizona\u2019s most iconic culinary celebration is back. <a href=\"https:\/\/saltriverfields.com\/tacofest\/\">TACO FEST<\/a> returns October 18-19 for two sun-soaked days of tacos, tequila, and entertainment at <a href=\"https:\/\/saltriverfields.com\/\">Salt River Fields<\/a> at Talking Stick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bringing together a powerhouse lineup, TACO FEST 2025 will feature top local favorites like SOL Mexican Cocina, Chula Seafood, Ling &amp; Louie&#8217;s, Fiesta Mexicana, Volanti, and Lost Burro, among many others. Each vendor is anonymously judged and awarded a Gold, Silver, or Bronze designation, with a coveted Best in Show title and cash prizes for Best Booth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145106\/SRF_1579.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-32860 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145106\/SRF_1579-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145106\/SRF_1579-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145106\/SRF_1579-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145106\/SRF_1579-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145106\/SRF_1579-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145106\/SRF_1579-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145106\/SRF_1579-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145106\/SRF_1579-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145106\/SRF_1579.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Images courtesy of Taco Fest<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Last year\u2019s Gold-winning tacos came from Tacos Mesquite, Joyride Taco House, and Chula Seafood, while Amoy Sol &#8211; a Mexican\/Filipino fusion pop-up &#8211; took home the top honor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees can sip their way through a dynamic beverage lineup. Tequila Corrido, Arizona\u2019s award-winning spirits brand, headlines the drink offerings with three of its signature expressions available at multiple bars. Other drink highlights include Estrella Jalisco, Licor 43 Carajillos, and a variety of margaritas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145110\/credit-Jeff-Young-_3.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"688\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-32861 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145110\/credit-Jeff-Young-_3-1024x688.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145110\/credit-Jeff-Young-_3-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145110\/credit-Jeff-Young-_3-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145110\/credit-Jeff-Young-_3-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145110\/credit-Jeff-Young-_3-380x255.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145110\/credit-Jeff-Young-_3-800x538.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145110\/credit-Jeff-Young-_3-1160x780.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145110\/credit-Jeff-Young-_3-80x54.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145110\/credit-Jeff-Young-_3.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Jeff Young<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The VIP Agave Show ticket offers exclusive access to a tasting area featuring over 20 premium spirits brands pouring cocktails, sips, and flights. A portion of the proceeds from this area supports <a href=\"https:\/\/xico.org\/\">XICO<\/a>, a local nonprofit dedicated to Latino and Indigenous arts communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145118\/credit-Caroline-Useche.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"819\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-32862 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145118\/credit-Caroline-Useche-1024x819.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145118\/credit-Caroline-Useche-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145118\/credit-Caroline-Useche-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145118\/credit-Caroline-Useche-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145118\/credit-Caroline-Useche-380x304.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145118\/credit-Caroline-Useche-800x640.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145118\/credit-Caroline-Useche-1160x928.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145118\/credit-Caroline-Useche-80x64.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145118\/credit-Caroline-Useche.jpg 1363w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Caroline Useche<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Entertainment will be front and center with a full weekend of live performances on the ZIMO Main Stage. Acts include The Hourglass Cats, Tayrona Reggae, Jaleo, The Conveyors, and a lineup of top Valley DJs. TACO FEST 2025 also includes art installations and cultural showcases. One standout: the return of the \u201cTaco Kissing Booth,\u201d a playful photo-op created by local artist IZE, inviting fans to pucker up with their favorite tacos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145121\/credit-Caroline-Useche_-2-1.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"681\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-32863 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145121\/credit-Caroline-Useche_-2-1-1024x681.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145121\/credit-Caroline-Useche_-2-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145121\/credit-Caroline-Useche_-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145121\/credit-Caroline-Useche_-2-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145121\/credit-Caroline-Useche_-2-1-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145121\/credit-Caroline-Useche_-2-1-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145121\/credit-Caroline-Useche_-2-1-1160x772.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145121\/credit-Caroline-Useche_-2-1-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145121\/credit-Caroline-Useche_-2-1.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Caroline Useche<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Back by popular demand is the Que Suave Experience, hosted by the iconic South Phoenix taco shop. This immersive corner of the festival will feature lowriders, DJ sets, tattoos, local merch, and daily taco-eating contests, celebrating the deep roots of taco culture in Arizona. The festival features a kids\u2019 zone with rides, inflatables, and games. Other activities include lawn games, arcade challenges, and shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145123\/SRF_1956.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-32864 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145123\/SRF_1956-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145123\/SRF_1956-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145123\/SRF_1956-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145123\/SRF_1956-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145123\/SRF_1956-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145123\/SRF_1956-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145123\/SRF_1956-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145123\/SRF_1956-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24145123\/SRF_1956.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>General Admission starts at $12 during pre-sale. Kids 12 and under get in free, and parking is complimentary. VIP Agave Show tickets start at $60 and include drink samples, while Designated Driver VIP tickets are $40. VIP Cabanas start at $2,000 and include a private tent with lounge seating, a premium tequila bottle, a 12-taco platter, a dedicated server, and space for six. For more, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/saltriverfields.com\/tacofest\/\">tacofestaz.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Mark your calendars for October 18-19 when SRF turns into a taco lover&#8217;s paradise. \n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":32859,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13806],"tags":[14260,8494,8566,11697,14259],"class_list":{"0":"post-32858","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-events","8":"tag-best-in-show","9":"tag-events","10":"tag-featured","11":"tag-salt-river-fields","12":"tag-taco-fest-2025","13":"cs-entry","14":"cs-video-wrap"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>TACO FEST 2025 Returns to Salt River Fields for the Ultimate Weekend of Tacos, Tequila &amp; 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