Toronto’s biggest taco celebration, Taco Fest Toronto 2025 returns to Fort York this August from August 8th to 10th at Fort York providing a packed weekend with over 250 varieties of tacos

Returning for its 9th season, this year’s vendor lineup includes a wide range of variety of must-try, unique, and classic tacos, bringing flavor and flair from the very best local Toronto taco spots and vendors including

• Rosa’s (2024 Best Taco Winner),

• Kong’s Hot Tacos (2023 Best Taco Winner),

• Lit Up Jerk,

• Atomic 10,

• Fiesta Empanada,

• Birria Catrina,

• Born2eat,

• Rick’s Good Eats,

• Burger Drops,

• Kong’s Hot Tacos,

• The Bollywood Taco,

• Fiesta Empanada and many more amazing local vendors.

Overall, there will be over 50 of the city’s top chefs and vendors, featuring both traditional Mexican flavors and innovative new creations. Beyond the tacos, the festival features a Tequila & Mezcal tasting lounge, Canada’s largest hot sauce bar, live mariachi bands, and salsa dancing lessons, making for the perfect summer weekend.

For those who like to turn up the heat, Canada’s largest hot sauce bar will be available to spice up the taco experience, and Tequila connoisseurs can taste from a wide selection at the exclusive Tequila & Mezcal tasting.

In addition to the food, the vibrant festival will offer interactive experiences such as salsa dancing lessons, Mariachi performances, brand activations, guacamole-making classes and a full-service bar featuring the perfect pairing cocktails like Margaritas and Palomas.

On the final day, attendees and taco lovers will have the chance to vote for their favorite taco leading up to the final day, where the votes are counted and the esteemed Taco Fest judges will announce this year’s “Best Taco” winner. The winning Taco vendor will receive the prestigious golden taco trophy and ultimate bragging rights.

As always, you can keep up with all the fun happenings in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area on efosa.

TACO FEST 2025

When: August 8th to 10th,

• August 8th, 11:00 am – 11:00 pm

• August 9th, 11:00 am – 11:00 pm

• August 10th, 11:00 am – 8:30 pm

Where: Fort York, 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto

Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $19.50. Grab your tickets here