Do we need further proof that tacos are great? No. Are we always glad to get some? Yes. Our friends from OnMilwaukee provide some every year with their Taco Fest, and they just announced the event will be back at Henry Maier Festival Park on Saturday, June 17.
After selling out last year, the 2023 edition returns with two sessions (lunch and dinner), a handful of activities/entertainment options and 12 vendors (so far). Here’s the current list of who will be turning out tacos — and other eatables — for the masses that day:
- Taco Barrio
- Don Pastor
- Taqueria Orenda
- Taqueria La Vecindad
- Azteca Restaurant MKE
- Mexi-Cali Grill
- Piña Mexican Eats
- Ventura’s Taco
- Romero’s Taco Truck
- Fazio’s Popcorn
- Catalano’s
- Ultimate Confections
In addition to the foodstuffs, you’ll be able to burn off at least a couple of those calories in the Bars & Rec “Let’s Play” Yard, which includes the Nine Below hole-in-one challenge, NorthSouth Club shuffleboard and bags. You can also check out Mondo Lucha Live from High Flyin’ Pro Wrestling and the chihuahua beauty contest.
If you happen to be a taco business in Milwaukee, you still have time to join the event by providing your info on this webpage. If you’re merely a taco eater, there are a bunch of ticket options available now, including a couple new ones. Just pick your preferred taco time of day and how much you’d like included based on the information below, then head to the event website to secure your spot:
Lunch session (ends at 3 p.m.)
- General admission: $25 — noon and 1 p.m. entry ticket includes four taco tickets
- VIP: $50 — early entry from 11 a.m. to noon, includes 10 taco tickets and one free margarita (or other alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage)
- Super VIP (new): $125 — early entry from 11 a.m. to noon, includes 10 taco tickets and unlimited bar privileges (margaritas and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages) in a private lounge area
Dinner session (ends at 8 p.m.)
- General admission: $25 — 5 and 6 p.m. entry ticket includes four taco tickets
- VIP: $50 — early entry from 4 to 5 p.m., includes 10 taco tickets and one free margarita (or other alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage)
- Super VIP (new): $125 — early entry from 4 to 5 p.m., includes 10 taco tickets and unlimited bar privileges (margaritas and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages) in a private lounge area
