Like the National Fried Chicken Festival and the Beignet Festival before it, Top Taco Fest returns but will move to a bigger space after the sold-out success of last year’s event.

On March, 15, 2018 the festival- which got its start in Denver before coming to New Orleans – will make the move down river from Spanish Plaza to Woldenberg Park. This will allow space for more chefs and more mixologists to compete for the titles go head-to-head in the taco and cocktails competition as well as more people to enjoy their creations. Chefs and mixologists will compete in the categories of Top Creative Taco, Top Traditional Taco, Top Creative Cocktail and Top Traditional Margarita.

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Confirmed restaurants for the upcoming event include La Casita, Johnny Sanchez, Superior Grill, Velvet Cactus, Araña, Rum House, Del Fuego, El Pavo Real and Barú Bistro & Tapas alongside tequila patrons Tequila Ocho, Patrón, Hornitos, Don Julio, Avión, Milagro and Blue Nectar. The festival will also have live music performances by Otra and Muevelo with more artists yet to be announced.

A full list of participating restaurants, beverages and performers can be found on the festival’s website.

Early bird tickets are now available at a discounted price, starting at $45 for general admission. That price will buy access unlimited tacos, tequila samples, cocktails, beer and soft drinks. Tickets can be purchased here. Stop by the OffBeat booth to win tickets, prizes and more!

Part of the proceeds will go towards One Heart NOLA, a local non-profit that supports the city’s foster children.