Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Tacos y Tamales Festival 2025
Modeled after a traditional Tianguis market, Tacos y Tamales Festival celebrates Chicago’s rich Hispanic & Latin cultures with three days of endless food & drink options, live music, dance performances, a variety of vendors, art, and more.
July 18-20, 2025
This year at Tacos y Tamales Fest you can expect:
-A new, larger location in Pilsen!
-Mouth-watering tacos and tamales from various regions of Latin America
-Handmade tortillas
-Set against the backdrop of beautiful local art installations
-Incredible arts & entertainment featuring the best Latin music and dance performances
-Local merchants & vendors
-A vibrant block party atmosphere with the perfect marriage of sights, smells, tastes, and smiles
-Street Cantinas featuring Modelo brand products, cerveza, micheladas, margaritas, and more
-This event has a suggested donation benefitting local community organizations in Pilsen
-Mouth-watering tacos and tamales from various regions of Latin America
-Handmade tortillas
-Set against the backdrop of beautiful local art installations
-Incredible arts & entertainment featuring the best Latin music and dance performances
-Local merchants & vendors
-A vibrant block party atmosphere with the perfect marriage of sights, smells, tastes, and smiles
-Street Cantinas featuring Modelo brand products, cerveza, micheladas, margaritas, and more
-This event has a suggested donation benefitting local community organizations in Pilsen
No tickets are required to enter, however, we do have a suggested donation that benefits local Pilsen community organizations.
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Pilsen
Explore vibrant street art, a diverse food scene, and a wealth of Mexican culture.
Learn more about the area
Neighborhood
Pilsen
Explore vibrant street art, a diverse food scene, and a wealth of Mexican culture.
