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Indulge In The Best Tacos You’ve Ever Had North Of The Border At The Tacos N’ Taps Festival In North Carolina

Tacos N Taps Festival in Cary offers a vibrant celebration with tacos, beer, tequila, and live music.

Published Mar 14, 2023

Written by 

Carolyn Harmon

If you love tacos, beer, and tequila then get some tickets to the upcoming Tacos N Taps Festival in Cary. On April 1, 2023, from noon to 5 p.m., this fiesta grande at Koka Booth Amphitheatre will take you to another world. The general admission ticket of $39 comes with a souvenir glass; the VIP Super Muy Taco Ticket for $75 gets you in an hour early offering four taco tickets, a souvenir glass, and a sombrero; or you can purchase a taco ticket at the gate, which comes with four taco sampling tickets. Dance with some of the best area bands, and enter contests to win fabulous prizes. Check out more details of this lively street party.

Dust off that party sombrero for the Tacos N Taps Festival.

Four friends wearing colorful sombreros, smiling and holding drinks at an outdoor event.
Tacos N Taps

This fun party will take you South of the Border for some of the best drinks in town.

A smiling woman in sunglasses stands behind a table with drinks and a decorative skull, under a "Tacos Muy Buenos" banner.
Tacos N Taps

All guests will enjoy a souvenir glass for an all-you-care-to-taste experience with more than 60 craft beers, mezcals, margaritas, tequilas, ciders, and wine.

And of course, tacos will be the starring feature.

A close-up of crispy tacos filled with lettuce, meat, and topped with sauce and red pepper strips on a wooden surface.
Tacos N Taps

With a choice between more than 10 taco trucks, taquerias, and Mexican Restaurants, you will find something you like.

And expect some innovations with more than 30 types of tacos offered, such as this pineapple-topped soft taco.

A taco filled with shredded meat, pineapple chunks, cilantro, and a lime wedge, wrapped in foil.
Tacos N Taps

Have you ever tried one with crispy bacon and cabbage?

A plate with a tortilla topped with crispy strips, purple cabbage, and a creamy sauce.
Tacos N Taps

Most of the food trucks, taquerias, and restaurants will accept cash and credit cards in addition to the taco tickets.

Whatever your preference, you won't be disappointed with the delightful variety.

A colorful sugar skull beside a taco topped with cilantro and onions on a red checkered tablecloth.
Tacos N Taps

Look for some more of your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes.

The Tacos N Taps Festival in Cary is only a couple of weeks away. And while you're there, visit Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve.

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