London’s ultimate taco celebration is back!
Following 3 hugely successful events, The London Taco Experience returns to Riverside East on Saturday 19th September, bringing together some of the capital’s finest Mexican street food traders for a one-day festival dedicated to authentic tacos, incredible flavours and the vibrant culture that surrounds them. Guests can expect a full day of incredible food, flowing margaritas, tequila, mezcal, DJs, and a live Mariachi Band on one of East London’s best outdoor terraces.
Showcasing just how exciting London’s Mexican food scene has become, the event gives visitors the chance to sample tacos from multiple award-winning traders in one place, whether they’re chasing perfectly slow-cooked birria, fresh Baja-style seafood, traditional el pastor or innovative vegetarian creations.
Alongside the food, festival-goers can enjoy frozen margaritas, Micheladas, premium tequila and mezcal as well as spicy hot sauce tastings featuring 10+ brands featuring the likes of El Yucateco, Cholula, Tamazula and more.
There will also be DJs soundtracking the day from opening until late alongside a LIVE Mariachi Band, transforming Riverside East into a vibrant Mexican-inspired fiesta overlooking Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Featured Taco Traders –
Taco Dave – A firm favourite on the UK street-food scene, Taco Dave is known for bold Mexican-inspired flavours, handcrafted tacos and a loyal following built through pop-ups, festivals and events across the country. Expect generously filled tacos made with fresh ingredients and plenty of personality.
Nopalito specialises in Mexican Street Food made using fresh ingredients and traditional Mexican techniques. A familiar face at markets across London, the team also operates a taco stand in Finsbury Park alongside its catering and taco-kit business.
Awebo! joins the line-up bringing another distinctive take on Mexican street food to the festival, adding to a weekend menu designed to showcase the breadth of London’s contemporary taco scene.
MexClub draws on family recipes and Mexican street-food traditions. Its menu celebrates authentic flavours, colourful cooking and the vibrant culture of Mexico through a range of traditional dishes and standout tacos.
Polanco will also be firing up the grills at Riverside East, serving its take on Mexican flavours as part of the event’s biggest gathering of taco specialists.
Bringing a Mexican-meets-Colombian twist to proceedings, Los Gordos describes its food as “taco fusion, Colombian confusion”. Its menu includes 12-hour beer-braised beef brisket, fried chicken, spicy roast plantain and burnt citrus mushroom tacos, served on blue or white corn tortillas.
TACOS MX OFFICIAL will be serving up Mexican street-food favourites including tacos such as chorizo, al pastor and birria, bringing another heavy hitter from London’s growing Mexican food scene to Riverside East.
Helado – No Mexican feast is complete without dessert. Helado rounds off this year’s line-up with handcrafted ice cream inspired by Latin American flavours, offering the perfect sweet finish after a day of tacos, tequila and margaritas.
Whether you’re a dedicated taco connoisseur or simply looking for one of London’s tastiest days out, The London Taco Experience offers the perfect opportunity to discover the city’s booming Mexican food scene all under one roof.
The London Taco Experience is brought to you by Street Eats – the team behind large-scale food and culture events, including the 5,000 capacity Bohemia Place Markets and 30,000 capacity Cross The Tracks and City Splash Brockwell Park festivals, as well as Free From Sleep club events.
