Miranda L.
7/20/2025
2025 Review! Same Fest, New Location! Tacos & Tamales Fest is now on Blue Island Ave between Wolcott & Ashland. Their new location is so much better to space out the crowd, offer better street...
Tacos Y Tamales Festival
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847 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60608
The Tacos y Tamales Festival in Pilsen, Chicago, celebrates the rich Hispanic and Latin cultures with a vibrant three-day event featuring an array of mouth-watering tacos and tamales from various Latin American regions. Attendees can enjoy live music, dance performances, local art, and a block party atmosphere while supporting community organizations through a suggested donation.
Presented by Modelo, the festival also highlights handmade tortillas and authentic dishes crafted by Mexican chefs, alongside a beer garden and diverse merchant vendors. With a commitment to giving back, a portion of the proceeds will benefit local community groups and preservation projects within Pilsen, an area known for its deep cultural history and lively atmosphere.
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Brandon B.
12/25/2023
I checked out this festival for the first time this year, a mixed experience. Good: the food was tasty with the ability to sample multiple places from all around the city in one place, and they...
Melanie B.
7/16/2022
I usually skip food festivals because I hate crowds, but this is one I'd been looking forward to for weeks. I don't eat good tamales very often and it was very convenient to have one location with...
Love And Happiness I.
7/23/2024
Unfortunately I didn't get the chance to taste any of the foods and drinks due to the over crowdedness. I arrived about 7pm (an hour before closing on that Sunday) and it was "over crowded"....
Marge A.
7/21/2024
First off the event is free, yet when you get there you don't get the option because you are asked to donate. That in itself was not a big deal when I bought my drink from a Michialada vendor I...
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