The only thing better than eating tacos is eating unlimited tacos, and that’s just what you’ll get at Top Taco. This unique taco festival in New Orleans is every taco lover’s dream, as you’ll get to feast on unlimited tacos from restaurants all over the city as they compete for bragging rights and be crowned Top Taco in the city. Sounds good, but when is Top Taco Festival in New Orleans? Let’s find out all about it.

The annual Top Taco Festival in New Orleans is every taco lover’s favorite festival in the city.
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Once a year, typically in the fall, head to Lafreniere Park in downtown New Orleans and be prepared to chow down on some of the best tacos in the city.
Restaurants from all over New Orleans will be competing to see who has the best taco in New Orleans.
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You’ll be able to sample unlimited tacos and cast your vote for who has the best. Who will take home “Top Creative Taco” and “Top Traditional Taco” this year?
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Competing restaurants include Casa Maria, Cunada, El Paso Mexican Grill, Casa Borrega, Flamingo A Go Go, Otra Vez, Velvet Cactus, and several others.
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General Admission tickets include unlimited Grand Taco and cocktail tastings, tequila tastings, and four people’s choice voting chips for you to cast your vote.
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That's right, you'll also be sipping on some tasty tequilas too! Nothing pairs better than tacos and tequila, and at Top Taco, you'll be sampling the best of both worlds.
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If you really want to take your Top Taco experience to the next level, purchase the VIP experience pass.
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You’ll gain exclusive entry an hour prior to the general admission, access to a private and shaded lounge, and special taco samplings from featured chefs from the Dickie Brennan Family of restaurants.
After you’ve feasted on delicious tacos and sipped on specialty tequilas, what better way to burn off all those carbs than with some toe-tapping live music? Enjoy live music by Otra and Muevelo all night long.
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General Admission begins at 7 p.m., but if you purchase the VIP experience, you’ll be able to enter the gates at 6 p.m.
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Be sure to purchase your tickets ahead of time and mark your calendars, this is one festival you don't want to miss!

Check out what you can expect when a Top Taco festival comes to a location near you. The amazing Top Taco festival in New Orleans only happens once a year, make sure you keep an eye out for it:

For more information, be sure to check out the Top Taco Nola website and give them a follow on Facebook so you can stay up to date on the latest information leading up to the festival. Be sure to purchase your tickets ahead of time to get a discount.

Have you been to the Top Taco festival in New Orleans in past years? Are you planning on attending this year? Let us know in the comments!

If you can’t wait for the next Top Taco event, check out these six places to grab a delicious taco in New Orleans.

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  • Louisiana Sunflower Festival, Gilliam, LA: The Sunflower Trail is an amazing road trip through Louisiana when these majestic flowers bloom. A 20-mile stretch of road in the countryside is filled with big yellow blossoms. They typically bloom from mid-June to early July. The festival itself occurs on the third Saturday in June.
  • Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival, Breaux Bridge, LA: This epic crawfish festival in May is held in the self-appointed crawfish capital of the world just outside of Lafayette. Enjoy a three-day festival with live music, carnival rides, a parade, and, of course, a crawfish-eating contest.
  • Louisiana Pirate Festival, Lake Charles, LA: Another May celebration that has been going on for over 60 years, this festival will delight you with costume contests, cannon demonstrations, music, food, and more. When Jean Lafite, Louisiana's most infamous pirate, cruised the waters of Lake Charles he never would have imagined this joyous celebration in his honor.
  • Rougarou Festival, Houma, LA: This epic festival the weekend before Halloween celebrates the Louisiana swamp monster, Rougarou. It is a Cajun legend that Rougarou prowls the swamps around the New Orleans area. This human-like creature with the head of a wolf is used to scare children into behaving. The festival is incredibly creative with intricate costumes, crafts, and good food.

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