Lakeview Taco Fest

Munch your way through Southport Avenue and cast your vote for the best taco during the annual Lakeview Taco Fest on September 7-8, 2024.

Celebrate the 11th year of the Lakeview Taco Fest with samplings of a range of taco styles and fillings, including chorizo, goat, lamb, mushroom and duck. The fest also includes beer and taco pairings to tantalize your palate.

This year’s restaurants include Antique Taco, Carnitas Roldan, El Campeon, Taqueria La Ciudad and last year’s winner, Tika Masala Taco House. Cast your vote for Chicago’s best taco after tasting all the flavorful offerings.

Photo courtesy of Lakeview Taco Fest

Another popular feature at the taco festival is a performance of Mexican Lucha Libre wrestlers every day at 5 pm. Watch the masked wrestlers jump, kick and roll in a show of acrobatics, athleticism and drama.

Music plays a big role at the Lakeview Taco Fest. Two stages will host an exciting line-up of local musicians. Check out the schedule below.

South Stage at Roscoe

Saturday:
11:30am – Mariachi Los Palmeros
1:00 pm – Jessie’s Girl
3:00 pm – Second Hand Soul Band
5:30 pm – Stache!
8:15 pm – Michael McDermott & The Arsonists

Sunday:
11:30am – Mariachi Los Palmeros
1:00 pm – The 77 Solution
2:30pm – Pino Farina Band
4:30 pm – Hello Weekend
7:00 pm – Rod Tuffcurls and The Bench Press

North Stage at Addison

Saturday:
1:00 pm – School of Rock
2:30 pm – Fletcher Rockwell
4:00 pm – Soul Sacrifice: A Santana Tribute
6:00 pm – Anthem’s Grand Illusion: A Styx Tribute
8:00 pm – Kashmir

Sunday:
11:30 am – XOCHI
1:00 pm – Chicago Latin Groove
3:00 pm – The Gingers
5:00 pm – iPop
7:30 pm – Boy Band Review

The Lakeview Taco Fest runs from 11 am-10 pm on September 7 and 8, on Southport between Addison and Roscoe. Admission is free with a $10 suggested donation that benefits the Friends of Lakeview.