SALSA, TEQUILA & TACO CHALLENGE
August 31 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm MST
SALSA, TEQUILA & TACO CHALLENGE
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2025
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Southern AZ’s largest Culinary Showdown of the Year!
El Conquistador Tucson: A Hilton Resort
10000 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704
The 13th Annual Salsa, Tequila, & Taco Challenge, presented by SAACA & El Conquistador, is set to elevate cocktail craft and culinary creativity once again. This highly anticipated event brings together Southern Arizona’s top mixologists and chefs, all competing for the coveted Best Salsa, Best Tequila Cocktail, and Best Taco awards.
Attendees will embark on a flavor-filled journey, indulging in creative food and cocktail samples from up to 30 competing restaurants and purveyors. Expect an array of innovative dishes— from salsa infused with chicharrones to dulce de leche dessert tacos and even watermelon Sour Patch Kids margaritas.
More than just a competition, this vibrant summer festival is a celebration of culture, community, and culinary artistry, featuring:
Live music and entertainment
Live artist painting and interactive experiences
Lucha libre wrestling
Exclusive cocktail tastings and chef meet-and-greets
With over 700 attendees expected, this is one of Southern Arizona’s most anticipated culinary experiences—a high-energy, flavor-packed event that’s not to be missed.
Why Attend?
An Explosion of Flavors and Creativity – Indulge in bold, creative flavors from the region’s top chefs and mixologists
A Multi-Sensory Experience – From lucha libre wrestling to live art and music, expect non-stop entertainment
A Celebration of Local Culture – Sip, savor, and support Southern Arizona’s culinary scene
A Friendly but Fierce Competition – Watch as Tucson’s best battle it out for top honors
This one-of-a-kind experience is where culinary artistry meets high-energy entertainment.
Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening of Flavor and Festivity
Eat. Sip. Vote. Celebrate.
Save the date and get ready for the most flavorful competition of the summer.
VIP TICKETS $135
ENTRY TIME 5PM
**21 And Over Event** Tickets include all General Admission benefits, one-hour early access to the event, a welcome Tequila Toast, and a VIP After Event Lounge.
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS $100
ENTRY TIME 6PM
Tickets include libation, and menu samplings from 30 local professional and emerging restaurants and chefs, with custom salsa and tequila cocktails in over 15 categories. Includes access to live entertainment all night.