Tacos 'N Taps
- April 18 / Saturday 12:00 PM Buy Tickets
- April 18 / Saturday 1:00 PM Buy Tickets
Event Information
This ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE Beer and Tequila Festival offers up some of the Triangle’s Best Tacos and Mexican Food, the best dancing music from noted DJs, Margaritas, Contests and some other Surprises. This is NACHO average taco festival.
GUESTS WILL ENJOY...
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Souvenir Glass for an ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE experience with over 60+ craft beers, mezcals, margaritas, and tequilas. We’ll throw in some ciders and wine as well… just for the gringos.
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The festival will feature over 15+ Taco Trucks, Taquerias, and Mexican Restaurants with Over 30 different types of tacos. Each taco vendor will offer a wide variety of tacos and Mexican inspired dishes available. We guarantee they will ALL feature at least one taco option for $3. Most All of the Food Trucks, Taquerias, and Restaurants will accept TACO TICKETS, but also cash and credit card – so you are not limited with your food experience. You can have tacos or anything else on the menu!
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NEW THIS YEAR! FREE Salsa Dancing Demos and Classes…….put some SPICE in your step!
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NEW THIS YEAR!!!! Taste The Chef’s Corner For FREE : Every hour on the hour….The Triangle’s Favorite Chefs present a highlighted dish from their businesses. Enjoy the creative snacks.
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ALL TEQUILA & MEZCAL stations are chilled.
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Dueling Margarita Bars with more choices.
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Mariachi Bands and DJs will make your day Super Spicy!!
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Great boutiques offering brewerania, jewelry, hot sauces and other items.
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Hot Pepper Eating Contest
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Lawn activities and games will keep you focused when you are not imbibing.
Additional Ticket Information
NO REFUNDS | NO EXCHANGES | NO UPGRADES
- All tickets are MOBILE DELIVERY ONLY. Ticket delivery will be 3-4 days prior to event.
- Koka Booth Amphitheatre is a cashless venue. Cash is not accepted at the Box Office, Concessions, or at Guest Services. For this event many outside vendors will accept cash and/or credit/debit cards. ATMs will NOT be on-site.
- We strongly encourage purchasing tickets online before the event. Tickets may not be available on the day of the event.
- Tasting ticket prices (all sessions) will increase on the day of the event.
- Types of tickets:
- VIP Super Muy Taco Ticket
- General Admission Drinky Ticket
- Entry Only Ticket (Great for a Designated Driver)
- Kids 12 and under are FREE for this event and do not need a ticket.
- Re-Entry. You can come and go, just make sure you get your hand stamped at the exit!
- Last Call is 20 minutes till the end of the event. We stop pouring alcohol at 15 minutes prior to the end of the event.
- Tickets purchased from Drink.Eat.Relax will be e-mailed to you. Please download your tickets before arriving for ease of entry. If you have trouble accessing your tickets please email team@drinkeatrelax.com for assistance.
- Tickets purchased from Koka Booth Amphitheatre’s website or Etix.com will be e-mailed to you 4 days prior to the event. Please download your tickets before arriving for ease of entry. If you have trouble accessing your tickets please email info@boothamp.com for assistance.
- Looking to transfer your ticket? Absolutely, the name on the ticket is irrelevant, only the barcode is significant. Please forward your e-mail barcode ticket to the guest attending.
- Valid ID is required.
Taxes & Fees:
- Koka Booth Amphitheatre uses all-in pricing. The total price listed on the purchase page includes ticket fees, excluding any applicable taxes.
- When purchasing in person at the Box Office a 3% processing fee will be added to each order, plus tax. No other ticket fees will be applied.
*All dates, times, acts & ticket prices are subject to change without notice.
VIP Super Muy Taco Ticket
Valid Saturday Noon – 5pm
The SUPER MUY TACO SESSION offers an exclusive tasting experience. Each guest enjoys all of the benefits outlined, with 1 extra hour of tastings, three taco tickets, a souvenir glass and sombrero, limited admission, all live entertainment, and some surprises.
TICKET PRICING:
IN ADVANCE VIP SESSION: $75.00*
DAY OF EVENT (April 18) VIP SESSION: $90.00*
*additional tax & fees apply, see Additional Ticket Information for details.
General Admission Drinky Ticket
Valid Saturday 1pm – 5pm
Your admission includes a souvenir glass and boundless portions of over 60 craft beers, mezcals, and tequilas, and all live entertainment! You can purchase food a la carte.
TICKET PRICING:
IN ADVANCE GA SESSION: $39.00*
DAY OF EVENT (April 18) GA SESSION: $50.00*
*additional tax & fees apply, see Additional Ticket Information for details.
Entry Only Ticket
Valid Saturday 1pm – 5pm
Available onsite, DAY OF EVENT only. Each guest enjoys access to the festival and live entertainment. This ticket does not include alcohol - great for your Designated Driver!
TICKET PRICING:
DAY OF EVENT (April 18) Entry Only Ticket: $25.00*
*additional tax & fees apply, see Additional Ticket Information for details.
Bag Policy
- Bags 6"x 8" or smaller are permitted.
- Clear bag that does not exceed 12" x12" x 9".
- Medical and parenting bags are welcomed and will be searched.

Items Allowed
We pride ourselves on bringing a wide variety of events to Cary, NC! What our guests are allowed to bring into each event varies from event to event. Please review each event page before attending each event!
Guests can bring the following items to this Festival:
- Bags 6"x 8" or smaller are permitted.
- Clear bag that does not exceed 12" x12" x 9"
- Empty reusable bottles- Water fill stations available in the Cobblestone Courtyard
- Factory-sealed plastic bottles of water (1 per person).
- No glass/cans/flavored water
- Camping Chair. No footrest, canopy, lounge chairs, tri-fold chairs, or swinging chairs. See examples. Please remove chair from bag at security checkpoint.
- Rain Coats & Ponchos
- Snacks - bring your pretzel necklace!
- Strollers
- Tablets
- Umbrellas
All bags are subject to search.
Items Prohibited
Prohibited items MUST be returned to the guest's vehicle before entering.
Please leave the following items at home:
- Alcohol
- Bags & Backpacks (Please see our clear bag policy)
- Blankets, Towels, Mats of any kind including Yoga Mats
- Coolers
- Drones
- Fireworks/Sparklers of any kind
- Food
- Frisbees, soccer balls, and all sporting equipment
- Go Pros, Audio or video recorders
- Grills & Open Flames (inside or outside the venue)
- Hammocks
- Pets of any kind (Unless it is a Service Animal)
- Tables of any kind
- Tents/Staking
- Professional cameras with detachable lenses
- Wagons
- Weapons of Any Kind (Include but not limited to knives, guns, mace, tasers, chains, studded/spiked jewelry)
Kids Tickets
Kids 12 and under are FREE for this event and do not need a ticket!
Last Call
Last Call is 20 minutes till the end of the event. We stop pouring alcohol at 15 minutes prior to the end of the event.
Parking Information
GENERAL PARKING: Parking is free of charge in the Amphitheatre-owned lots. Some local businesses may charge a fee for parking in their lots.
PREFERRED PARKING: A limited number of PREFERRED parking spaces are available for purchase in advance and on the day of the event, if spaces are available. Preferred Parking is $25 per vehicle in advance and $30 day of event.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING: A limited number of accessible parking spaces are available on a first-come-first-served basis with the proper hang tag or license plate.
DROP OFF & PICK-UP AREA: If using a taxi, Uber, etc please follow the signs & our Parking Staff to the drop-off/pick-up area.
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