Kick off summer at The San Luis Resort in Galveston with gourmet tacos, tequila cocktails, fresh guacamole, a lively salsa class, and more.About this Event
Tacos & Tequila Festival at The San Luis Resort
Celebrate the flavors of summer at the Tacos & Tequila Festival at The San Luis Resort on Saturday, May 2 from 4 to 7pm for an unforgettable culinary experience featuring chef-crafted taco and tequila pairings, vibrant coastal flavors, and lively entertainment.
Guests will be welcomed with a Lalo Lavender Bomb shooter before enjoying a curated tasting menu of seven creative taco and tequila pairings. Throughout the event, sample nine tequila and mezcal brands, enjoy a live-action fresh guacamole and chicharrones station, tropical ambiance, live entertainment with a salsa instructor and DJ. Plus, don't miss your chance to win exclusive raffle prizes from top tequila labels.
The festival features seven imaginative taco and cocktail pairings:
Amuse Bouche
Tropical Shrimp Cocktail - Lobster, Crab, Shrimp, Fresh Mango, Creamy Seafood Sauce, Finished with Fresh Lime Zest
Lalo Lavender Bomb - Lalo Tequila, Lavender, Lemon, Sparkling Water
First
Chicken Tinga Tostada - Slow Roasted Shredded Chicken, Onion, Hydro Bibb Lettuce, Chipotle Lime Crema, Sliced Baby Heirloom Tomato, Guacamole
Ginger Pear Blossom Margarita - Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Domain de Canton French Ginger Liqueur, Lime Juice, Pear Nectar
Second
Carne Asada Simple - Marinated Argentinian Flank Steak, Green Chimichurri, Cotija Cheese
Spicy Cucumber Conquest - Casamigos Jalapeño Tequila, Cucumber Infused Cointreau Liqueur, Mint, Lime Juice, Agave, Chili Salt Rim
Third
Taco de Papa - Homemade Blue Corn Tortilla Stuffed with Yukon Gold Potatoes, Black Beans, Sweet Onion, Creamy Tomatillo
Millionaire Bloody Maria - Tequila Ocho Plata, Tamarind, Housemade Bloody Mary Mix, Cucumber, Carne Seca, Black Peppered Celery Salt Rim
Fourth
Shredded Duck Birria - Shredded Duck Birria, Traditional Consommé, Onion, Cilantro
Smoked Peach Paloma - Patrón Silver Tequila, Ilegal Mezcal, Charred Peach Purée, Jarritos Grapefruit Soda, Lime Juice
Fifth
Korean Gulf Shrimp - Grilled Gulf Shrimp, Avocado Crema, Charred Corn, Mango Pineapple Pico
The Sunshine Desperado - Código 1530 Blanco Tequila, Yellow Bell Pepper, Mango Juice, Giffard Abricot du Rousillon Liqueur, Lime, Angostura Bitters
Sixth
Smoked Ibérico Secreto - Smoked Iberian Pork, Pickled Red Onion, Avocado, Manchego Cheese, Creamy Pineapple Habanero
This Little Piggy Mule - Herradura Reposado Tequila, Triple Sec, Blood Orange Ginger Beer, Hibiscus Jalapeño Syrup, Tajín Rim
$65 per person. Tickets are nonrefundable. Must be 21+ years to attend.
Event Venue
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center, 5222 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, United States
USD 65.00
