The Tacover Taco & Tequila Festival Returns to Richmond for Its Biggest Edition Yet

🌮🍹🇲🇽 14–16 August 2026 | Richmond Athletic Ground, London

Get ready, taco lovers! The Tacover Taco & Tequila Festival is back for its biggest edition yet, celebrating the very best of Mexican food, tequila, music and culture.

After seven sold-out festivals in just three years, Tacover returns to Richmond with over 40 food traders, award-winning taquerias, the UK’s largest tequila & mezcal festival, live entertainment, family fun and the return of the vibrant MexiBrit Market & Stage.

🌮 Tacos, Margaritas & National Taco Awards

Home to the National Taco Awards, Tacover once again welcomes some of the UK’s best taco traders competing for titles including Best Taqueria, Best Margarita, People’s Choice Awards and more.

Every taco trader will offer at least three taco options, with single tacos capped at £4, including a vegan option.

🌮 Taco Traders

Mexican Tacos

Taco Bros, Hungry Taco, Three Compadres, Mexclub, La Chingada, Polanco, Nopalito, Awebo, Carne, A La Mexicana, Tacos MX, Nayaritas Kitchen, Tacos Don Chuy, Streat Latin and Ofrenda.

International Taco Traders

Pretty Boys, Slam, Birria Taco, Taco Dave, Nonnas, Los Gordos, Death By Tacos, Taco George, Fuego 1987 and Hotaco.

🌯 More Mexican Street Food

Beyond tacos you’ll also discover Mexisnack, Corn King, Las Adelitas and Polanco Street Food.

Desserts

Sweet Nibble, Helado and Mexclub.

🍹 Bars

Enjoy margaritas, cocktails, beer and agave spirits from Sagrado, Oli, Polanco, Papis, Mexclub and the Tacover Bar.

🥃 Tequila & Mezcal Fest

Included with your festival ticket!

Meet brands, sample premium spirits and discover the incredible world of agave.

Exhibitors

Tajín, El Yucateco, Jarritos and Chili Maven.

🇲🇽 The MexiBrit Market

We’re excited to once again curate the MexiBrit Market, bringing together independent Mexican and Latin American makers, artists and small businesses.

Browse unique products from Marketianguis, Imbaburamarka, Inkas Crafts, Mexiktisch, Mixy Fandino, Frido Cacao, Casañor, Alpaca Emporium, Sublinekom, Moctezuma Revenge, Art Mkt, Dukaan and Malinalli Arts.

Discover handmade crafts, art and illustration, jewellery and accessories, home décor, chocolate, specialty foods, gifts and authentic Mexican products.

🎤 The MexiBrit Stage

The MexiBrit Stage lands with a full weekend of live entertainment celebrating Mexican music, dance and culture.

Enjoy performances from This Is Mexico Traditional Mexican Dance Group, Karina Ortiz (Fiesta Latina Live), DJ GypsyBox and DJ Disco Psicodélico (DJ Reggy Brown).

Friday | 4:00pm–10:00pm

DJ Disco Psicodélico will keep the festival atmosphere going throughout the evening, alongside two performances by This Is Mexico. Don’t miss Karina Ortiz Live from 8:00–9:00pm.

Saturday Morning | 10:00am–3:00pm

DJ GypsyBox will be playing throughout the session, with two performances by This Is Mexico and Karina Ortiz Livefrom 1:00–2:00pm.

Saturday Evening | 4:00pm–10:00pm

DJ GypsyBox returns for the evening session, with two performances by This Is Mexico and Karina Ortiz Live from 8:00–9:00pm.

Sunday | 11:30am–5:30pm

DJ Disco Psicodélico will soundtrack the afternoon, together with two performances by This Is Mexico and Karina Ortiz Live from 2:30–3:30pm.

🎉 Entertainment Throughout the Festival

Alongside the MexiBrit Stage, enjoy the Tortilla Slap Challenge, Hot Taco Challenge, Mariachis, Roaming Luchadores, traditional dancers, family entertainment, brand activations, competitions and giveaways.

🎟️ Plan Your Visit

Friday 14 August
4:00pm – 10:00pm

Saturday 15 August
10:00am – 3:00pm
4:00pm – 10:00pm (Sold out)

Sunday 16 August
11:30am – 5:30pm

📍 Richmond Athletic Ground
Twickenham Road
Richmond
TW9 2SF

TICKETS

🐶 Please note: The venue is not dog friendly.

Whether you’re searching for London’s best taco, discovering incredible tequila, shopping from independent Mexican businesses or dancing the weekend away at the MexiBrit Stage, Tacover 2026 promises to be the biggest celebration of Mexican food and culture in Europe.

¡Nos vemos en Tacover! 🌮🇲🇽🍹