21+ EVENT ONLY - General Admission entry begins at 6 PM! Please do not arrive earlier than 15 minutes before your scheduled entry time, as line access will be restricted prior to that.

El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort, 10000 N Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704

Tickets include libations and menu samplings from 30 local professional and emerging restaurants and chefs, featuring custom salsas and tequila cocktails. Includes access to live entertainment all night. A total of 400 General Admission tickets will be available.

The Salsa, Tequila & Taco Challenge, presented by Art State Arizona & El Conquistador, returns to celebrate cocktail craftsmanship and culinary creativity. This highly anticipated event brings together Southern Arizona’s top mixologists and chefs, all competing for the coveted titles of Best Salsa, Best Tequila Cocktail, and Best Taco.

Attendees will embark on a flavor-filled journey, indulging in unlimited food and cocktail samples from up to 30 competing restaurants and purveyors.

More than just a competition, this vibrant celebration of culture, community, and culinary artistry features:

Live music and entertainment
Live artist painting and interactive experiences
Lucha libre wrestling
Exclusive cocktail tastings and chef meet-and-greets