The event will take place at Naco 100 Garden on Au Co Street under the auspices of the Embassy of Mexico in Vietnam. Centred on tacos, it introduces a representative aspect of Mexican street cuisine while offering an organised experience rooted in its cultural context, contributing to a more structured presence of Mexican food in Vietnam.
Mexican ambassador to Vietnam Alejandro Negrin said the growing presence of Mexican cuisine in Vietnam reflects deeper cultural connections between the two societies. He said cuisine serves as a form of outreach, allowing the public to access Mexico’s history, diversity and creativity, while opening opportunities for cooperation in hospitality, restaurant services and tourism.
Mexican cuisine has been inscribed by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity, reflecting historical depth, indigenous knowledge, biodiversity and community traditions. Ingredients such as maize, chilli, beans, tomatoes, vanilla and cacao continue to shape global cuisine.
In Vietnam, interest in Mexican food has increased, seen in the rise of specialised restaurants, wider availability of traditional ingredients in retail systems, and growing consumer interest in related culinary and cultural values.
Within this context, Vietnam taco fest aims to broaden public understanding of Mexican cuisine while opening opportunities in the food service sector.
Octavio Munoz, a representative of the organising committee, said the event highlights community spirit, the diversity of taco preparation and presentation, and rising interest among the public, chefs and businesses in Mexican flavours and ingredients, contributing to a more diverse and sustainable culinary landscape in Vietnam.
Organisers said the festival will bring together selected participants focused on tacos, alongside community stage activities and an award system including one jury prize and three audience-voted prizes.
