H-Town, are you ready? The Tacos and Tequila Festival is making its highly anticipated Houston debut on April 12, 2025, at Sam Houston Race Park, delivering the ultimate throwback party. Expect legendary ‘90s and 2000s hip-hop, top-tier tacos, and premium tequila—but that’s just the beginning. Live DJs, margarita bars, lucha libre wrestling, a chihuahua beauty pageant, and more will set the stage for a one-day-only, high-energy festival that’s as bold as its flavors. Presented by Sam Houston Race Park and Social House Entertainment, this 21+ event is your excuse to leave the kids at home, grab your crew, and turn up the nostalgia.
This year’s Festival boasts a stacked artist lineup including hip-hop icons T.I., Lil Jon, Chingy, Paul Wall, Baby Bash, Yung Joc, Petey Pablo, Mike Jones, Twista, and DJ Ashton Martin.
Houston Represent!
Houston’s own Paul Wall and Mike Jones will be bringing their signature sound to the stage. Paul Wall, known for hits like “Sittin’ Sidewayz” and “Grillz”, remains a H-Town legend, while Mike Jones, the voice behind “Still Tippin’” and “Back Then”, is ready to remind fans why they still shout his name.
About Additional Artists
- T.I. is a GRAMMY-winning rapper and entrepreneur with over 10 million albums sold in the U.S. He founded Grand Hustle Records and owns the clothing brands Akoo and Hustle Gang. In 2016, he became an artist-owner of TIDAL alongside Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and Rihanna.
- Lil Jon is a rapper and producer credited with pioneering crunk music. He led Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz and was instrumental in the genre's rise in the early 2000s, releasing five albums.
- Chingy is a rapper from St. Louis. He initially performed under the name H Thugz before gaining recognition in 2002 when he opened for fellow St. Louis artist Nelly. That same year, he signed with Ludacris' label, Disturbing tha Peace. Chingy rose to fame in the mid-2000s with chart-topping hits like "Right Thurr" and "One Call Away."
- Baby Bash is a rapper from California who gained fame with the 2003 hit "Suga Suga." He has worked with Universal and Arista Records, releasing albums like Tha Smokin' Nephew (2003) and Cyclone (2007). He has collaborated with artists such as Akon, Pitbull, and Frankie J.
- Yung Joc is an Atlanta-based rapper best known for his 2006 triple-platinum hit "It's Goin' Down," which peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. He is signed to Polo Grounds Music/RCA and has worked as an actor and composer.
- Petey Pablo is a rapper and producer from North Carolina, known for the 2003 hit "Freek-a-Leek," which reached #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. His debut album Diary of a Sinner: 1st Entry was GRAMMY-nominated, and his second album peaked at #4 on the Billboard 200.
- Twista is known for his rapid-fire "chopper" rap style and held the Guinness World Record for the fastest English-speaking rapper in 1992. His 2004 album Kamikaze topped the Billboard 200, featuring the #1 hit "Slow Jamz" with Kanye West and Jamie Foxx.
- DJ Ashton Martin is a DJ known for high-energy performances and his ability to seamlessly mix multiple genres. His deep understanding of music and audience engagement sets him apart, creating unforgettable live experiences.
More Than Just Music
Beyond the beats, the festival serves up a feast for the senses with:
The area’s best tacos and more eats
- The area’s best tacos and other tasty treats
- Handcrafted margaritas
- Tequila Tasting Lounge
- Lucha Libre wrestling
- Exotic car showcase (Bring your cool car and register HERE.)
- Chihuahua beauty pageant (Register your chihuahua HERE.)
- Salsa & Queso Competition
- Art installations & photo ops
Houston’s top food trucks, including Dulce Vida Treats, Jersey Dogs, Tacos y Tequila, Taquerias Arandas, Elotes HTX, El Guajillo Food Truck and Gumbo Xpress Twisted Kitchen, will be serving up mouth-watering delectables from tacos and elote to cajun fare and traditional festival eats to keep the party fueled.
Ticket Info
- $69 General Admission - limited time offer
- $99 General Admission for 2
- $159 VIP - limited time offer
- VIP Party Deck Pass available - pricing varies
Tickets available at: tacosandtequilahouston.com
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Sponsors
Special thanks to our sponsors: Social House Entertainment, Tixr, Cayman Jack, White Claw Hard Seltzer, 97.9 The Box, Majic 102.1, and Sam Houston Race Park.
About Social House Entertainment
Social House Entertainment is a full-scale event production company born out of Kansas City. We specialize in producing large scale music festivals in unique outdoor venues, specialized community events, food, and beer festivals and many other types of events of all sizes. We are passionate about elevating live event experiences all around North America.