The Taco Party

Sunday, November 1, 2026 noon–4:00 p.m. SDMA May S. Marcy Sculpture Court and Garden Join us for The Taco Party, a lively gathering featuring unlimited street-style tacos, refreshing beverages, music, and a festive atmosphere, all in the Museum’s sculpture court and garden. Designed as a fun and welcoming celebration for all ages, The Taco Party brings together great food, community, and the joyful spirit of Día de los Muertos. The Taco Party is part of Día de los Muertos at SDMA, a day of community highlighting a special ofrenda created by the community and designed by this season’s Visiting Artist Betsabeé Romero, transforming the Museum into a powerful tribute to remembrance and celebration. The Taco Party is a special ticketed portion of the Día de los Muertos celebration bringing together great food, community, and the joyful spirit of the holiday. The Taco Party is designed as a fun and welcoming celebration for all ages. Event includes: Unlimited taco tastings from stations hosted by participating local restaurants and taco vendors One complimentary Panama 66 margarita, beer on tap from Mujeres Brew House, or agua fresca included with ticket purchase; Additional beverages available for purchase through Panama 66 bar Cold brew, coffee, matcha, and more from Marta Refreshing De La Calle Tepache, a modern take on the traditional Mexican fermented pineapple beverage Delicious samples of Taco Bell’s new Live Más Café horchata beverages Themed photo booth Live music by San Diego-based Latin jazz group Quinteto Caballero Interactive art-making activities led by Museum educators And more to be announced… The Taco Party also continues the year-long centennial celebration marking the 100th year of The San Diego Museum of Art serving the community through art and bringing the world’s greatest art to the region. Both museums will be free and open to the public on this day: SDMA: noon–5:00 p.m. MOPA@SDMA: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Don’t miss art by Visiting Artist Betsabeé Romero as part of the Día de los Muertos at SDMA community ofrenda in front of The San Diego Museum of Art and in Betsabeé Romero: Tejiendo Redes at MOPA@SDMA. Plus, explore art from Mexican greats including Diego Rivera, Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Rufino Tamayo, and more, as well as artists from around the world, at The San Diego Museum of Art. Tickets to The Taco Party are now on sale! Tickets: $50 Members | $60 Nonmembers | $20 Youth (ages 0-6) Get Tickets Buy 4 or more tickets and get a $10 discount per ticket. Gather your group and enjoy the fiesta! Enter code TacoParty4 for nonmember and TacoParty4Mem for member group tickets discount. Food Station Partners Blanco Cocina + Cantina Casita Colibri Chuy’s Taco Shop Clayton’s Bakery & Bistro The Craft Taco De La Vina Catering Extraordinary Fruits El Indio Mexican Restaurant and Catering Ortega’s Mexican Bistro Panama 66 Personal Touch Dining Petite Paleo Bakery The Prado At Balboa Park La Puerta Ranch Events El Rey del Taco Catering Sarah’s Dessert Bar Taconora El Tapatio Catering El Tianguis El Torito Mexican Restaurant And more to be announced… Event Sponsors