If there’s one thing Saint Johners agree on, it’s that tacos are never just a phase. The city’s best chefs know it too, which is why Uptown Taco Week is back—bigger, bolder, and stuffed with even more flavour. From February 26 to March 2, the Uptown core transforms into a taco lover’s playground, where the only rule is to indulge.
Taco Takeover
Not Your Average Taco Tuesday
This isn’t your average Tex-Mex Tuesday. Uptown Taco Week is a culinary showdown where restaurants flex their creative muscle with limited-time taco creations. Think crispy fried haddock with charred lime crema, slow-braised pork belly draped in maple chipotle sauce, and even plant-based wonders that make meatless Mondays look amateur. Whether you’re a hard-shell purist or a soft-taco convert, there’s something to satisfy your cravings.
Where to Find the Best Bites
Participating restaurants—including uptown favourites like East Coast Bistro, Five and Dime, and Saint John Ale House—are rolling out signature tacos that blend local ingredients with global inspiration. It’s the kind of event where a classic carnitas taco meets a butter chicken remix, and no one questions the fusion.
No Tickets, No Problem
For the indecisive (or just ambitious), no tickets are needed to participate in Uptown Taco Week. Just bring your appetite and hop from spot to spot at your own pace. Each restaurant sets its own prices, so check their menus for details before diving in.
More Than Just a Food Festival
Whether you're in it for the bold flavours, the limited-time creations, or just the excuse to eat tacos for five days straight, Uptown Taco Week is a delicious excuse to shake off winter hibernation, and rediscover the local food scene one bite at a time.
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