La Cocina’s Tacolado - a mashup of “taco” and “helado” (“ice cream” in Spanish) - will celebrate a variety of cultures and innovative flavors through delicious savory and sweet tacos and tostadas from talented La Cocina entrepreneurs as well as free ice cream goodness from our generous presenting sponsor Häagen-Dazs.

Round out a mouth-watering spread with pitchers of beer, sangria or our special cocktail. Enter a raffle of crave-worthy prizes. Make a special screen print by Orlie K memorializing the day. Dance and vibe along with DJ Hey Love.

Bring your friends, enjoy the sun, and get ready to Tacolado!  

All event proceeds go to supporting the work of La Cocina’s incubator program and La Cocina-born businesses. 

ABOUT LA COCINA

La Cocina is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that cultivates working-class entrepreneurs as they formalize and grow their food businesses. We do this by providing affordable commercial kitchen spaces, industry-specific technical assistance, and access to market opportunities. We focus primarily on serving BIPOC and immigrant women entrepreneurs.

Our premium package offers a different and intimate experience for food lovers who want to take their Tacolado experience to the next level. This limited experience not only accounts for delicious and innovative tacos with a fine-dining touch, but also offers a unique opportunity for attendees to share time and space with six leading female Bay Area chefs. Converse with the talent behind the food, get in the kitchen with them, and enjoy additional perks to create a day full of connection, fun, and deliciousness. Menu teaser TBA!

Our premium experience provides:

• Expedited entry into the event; come and go easily throughout the day.

• Access to a lounge area with tented alcoves and comfortable seating (first come, first serve).

• Complimentary one-of-a-kind taco and ice cream dessert experience that will tantalize your taste buds — created by iconic local chefs and La Cocina participants and graduates (see these culinary stars below!).

• Three complimentary drinks - choose from a selection of wine, beer, and signature drinks. Complimentary non-alcoholic drinks. Avoid standing in a bar line.

• Access to a complimentary sparkling water section.

• A premium experience exclusive raffle opportunity to be entered to win a dining experience from Chef Kim Alter, Chef Gaby Meada, Chef Fernay McPherson, Chef Dilsa Lugo, or Chef Heena Patel.