EVENT INFO
TACO TOUR INFO
Taco Tour Manchester is one of the most anticipated events of the year in Downtown Manchester, NH. Each year, more than 20,000 visitors gather to enjoy the “World’s Largest Taco Tour,” where attendees can explore downtown and sample $3 tacos from participating restaurants.
For four hours, Elm Street transforms into a vibrant celebration of food, community, and local businesses. On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know about the event, including key details, helpful planning information, and answers to frequently asked questions.
H I G H L I G H T S
When: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Downtown Manchester, NH
What: 100+ restaurants are selling their signature tacos for $3 each!
THE VIBE
Walk Elm Street & side streets, consume as many tacos as you can handle & have fun!
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THE VOTING
The winning restaurant will receive $1,000 to donate to a charity of their choice, bragging rights, and the Taco Tour Trophy!
FAQs
Accepted Payments
Bring cash to pay for your $3.00 tacos. Stop at the bank a couple days before the event to grab some cash!
Event Map
We encourage you to download the Official Taco Tour Manchester Map and plan your route in advance.
There are three ways to access this year's map,
A digital version will be available to download and print at home.
Printed copies of the digital map will also be available on-site (location details coming soon).
New this year, an interactive web-based attendee map will be available to help you navigate the event in real time.
Trash
Please help keep our downtown clean. There will be trash bins throughout downtown courtesy of the Manchester Highway Department. Many restaurants may also have trash bins. Please do not throw trash onto the street. If a trash bin is overflowing or too full, please let a Taco Tour Manchester volunteer or staff member know and they can take care of it. Additionally, posters and other promotional items are not allowed on city property and will be removed.
Street Closures
Elm street will be closed on the day of the event.
Complete closure of Elm St between Granite St and Bridge St.
Chestnut St will remain open however all roads will be closed at Chestnut St headed westerly towards Elm St inside this area.
Lake Ave and Granite St will also remain open as well as Bridge St.
Closures include:
Elm from Bridge to Granite
Hanover up to Chestnut
Lowell up to Kosciusko
Merrimack up to Barrister Lane
If you typically park on the street in one of these areas, and don’t move your vehicle before 12 p.m. on the day of the event, you will be towed.
Event Parking
You are encouraged to download the official Taco Tour Manchester Map, and plan your route accordingly. Parking options are noted on the map
Some suggestions:
DoubleTree Parking Garage (700 Elm Street)
Victory Garage (25 Vine Street)
Hartnett Lot (Chestnut Street and Seneca Lane)
SNHU Garage (75 South Commercial Street)
Arms Park (Arms Street)
Pearl Street Lot (16 Pearl Street)
Don’t want to bother with parking? Take an Uber or Lyft.
Alcoholic Beverages
Any alcoholic beverages purchased at any stop along the tour must be consumed on the premise of the establishment where purchased.
Please drink responsibly!
Stay The Night
Travelling to Taco Tour Manchester? Stay the night at one of our great downtown hotels!
