Taquiza, the beach-side taqueria that got its start in South Beach in 2004, is marking a milestone 12 years, and the duo behind it wants to celebrate BIG! After launching a fresh new look (inside, outside, and in its branding) plus refining the menu, Chef Steve Santana and Partner Eric Saltzman are inviting 9 of Miami’s best chefs and talented cocktail creator Ben Potts for a one-day-only anniversary celebration on Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 1 to 4 PM.
“Taquiza was built on doing things the right way, nixtamal, real ingredients, and a deep respect for where this food comes from. Twelve years in, that commitment hasn’t changed. If anything, we’re more focused than ever on pushing it forward while staying true to what got us here.” – Chef Steve Santana
Each chef will highlight his own culinary talent with a little Mexican-inspired twist. À la carte dishes and drinks will be available for purchase from 1 to 4 PM. This is one culinary collaboration not to be missed.
THE LINEUP + À LA CARTE MENU:
Chef Steve Santana, Taquiza | TBA
Chef Aaron Brooks, Sunny’s | Beef Tartare Tostada with Salsa Macha
Matteson Koche + Simon Caicedo, El Bagel | BEC ‘Everything’ Tostada
Chef Eduardo Lara, The Wolf of Tacos | Pork Gaonera, Pickled Red Onions, Habanero, Yellow Corn Tortilla
Chef Ivan Barros, Bar Fideo + Magie | Potato Flautas with Oaxaca Cheese and Salsa Macha
Chef Michael (“Mikey”) Mayta, USBS Miami | Chocotaco with Mexican Hot Chocolate, Toasted Meringue, Cinnamon-Tickled Taco Shell
Chef Michael Schwartz x Chef Roel Alcudia, The Cypress Room | Yep, you read that right!
Chef Jimmy LeBron, SunKissed x Fabio Galarce, Everglades Oysters | Oysters with Michelada Mignonette
Cocktails by Ben Potts, The Sylvester
Sounds by Max Pierre
ABOUT TAQUIZA:
Taquiza has become Miami’s definitive destination for authentic Mexican tacos & street fare. USDA organic and non-GMO blue and yellow corn are ground in-house daily, then used for homemade gluten-free tortillas and chips. The taqueria can be seen on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” with Guy Fieri and the Travel Channel’s “The Zimmern List” with Andrew Zimmern. Taquiza boasts a number of reviews and accolades including being recommended in the Michelin Guide, Food Network’s 2017 “Chefs’ Picks: Miami Tacos,” Eater Miami’s “38 Essential Miami Restaurants,” Miami Herald’s “2016 South Florida Food 50 Winner,” Miami New Times’ “10 Best Tacos in Miami” and “Best Margarita,” Zagat’s “10 Best Things We Ate in Miami” and “The 10 Hottest Mexican Restaurants in Miami,” Thrillist’s “The 12 Tacos in Miami We Can’t Stop Eating,” TimeOut Miami’s “The Best Tacos in Miami You Should Be Eating Every Tuesday,” Ocean Drive Magazine’s 2016 “Tastemaker,” and featured in the newly-released, sold-out book Nixtamal: A Guide to Masa Preparation in the United States. With partners Steve Santana and Eric Saltzman at the helm, Taquiza’s highly anticipated Little River opening is coming soon. Learn more at www.taquizatacos.com.
VISIT:
Taquiza – North Beach
7450 Ocean Terrace
Miami Beach, FL 33141
Open Wednesday – Sunday from 12 PM to 10 PM
Happy hour: 3:00 to 6:00 PM daily featuring specially priced cocktails and exclusive happy hour tacos
FOLLOW:
Facebook/Instagram: @TaquizaTacos
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