Atlantic City Mexican Madness 2026

From The Creators of Atlantic City Wing Fest: Atlantic City Mexican Madness 2026!

If you like Atlantic City Wing Fest, you will love Atlantic City Mexican Madness, the inaugural throwdown of more than 15 South Jersey and Philadelphia-area restaurants competing for ultimate Mexican Food bragging rights.

Atlantic City Mexican Madness 2026

After seven sold-out Wing Fests, we thought it was time to add another chapter to our Atlantic City Food Scene Legacy. Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, we present Atlantic City Mexican Madness, where great Mexican Food — tacos, nachos, burritos, churros and more — comes together with tequila, margaritas and live music for an unforgettable experience.

How it works. It seems no matter where you go, South Jersey is brimming with Mexican food, which means the demand for great Mexican food has never been stronger. We are assembling more than 15 of the premier Mexican spots to show why they offer the best Mexican cuisine in the area.

It all goes down Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2026, presented by 103.7 WMGM Rocks and Golden Nugget, and sponsored by Paris Produce. Sample unlimited tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, wings, churros and whatever else these Mexican restaurants want to show off from more than 15 South Jersey restaurants known for their Mexican food-slinging prowess, including Golden Nugget (Michael Patrick's Brasserie, Dos Caminos and Chart House), Maya and Bubbakoo's Burritos from Resorts, Essl's Family Restaurant from West Atlantic City, 279 Social Kitchen & Craft Bar from Galloway, The Professional Chefs Association of South Jersey, King's Pub in Atlantic City and many more, including the debut of Inky's Taqueria and Bar, a brand-new restaurant that will open this summer in Marmora.

Must be 21 years old or older to attend.

The all-you-can-eat Mexican food festival will allow you to go around to all of the restaurants until you decide — by vote — which Mexican food is your favorite. You will also be able to judge which salsa is our favorite as you eat unlimited homemade tortilla chips from Dos Caminos paired with salsas from every restaurant. We will also have some professionals to judge blindly, as well, and the Fat Boy Munch Club will be on hand to offer specialty awards.

Golden Nugget Atlantic City, which will host the event in its Grand Ballroom, will offer a cash bar featuring specialty margaritas, tequila flights, great craft beers and specialty cocktails for purchase, plus live rock music and mariachi music.

Expect some surprises along the way to make things fun!

Tickets for the VIP Early Admission Session from noon to 4 p.m. includes one-hour early admission that will feature access to seating, an extra hour of music plus beat the long lines are priced at $65*. Tickets for the 1 to 4 p.m. General Admission session are just $55*, and admission includes unlimited food, tortilla chips and salsa from all restaurants, live music provided by 103.7 WMGM Rocks, killer drink and craft beer specials, giveaways, contests and more!

Wing Fest sells out every year, and we antipcate this one to, as well. So, get your tickets and become a Mexican Maniac!!

*Additional processing fee for online orders.

More than 15 restaurants, including Maya from Resorts, will battle for ultimate wing supremacy!

The Fat Boy Munch Club represented by Ryan Loughlin and Scott Cronick will hand out special awards to Mexican food contestants.

Info: Those who purchase Early Admission tickets will be allowed in one hour earlier and will have easier access to seating.

Info: One of the hottest cover bands in the tri-state area will rock Mexican Madness 2026!

Info: Check out our centerpiece Chips and Salsa Bar with unlimited tortilla chips from Dos Casinos and a salsa from every restaurant participating. Check them all out and then vote for your favorite.

Info: At entry, you will be given two tokens to vote for your favorite Mexican food of the day and your favorite salsa of the day. Be honest! Don't play favorites! Taste all the food and salsas and then don't forget to drop your tokens into the voting boxes that are on every contestant's table and at the Chips and Salsa Bar.

Info: Those who purchase GA tickets will have a three-hour experience. Seating will be limited.

Info: Fat Boys Scott Cronick and Ryan Loughlin will hand out the Fat Boy Munch Club Awards.

Info: The judges will announce their decisions and your votes will be revealed to see whose Mexican food reigned supreme and walk away with bragging rights and some trophies!

Info: You've stuffed enough Mexican Food in your mouth holes, so it's time to leave. But please make sure you stop on the casino floor to test your luck, stop by a lounge for a post-event drink and extend your fun day. And find a designated driver, Uber, taxi, etc., if you plan on drinking.

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