LEVEL 8 1254 South Figueroa Street #8th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90015 An immersive taco food festival spanning the entire Level 8 universe. The Houston Brothers and Chef Ray Garcia have partnered with James Beard Award–winning food writer Bill Esparza to present Taqueando After Dark — a two-night immersive taco food festival taking over the entire Level 8 universe. For two consecutive nights only, Level 8 transforms into a roaming celebration of tacos and street food culture across Golden Hour, Qué Bárbaro, Lucky Mizu, Mr. Wanderlust, Maison Kasai, Brown Sheep, Mother of Pearl, and Sinners y Santos. Inspired by the streets of Mexico, guests journey room to room through a rare lineup of acclaimed chefs and legendary street vendors from across Mexico and Los Angeles, including talent from Michelin-recognized kitchens, each personally preparing the signature dishes that built their reputations. Every stop delivers its own regional specialty, style, and atmosphere. THE ROSTER - Thursday, August 27 (one night only) Chef Ruffo Ibarra of Oryx, Tijuana (Michelin Guide-recognized) - Friday, August 28 (one night only) Chefs Tomás Gastélum & José Luis Hinostroza of Mira Fireside, Valle de Guadalupe (Michelin Guide-recognized) - Chef Ray Garcia of Level 8 (Qué Bárbaro & The Brown Sheep) and Broken Spanish/Broken Spanish Comedor - Chef Eloy Aluri of Tacos Royale - Chef Francisco Leal of Mariscos Chiltepín - Tijuanazo - Tacos La Carreta …plus paletas from Los Alpes & fruit cups from Edmundo Cortés. Expect live DJs, specialty cocktails, immersive performances, surprise collaborations, and unforgettable bites throughout the night. General Admission includes six bites curated from the event's featured chefs. Additional food and specialty offerings will be available for purchase throughout the evening. (Please note: This event takes place across two separate nights. Each ticket is valid for one date of entry only and does not grant admission to both evenings.) MORE TO LOVE Your ticket is also your entry to win. As part of the event, Baja California is giving away getaways to Tijuana and the Valle de Guadalupe, complete with dinners at participating restaurants, offering a taste of the region that inspired the festival. Everyone who purchases a ticket is automatically entered into the raffle. A portion of proceeds benefits CIELO (Comunidades Indígenas en Liderazgo), an Indigenous women–led nonprofit supporting Indigenous communities across Los Angeles. TICKET OPTIONS • Early Bird Admission — $40 Discounted General Admission available for a limited time. • General Admission — $55 Includes event access plus six featured bites from participating chefs. • Early Access — $75 Includes entry one hour before general admission for an exclusive first look at the festival. Enjoy a more intimate atmosphere with the opportunity to explore, watch participating chefs in action, and enjoy six featured bites before the crowds arrive. Guests must arrive during the designated early entry window to receive the full Early Access experience. • General Admission + All You Can Drink — $135 Includes event access, six featured bites, and access to the All You Can Drink beverage package. ADD-ON EXPERIENCE Premium Tequila Tasting — $35 Upgrade your experience with access to a curated premium tequila tasting featuring elevated and limited selections unavailable through the standard All You Can Drink package. Please note this add-on is a guided tasting experience with designated pours only and does not include unlimited beverages. The Premium Tequila Tasting and All You Can Drink package are separate ticketed experiences and are not interchangeable.