Saturday April 12th 2025

2025 Lineup

T.I.

T.I.

Houston, Sat Apr 12th 2025

Aside from his contributions in entertainment including, 10 hit albums, multiple Grammy’s, Billboard BET and American Music Awards, countless blockbuster movies and top-­rated television shows including, ATL, VH-­1’s T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle, American Gangster and Marvel’s Antman, to name a few, Tip “T.I.” Harris has made an indelible mark on the world of business. He is an artist, entrepreneur and activist who has amassed a business empire to include a record label, a 10-­year old clothing line (Akoo, which stands for “A King of Oneself”), a real estate holdings company, production company, non-­profit organization (Harris Community Works), co-­owner of the global streaming service, TIDAL, arts and museum curator, investor and much more. Some of his biggest hits include Live Your Life, Whatever You Like, Dead & Gone and Bring Em’ Out.

Lil Jon

Lil Jon

Houston, Sat Apr 12th 2025

For the last decade plus, the words “YEAH,” “OK,” and “WHAT” have been synonymous with multi-platinum, Grammy award winning artist Lil Jon. He has been one of the most prominent figures in music and pop culture alike, performing for hundreds of thousands of fans with Usher & Ludacris, Afrojack, Steve Aoki, Pitbull, TLC (on FOX’s American Idol), Yandel, LMFAO and Sydney Samson just to name a few. In 2014, Lil Jon proved once again he’s a powerhouse artist teaming up with DJ Snake for their smash hit “Turn Down For What,” which created a massive worldwide craze. The string of hit songs haven’t stop after that including “Bend Ova” feat. Tyga, “Prison Riot” with Flosstradamus, “Get Loose,” (out on DIM MAK) and singles “Live The Night,” with Hardwell “Savage,” with Borgeous and Riggi & Piros and “Take It Off” featuring Yandel and Becky G.

His success as a mainstay in the DJ-world is evident with a current residency at Hakkasan Nightclub (MGM Grand) along with Jewel Nightclub at Aria Resort & Casino. Previously, Lil Jon had a DJ residency for over five years at the Wynn/Encore (Surrender, Tryst, XS); even being named the Las Vegas Resident DJ of The Year. He has traveled the globe DJing worldwide in places such as, but not limited to France, Germany, South Korea, China, India, Dubai, London, Mexico and Australia.

Chingy

Chingy

Houston, Sat Apr 12th 2025

Howard Earl Bailey Jr. (born March 9, 1980), known professionally as Chingy, is an American hip hop recording artist, record producer and actor. Chingy grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and began rapping in his late teens. He toured as an opening act with Nelly in the summer of 2002 and then became a protégé of Ludacris, who signed him to his newly formed Disturbing Tha Peace(DTP) record label. The rapper’s 2003 summer debut single, “Right Thurr”, put him on the musical map as a good-time rapper who specialized in catchy, club-friendly beats and simplistic lyrics delivered in a sing-song, nursery rhyme style.

Paul Wall

Paul Wall

Houston, Sat Apr 12th 2025

Paul Wall, is an American rapper and DJ. He has spent much of his career affiliated with Swishahouse Records, and has released several albums under the label and collaborated with numerous other rappers signed to the label. He began his career performing alongside fellow Houstonian Chamillionaire, with whom he released several albums, including 2002’s independently released Get Ya Mind Correct. In 2005, he was signed to Atlantic Records and became successful with his major label debut The Peoples Champ, which was followed up by Get Money, Stay True followed in 2007.He has been nominated for one Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance as a Duo or Group for the song “Grillz”, his collaboration with rapper Nelly.

Baby Bash

Baby Bash

Houston, Sat Apr 12th 2025

Ronald Ray Bryant better known by his stage name Baby Bash (formerly Baby Beesh), is an American rapper from Vallejo, California. His first two albums, Savage Dreams (2001) and On Tha Cool (2002) were released independently throughDope House Records. After changing the last part of his stage name to “Bash,” he released the 2003 single “Suga Suga” (featuring Frankie J), which peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and led to his signing of a recording contract from Universal Records. “Suga Suga” served as the lead single for his third album and major label debut, Tha Smokin’ Nephew(2003).

In 2005, he guest appeared on Frankie J’s single “Obsession (No Es Amor),” which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. His fourth album, Super Saucy (2005) was supported by the lead single “Baby, I’m Back” (featuring Akon). His fifth album, Cyclone< (2007) was released through Arista Records; its lead single of the same name (featuring T-Pain) and follow-up, “What Is It” (featuring Sean Kingston), were met with moderate success on the <i>Billboard</i> Hot 100. His fourth album, Bashtown (2011) was released independently.

Yung Joc

Yung Joc

Houston, Sat Apr 12th 2025

Jasiel Amon Robinson (born September 20, 1980),<sup id=”cite_ref-allmusic_1-2″ class=”reference”></sup>better known by his stage name Yung Joc, is an American rapper. He is best known for his 2006 hit single “It’s Goin’ Down”, and as a feature on T-Pain’s 2007 U.S. number-one single “Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin’)”.

Robinson met Atlanta producer Nitti Beatz and the two recorded the hit “It’s Goin Down” in the spring of 2005. After teaming with Russell “Block” Spencer, founder of the Block Enterprises label, Spencer signed Robinson to Sean Combs’s Bad Boy South for a multimillion-dollar deal, <sup id=”cite_ref-4″ class=”reference”></sup><sup id=”cite_ref-5″ class=”reference”></sup>and Bad Boy released Robinson’s debut <i>New Joc City</i> the following year.

Robinson was on 2006 “Forbes’ Richest Rappers List”, ranking at No. 20, having grossed approximately $10 million that year. <sup id=”cite_ref-6″ class=”reference”></sup>”It’s Goin’ Down” reached No. 3 on the <i>Billboard </i>Hot 100 and No. 1 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart. The next single, “I Know U See It”, reached No. 17 on the Hot 100 and No. 2 on the Hot Rap Tracks.

Petey Pablo

Petey Pablo

Houston, Sat Apr 12th 2025

Moses Barrett III, known by the stage name Petey Pablo, is an American rapper, singer and record producer from Greenville, North Carolina. He is best known for his 2003 crunk single “Freek-a-Leek,” which peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and received platinum certification by the RIAA. Prior, he signed with Jive Records to release his 2001 single “Raise Up (featuring Timbaland), which served as a tribute to his native Greenville and peaked at number 25 on the chart. The label released his first two albums: Diary of a Sinner: 1st Entry (2001) and Still Writing in My Diary: 2nd Entry (2004); the former received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Album while the latter peaked at number four on the Billboard 200.

Mike Jones

Mike Jones

Houston, Sat Apr 12th 2025

Michael Allen Jones (born November 18, 1981) is an American rapper. He reached national fame in 2004 on Swishahouse with the release of his breakout single “Still Tippin'” (featuring Slim Thug and Paul Wall), which peaked at number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100. Jones subsequently released his single “Back Then”, which peaked at number 22 on the Billboard. “Still Tippin'” and “Back Then” acted as singles for his debut studio album Who Is Mike Jones?, released on April 19, 2005, which peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard 200 and is certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Jones initially became recognized for his catchphrase “Mike Jones, who?” (or, “who is Mike Jones?”), which he would usually repeat several times on songs. He also became known for handing out shirts with his cell phone number printed on the back. The two went on to be trademarks of Jones throughout his music career.

Twista

Twista

Houston, Sat Apr 12th 2025

Carl Terrell Mitchell (born November 27, 1973), better known by his stage name Twista (formerly Tung Twista), is an American rapper. He is best known for his chopper style of rapping and for once holding the title of fastest English-speaking rapper in the world according to Guinness World Records in 1992, being able to pronounce 598 syllables in 55 seconds, but his fastest peak burst was on DJ Kay Slay’s “Rolling 50 Deep”, coming in at 14.07 syllables per second.

In 1997, after appearing on Do or Die’s hit single “Po Pimp”, produced by the Legendary Traxster, Twista signed with Big Beat and Atlantic Records,[4] where he released his third album Adrenaline Rush and formed the group Speedknot Mobstaz, in 1998. His 2004 album Kamikaze topped the U.S. Billboard 200, after the success of the Billboard Hot 100 number-one single “Slow Jamz” (with Kanye West and Jamie Foxx)

DJ Ashton Martin

DJ Ashton Martin

Houston, Sat Apr 12th 2025

Ashton Martin differs from your average DJ in his ability to turn each performance into an epic party. Having grown up in the industry and begun his music education at a young age, Ashton Martin captures crowds with an immense music repertoire and high voltage performances. Quick-mixing effortlessly between musical genres has become a trademark quality, a rare skillset that guarantees crowd excitement.

Sam Houston Race Park

Ticket Options

• General Admission TICKET INFO

  GA passes include:

  – Access to the festival grounds
  – Cash margarita and tequila bars
  – Craft food and taco vendors
  – Access to all experiential elements such as taco vendors, Lucha Libre Wrestling, Exotic Car Showcase, Salsa & Queso Competition, Chihuahua Beauty Pageant, Art Installations, and MORE!

  All tickets are non-refundable!

• VIP TICKET INFO

  Get the VIP treatment including:

  • Premier front-of-stage access
  • VIP express entry
  • VIP commemorative lanyard
  • Access to VIP lounge near the main stage
  • 3 craft margaritas included in your ticket
  • Complimentary street taco flight
  • Access to all experiential elements such as taco vendors, Lucha Libre Wrestling, Exotic Car Showcase, Salsa & Queso Competition, Chihuahua Beauty Pageant, Art Installations, and MORE!

  All tickets are non-refundable!

FAQ

• When is Tacos & Tequila Festival Houston?

  Mark your calendars! Tacos and Tequila Festival Houston is on Saturday April 12th, 2025

  Tacos and Tequila Festival will be held at the Sam Houston Race Park – 7575 North Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston, TX 77064

• Who do I contact for comments, suggestions, or complaints?

  Please contact info@socialhouseentertainment.com we will get back to you ASAP!

• What is the re-entry policy?

  There is no re-entry to this event.

• What is the bag policy?

  Bags must be one of the following:

  Clear clutch (no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″)
  Clear fanny pack
  Here are some recommendations we love:
  • Clear Fanny Pack
  • Crossbody Bag

• What is your photography policy?

  No professional cameras or film making equipment are allowed into the event without a media pass. Please email info@socialhouseentertainment.com for media requests.

• Is this a cash free event?

  No! Cash is accepted.

• Where is the lost and found and what are the hours?

  Lost items will be held at the information booth located inside the venue. To retrieve lost items at a later date please email info@socialhouseentertainment.com.

• How do I enter my Chihuahua into the beauty pageant?

  Enter your adorable little one here.

• When and where will merch be available?

  Tacos and Tequila Festival merch will be available at the merch tent at the venue!

• What do we do if we want to park?

  Parking passes will be for sale HERE

  • General Parking allows for onsite festival parking
  • VIP Parking will allow for reserved upfront parking and expedited exit after the show

• Are outside food and beverages allowed inside the festival?

  Outside food and beverages are prohibited inside the festival, but don’t worry, we got you covered with all of the tacos and margaritas you need!

• When does the lineup start?

  Stay tuned, we will release set times closer to the festival date!

• What items are prohibited?

  GUESTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BRING:
  • Outside Food and Beverage
  • Chairs with backs that are taller than 30 inches
  • Backpacks
  • Blankets
  • Towels
  • Tents
  • Illegal Substances
  • Drugs or Drug Paraphernalia
  • Wagons
  • Frisbees
  • Fireworks/Explosives
  • Glass, Water Bottles Cans, Cups or Coolers
  • Toy Weapons or Real Weapons of Any Kind (includes Firearms)
  • Professional Recording Equipment
  • Drones
  • Camelbacks
  • Markers, Pens or Spray Paint
  • Large Chains or Spiked Jewelry
  • Stickers, Flyers
  • Laser Pointers
  • Bad Vibes

• Are there any discount codes?

  Not at this time, but stay tuned to our social media platforms for more information.

• I have a cool car! Can I enter it into the exotic car show?

  Yes! Bring your coolest car! Use this link to access the submission form for the exotic car show.

• ARE GUESTS ALLOWED TO BRING CHAIRS?

  Guests can bring chairs with backs under 30 inches and only be allowed in designated sections.

• What's Included in VIP?

  Get the VIP treatment with premier front of stage access, VIP express entry, VIP commemorative lanyard, access to VIP lounge near the main stage with shade and plush furniture, 3 craft margaritas and a complimentary street taco flight are included in the purchase of your ticket. Also, receive access to all experiential elements such as taco vendors, Lucha Libre Wrestling, Exotic Car Showcase, Salsa & Queso Competition, Chihuahua Beauty Pageant and so much more!

• What is the contact for ticket issues?

  Please email: info@socialhouseentertainment

• What are the restrictions for this event?

  This event is strictly 21+. Please bring a valid government issued ID.

• Are there refunds?

  This is a rain or shine event and there are no refunds.

• What do the different ticket tiers mean?

  Ticket prices will increase as the different ticket tiers sell out, so get your tickets sooner than later to save some $$!

• If I purchase a ticket online, how do I get my ticket?

  Tickets are distributed via email.

  If you can’t find your ticket in your email try searching these key names:

  • Social House Entertainment LLC
  • Tacos and Tequila
  • Tixr

  DON’T forget to check your spam folder as many lost tickets are found there!

• Can I upgrade my general admission ticket to VIP?

  Decided you want to party in VIP? Awesome! Contact info@socialhouseentertainment.com to upgrade!

• What is the weather policy?

  Tacos and Tequila Festival is a rain or shine event!

• what vendors will be attending the event?

  Check out our Sponsors section below to see who’s coming! We will be consistently updating leading up to the festival date.

• Who is the vendor application contact?

  Want to be a vendor at Tacos and Tequila Festival? Fill out our application HERE.

• Can I work at the festival?

  Bartenders, Barbacks, Front Gate staff and more- we’d love to have you! Fill out our application HERE.

• What accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities? ( Parking, Stage Area Seating, Sign Language, Wheelchair accessibility, Service Animals, ETC. )

  Please reach out to us at info@socialhouseentertainment.com for any special needs or requests. We are happy to assist!

• What other medical information is available?

  There will be a Public Safety & First Aid station onsite at the event to assist for any public safety & medical emergencies. All staff is here for you!

Experience

Chihuahua Beauty Pagent. Ay, Chihuahua! We’ll be featuring the cutest little local contenders. We’ll pick the prettiest pups beforehand on social media for a chance to take home the title Best in Show.

Ay, Chihuahua!

We’re bringing in the real deal – Masked Republic. Watch these incredible athletes fly through the air as they take the fight to the ring.

Lucha Libre Wrestling

Exotic Car Showcase. Take a tour through some of the most exotic Super Cars in town!

Exotic Car Showcase

Local Chef Inspired Street Tacos. We hope you’re coming hungry! We’re partnering with the area’s BEST taco chefs to bring you the best tacos that the city has to offer!

Tacos

Large Group & VIP Options Treat your crew to the VIP treatment with one of our large group and VIP packages.

The VIP treatment

Do you like it hot? Who has the best salsa & queso in Kansas City? You’ll be the judge of that! Sample salsa & queso from each food vendor, vote for your favorite, and see who gets to take home the crown!

Salsa & Queso Competition

Hand Crafted Margarita Recipes. You’ll need something to wash those tacos down with. Why not a refreshing margarita?! We’ll have a lineup of house-made margaritas for you and your crew to enjoy!

Margaritas

Sponsors & Vendors

Photos