Uptown Taco Week
Why limit tacos to just one day when you can celebrate them for an entire week? Uptown Taco Week happens every February/March, bringing together Uptown Saint John BIA restaurants to serve up bold, creative, and downright irresistible tacos that are sure to brighten even the chilliest winter days!
Whether you’re a fan of classic street-style tacos or ready to try something unexpected and adventurous, there’s a delicious bite waiting for you.
Thanks for joining us! 2025 ran from February 24 to March 2.
Get ready to Mark your calendars! Uptown Taco Week 2026 dates TBD
Even with snow on the ground, tacos bring the heat! Stroll through Uptown’s historic streets, explore our excellent locally owned shops, and enjoy every delicious bite with friends, family, or coworkers. Make it a lunch date, a festive night out, or a full-on taco adventure; however you enjoy it, Uptown is the place to be!
Dates
2025
FEB 24 to
MAR 2
We share menus as participating restaurants submit them; some menus may still say “Menu Coming Soon,” & look for “See Menu Here” for the ones that have submitted menus. Be sure to check back often, as new menus are added right up until the fest begins!
Please note: The restaurants provide menu details, including pricing and ingredients. For specific questions about ingredients or dietary options, we recommend contacting the restaurant directly.
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN TACOS (X3) | $22
Avocado crema, shredded chipotle chicken, pico, on a corn tortilla.
FUSION TACO (X3) | $22
Beef Bulgogi in a kimchi slaw, sour cream
We also offer 3 other style of tacos on our menu currently:
Birria Beef Tacos
Cochinita Pork Tacos
Vegetarian Beyond Meat Tacos
TBD | $ (Dietary Options)
Details TBD
QUESO BEEF TACO | $12 (Veggie version available)
Taco Seasoned Beef (locally sourced), Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Chipotle Queso. Served in a Soft Tortilla.
Beyond Beef Veggie Version: Also Available for an Additional $1
TANDORI CHICKEN TACO | $12
Pulled Tandoori Chicken in a Soft Tortilla Topped with Lettuce, Shaved Onions, Peppers and a Mint Cream Drizzle.
CRUNCHY HADDOCK TACO | $12
Crunchy Haddock Pieces in a Soft Tortilla Topped with Lettuce, Coleslaw and Tartar Sauce.
Add Any Taco for $6 with The Purchase of a Taco Platter (limit of two)
BIRRIA BEEF TACOS | $22
Feta, dipped corn tortillas, birria beef cilantro lime sour cream, pickled onion.
THAI CHICKEN TACOS | $22
Broccoli slaw, chicken slowly cooked in spicy Peanut sauce, pineapple, crushed peanuts.
FISH TACOS | $20.50
Apple slaw, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, chipotle mayo, cilantro, choice of beer battered or blackened haddock.
CHICKEN TACOS | $20.50
Apple slaw, chopped pickles, sriracha aioli with your choice of grilled chicken or buttermilk fried chicken.
SIDES –
Fries
Mashed
Rice
Soup
Salad greens
OR ask your server about upgraded side options
BEVVIES –
Smokey Marg $16
Casamigos Mezcal, Cointreau, Chili Lime Rim, Lime
Cantarito $14
Sauza Silver, Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit Soda, Salt, Tajin Rim
“TACROFFLE”
A croffle filled with in-house special taco beef, salsa, sour cream, lettuce, cheese and guacamole served with fresh nacho chips. The perfect combination of taco flavors and the unique, buttery texture of croffle. A whole new twist on a classic favorite!
GETAWAY CARNITAS | $20
Chili Lime Marinated Pulled Pork / Charred Corn Salsa / Cilantro / Chipotle Sour Cream / Grilled Flour Tortillas / Choice of Side
SEARED FISH TACOS | $20
Pan Seared Cod / Lime Cilantro Slaw / Pico De Gallo / Sriracha / Lime Sour Cream / Grilled Flour Tortillas / Choice of Side
CHIMICHURRI STEAK TACOS | $24
Seared AAA Striploin / Pickled Jalapeños / Garlic Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions / Cilantro Chimichurri / Grilled Flour Tortillas / Choice of Side
C&K BUTTERMILK-FRIED CHICKEN TACOS | $19.75
Buttermilk-marinated Chicken Tenders / Lightly Fried Cabbage / Honey Sriracha Aioli / Pickled Jalapeños / Pickled Red Onions / Lime / Grilled Flour Tortillas / Choice of Side
BEER-BATTERED FISH TACOS | $19.75
Beer-battered Cod / Creamy Coleslaw / C&K Tartar / Diced Tomatoes / C&K House Pickles / Pickled Red Onions / Grilled Flour Tortillas / Choice of Side
Featured Cocktails and 2 for $10 Bottled Corona!
CHICKEN CHURRASCO TACOS | $20
Fire grilled and pulled Piri Piri Chicken, Greens, Pico, Avocado.
Pairs well with Tequila NY Sour
CONCHINITA PIBIL TACOS | $22
Pulled Pork, Achiote, Pickled Onion, Grilled Pineapple
Pairs well with Tequila Rosita
CARNE ASADA TACOS | $24
Marinated Flank, Orange Chipotle Aioli, Cilantro Slaw
Pairs well with Original Margarita
Any Two for $16 / Three for $22
CRISPY FISH TACO
Panko Battered Cod, Habanero-Mango Salsa, Purple Cabbage Slaw, Avocado, Flour Tortilla
CHORIZO & BEEF TACO
Braised Brisket & Chorizo, Salsa de Aguacate, White Onion, Cilantro, Corn Tortilla
QUESADILLA
Pinto Beans, Charred Corn Crema, Corn Tortilla
TACO SALAD | $25
Crispy Flour Tortilla Bowl, Grilled Chicken, Iceberg Lettuce, Grilled Red Onion & Red Pepper, Cilantro, Sour Cream, Salsa Macha
TACO IN A BAG | $13
Nacho Doritos, Taco Seasoned Ground Beef, Shredded Cheese, Tomatoes, Green Onions, Iceberg Lettuce, Taco Lime Sour Cream
BYOB TACO | $11
Same description as above but the guest gets to bring their own bag of chips, bring something fun, wild or a personal favorite!
GINGER BEEF TACO | $6
Flour Tortilla, Ginger Beef, Carrots, Onions, Slaw, Pickled Red Onions, Sesame Seeds
GOCHUJANG FRIED CHICKEN TACO | $6
Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Slaw, Flour Tortilla, Gochujang BBQ Sauce
COCKTAIL FEATURES:
Margarita – Tequila, triple sec, lime, symple syrup
Shark Bite Margarita – Tequila, blue curacao, lime, simple syrup, shark gummy
Mexpresso – Tequila, Kahlua, simple syrup, espresso, cold foam
TIDAL TACO | $16
A bright and flavourful shrimp taco featuring crisp cabbage, tangy ponzu lemon crema, and fresh green onion. Served with fries tossed in fragrant garlic and oil.
VIET-TACO | $16
An Asian-inspired taco filled with tender soy-glazed beef, with a colorful medley of red onion, carrots, and peppers. Served with fries drizzled with hoisin-mayo, a dash of black sesame, and cilantro.
TACO POLLO | $16
Beat the cold with our Mexico-inspired shredded chicken, spiced to perfection, topped with pico de gallo, shredded cheese, and a lime zest crema. Served with taco fries and chipotle mayo dip.
*Each plate comes with two (2) tacos. Option of white flour tortilla or corn tortilla.
TBD | $ (Dietary Options)
Details TBD
TBD | $ (Dietary Options)
Details TBD
THAI SMOKED MACKEREL LAAB | $14 for 2
Mint, dill, cilantro, lemongrass, galangal and lots of chilis.
LENTIL TACO | $14 for 2 (Vegan)
Crunchy fried lentils, coconut chutney and tamarind sauce. *Vegan*
GRILLED BEEF | $15 for 2
Korean marinated grilled beef, Vietnamese pickled carrots and daikon; sriracha aioli.
GREEN CURRY CHICKEN | $15 for 2
Grilled green curry chicken thighs, cilantro chimichurri sauce.
Pair with a mango tamarind margarita!
BIRRIA TACOS | $19
Tender slow cooked beef in a rich spicy consommé wrapped in tortillas with cheese, cilantro and onion served with side of savory birria broth
CONFIT DUCK TACO | $20
Succulent meat served on warm tortillas stopped with Cabbage slaw and spicy cranberry sauce
CRISPY PAKORA TACO | $19
Fried vegetable filling wrapped in tortillas topped with fresh cumbers raita, cilantro and side of tamarind chutney
SHRIMP TACO | $17
Lettuce, onion, tomato, chipotle aioli on flour tortilla
CHOOSE 2 TACOS FOR $16, ALL ON OUR HOUSE-MADE MASA TORTILLAS:
BEEF HEART & TONGUE
Braised, fried, and tossed in paprika, cumin, and oregano. Finished with fresh cilantro, pickled onion and feta
PORK CARNITAS
Crispy fried pork shoulder with orange, cinnamon, garlic, and onion. Topped with cilantro, pickled onion, feta, and salsa verde.
YELLOWFIN TUNA
Seared with a paprika, sesame, and cumin crust. Served with avocado, pickled onion, sesame, and chili lime crema.
TBD | $ (Dietary Options)
Details TBD
CHORIZO VERDE | $21 (2 tacos)
Green Chorizo sausage, charred tomato sauce, jack cheese.
TACO DEL LENGUA | $21 (2 tacos)
Birria Beef tongue, white onion, cilantro, jack cheese
BAJA SMELT TACO | $21 (2 tacos)
Crispy beer battered smelt, Baja sauce, crispy cabbage.
ASIAN CHARCRUST BEEF TACOS | $24 (offered for lunch only)
Grilled beef tenderloin charcrust with our Asian spices, tomatoes, lettuce and bhaji onions. served with your choice of fries or garden salad.
MANGO CHICKEN TACOS | $24 (offered for lunch only)
Lightly breaded tender chicken in a sweet and savory mango sauce, onion, peppers and honey soya, served with your choice of fries or garden salad
SHRIMP TACOS | $24 (offered for lunch only)
Tempura jumbo shrimp, mango salsa, tomatoes, shredded lettuce and served with your choice of fries or garden salad
TBD | $ (Dietary Options)
Details TBD
TBD | $ (Dietary Options)
Details TBD
YOUR CHOICE OF BEEF, CHICKEN, OR BEYOND MEAT | (Gluten Free)
In a corn tortilla with cheddar cheese. Served with Guacamole, Pico de Gallo and Lettuce on the side.
TBD | $ (Dietary Options)
Details TBD
TBD | $ (Dietary Options)
Details TBD
Take advantage of being Uptown while you enjoy Uptown Taco Week and shop at our incredible retailers for one-of-a-kind products!
Uptown Taco Week FAQ
General Uptown Taco Week Information
What is Uptown Taco Week?
Uptown Taco Week is an annual week that celebrates all things tacos! This page features restaurants located in the Uptown Saint John Business Improvement Area (BIA), each serving up unique and creative takes on this beloved dish.
From classic street-style tacos to bold, flavour-packed creations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this week-long fiesta of flavour!
Wondering when the next Uptown Taco Week is? The date will be updated about a month before.
How do I find the menus?
The FAQ section is located below the menus, so start by scrolling up to view the list of participating restaurants. Each restaurant has a dropdown menu where you can find their submitted taco details.
The menus you see here are the ones we’ve received from participating restaurants. If your favourite restaurant is listed but doesn’t have a menu yet, we encourage you to check directly with them for updates.
Do I need tickets or reservations?
No tickets are needed to participate in Uptown Taco Week! Simply visit the participating restaurants to enjoy their unique taco creations.
Menu prices vary by restaurant, so be sure to review their menus for pricing and details. For busier times, such as lunch and dinner, making a reservation (if the restaurant accepts them) is a good idea to ensure your spot.
What types of tacos can I expect?
Restaurants serve up a mix of classic and creative tacos during Uptown Taco Week! You’ll find everything from traditional street-style tacos to bold, flavour-packed creations with unique ingredients and exciting twists.
Check the menus to see what’s available, and don’t forget to check back for updates, new tacos will be rolling in!
Are there vegetarian or gluten-free options?
Menu details, including dietary options, are provided by the restaurants. If a restaurant has shared vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options, we’ve included that information in their menu dropdown. Please contact the restaurant directly for specific questions about ingredients or dietary needs.
How do I stay updated during the week?
For the latest menu updates, highlights, and more, visit this page often or follow us on Instagram @uptownSJ We’ll be sharing some of the featured menus and creative creations on our Instagram Stories throughout the week!
Helpful Tip:
Menus are updated frequently as we receive them, so check back often to discover the newest creations. If you have questions about a specific menu or restaurant, it’s best to contact the restaurant directly for details.
Getting To & Around Uptown
Where is Uptown Taco Week?
Uptown Taco Week takes place at participating restaurants throughout the Uptown Saint John Business Improvement Area (BIA). While you’re Uptown, explore local shops, enjoy the historic streetscapes, and make the most of winter!
📍 Looking for more places to eat, drink, and shop? Click here to see a map of all the amazing spots Uptown has to offer!
How do I get to Uptown Saint John?
There are many ways to get to Uptown Saint John! Whether you’re walking, driving, or taking transit, planning ahead will help you make the most of your visit.
🚶♂️ Walking: Follow Harbour Passage, a scenic trail that runs from Douglas Avenue to Uptown, offering beautiful waterfront and city views. Find a map here. Once Uptown, explore by strolling the sidewalks, take in the historic streetscapes, and discover great places to eat, shop, and enjoy.
🚗 Driving: On-street parking is managed by the City of Saint John and is free on weekends, holidays, and from 6 PM to midnight on weekdays. Hourly rates apply Monday to Friday 8 AM to 6 PM and paid parking is available through meters, pay-by-plate, HotSpot App, and QR codes. Prefer covered parking? Market Square, Brunswick Square, and Peel Plaza offer convenient indoor garages.
Need parking details? Visit the City of Saint John Parking page or call 506-658-4455.
🚌 Transit: Saint John Transit makes getting Uptown easy! Check routes and schedules on the City of Saint John Transit page.
Car ride services: Uride operates via their app. For taxi services, visit the Yellow Pages and search for available companies.
🚲 Biking: Ride Uptown and take in the sights, plan your route for a scenic arrival! Visit the City of Saint John’s Biking & Cycling page to learn more about the trails & see the bike route map.
Reminder: If driving, please be mindful of residential areas, as many locals rely on street parking.
How mobility-friendly is Uptown Saint John?
Uptown Saint John is a beautiful and historic area, but its historic design can present some challenges for mobility. While some locations are accessible to those using wheelchairs, walkers, or strollers, some areas may have uneven sidewalks or varying weather conditions that can impact ease of movement.
Outdoor Spaces:
Most public spaces and sidewalks in Uptown are generally mobility-friendly, but conditions may vary. We encourage visitors to plan ahead, especially during winter, and take their time exploring the area.
Indoor Locations:
Some spots like the City Market, Market Square, and Brunswick Square offer accessible entrances for those using mobility aids. For specific accessibility details, it’s recommended to contact locations directly prior to visiting.
Note: The pedway connecting Market Square to Brunswick Square is now open and has stairs and an elevator.
Do you have some helpful accessibility tips to share? Check out AccessNow, a crowdsourced map where visitors can find and add accessibility reviews for restaurants, shops, and more. Sharing your experiences can help make navigating and enjoying Uptown easier for everyone.
Please note: AccessNow is an independent platform that self managed.
Accessible Transportation:
- Saint John Transit: Offers low-entry buses with ramps for curb-level boarding. Check routes and schedules on the City of Saint John website.
- Saint John Accessible Transit: Available through Independence Plus Inc. for residents unable to use standard public transit services.
- Handicapped parking spots can be found on the City of Saint John Parking Map
We recommend planning ahead and enjoying the charm of Uptown at a pace that’s comfortable for you.