Cantina La Martina Brings La Tamalada Back to Philly with Free Outdoor Festival
In a much-anticipated return, Philadelphia's beloved Mexican restaurant, Cantina la Martina, will host its first event since closing its doors in November. The popular eatery, owned by James Beard Award-nominated chef Dionicio Jiménez, is bringing back its annual La Tamalada festival to The Lighthouse on February 1st.
This free outdoor celebration promises to be a fun-filled afternoon with local street vendors serving handmade tamales alongside an array of refreshing drinks and engaging family-friendly activities. Visitors can enjoy their favorite dishes on a pay-as-you-go basis, with each tamale priced at $6.
The festival is more than just a delicious food fest; it's also a celebration of La Candelaria, a traditional Mexican holiday marking the close of the holiday season. The event honors this cherished tradition by gathering the community for an afternoon of camaraderie and merriment. The festivities will kick off at 11 am and continue until 4 pm.
One highlight of the festival is a tamale-making competition, where participating vendors will showcase their culinary skills in a friendly showdown. Meanwhile, local DJ talent will keep the party going throughout the afternoon with a lively soundtrack.
Visitors of all ages can look forward to family-friendly activities like hayrides, barrel rides, artisan vendors, and a petting zoo featuring adorable horses, goats, and pigs. The Lighthouse's event promises to be an unforgettable experience that brings the community together in celebration of La Tamalada.
Event Details:
When: Sunday, February 1st, 11 am - 4 pm
Where: The Lighthouse (101 E. Erie Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134)
Admission: Free; food and drinks available for purchase on a pay-as-you-go basis
Come one, come all, to taste the flavors of Mexico at this highly anticipated event!
In a much-anticipated return, Philadelphia's beloved Mexican restaurant, Cantina la Martina, will host its first event since closing its doors in November. The popular eatery, owned by James Beard Award-nominated chef Dionicio Jiménez, is bringing back its annual La Tamalada festival to The Lighthouse on February 1st.
This free outdoor celebration promises to be a fun-filled afternoon with local street vendors serving handmade tamales alongside an array of refreshing drinks and engaging family-friendly activities. Visitors can enjoy their favorite dishes on a pay-as-you-go basis, with each tamale priced at $6.
The festival is more than just a delicious food fest; it's also a celebration of La Candelaria, a traditional Mexican holiday marking the close of the holiday season. The event honors this cherished tradition by gathering the community for an afternoon of camaraderie and merriment. The festivities will kick off at 11 am and continue until 4 pm.
One highlight of the festival is a tamale-making competition, where participating vendors will showcase their culinary skills in a friendly showdown. Meanwhile, local DJ talent will keep the party going throughout the afternoon with a lively soundtrack.
Visitors of all ages can look forward to family-friendly activities like hayrides, barrel rides, artisan vendors, and a petting zoo featuring adorable horses, goats, and pigs. The Lighthouse's event promises to be an unforgettable experience that brings the community together in celebration of La Tamalada.
Event Details:
When: Sunday, February 1st, 11 am - 4 pm
Where: The Lighthouse (101 E. Erie Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134)
Admission: Free; food and drinks available for purchase on a pay-as-you-go basis
Come one, come all, to taste the flavors of Mexico at this highly anticipated event!
... cantina la martina is like, super popular already... & its gonna be free? 
idk if thats a good idea... what if theres too many people & it gets crazy?! 
on the other hand... i mean, who doesnt love tamales & a petting zoo? 
& la tamalada is like, such a cool tradition... so yeah, let's celebrate that! 
Anyone know if it's gonna be super crowded?
cantina la martina is back in philly 
i love their tamales they're like, sooo good 
and now they're bringing back la tamalada festival which is literally the best thing ever 
plus there's gonna be live music local vendors and a petting zoo for kids 
my fam and i need to check this out ASAP 
️! It's always awesome to see local businesses revive community events and share their culture with us. The fact that it's free and open to all ages is, like, totally inclusive and cool 
. I love that they're highlighting traditional Mexican holidays like La Candelaria too - it's a great way to connect with our heritage. Can't wait to check out the tamale-making competition and enjoy some delicious food 
The whole festival vibe sounds amazing - from the delicious tamales to the fun activities like hayrides and a petting zoo 
. I love how they're keeping it family-friendly and community-focused too 
. And, omg, a tamale-making competition? 
That's gotta be so much fun! 
I'm already imagining the deliciousness! Let's get this fiesta started 
I mean, what's not to love about an afternoon filled with food, music, and adorable animals 
? The Lighthouse is going to be hoppin' on Feb 1st and I'm planning on getting my taco fix ASAP 
Can't wait for the sun to shine bright and this party to kick off at 11 am!
. Hope they have plenty of tamales 
The idea of La Tamalada is so cool, but have you thought about how crowded it's gonna be on February 1st? Like, isn't that just gonna turn into a huge touristy mess? 
On the other hand, free admission is definitely a major plus! But wait... won't all those people just flood The Lighthouse and ruin the whole vibe? 
cant wait 2 check out thier tamale-making competition & enjoy some live music w/ local DJs 
w/ me for an unforgettable experience 
it sounds like they're bringing the whole family-friendly fun with hayrides, petting zoo, and artisan vendors. can't wait to grab some tamales, drinks, and enjoy the music with my kiddos on feb 1st! 
can't wait to grab some drinks and enjoy the vibes with the community at the lighthouse on feb 1st. 
but yay free festival sounds like a blast 
. tamale-making competition and live music? yes please 
also what if it's way too hot or rainy? guess they're just gonna force everyone to stick around for 4 hours of "camaraderie and merriment"... 
.