All-Inclusive Afternoon of Classic Mexican Cuisine and Premium Pours Returns February 7 with Over a Dozen Award-Winning Chefs and an Incredible Sampling of Vibrant Agave Spirits

BOSTON, MA – Bowl of ‘Zole returns to Boston on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the South Boston Lithuanian Citizens’ Association. The all-inclusive food and drink festival kicks off its 2026 multi-city tour in New England and celebrates classic Mexican cuisine and spirits across the U.S. Bowl of ‘Zole Boston has been hailed as one of the best food events of the year, with a chef and restaurant lineup that draws talent from across the region. Bowl of ‘Zole Boston pairs more than 300 vibrant agave spirits—from top-shelf tequila and mezcal to lesser-known raicilla and sotol—with pozole and more favorite Mexican dishes by New England’s most exciting chefs.

Presented by Mexican Spirits Expert Arik Torren of Lot001 Brands, Chef and Mezcal de Leyendas Partner Danny Mena, and Food Karma Projects’ Founder Jimmy Carbone, at Bowl of ‘Zole Boston, New England’s top chefs will be serving up traditional and innovative takes on pozole and more classic dishes. The lineup includes Maria Meza, the James Beard Foundation Award Nominee behind Providence’s Dolores, and Max Toste of Lone Star Taco in Allston and Lenora in Portland, ME. Paola Ibarra of Barra Restaurant, Taqueria El Barrio’s Alex Saenz, Cory Seeker and Tom Berry of Lolita, Mike Sanchez and Juan Flores of Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar, and Roberto Leon of Condesa Restaurante & Tequila Bar also join a roster that spans Massachusetts and beyond.

The full 2026 Bowl of ‘Zole Boston lineup features:

• Cory Seeker and Tom Berry of Lolita

• José Paz with Max Toste of Lone Star Taco

• Roberto Leon of Condesa Restaurante & Tequila Bar

• Yellow Door Taqueria

• Mike Sanchez and Juan Flores of Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar

• James Bourassa of Pearl & Lime

• Maria Meza of Dolores

• Alex Saenz of Taqueria El Barrio

• Luis Pardo of Machaca Tacos & Tequila

• Tom Brush and Francisco Lagos of Felipe’s Taqueria

• Rian Wylie with Max Toste of Lenora

• Paola Ibarra of Barra Restaurant

• 3 Amigos

• Sabina Mezcaleria

• with more to be announced soon

The spirits program at Bowl of ‘Zole Boston boasts a staggering array of agave spirits such as top-shelf tequila and mezcal. VIP ticketholders have access to Tequila Ocho and Mezcal Vago’s blind tasting experience, and all attendees can sample selections from small-batch mezcal producers, famous top-shelf tequila labels, and rare offerings of bacanora, lechuguilla, and raicilla. Many spirits at Bowl of ‘Zole are unavailable anywhere else in Boston. The full lineup of spirits, chefs, and restaurants will be announced in the coming weeks.
All-inclusive tickets are on sale now at bowlofzole.com. General Admission tickets with 1:00 PM entry start at $55 (plus processing fee). VIP Tickets ($85 plus processing fee) grant early access at noon, Swag Bags, and the chance to meet chefs and spirits producers before the doors open to the public. VIP Holiday Packages are also on sale for a limited time at $140. Each package features two VIP Tickets with early admission at noon, two Swag Bags, first bites and drinks before General Admission doors open, and all-access pozole and spirits tastings all afternoon.

Read more about Bowl of ‘Zole Boston and the 2026 Bowl of ‘Zole Tour at bowlofzole.com. For all the latest updates, follow Bowl of ‘Zole on Instagram @bowlofzole.

Image via Rachel Markow