Film screenings, food events, live music, and filmmaker panels
Where film and food come together
Festival opening night featuring a premiere screening of "Sabor" followed by a curated Mexican food tasting with dishes inspired by the film. Red carpet, filmmaker Q&A, and live mariachi.
Industry panel exploring how food and cooking are portrayed in independent cinema. Featuring directors and food consultants from award-winning food documentaries.
Amateur and professional chefs compete to create the best enchilada. Public tasting and voting. Live music from local bands. Family-friendly with kids activities.
A curated program of 8 short films exploring Texas food culture, from BBQ pitmasters to taco truck entrepreneurs. Each film paired with a tasting from a local chef.
Hands-on cooking class where participants learn to make authentic enchiladas from scratch, including tortillas, sauces (red, green, mole), and fillings.
Festival closing ceremony with award presentations, a screening of the Best of Fest winners, and a grand dinner celebrating Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine prepared by San Antonio's top chefs.