11th Annual A Halloween Foodie Event

Taste of Santa AnaFrights & Bites

An all-you-can-taste haunt through Orange County's boldest kitchens — 30+ restaurants, wineries & breweries, and live music under the harvest moon. Come hungry. Leave spellbound.

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OCT 17, 2026
The Night The Feast Comes Alive
Sat · October 17, 2026 6:00 – 11:00 PM (5:00 PM VIP) MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
The Feast Awakens

One Night. Endless Bites.

Downtown's favorite tasting event dons its costume for a decade of deliciousness. Wander from booth to booth sampling signature dishes, sip craft beer, wine, and spirits. Soak up the spookiest street-party atmosphere in the OC.

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30+ Restaurants

Unlimited tastings from Orange County's most notable kitchens, wineries & breweries — tacos to truffles, and everything haunting in between.

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Craft Beer & Wine

Sample local breweries, wineries, and distilleries pouring their most bewitching brews all night long.

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Live Entertainment

Bands, DJs, and costumed performers keeping the graveyard groove alive from dusk till the final bite.

The Cast of Kitchens

Featured Restaurants

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Calavera Cocina

Modern Mexican
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Midnight Ramen

Japanese
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Cauldron Pizzeria

Wood-Fired
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The Rusty Skillet

Gastropub
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Smoke & Shadow BBQ

Texas BBQ
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Dragon's Den

Dim Sum
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Nonna's Nocturne

Italian
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Sugar & Spirits

Bakery

…and 20+ more devilishly good kitchens joining the haunt.
Restaurant? Claim your booth →

Presented With Our Partners

Primary Sponsors

Our 2026 sponsors will be announced soon. Become a sponsor →

Before You Arrive

Costume Rules

To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests:

  1. Costumes are encouraged; however, masks or face coverings that conceal a guest’s identity are not permitted.
  2. Real or replica weapons, including costume accessories that resemble weapons, are prohibited.
  3. Silly string, confetti, powders, sprays, blow horns, or other items that may create a safety concern, mess, or disruption are not permitted.
  4. Fighting, threatening behavior, harassment, or other disruptive conduct is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate removal from the event.
  5. Costumes, props, or accessories that create a safety hazard, obstruct walkways, interfere with event operations, or may reasonably cause concern for other guests may be restricted at the discretion of event management and security.
  6. All guests must follow event rules and instructions from event staff and security. Taste of Santa Ana and MainPlace Mall reserve the right to deny entry or remove any individual whose behavior, costume, or belongings create a safety or security concern.
Sounds From the Crypt

Entertainment & Live Bands

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🎸 Main Stage · 7:00 PM

M80's Band

Explosive 80s & 90s rock — arena anthems, power ballads, and big guitar solos all night long.

m80sband.com →

🎧 Night Market · 8:15 PM

DJ Luigi

Spinning throwback Halloween anthems and dance-floor spells until close.

luigidj.com →

Mark Your Grimoire

When & Where

  • 📅DateSaturday, October 17, 2026
  • 🕕Time6:00 PM – 11:00 PM · VIP-ticket early entry 5:00 PM
  • 📍LocationMainPlace · 2800 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705
  • 🧭Where at the MallFaces Main Street · Macy's side of MainPlace