Taste of Santa AnaFrights & Bites
An all-you-can-taste haunt through Orange County's boldest kitchens — 40+ restaurants, craft pours, and live music under the harvest moon. Come hungry. Leave spellbound.
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 soak up the spookiest street-party atmosphere in the OC.
40+ Restaurants
Unlimited tastings from Orange County's most notable kitchens — tacos to truffles, and everything haunting in between.
Craft Beer & Wine
Sample local breweries, wineries, and distilleries pouring their most bewitching brews all night long.
Live Entertainment
Bands, DJs, and costumed performers keeping the graveyard groove alive from dusk till the final bite.
Featured Restaurants
Calavera Cocina
Modern MexicanMidnight Ramen
JapaneseCauldron Pizzeria
Wood-FiredThe Rusty Skillet
GastropubSmoke & Shadow BBQ
Texas BBQDragon's Den
Dim SumNonna's Nocturne
ItalianSugar & Spirits
Bakery…and 25+ more devilishly good kitchens joining the haunt. Restaurant? Claim your booth →
Primary Sponsors
Entertainment & Live Bands
The Graveyard Groove
Eight-piece funk & soul revue turning the courtyard into a monster mash.
Mariachi de los Muertos
A soaring Día de los Muertos tribute — brass, strings, and pure celebration.
DJ Nocturna
Spinning throwback Halloween anthems and dance-floor spells until close.
Plus roaming stilt-walkers, a costume contest at 8:00 PM, and a pumpkin-carving showcase.
When & Where
- 📅DateSaturday, October 17, 2026
- 🕕Time6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · VIP entry 5:00 PM
- 📍LocationMainPlace · 2800 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705
- 🎟️AdmissionAll-inclusive tasting wristband · 21+ for beer & wine