About A Taste of New Orleans: A Taste of New Orleans is one of the fabulous events held at Fiesta San Antonio each year. At this fun-filled festival, visitors enjoy wonderful New Orleans food and music.
A Taste of New Orleans takes place the first three days of Fiesta.
- Friday, April 18th: 4:00pm-11:00pm
- Saturday, April 19th: 11:00am-11:00pm
- Sunday, April 20th: 11:00am-10:00pm
A Taste of New Orleans History: The event was originally named Fiesta West, a celebration held at Rosedale Park on San Antonio's westside. The Zulus moved Fiesta West to St. Paul Square in 1983, where it became A Taste of New Orleans. In 1985, the festival moved to Sunken Garden Theater (8575 N. St. Mary St.) at Brackenridge Park.
Who Benefits: Proceeds from A Taste of New Orleans benefit the San Antonio Zulu Association (SAZA) Commission. The SAZA Commission assists the San Antonio community with a variety of community outreach programs.
Twelve African American men organized SAZA in 1978. They named the organization Zulu after the African Zulu tribe, known for its high courage, standards and morals.
A Taste of New Orleans Food: The menu at A Taste of New Orleans includes a variety of gumbos, jambalaya, Cajun seafood, red beans and rice and much more. In addition, A Taste of New Orleans offers an array of desserts, snacks and beverages.
A Taste of New Orleans Entertainment: You will enjoy a cross-section of music at A Taste of New Orleans, including jazz, funk, salsa, brass band and more.
Visit the Zulu Association website for more details on performers at A Taste of New Orleans.
A Taste of New Orleans Tickets: Admission is $12.00 for adults, while children under 10 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the gate. Pre-sale tickets can also be purchased ($10 for adults) at the Fiesta Store, which is located at 2611 Broadway.
A Taste of New Orleans Information: For more information on A Taste of New Orleans or the SAZA Commission, please visit their website at SAZA.org or call (210) 637-8328.