Each day of MXLAN is represented by a color that expresses the day's theme. There will be culinary festivals, art, music and activities for all ages. Each night will be closed by the lighting of each letter M-X-L-A-N.
Revelers will enjoy (or join) real Calenda-style street parades, giant dancing dolls and an unforgettable experience - Oaxaca's La Guelaguetza performers sharing ancient traditions with a new generation.
MXLAN El Mercado will host over 200 exhibitors as part of a Mexican Artisan Expo and the Leather and Shoe Expo from the state of Guanajuato. Shop and experience the tradition of craftsmanship.
Experience the mercados of Mexico’s past with an artisans fair of over 200 craftmakers from throughout mexico.
Revelers will enjoy (or join) real Oaxaca Calenda-style street parades, giant dancing dolls, live music and more. Visitors are encouraged to dress and join over 150 performers from Guelaguetza in this amazing parade experience.
Over 150 of the world famous dancers from Oaxaca will join us as our guests of honor for a daily grand performance in the McAllen performing arts center to share ancient traditions with a new generation.
Share the night with vibrant lights, dj music and energy as 1000’s join in the MXLAN Neon Nights run. The run will be followed by a medals accompanied by a celebration of music, tequila and tacos.
World most famous Zapotec chef will join us to create the official celebratory dish of MXLAN and lead top Chefs from our region and throughout Mexico in a night of Top Mexican inspired cuisine.
Top pitmasters of Mexico will join us to share the mastery of fire, flavor and grilling.
The exquisite tastes of top mezcal and tequila brands will combine with a night of vibrant colors as visitors will dress in the style of catrinas.
World famous dancers from Oaxaca will join us for a daily grand performance in the McAllen performing arts center followed by a Calenda style street parade. Visitors are encouraged to dress and join in the amazing parade experience.
World most famous Zapotec chef will join us to create the official celebratory dish of MXLAN.
Share the night with vibrant lights, dj music and energy as 1000's join in the MXLAN Neon Nights run. The run will be followed by a celerbation of music, tequila and tacos.
"MXLAN is an experience to ignite people's spirit of adventure, revelry, and kinship. We welcome visitors from across the country and throughout Mexico to join us for this 5-day cultural experience. "
To truly understand a culture you must experience the flavor, music and passion first hand. In 2018, we traveled to the heart of Mexico to witness the true essence of the Oaxacan people and discover the spirit of MXLAN. We were overwhelmed by our experience and are excited to announce amazing series of special guests and events coming to MXLAN. Join our journey as we celebrate the past, present and future of latino culture at MXLAN - 2019.
Experience a culinary experience like no other at our Sabor de Mexico evening, Grill-Masters tasting event, food truck circle and the historic MXLAN food tour of our most authentic dishes.
See below as our talented Chef Larry Delgado recently ventured to Oaxaca to find the flavors of MXLAN. It was an extraordinary experience that included street dishes to a meal prepared by the world's most famous Zapotec Chef, Abigail Mendoza. Only at MXLAN will you be able to experience a fusion of such traditional and modern mexican cuisine.
MXLAN Festival is a high level cultural event, one of its kind in Texas, that will take place at the McAllen Convention Center on July 24 to 28, 2019.