BRADENTON, Fla. — It’s a dish so beloved it’s got its own day of the week — we’re talking tacos!

Now, people are coming together to celebrate tacos not just on Tuesdays, but on a Saturday too!

The 3rd Annual Manatee Taco Fest is happening on Saturday, May 4, from noon until 7 p.m.

Edith Gopar of Los 3 Carnales food truck is a returning vendor.

Gopar opened her food truck in Bradenton right before last year’s taco fest.

It was a success — so she’s bringing a second truck with fruit offerings.

Gopar said she loves to cook her family’s food in the United States and came from Mexico almost 30 years ago.

“People like Mexican food. And like tacos and everything you know? So that’s why I like it,” she said.

The festival started as a way to bring vendors and patrons together during the pandemic.

Now, it’s become an annual event, with more than 4,000 patrons in attendance, organizer Millie Abreu said.

“I love the fact that I am helping the vendors and the community, right?” she asked, saying the festival is an opportunity to grow community.

Gopar is ready to squeeze the most out of the festival, with a full menu of Mexican food favorites.

“Tacos, sopes, gordida, quesadillas,” Gopar said as she squeezed lemons for fresh lemonade.

Gopar said she’s grateful the people of Manatee County enjoy the dishes of her homeland and she can share this part of her culture.