Cinco de Mayo, one of our favorite holidays, is almost here. Where are you celebrating? If you’re looking for something to do, check out our roundup below to find some of the best parties and specials in town.
As always, details are subject to change. Contact the venue beforehand for the most updated information. Cheers!
222 Taco
222 Taco celebrates its first-ever Cinco de Mayo, with an all-day fiesta in North Bay Village. The buzzy Mexican eatery will offer a variety of authentic food and drink specials, along with live music by local DJs Corey Chase and DJ Sire.
Food specials priced at $2.22 will include tacos al pastor (cauliflower and pork), mini guac & chips, and assorted paletas (Mexican popsicles). Carne Asada fries and ‘Nacho Friends’ will also be offered in mini sizes for $5. For drinks, guests can choose from $5 drink specials including margaritas (frozen & classic), mamaritas, Mexican beer, and micheladas.
222 Taco is located at 1624 79th St. Causeway in North Bay Village. The eatery will celebrate Cinco de Mayo all day, from 11am to 2:22am. For more information, visit 222 Taco on social media @222taco.
American Social
When life gives you limes use them for tequila shots at the 3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl in Brickell! Join partygoers as they make their way through Brickell’s most popular bars enjoying drink specials along the way. American Social Brickell will give one free well drink to each bar crawler and offer drink specials from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Cantina La 20
For the past two years, Miami’s iconic destination Cantina La 20 has celebrated Cinco de Mayo with the best party in the magic city. Living up to their previous blow-outs, this year the holiday falls on a Saturday and promises to be bigger and better than ever before.
Located along the primer waterfront destination in Brickell, the restaurant will transform into a traditional Mexican fiesta where the staff will be decked out wearing festive mustaches and sombreros. Cantina La 20 will also celebrate their favorite holiday by offering locals and new faces a Coronita and a shot of Revolución Silver Tequila for just $10 (all day).
The doors will open at a special early time of 12 PM and a lucky group of guests will be gifted free sombreros! Attendees will be able to celebrate in Miami’s chicest Mexican venue surrounded by one of the largest collections of tequila and mezcal in town – not to mentioned their incredible list of margaritas (including a 24k gold version). To keep the party going strong all day, there will be a mariachi and DJ’s where visitors are encouraged to dance downstairs overlooking the glistening Brickell bay.
To truly treasure the triumph, guests can relive Mexico and rejoice with authentic dishes prepared by Executive Chef Santiago Gomez – think gorditas stuffed with chicharron, soft-shell crab tacos served with jalapeño sauce, octopus carpaccio, queso fundido and cochinita pibil. Reservations are strongly suggested and can be made by calling 786-623-6136.
Chuy’s
One of the most beloved Tex-Mex restaurant concepts, will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo all week long.
Monday, April 30 through Friday, May 4 Chuy’s will be offering a “Free Deluxe” queso upgrade with any bulk package order of 10 or more people.
On Friday, May 4 guests can enjoy Chuy’s signature Happy Hour offerings with $1 off Coronas and Floaters starting at 4PM. The fiesta continues on Saturday, May 5 where Cinco de Mayo goers can enjoy Happy Hour drink specials all-day.
Cure your hangover on Sunday, May 6 with $5 Tito’s Bloody Mary’s and some authentic Tex-Mex cuisine. Chuy’s has earned a reputation across Texas and throughout the Southeast for being the most fun and friendly spot to enjoy real Tex-Mex food at a great price.
Duffy’s Sports Grill
Offering a weekend long promotion in honor of Cinco de Mayo is Duffy’s Sports Grill from Friday May 4 to Sunday May 6! Guests can indulge in three crunchy beef tacos for & $7.99 along with $3 Sauza and $7 Patron margaritas. Available at all Duffy’s Sports Grill locations, visitors can also enjoy their new Watermelon Margarita made with Casa Noble Crystal Tequila, Watermelon Puree, fresh squeezed lime, salt rim and garnished with a watermelon slice.
El Vez
Award-winning restaurateur Stephen Starr’s highly anticipated El Vez is opening its doors for a fun and action-packed Cinco de Mayo fiesta. South Florida locals and guests are invited to be the first to preview the modern Mexican destination that’s launching soon at W Fort Lauderdale.
Complimentary bites including grilled carnitas, El Vez signature guacamole, chips and salsa and grilled corn will be served. Margaritas — frozen and on the rocks by the glass or pitcher — along with Mexican and craft beers, and signature cocktails, will be available for purchase. The oceanfront location is ideal for a fiesta with an indoor-outdoor bar and plenty of entertainment including an appearance by El Vez himself, the celebrated namesake Mexican Elvis impersonator, lawn games, a photo booth with props, and a performance by Mexican electronic music project Sweet Electra.
For the celebration, El Vez will host a social media contest. Guests who follow @ElVez_FTL on Instagram and post a photo showing their Cinco de Mayo spirit will have the chance to win dinner for six. Entry to the fiesta is free and it is open to the public.
Española Way
Española Way, a pedestrian village on South Beach, is throwing a daylong celebration on May 5th at Oh! Mexico. Enjoy traditional Mexican food, a live mariachi band, a DJ, margarita shots, and more throughout the day. Española Way will be filled with music, dancing, street performers and more. For more information, visit www.visitespanolaway.com.
ETARU Hallandale
A beautiful oceanfront restaurant featuring contemporary Japanese Robatayaki cuisine, ETARU, will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Japanese-inspired Margarita. Sip on the Rita Okinawa ($14) – made with yuzu kosho-infused Maestro Dobel Tequila, lime, agave and yellow chartrusse – on the terrace, while overlooking the stunning views of Hallandale Beach.
Guests may also enjoy the restaurant’s cuisine such as Robata-grilled seafood, a wide range of sushi, sashimi, raw dishes, salads, tatakis and tempura, as well as cooked Japanese specialties.
Kiki on the River
Sip in the sunshine and enjoy Kiki on the River’s Greek take on Mexican Favorites to celebrate Cinco De Mayo, Saturday May 5, 2018. Guests will enjoy Chef Rhee’s spin on Greek-inspired Mexican cuisine like Chicken Souvlaki Tacos, Spanakopita Quesadillas, Mexican Corn with Tzatziki and topped off with $12 Casa Picante Margaritas. To complete the festivities, guests will enjoy mariachis, marigolds, papel picado decorations and more.
KINGS Dining & Entertainment Doral
Can’t decide whether you want to celebrate Cinco de Mayo or the Kentucky Derby? No need to choose! You can rally up your tequila loving friends and your derby hat friends because KINGS Dining & Entertainment Doral is hosting a combined party, Cinco De Derby, all day long.
It only makes sense that KINGS is in on the party – after all, it’s the ultimate spot for all things food and entertainment. The party includes a special on Mint Julep Margaritas, a Derby Race Contest with a $100 reward, a live DJ, dining and bowling options, and more!
Lolo’s Surf Cantina
At Lolo’s Surf Cantina, there is no bigger day than Cinco de Mayo. From authentic Mexican cuisine to cocktail and beer deals, decorations galore and an unparalleled crowd of people celebrating the fun holiday, Lolo’s is the perfect spot for everything Cinco. Swing by at any time from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. for the All Day Fiesta. There’s even a countdown to Cinco de Mayo on their website – that’s how you know it’s real.
- Drink specials
- Margarita de la Casa – Luna Azul Tequila, triple sec, lime and agave nectar $8
- Paloma – Ilegal Mezcal, tequila, grapefruit, lime $8
- Mexican Mule – Avión Tequila, ginger beer, lime $8
- Mexican Beers – Pacifico, Negra Modelo, Tecate $4
- Food specials
- Chilled Shrimp Mexican Cocktail $16
- Jumbo Lump Crab and Guacamole Salad $18
- Skirt Steak and Grilled Chicken Fajitas for Two $46
- Skirt Steak, Grilled Chicken and BBQ Shrimp Fajitas Combo for Two $56
- Lolo’s Tres Leche $9
The National Hotel
Join The National Hotel for a jazzy Cinco de Mayo at their infamous Blues Bar. Enjoy a wide selection of festive cocktails with a side of 1940’s class. In the spirit of the holiday, sip on the “Noble Blood and Sand” with Casa Noble Reposado, Carpano Antica Vermouth, Cherry Herring, Blood Orange and Scotch Rinse.
Stop by between 5 and 8 p.m. and take advantage of happy hour specials. Starting at 8:30 p.m., the lobby will turn into an interactive show as guests enjoy LIVE! at the National. David Attelan and The Magic Vocals, a jazz band composed of professional singers, a guitarist, saxophone player and pianist, will entertain guests with a range of favorites from jazz, blues, pop and Broadway.
Nikki Beach
Drink Pink at Nikki Beach on Cinco De Mayo for their weekly Rosé Saturday party on May 5th, featuring Cucumber Jalapeno Margaritas for $15, Funfetti Churros served with a Nutella dipping sauce for $9, rosé by the glass for $5 and Bottles of rosé for $25. Spend the afternoon sipping rosé and margaritas, dining on light bites from Nikki Beach’s lunch menu and feasting on sunset specials from 4 – 6pm, while dancing and soaking up the endless sunshine.
The vibe is Côte d’Azur chic as the DJ spins happy house music. A Miami Beach landmark since1998, Nikki Beach continues to delight guests with its South of France-style joie de vivre, lively DJs and dancers and iconic white daybeds and teepees. Nikki Beach is located at 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL.
No. 3 Social
The Wynwood rooftop lounge will celebrate with extended Social Hour ($5 bites, beer and wine, $7 cocktails) through 8:00 PM. No. 3 Social will keep the night going with its spicy margarita, Norman’s Revenge – made with tequila, agave nectar, lime, jalapeno, and black salt – and the Mezing Around – made with mezcal, hibiscus, lime, cucumber juice and habanero bitters – at $10 all night long.
Pizza & Burger
Pizza & Burger by Michael Mina invites guests to an authentic Cinco de Mayo fiesta with tacos and tequila abounding all night long. On Saturday, May 5th from 5PM to 9PM, diners can enjoy a selection of tacos, tamales and nachos along with 1 oz. pours of Revolucion Tequila for a fixed price of $45 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). Revolucion expressions include: Silver, Reposado, Añejo, Extra Añejo American Cask and Cristalino.
Pubbelly Sushi Dadeland
On Saturday, May 5, Pubbelly Sushi Dadeland will take part in Downtown Dadeland’s Cinco de Mayo party. The popular neighborhood sushi restaurant will be activating outside the restaurant, with a sushi and cocktail bar.
Food & beverage will be inspired by the celebration and feature some of the most iconic dishes from the Pubbelly Sushi location in Mexico City such as Mexican Corn Kakiage with spicy mayo and shichimi; Tuna Wakamole made with tuna, seaweed avocado and nori chips; White Fish Agave Tiradito with hirame, yuzu agave and sal de gusano; and Mexikano Roll made with yellowtail, jalapeño, cilantro sauce and yuzu soy.
Drinks being served include the Cilantro Margarita made with sake, cilantro, salty lime foam and La Michelada with Sapporo draft beer, lime, tomato and shichimi. Indoors, the restaurant will be outfitted for the occasion and open for lunch and dinner service.
Quinto La Huella
What’s a fiesta without a pre-party? Celebrate Cinco De Mayo early at Quinto la Huella’s lounge on May 4 at their La Previa happy hour. Hold on to your sombreros because we’re offering $10 cocktails, $8 wine, and $5 select beers. Imbibers can also enjoy complimentary snacks with every round of drinks.
Rocco’s Tacos
It’s time to #witnesscinco. Tequila expert and bar-top-dancing restaurateur, Rocco Mangel, is preparing once again for the biggest party of the year — Cinco de Mayo. Hosting seven unique fiestas at Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar in Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Orlando and Tampa there is a Rocco’s Tacos an Uber ride away from everyone.
Each party will have incredible drink specials along with live entertainment, DJs, prize giveaways and of course free tequila pourings by Rocco and “Team Cinco.” Beat the crowds and arrive early when the restaurants open at noon.
Seaspice
Seaspice celebrates culture and heritage with a restaurant decorated in the colors of the Mexican flag, specials on tequila shots and a curated margarita menu. Live music, entertainment and mariachis will keep guests dancing through the night as guests take photos at a photo station with themed props to help them remember the fête the following day.
Tacology
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Tacology, located on the fourth floor of Brickell City Centre. This Mercado-style Mexican restaurant goes all out for the holiday. Specials include:
– Early happy hour from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. with FREE beer, classic margaritas, and Mezcal Tequila shots
– $5 Dos Equis all day
– Full bar inside, Mezcal and Tequila bar outside (3 bars total)
– Mariachis
– DJ starting at 8:30 p.m.
– Photo Booth
The Taco Stand
Recently making its way onto the food scene in the Wynwood District of Miami, The Taco Stand is extremely excited to be celebrating its first ever Cinco de Mayo! Guests will enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, authentic Mexican dishes and great tasting Mexican cervezas. The Taco Stand will have special deals on tacos and cervezas like $2.50 Grilled Chicken Tacos, $2.50 Pastor Tacos, $2.50 Veggie Nopal Tacos and $3.00 Cerveza.
Tanuki
In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, Tanuki will offer the below menu specials all night long starting Tuesday, May 1 through Sunday, May 6.
– Half-priced tacos – $7 each
Wagyu Tacos – avocado, chipotle
Salmon Taco – guacamole, aji amarillo sauce
Rock Shrimp Taco
Yellowtail Ceviche Taco
Pork Belly Taco
– Tanuki Margarita – $5
– Tequila Shot – $5
VEZA SUR Brewing Co.
Hola Miami! On Saturday, May 5th, spice up your Cinco de Mayo at VEZA SUR Brewing Co., Wynwood’s newest destination for beer lovers. Enjoy quality craft beers paired with a specialty menu provided by Baja Bao – the onsite food truck. Menu items include a variety of tasty Mexican favorites such as Grilled Camarones al Diablo ($5), Wood Grilled Elotes ($5) and Gazpacho Mejicano ($5).
Wash them down with an ice cold Latin Lager or one of VEZA SUR’s many beer cocktails and dance to groovy tunes of DJ Wasabi, DJ LC and Kyle de Souza. Did we mention a piñata will also make an appearance at the brewery?
For guests who are extra thirsty on Cinco de Mayo, they can purchase an Open Bar ticket via eventbrite ($55) and enjoy all the beer they like. Sign up for Open Bar at the door and the prices increase to $65. Open Bar prices also come with a complimentary VEZA SUR hat.