Cinco de Mayo is an excellent pretext to enjoy Mexican food and drinks, as it is the most popular Mexican holiday in the United States.
Historically, Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory of the Mexican Army under General Ignacio Zaragoza against Napoleon III’s French Army on May 5, 1862. The episode is known as the Battle of Puebla. It is unrelated to Mexico’s Independence Day, which is celebrated Sept. 16.
However, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in a lot of places, and many restaurants offer specials or even make a fiesta of it. Here are some places that will have Cinco de Mayo specials this year.
Note: This list is sorted in alphabetical order.
Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant
On Sunday, May 5, guests could celebrate Cinco de Mayo by getting one dish or drink for $5 each all day long.
The specials available for $5 include a Grande Mexican draft beer, served in a 22-ounce stadium cup; a Mexican flag margarita, with red, white, and green colors; one La Grandeza margarita, frozen or on the rocks; and a chile con queso appetizer.
Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant has several locations in North Texas. abuelos.com.
Bar Louie
Fans can celebrate Cinco De Mayo all weekend long at Bar Louie and get $3 Sauza Silver Sidecars, $3 Corona Bottles, $4 Modelo Draft, $5 Mexican Candy Shots and $8 Dos Sauza Margaritas.
Bar Louie Rewards members can receive double points on chicken nachos May 3-5.
Finally, Teremana Tequila and its co-founder, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson are picking up part of the tab to celebrate Cinco De Mayo throughout the month of May, so guests who order a Trio Dips and Chips and a Rock & Rita or other Teremana beverages can earn up to $10 back through a rebate.
Bar Louie has several locations in North Texas. barlouie.com.
Black Agave at Mercer Boardwalk
Black Agave is offering a Mariachi brunch for Cinco de Mayo and a full weekend of margaritas and music.
The restaurant’s Frozen Margarita Flight, regularly $15.99, offers servings of Key lime, mango, strawberry and guava margaritas. For Cinco de Mayo, this flight will be offered for $9.99. Plus, the restaurant’s House Margarita will be $5 all weekend, along with Mexican beers Tecate, Victoria and El Jalisco. Guests will enjoy sounds by DJ Leo Mix from 1 to 5 p.m. May 4.
On May 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Black Agave will serve a Cinco de Mayo brunch featuring live mariachi music from Mariachi Arraigo de America from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and tunes from DJ Leo Mix from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Brunch favorites include chilaquiles, guisado sopes and torrejas.
Black Agave is located at 1980 Lyndon B. Johnson Fwy., Farmers Branch. blackagavetx.com.
Blue Mesa Grill
Blue Mesa Grill will have a Cinco de Mayo celebration with a party that will last all weekend.
The drink for the occasion will be Cinco por Cinco Top Shelf Margaritas made with Olmeca Altos Reposado for only $5 all weekend, May 3-5.
There will be a special Cinco de Mayo brunch with a fajita carving station with chicken, steak, and pork al pastor.
Guests can also enjoy an expanded selection of fillings and toppings at the build-your-own street tacos station and Blue Mesa signatures, such as blue corn cheese enchiladas, Adobe Pie and Chimayo corn.
Also, there will be classic brunch options, as made-to-order omelets, Belgian waffles with fried chicken, or biscuits with gravy.
Blue Mesa Grill has locations in Addison, Fort Worth and Plano. bluemesagrill.com.
Chuy’s
For Cinco de Mayo, Chuy’s is offering deals on their margaritas. You can order a regular house ‘rita for $6 or start big with a grande house ‘rita for $10.
On top of that you can get any of their Chips ‘N’ Dips for $5 all day May 5, and you can choose from queso, queso compuesto, their lil’ Chuy Gooey or the Boom-Boom Pow.
Chuy’s has several locations in North Texas. chuys.com.
El Carlos Elegante
El Carlos Elegante will host a brunch event marking the debut of a new and custom brunch service and menu only on Cinco de Mayo.
This is an opportunity for patrons to experience the cuisine of El Carlos Elegante in a daytime setting and enjoy some margaritas. This special event will also feature a live DJ during the daytime.
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 5, the menu for brunch will be Steak and Eggs Chilaquiles, Brisket Omelet, Torrejas (French Toast), Ceviche Campechana, Hibiscus Salad, and Machete.
El Carlos Elegante is located at 1400 North Riverfront Blvd., Dallas. elcarloselegante.com.
El Chico Rockwall
This restaurant will have a a slate of specials May 3-5.
The food special will be Fiesta Botanas, an assortment of appetizer-sized portions of chicken and steak fajita nachos, steak tacos al carbon, steak quesadillas, chicken Cascabel tacos and guacamole for $19.99.
They also will have drink specials like a sangria swirl or a raspberry margaritas for $7.50. For just $2 more you can top off either cocktail with an extra shot of Monte Alban 100% Agave Silver Tequila.
El Chico Rockwall is located at 503 Interstate 30, Rockwall. elchico.com.
Electric Shuffle
Electric Shuffle will host a Cinco de Mayo Drag Brunch on May 5 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Guests can enjoy their Cinco Sunday Funday with a high-energy drag show featuring iconic local queens, live DJs, and delicious brunch served family-style. They will have $10 margaritas all day. This will include the new Electric Marg, a generous tequila pour with fresh lime juice, and hints of orange.
Electric Shuffle is located at 2615 Elm St., Dallas. electricshuffleusa.com/dallas.
Fish City Grill & Half Shells
Fish City Grill and Half Shells will showcase specials on three margaritas and their new Dragon Paloma all day on May 5.
Dragon Paloma is a cocktail made with Mi Campo Blanco Tequila, Aperol, dragonfruit, fresh lime juice, Fever Tree Sparkling Pink Grapefruit, and basil, all for $7.
Their Perfect Patrón Margarita has Patrón Silver, Patrón Citrónge, simple syrup and fresh lime juice, for $9. They also have their house Gold Margarita and the Prickly Pear Margarita, a frozen Gold Margarita with 100% pure prickly pear purée, for $7.
Fish City Grill has several locations in North Texas. fishcitygrill.com.
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
For Cinco de Mayo, Fuzzy’s Taco Bar is featuring its new Primo Baja menu, including their new Baja fish taco, with beer-battered and fried cod served on a soft corn tortilla, complemented with shredded cabbage, housemade cilantro-lime crema, and pickled red onions.
Fuzzy’s has some options for margaritas and beer or mix it on a Beerita, adding a Coronita to any margarita.
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has several locations in North Texas. fuzzystacoshop.com.
Georgie
Under new chef RJ Yoakum, Georgie has some new dishes like Texas Melon Gazpacho, coconut “tofu” cucumber and coconut lime sorbet.
For Cinco de Mayo weekend, patrons can order a Margarita Flight that includes three flavors: a Spicy Pineapple Avocado Margarita, a Spicy Mangonada Margarita, and a Japanese Margarita, a passion fruit margarita with a lychee boba as a garnish.
The chef recommends pairing the margarita flight with his Vegan Enchiladas Rancheros, made with corn tortillas, carrot chorizo, tomato coconut crema, and pickled red onion.
Georgie is located at 4514 Travis Street, Suite 132, Dallas. georgiedallas.com.
Henry’s Majestic
You can celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Henry’s Majestic with drink specials all weekend long. Local singer-songwriter Ryan Berg from Season 19 of NBC’s The Voice will perform two sets from 12 to 3 p.m. and from 7 to 10 p.m. on May 4.
The drink specials include the frozen hibiscus paloma, the Cazadores mangonada, the boozy watermelon Tajin pops, Estrella beer and shot specials.
Henry’s Majestic is located at 2303 Pittman St., Dallas. henrysmajestic.com.
José
José is hosting a weekend of celebrations for its seven-year anniversary May 4-5. These two days of festivities will celebrate the cultural and culinary identity of José, including live entertainment, food, and local vendors.
On May 4, the cumbia band Los Gran Reyes will liven up the evening, and the José food truck will serve some food specials. José will offer Mi Campo shots for $7.
On May 5, José will host a Cinco de Mayo party with a small business pop-up offering an assortment of goodies. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can enjoy Cookies by Chrysta, YuYu Cultural, Julz Boutique, Colibrì Panadería, El Mero Mero Elotero, Artesanìas Claudia, Heritage Collective, Sweet Stack, Maravilla Cacao, and Odalis Coffee.
José is located at 4931 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas. jose.mx.
Kenny’s Burger
The burger joint will offer selected cocktails for $5 on May 5, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. You can order one of Kenny’s spicy specialties such as Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeños or the Pepperjack Guacamole Burger.
Kenny’s Burger has several locations in North Texas. kennysburgerjoint.com.
Komodo
Komodo will have a Cinco de Mayo experience this Sunday, May 5, from 12 to 6 p.m.
For only $65 per adult and $35 per kid, patrons can enjoy unlimited culinary stations and an entrée showcasing special holiday offerings . The celebration will have a lively atmosphere with Mariachi music and a DJ.
In addition to their regular Sunday brunch, eaters could have a Lychee or Japanese Citrus Margarita alongside a taco station with Duck, Wagyu Steak, Baja fish, and Mushroom Tacos, as well as chocolate dessert tacos.
Komodo is offering an unlimited two-hour drink package with two options: $25 or $35, depending on the drinks.
Komodo is located at 2550 Pacific Ave. Ste. 120, Dallas. komododallas.com.
Kona Grill
All day on May 5, Kona Grill will have a fiesta with $4 tacos and five margaritas for $5 each. You can choose from Kona Margarita on the rocks or frozen, or one from flavored red raspberry, white peach and green apple margaritas.
Kona Grill has locations in Dallas and Plano. konagrill.com.
La Neta Cocina y Lounge
La Neta Cocina y Lounge will celebrate the holiday May 4-5.
On May 4, La Neta will host a pre-Cinco de Mayo celebration with music from a DJ, $7 house tacos, Patron margaritas or shots and cocktails, and $100 Patron bottle specials from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
On Sunday, the restaurant will have a Cinco de Mayo brunch with bottomless mimosas, margaritas and Micheladas for $25; $5 Mexican tea shots; and $7 Patron margaritas and shots from 12 to 5 p.m.
La Neta Cocina is located at 2525 Elm St., #175, Dallas. lanetacocina.com.
Mexican Bar Company
On May 5, the Plano eatery will host a celebration with cocktails and lively entertainment. Mariachi Quetzal will perform, and there will be a DJ all day long.
Mexican Bar Company is located at 6121 West Park Blvd., Ste RS-10, Plano. mexbars.com.
Mexican Sugar
Mexican Sugar will start the celebration on May 3 at 5 p.m. with a Cinco de Mayo experience lasting through May 5.
Guests of Mexican Sugar in Plano, Las Colinas, and Uptown Dallas will enjoy complimentary premium tequila tastings served from an ice luge; pop-up margarita bars featuring Nitrogen Margaritas; custom tableside margaritas with choice of rim, tequila, and fresh fruit infusions; DJ spinning Latin beats; and elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails.
Mexican Sugar has locations in Plano, Las Colinas and Uptown Dallas. mexicansugarcocina.com.
Miriam Cocina Latina
The popular eatery at Klyde Warren Park in the Dallas Arts District kicks off summer and celebrates Cinco de Mayo all weekend long with live DJ, mariachis and food/drink specials.
The festivities kick off May 3 with DJ Pep Flow between 5 to 8 p.m. and continue Saturday with the popular Mariachi Zacatecas from 5 to 7 p.m., along with door prizes, including handprinted Veuve Cliquot bottles from local artist Raynorshine Design and flower arrangements created by Token Flowers.
Guests will celebrate on Sunday with all-day taco specials for $5 and $8 Mexican watermelon shots.
Miriam Cocina Latina is located at 2015 Woodall Rogers Fwy., Klyde Warren Park. miriamcocina.com.
Moxies
Moxies will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with several margarita options, from pineapple basil margarita made with Flecha Azul blanco tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, pineapple syrup, and fresh basil. The jalapeño margarita with Patrón silver tequila, lime juice, Liber & Co. fiery ginger, jalapeño, and fresh cucumber. Or the Spicy Mango Margarita made of Ghost tequila, real mango, and lime juice.
Another option is the Moxies’ Millionaire Margarita featuring Herradura Legend añejo, Grand Marnier Cuvée Louis Alexandre, organic agave and lime juice.
Moxies has multiple locations in Dallas, Plano and Southlake. moxies.com.
On The Border Mexican Grill and Cantina
On the Border will have a five-day celebration for Cinco de Mayo that will start May 1 with premium drink specials and new margaritas.
Two new margaritas featuring Dwayne Johnson’s Teremana Tequila will be available all month. The new drinks Teremana Blue Duck Oasis Rita and Duck Island Breeze Rita will be available May 4-5.
Guests can also enjoy $5 Cinco specials like the $5 Cinco Rita, $5 Mexican draft beer, and On The Border’s signature queso for $5.
On the Border has several locations in North Texas. ontheborder.com.
Paciugo Gelato Caffe
Paciugo Gelato Caffe will offer a happy hour deal on Sunday, May 5, with one free scoop of their Avo Glow gelato, their new seasonal avocado gelato.
This gelato was created in partnership with Avocados From Mexico. The giveaway will be on Cinco de Mayo from 5 to 6 p.m. at all Paciugo locations while supplies last.
The Avo Glow gelato is a creamy avocado gelato, infused with an avocado citrus glaze and made with all-natural ingredients, including fresh avocados from Mexico.
This month, Paciugo will also offer Avo Glow Gelachos, which includes two scoops of gelato served with chocolate dipping sauce and waffle cone chips. This limited-edition treat will be available only from May 1 to 31.
Paciugo Gelato Caffe has several locations in North Texas. paciugo.com.
PGA Frisco
Two restaurants in the Monument Realty PGA District — Ice House and Lounge by Topgolf — will feature a special margarita at a discounted price.
The special is the Fields Frozen margarita, which costs $11 and is made with Campo Bravo Plata Tequila, Triple Sec, Monin Agave Nectar, and fresh lime. This offer is valid May 5.
PGA Frisco is located at 3255 PGA Pkwy., Frisco. pgafrisco.com.
STK Steakhouse
STK Steakhouse will have $5 tacos and tequila shots on May 5. Patrons could choose from wagyu beef or tuna tartare tacos and, for the tequila, they can have Don Julio, Casamigos, Patron, Herradura or Milagro for $5 or upgrade to a premium shot of Cincoro Añejo tequila for $25.
STK Steakhouse is located at 2000 McKinney Ave., Dallas. stksteakhouse.com.
Te Deseo
This restaurant will kick off the Cinco de Mayo festivities on May 1 with a Tequila Dinner Series, with a chef-curated menu of Mexican dishes and cocktails featuring Milagro tequila for $75 per guest.
On May 2 and 4, Te Deseo will host a Cinco de Mayo fiesta on La Terraza, with Latin DJ, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
On May 5, guests can enjoy unlimited Latin small plates for $39 per guest with influences from Mexico, Peru, Colombia and Puerto Rico, like sopes, tacos, anticuchos, ceviches, arepas and tostones, while they listen to a live Mariachi.
Te Deseo is located at 2700 Olive St., Dallas. tedeseo.com.
The Mexican
The Mexican is featuring some Cinco de Mayo favorites to celebrate the occasion, like Scallop Morita, with fresh scallops, red onion, serrano slices, rasurada sauce and morita aioli, for $28; King Crab Enchiladas, with king crab, roasted garlic, white onion, Oaxaca cheese, and mezcal habanero sauce, for $46; or Chicharrón de Ribeye, crispy American wagyu ribeye, guacamole and salsa piquín limón, for $26.
Patrons could order drinks like El Rey, made with Socorro blanco tequila, jalapeño, Ancho Reyes, smoked chili bitters, and lime for $17; or a curated tequila tasting, led by Tequila Sommelier Alejandro Vargas, based on guests’ preferences and palette, for $75 per person. The Mexican has over 140 tequilas available.
The Mexican is located at 1401 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas. themexican.com.
Toro Toro
Toro Toro has new items for Cinco de Mayo, like pulpo al pastor tacos, with tender octopus marinated in achiote adobo, paired with tomatillo salsa, cilantro, grilled pineapple, and salsa macha; and Cinco Margarita, a blend of tequila blanco, banana liqueur, pineapple, pomegranate liqueur, and lime.
The regular Pan-Latin menu includes items like the Mercado margarita, guacamole, sweet corn empanadas, house-made churros, and a variety of tequilas and cocktails.
Toro Toro is located at 200 Main Street, Suite B, Fort Worth. torotorofortworth.com.
