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Cinco de Mayo is coming up on Sunday, May 5 and there are lots of ways to celebrate around Tampa Bay!

Several places around town are gearing up to celebrate with Mexican food and drink specials and events. Here’s a list of places where you can celebrate Cinco de Mayo and party all day and night with some fiesta fun or sit back and enjoy some authentic Mexican fare.

Cinco De Mayo Events in Tampa

Cinco de Mayo FIesta Block Party Weekend Bash

Friday, May 3-Sunday, May 5
9524 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa

Head to Westchase Town Center for live music, food, drinks, and family-friendly activities such as bounce houses and rock-climbing walls. World of Beer will have drink specials such as $5 Mexican drafts, $4 XX Lager and Amber, $6 Margaritas, and $8 WOB Nachos/Dos Tacos Specials. Ther will be a liv DJ outside from 5-9 pm and live music inside from 8-11 pm.

Cinco De Drinko at Catrinas Tacos and Tequila Bar

Sunday, May 5 from 11 am-11 pm
1611 Howard Ave, Tampa

Head to Catrinas on Howard for an all-day party filled with great food, Coronas, and margaritas.

CINCO DE MAYO SOCIAL SUNDAY AT TAPS

Saturday, May 5 from 12 pm-8 pm
777 N. Ashley Dr, Tampa

Enjoy $3 Coronas all day and $5 tequila shots until 8pm. Live music will kick off at 7:30pm.

Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl 

Sunday, May 5 from 2 pm-10 pm
1717 E 7th Ave, Tampa

Shift into fiesta mode and take a break from the daily grind with a Cinco de Mayo bar crawls in Ybor. Tickets include: free entry into bars, one show and one taco, exclusive drink specials, professional photographer, after party, and more. Check in is at Bad Monkey.

Casa Tina’s 32nd Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

2024 Info TBD
365 Main St, Dunedin

Enjoy live music with Madera Sol and Orquesta Infinidad, Traditional Mexican dances, and free salsa lessons. The Casa Tina Drum Line with Aj Vega will lead the way to their walking puppet parade!

Cinco de Mayo at Red Mesa Cantina

2024 Info TBD
128 3rd St. S, St. Petersburg

Head to the biggest Cinco de Mayo party in downtown St. Pete! All three floors of the cantina will be open to the public with free entry. Starting at 11am, the bottom two floors will be open with drinks and a full menu. The ballroom will open at 5pm with a DJ, tarot card reader, photo booths, and other surprises. The rooftop will also open at 5pm. Make sure to grab a souvenir up to enjoy a hand-crafted margarita and specialty beverage in!

Cinco de Mayo at Besito Mexican Restaurant

2024 Info TBD
205 Westshore Plaza, Tampa

At Besito Mexican Restaurant, you can get the party started at 11:30am. All day long, they’ll be $6 margaritas, $5 tequila shots, live music, a DJ, and of course, their full menu of amazing Mexican cuisine. Seating is first come, first serve and a pre-fixe menu will be available for parties of 8 or more.

Image Credit: Besito

CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION AT STARKEY MARKET

2024 info TBD
3460 Starkey Blvd, Odessa

Head to the Barn for delicious food specials, refreshing margaritas, and live music starting at 6pm! Local chefs will have amazing Mexican dishes for you to try and there will be along with fresh margaritas (including blueberry margaritas with blueberrries picked right from the farm!). There will also be corn hole, lawn games pinatas, and more.

CINCO DE MAYO! AT PARK & REC TAMPA

2024 Info TBD
290 S. Meridian Ave, Tampa

Make it a next level Fiesta Friday! Enjoy $3 tacos, $7 Coronas and Dos XX, $7 Cazadores Margaritas, $8 Patron, Grey Goose, and Bacardi, and music by DJ Tone.

 

Mexican Restaurants to Enjoy on Cinco de Mayo

Feel like just kicking back with some delicious food and a fresh Mexican cocktail, check out these picks for places to eat on Cinco de Mayo.

GREEN LEMON

915 S. Howard Ave, Tampa

This casual spot in South Tampa offers an array of items such as loaded nachos, fiesta bowls, tacos, and an array of fresh margaritas.
Must-try: Loaded Papas Fritas, Habanero Beef Fiesta Bowl, Gigante Taco, “Not So Famous” Margarona.

Image Credit: Green Lemon

bartaco

1601 W. Snow Ave, Tampa

Located in Hyde Park Village, this laid-back restaurant is known for their street tacos and fresh guacamole. Make sure to try their rice bowls and delicious hand-crafted cocktails.
Must-try: Baja Fish Taco, Sesame Ribeye Taco, Duck Birra, Paloma Fresca

Image Credit: bartaco

Miguelitos Taqueria Y Tequilas

2702 W. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa

Voted one of Tampa’s best Mexican restaurants, Miguelitos offers fresh Mexican fare and over 40 tequilas that you can enjoy in their dining room or their outdoor patio. They’re home to Tampa’s only 5-degree Tequila Tap which offers perfectly chilled infused tequila shots on tap, chilled below zero degrees.
Must-try: Chicharrones, Arroz Con Camaron, Pork Belly, Pollo Verde Tamale

Image Credit: Miguelito’s

Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar

2223 N. Westshore Blvd, Tampa

Situated along Bay Street at International Plaza, Rocco’s offers a true taste of Mexico in a fun and casual environment. Experience authentic Mexican food such as corn tortillas made by hand, along with their tableside guacamole and 200 varieties of tequila.

Image Credit: Rocco’s Tacos

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