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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 AT BUSCH GARDENS

Friday, May 3-Sunday, May 5
10165 McKinley Dr., Tampa

Immerse yourself in the traditional music of Mexico all weekend long! There will be special performances, including live music, special Mexican dishes, and street performers throughout the day.

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 mayo at angry chair brewing

Saturday, May 4-Sunday, May 5 
4101 N. Florida Ave, Tampa

Angry Chair will be releasing a special Mexican lager, plus other beer specials. They’ll also be serving up $1 tacos.

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.

Cheers to cinco de mayo at keel farms

Sunday, May 5 at 6 pm
5202 Thonotosassa Rd., Plant City

Spend Cinco de Mayo at Keel Farms. Each ticket includes a mouthwatering 3-course meal, signature drink selections for each course, and a take home souvenir wine glass. Their Latin-inspired menu will include shellfish ceviche, corn and chorizo croquette, birra short rib tacos, and vanilla panacotta with dulce de leche.

Casa Tina’s 32nd Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

Sunday, May 5 from 1 pm-10 pm
365 Main St, Dunedin

Enjoy live music, dancing, salsa lessons, Mojiganga puppet parade and procession, and more.

Club Cinco – Cinco de Mayo at Red Mesa Cantina

Sunday. May 5 from 11 am-
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. You can also snap a pic in their 360 photo booth with a free Hornitos promo from 1 pm-5 pm.

CINCO DE MAYO beer fest: a celebration of mexican inspired home brews

Sunday, May 5 from 2 pm-5 pm
8729 Gunn Highway, Odessa

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo a little differently this year. Bru Grower Bar will be hosting it’s first Home Brew Beer Fest featuring Mexican inspired beers from six different home brewers. $20 gets you a commemorative 5 oz. tasting glass, unlimited samples of all home brews, 20% off draft pours during and after the event, and a build-your-own taco and nacho bar.

CINCO DE MAYO at the salty shamrock

Sunday, May 5 from 11 am-10 pm
6186 N. US Highway 41, Apollo Beach, FL

Enjoy taco and margarita specials, live entertainment from 20th Floor Duo, and more.

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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