Cinco de Mayo is coming on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and despite it being on a Tuesday, there will be 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.
<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>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!
2026 Cinco De Mayo Events in Tampa
Cinco De Mayo Ananda Farms
- Date: May 1-3, 2026
- Location: Ananda Farms, Terra Cia
Enjoy live music, food, U-Pick flowers, and family activities all weekend at Ananda Farm for a Cinco de Mayo tribute weekend in honor of Kristy Blaine Boss. Half of every $10 ticket going to her cancer-family fund at Community Foundation Tampa Bay.
Cinco de Mayo weekend Bar Crawl
- Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 2 p.m.
- Location: One Night Stand, St. Pete
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style! Round up your friends for Cinco De Mayo fun in St. Pete with Downtown Crawlers, where you can explore 5+ participating bars and enjoy complimentary welcome shots and fiesta drink specials. Mandatory check-in is from 2 p.m.-5 p.m., after that, explore at your own pace!
Tampa Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl
- Date: May 2, 2026, 4 p.m.
- Location: Paddy Wagon Irish Pub
Kick off Cinco de Mayo in Tampa in style by hitting the city’s top bars with margarita specials, tequila shots, and great energy! Your ticket to the Tampa Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl includes free entry, drink specials, and a free after-party.
Cinco de Mayo weekend Bar Crawl
- Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 4 p.m.
- Location: American Social, Tampa
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style! Round up your friends for Cinco De Mayo fun in Tampa with Downtown Crawlers, where you can explore 10+ participating bars and enjoy complimentary welcome shots and fiesta drink specials. Mandatory check-in starts at 4 p.m., after that, explore at your own pace!
Cinco De Mayo Latin Food & Music Festival
- Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026, 1 p.m.-7 p.m.
- Location: Land O Lakes Heritage park
Enjoy a day of food, drinks, dancing, and live music to celebrate Cinco De Mayo!
Cinco De Mayo Fiesta
- Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 12 p.m.-11 p.m.
- Location: Mad Beach Cantina, Madeira Beach
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style at Mad Beach Cantina with a one-of-a-kind tequila experience! Join us for a lively night of music, bites, and premium pours featuring Herradura. Choose your favorite bottle and make it truly yours with the on-site engraving station!
Cinco De Drinko at MacDinton's
- Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 7 p.m.
- Location: Macdinton's Irish Pub
Kick off the fiesta with the open bar from 7 p.m.–9 p.m., paired with a delicious taco bar to keep the party going all night long. There will also be $12 Patron Buckets, $25 Margarita Trees, $5 Patron Hitchhiker drink specials.
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
- Location: 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.
bartaco
- Location: 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
Miguel's Mexican Seafood and Grill
- Location: 3035 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa
Miguel's offers fresh Mexican fare like Shrimp & Scallop Fundido, tacos, Fajitas, and more, along with delicious cocktails.
Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar
- Location: 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.
Wanna check out some of Tampa's best taco joints? We've got all you need to know in The Best Hidden Gem Taco Spots in Tampa Bay Revealed!