Posted by: Cinco de Mayo is upon us, and South Florida is gearing up for a vibrant celebration of food, dancing and ice-cold margaritas. We've compiled a list of the hottest Cinco de Mayo restaurant specials across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County, featuring mouthwatering dishes, refreshing libations, and live mariachi bands for you to enjoy.
Broward County
The Wharf Fort Lauderdale
20 W Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
Enjoy a free sombrero with RSVP to The Wharf Fort Lauderdale's Cinco de Mayo party for the first 1000 people who attend! Enjoy drink specials, Mariachi Bands, luchadores, piñatas and a FREE Corona or Modelo with the purchase of a shot of tequila, Entrance is free with an RSVP. A VIP table experience is also available with a higher ticket price.
Doors open at 12 p.m. and stay open until 2 a.m. on both Thursday, May 4 and Friday, May 5, 2024.
Lona Margarita (Photo courtesy of Lona Cocina & Tequileria)
Canyon
620 S Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo a day early at Canyon in Fort Lauderdale. On May 4, 2024, from 5-10 p.m. guests will enjoy a variety of $10 specials. This includes $10 margaritas, $10 taco flights, tequila and chef specials. To add to the festivities at the restaurant, there will be live music during the evening hours.
Beehive Kitchen
6312 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale
A BOGO offer is on the menu at Beehive Kitchen this Cinco de Mayo. Buy a chicken burrito wrap on May 5, and enjoy another one for free with promo code CINCO. The holiday special features a rustic herb grilled chicken, whole grain brown rice, black beans, Mexican street corn, queso fresco, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
Legends Tavern & Grille
Locations in Plantation, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Sunrise and Palm Beach Gardens
Dine-in early at Legends Tavern & Grille on Cinco de Mayo and take. advantage of their Beat the Clock specials from 12 – 4 p.m. Enjoy $3 Legendary Margaritas from noon to 1 p.m., $3 Corona bottles from 1-2 p.m., $4 Camarena Blanco Shots from 2 – 3 p.m. and $5 Cadillac Margaritas from 3 – 4 p.m.
Lona Cocina & Tequileria, Fort Lauderdale
321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
On Friday, May 5 Lona is celebrating its Mexican roots with an all-day celebration from 11:30 a.m. until 2 a.m.. Start your day off with a special Espolon Margarita pitcher paired with Lona's bottomless brunch buffet featuring authentic Mexican dishes. Enjoy a limited menu in the afternoon and a live taco station in the evening. The evening will include more margaritas and a live DJ. A late night munchies menu will also be offered. Reservations can be made by clicking here.
Open 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., 321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
Jalapeno Cucumber Margarita (Photo courtesy of Tacocraft)
Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar – Victoria Park, Lauderdale by the Sea, Coral Springs, Plantation Walk
In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale’s Victoria Park neighborhood, will host its Annual Block Party, certain to be a festive celebration and fantastic event. From 5 to 11 p.m., guests can enjoy live Mariachi and DJ entertainment, along with a variety of Tacocraft’s famed handcrafted margaritas including Jalapeño Cucumber, Passionfruit, Watermelon, Prickly Pear and Strawberry Basil. The festivities happen at their three other locations as well, click here for more information and locations.
Cinco de Mayo Block Party at Tequila Sunrise
4711 N Dixie Hwy, Oakland Park, FL
Tulio's Tacos and Tequila Bar
2150 Wilton Dr, #A113, Wilton Manors
It will be quite the fiesta at Tulio's Tacos & Tequila Bar this Cinco de Mayo. The festivities begin at 11:00 a.m., as the restaurant will host a bottomless brunch from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The party doesn't stop there, as this Mexican Fiesta last until 11:59 p.m. Guests will enjoy $10 House Margaritas, a live mariachi band, a pop-up outdoor bar, along with your favorite Mexican food and drinks
The Whole Enchilada Fresh Mexican Grill & Bar
8000 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
Why limit Cinco de Mayo to just one day when you can celebrate it all weekend long?! The Whole Enchilada agrees and will be celebrating the holiday on both May 4 & 5 with a Cinco de Mayo bash. Partygoers will enjoy free swag. drink specials and DJ entertainment — and don't forget the Altos tequila specials which include $4 shots, $6 margaritas, $15 shot skis and $30 pitchers.
Miami-Dade County
Drink specials at Shoma Bazaar in Doral. Photo courtesy of Levy Public Relations
Cinco de Mayo Specials at Shoma Bazaar in Doral
Throughout the day, Shoma Bazaar will be offering a wide range of drink specials, including traditional Margaritas ($7 each), Micheladas ($5 each), Single Coronitas ($4 each), and the special combo deals include a Margarita and Coronita ($10), and a Coronita and 1.5 oz shot of El Jimador ($9).
Traditional Mexican food specials will also be offered by Bandidos Taqueria Click here for all info.
From 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., 9420 NW 41 St., Doral
Spicy Daisy (Photo courtesy of The Doral Yard)
5 de Mayo at The Yard
Doral Yard, 8455 NW 53 St, Doral
It will be one big Cinco de Mayo fiesta at Doral Yard on May 5. From noon until 8 p.m., guests will enjoy $5 margaritas, tequila shots, Mexican beer and Mezcal (shots or drinks). Pair those tasty beverages with live music (including Mariachis) and food items from culinary vendors and you're set for a Cinco de Mayo to remember. Admission is free with an RSVP, but an RSVP doesn't guarantee a table. Table reservations are strongly suggested.
Cinco de Wynwood
Wynwood Marketplace, 2250 NW 2nd Ave, Miami,
Wynwood Marketplace will transform itself into Cinco de Wynwood on May 5 from noon until 3:00. This year's celebration combines freedom with creativity so get ready for a vibrant, larger than life experience. That means giant margaritas, a mechanical bull, live music, mariachi, tequila shots and more. Plus, when you RSVP, you'll score yourself a complimentary Cerveza. Admission is free.
Fiesta at CityPlace Doral
Chico Malo and Copper Blues have teamed up to host a Mexican Fiesta on the second-floor terrace of CityPlace Doral for Cinco de Mayo weekend. This weekend-long Mexican fiesta will be complete with Mexican decor, live entertainment and food and drink specials from Chico Malo (May 3-5) and Copper Blues (May 5). On Sunday, May 5, Chico Malo will roast a pig during brunch and make special dishes with Jose Cuervo Reposado.
SPECIALS
Chico Malo: Drink specials range in price from $3-$10 (depending on when you go) and food specials like Al Pastor Tacos, a Roasted Pork Platter, Alitas de Puerco and Pulled Pork Quesadillas are available for $10 apiece.
Cooper Blues: $10 House Margaritas all day and from 5-10 p.m., enjoy $10 Tacos, $9 Don Julio Blanco Shots, $10 Diablitas and more.
Drinko de Mayo Bar Crawl, Dolphin Mall
If stopping at only 1 location for Cinco de Mayo is not your style, head on over to the Dolphin Mall. The Mall will be hosting a Drinko de Mayo Bar Crawl where you'll enjoy live entertainment and 5 drinks (which can be used for a specialty cocktail, beer or house wine at Vivo!, PBR Cowboy Bar, Mojito Bar, Daiquiri Bar or Dave & Busters) for $30 (+$10 in fees). Advance tickets are available.
Havana Harry's
4612 S Le Jeune Rd, Coral Gables
Raise a glass in good cheer, as Havana Harry's will host an all-day Happy Hour on Cinco de Mayo. That means select glasses of wine for $5, house liquors for $6, $3 off beer, sangria for $7 and most specialty cocktails are $7. Pair the libations with must-have tacos or sizzling fajitas and you're set for a festive holiday.
John Martin's
253 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables 33134
Beer lovers rejoice. John Martin's has your back on Cinco de Mayo. Not only will the restaurant be serving Irish Fish Tacos, but guests will enjoy a complimentary Corona or Modelo when they buy a shot of tequila. The full menu will also be available, along with a bottomless brunch from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Cinco de Mayo Brunch at JohnMartin’s | Coral Gables, FL
Toro Toro, InterContinental Miami, Downtown
100 Chopin Plaza
Taco and tequila enthusiasts can rejoice this Cinco de Mayo as Toro Toro, Chef Richard Sandoval’s Pan-Latin steakhouse, is celebrating on Sunday, May 5 from noon to 10 p.m. Guests will enjoy live Mariachi entertainment from 5-7 p.m. and a special Taco (3) and Margarita Special for $35 all day long. This includes a Carne Adobo, Fish and Al Pastor taco. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked here.
(Photo courtesy of THR?W Social)
Palm Beach County
Agave Fest at Ravish off Ocean
If you think tacos and tequila are as good as it gets, wait until you add a bottle of Mezcal. Say hello to Agave Fest taking place at Ravish off Ocean on May 5. From 4-8 p.m., guests will enjoy a tequila and Mezcal tasting, along with all-you-can-eat tacos, churros and nachos, and a salsa band for $40.
El Camino (Delray Beach & West Palm Beach)
Join El Camino on May 5, 2024 from noon until 10 p.m., for Cinco De Mayo and enjoy a free block party in both West Palm Beach and Delray Beach. Guests will enjoy tacos and tequila, a Mariachi band, face painting, salsa dancing and other family-friendly activities. The Delray Beach location will also offer a VIP experience with 2 VIP lounges and a VIP Cantina.
The West Palm Beach party will be hosted at The Square, 700 S Rosemary Ave. in West Palm Beach, while the Delray Beach party will be hosted at Old School Square, 51 N Swinton Ave, Delray Beach.
El Camino (Fort Lauderdale & Boca Raton)
For the Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton locations, the party will take place right at the restaurant. Indulge in all of your Mexican food favorites, that will be available for purchase until 12 a.m. There will also be a Mariachi band playing at both restaurants and an outdoor bar at the Boca Raton locations.
THRoW Social, Downtown Delray Beach
29 SE 2nd Ave, Delray Beach
The entertainment venue celebrates with $3 taco specials, complimentary chips and drink specials including $10 margaritas and $4 Corona beers. Hungry guests are encouraged to participate in a taquito-eating contest. DJs will be spinning tunes from noon until midnight. A $20 cover fee does apply. VIP Cabanas are also available. The party takes place from noon until 2 a.m.
(Photo courtesy of Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar)
Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar, Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale
Join the Cinco de Mayo Block Party in either Palm Beach or Broward County where they'll have live entertainment and both food and drink specials. Click here for more info.
Open 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
1313 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
5250 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, multiple locations around South Florida
LIME locations around South Florida will be hosting a fiesta all day on Friday, May 5, all day long. with live music, games, giveaways and more.
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, multiple locations
Bodega will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a weekend-long party featuring DJ sets by local DJ's, giveaways, and specials on draft and frozen margaritas, including $5 draft margaritas from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. on May 5.
Addresses:
- Coral Gables: 317 Miracle Mile Miami, FL 33134
- Coconut Grove: 3419 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
- Fort Lauderdale: 21 W Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
- South Beach: 1220 16th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139
- West Palm Beach: 118 S Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Corvina
110 Plaza Real South, Boca Raton in Palmetto Park Place Plaza
Raise a glass at Corvina for this year's Cinco. de Mayo. That's because Ghost Margaritas will be just $5 on Cinco de Mayo starting at 4 p.m. This includes a Watermelon Basil, Pomegranate and Mango Margarita. The savings doesn't stop there, as the restaurant will also be serving up a bites menu that includes Chicken Tinga Tostadas, Ceiba Shrimp Nachos and a Blackened Fish Taco — all for $5 apiece.
Cholo Soy at Copperpoint Brewing
151 Commerce Rd, Boynton Beach
Cholo Soy Cocina is teaming up with Copperpoint Brewing on Cinco de Mayo and will be serving up a selection of tacos to celebrate the holiday from 1-6 p.m.
Dos Amigos Tacos
Locations in Wellington and Delray Marketplace
To Dos Amigos, Cinco de Mayo doesn't just mean it's time to offer food and drink specials. To them, it means, it's time to throw an all-out celebration that the whole family will enjoy. This celebration, which will run all day, will include music, drink specials, games and of course, their line-up of fantastic Mexican food.
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