Where to Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Miami

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in a city that likes to party - The Magic City. This day offers a great excuse to eat delicious Mexican food and celebrate the city's unique Mexican-American culture.

What is Cinco de Mayo?

This annual holiday happens on the 5th of May to honor Mexico's victory over the French Empire in 1862. In the united states, this celebration is widely considered a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas such as the city of Miami and San Antonio where there is a substantial Mexican-American population. Many people outside of Mexico city often mistake this day for a celebration of Mexican independence day, however, that is celebrated on September 16.

The day commemorates a battle of Puebla where 6,000 French troops were sent out to attack Puebla de Los Angeles as a result of napoleon iii seeking the opportunity to carve an empire out of Mexican territory. Today, participants mark the occasion with parades, parties, mariachi music, Mexican folk dancing, and traditional foods with some of the largest festivals being held in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston. In Mexico, this commemoration is primarily observed in the state of Puebla where the unlikely victory occurred.

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Miami

Many bars, nightclubs, and restaurants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties will be offering drink specials, concerts, and mariachi bands going on throughout the day and late into the night.

Cilantro 27 Ceviche Bar

Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine with modern adaptations. The Taco Corner will feature $3 tacos, $8 quesadillas, and $6 guacamole as well as $5 Mexican beers, $5 tequila shots, and $10 margaritas.

The Roof at Esme Hotel

Located in Miami Beach above the hustle of Espanola Way, the Roof will be serving special margaritas, tequila popsicles, and welcome shots all as DJ Robertson spins tunes in collaboration with Calirosa Tequila.

Wynwood Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

Join Wynwood on May 5th for their 5th Annual Cinco De May Bar crawl and enjoy 5 free drinks and awesome drink specials as you crawl your way through North Miami's creative cultural hub.

Cinco De Mayo at Bay 13

Located in Coral Gables, Bay 13 Brewery is celebrating with tacos, $5 margaritas, tequila shots, Q Soda Palomas, a Mariachi Band, and more!Have a happy and safe Cinco De Mayo!