¡ A Celebrar Cinco de Mayo!

Time for Mexican food, tequila and mezcal, music and fun! Every May 5, it’s the annual celebration of Mexico’s victory at the Battle of Puebla on this day in 1862. Here’s a roundup of events and specials throughout South Florida:

Cinco de Mama, Coconut Grove

Coconut Grove is again hosting their Cinco de Mayo/Mother’s Day mashup. It’s based on the assumption that what moms really need for Mother’s Day is a margarita and a night off. Coconut Grove has sweetened the deal with free swag bags and surprise gift cards from $25-100 for mom. There are mariachis and live music, plus special deals at Mexican restaurants, like:

    •    Taco Way: all-day drink specials, limited menu
    •    Kush Coconut Grove + Lokal: special drinks, nachos $9
    •    Jaguar Restaurant: Margaritas and mezcaltinis and other specials
WHERE: Fuller St.
WHEN: May 5, 6-9pm
MORE INFO: Register here:

Eclectico Restaurant & Bar, Coral Gables

Patron Tequila Dinner ($100 per person) includes four-course dinner and hand-crafted Patron cocktail. They’ll also offer $5 Cazadores margaritas all day.
WHERE: 320 San Lorenzo Ave.
WHEN: May 5, 4-7pm for margarita specials. Live entertainment starts at 7pm
MORE INFO: Eclectico Miami

Batch Gastropub Miami

$5 pineapple and jalapeño infused tequila entourage cocktails all day long.
WHERE: 30 SW 12 St.
WHEN: May 5
MORE INFO: Batch Gastropub

Morelia Gourmet Paletas, multiple locations

Free Tajin Chamoy (Mexican chili sauce usually paired with fruits) with paleta purchase.
WHERE: Hollywood, Coral Gables, Wynwood, Aventura Mall, Aventura Commons, Surfside, South Beach, Coconut Grove, Doral
WHEN: May 5
MORE INFO: Paletas Morelia

Calle 23 Miami, Coral Gables

$5 drink specials all night long, plus salsa music.
WHERE: 230 Miracle Mile
WHEN: May 5, all day
MORE INFO: Calle 23

Copper 29 Bar

Drink specials and live DJ, including $12 Patron Mules, $8 Don Julio shots, $5 beers.
WHERE: 206 Miracle Mile
WHEN: May 5
MORE INFO: Copper 20 Bar

Jaguar Restaurant, Coconut Grove

Jaguar Fun x The Grove Girl Party ($35 per person) includes an open bar and two pulled pork sliders. All-day specials like $6 margaritas and signature Mexcaltinis, and two tacos plus a choice of margarita or mezcaltini for only $16.
WHERE: 3067 Grand Ave.
WHEN: May 5, Fiesta is 5-9pm
MORE INFO: Jaguar Restaurant

Le Chick Miami, Wynwood

Tequila, food and drink specials – Spanglish Beer and Illegal Shot for $10, Cazadores tequila cocktail too.
WHERE: 310 NW 24 St.
WHEN: May 5
MORE INFO: Le Chick

Mickey Burkes, Miami Beach

$6 Modelo drafts and frozen margaritas, $5 Cazadores tequila shots and $3 grilled elote with cilantro lime cream.
WHERE: 1265 Washington Ave.
WHEN: May 5
MORE INFO: Mickey Burkes

Talkin’ Tacos, Brickell and Miramar

Menu includes birria tacos and ramen, street corn on the cob, churros, tajin and chamoy gummies, horchatas and mangonadas. Mariachis at their Brickell location.
WHERE: 97 SW 8 St., Brickell; 3456 Red Rd., Miramar
WHEN: May 5
MORE INFO: Talkin' Tacos

The Doral Yard, Doral

Mariachis and a DJ, Mason jar margaritas, beer and shot specials, plus samples, giveaways and a photo shoot booth.
WHERE: 455 NW 53rd St
WHEN: May 5
MORE INFO: The Doral Yard

American Social, Brickell

Tequila and Corona specials all day long, with Hornitos sampling from 5-7pm. Specials include $6 Hornitos shots (guests can keep the shot glass), $8 Hornitos margaritas, $30 Mamitas buckets.
WHERE: 690 SW 1 Ct.
WHEN: May 5
MORE INFO: American Social

Pilo’s Street Tacos, Brickell

$6 margaritas all day and $4 draft chelas. $3 tacos for $8.
WHERE: 28 SW 11 St.
WHEN: May 5
MORE INFO: Pilo's Tacos