The Best Dallas Spots To Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

This chic Mexican restaurant in the Harwood District is celebrating Cinco de Mayo for six days straight. From May 1 to May 8, Te Deseo will feature $7 sangrias and frozen drink specials. Also on May 1, there will be a DJ on the rooftop from 9 pm to 2 am, May 2 will feature Sunset Salsa at 7 pm, and on May 5, there will be a DJ from 7 pm to 11 pm.

On May 5, this downtown patio favorite is hosting a Cinco de Mayo celebration from 5 pm to 10 pm. Along with live entertainment from a local mariachi group, DJ, and live band, there will be drink and food specials. These include $4 Dos XX, $8 frozen margaritas, $8 rocks margaritas, $8 ranch waters, as well as Tacos Al Pastor specials, Paleteros (ice cream sold from a cart), and Eloteros (elotes sold from a cart).

This brand new Tex-Mex spot from The Rustic’s Kyle Noonan is hosting its grand opening on May 5 (Cinco de Mayo). There will be a Mariachi band, DJ, mini donkeys, a pop-up bar, golden tacos, and of course, fajitas and margaritas.

On May 1, this Plano food hall is hosting Cinco de Mayo celebrations starting at 1:30 pm. Guests can expect Chilangos tacos, tequila, and live music all day. There will also be a giant 11-foot piñata courtesy of Living Young Wellness Spa. The entertainment line-up includes Squeezebox Bandits (“Tex-Mex” Country Band), Traditional Mexican Dances by Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, Fusión Latina, and lastly Havana NRG at 8 pm. Purchase tickets for Havana NRG here.

Another Uptown spot you can celebrate May 5 at is this spacious and outdoor venue. From 3 pm to 10 pm, there will be Joe Leo Tacos (as this is where Joe Leo Fine Tex-Mex got it start), and live music on the stage.

This Cinco de Mayo, this Mexican restaurant in Deep Ellum and Addison is offering $5 margaritas, $5 import beers, $5 Cazadores Blanco shots, and $30 large-format Cazadores, as well as a live mariachi band.

Head to this Mexican restaurant in the Design District any time on May 5 for $6 margaritas and $30 marg pitchers. Pair with one of El Bolero’s taco plates or enchiladas to really get the celebration going.

This Lower Greenville outdoor playground is kicking off its five days of Cinco de Mayo celebrations with its annual Chihuahua race on May 1 at 3 pm. Go here to reserve your pup for the race for a chance to win prizes.

This Klyde Warren Park-adjacent Mexican restaurant is offering margarita specials, as well as an a la carte menu for Cinco de Mayo. Miriam Jimenez is bringing back the popular Pineapple Margarita and Mezcal Margaritas ($12) just for the day, and offers gallon Margaritas to-go with complimentary chips, salsas and guacamole ($65). You can also add a sampler platter with chicken tostones, cheese stuffed bolitos de yucca, chicken and brisket empañadas, and black bean sopecitos for $21.

From May 1 through May 5, the popular rooftop pool is partnering with Don Julio to serve up  Don Julio Blanco shots ($5) and a special on the premier Don Julio 1942 Magnum Tequila ($850). On Cinco de Mayo only, pair your cocktails with brisket and chicken tinga creations from a poolside pop-up taco bar.

When the sun goes down on May 1, head inside to the Statler Ballroom, where a pro wrestling tournament is being hosted for the holiday.