Landing on Taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo last year had so much potential. Of course the CORONAvirus ruined everything. The irony is not lost on me. BUT this year, Miami restaurants and bars are making up for last year with tons of drink and food deals. Here’s a listing of places in the 305 where you can fiesta on May 5.
Bartaco
If you’re not ready to grab your sombrero and join crowds of people at a restaurant or bar, look no further than Bartaco. Their cinco kits have everything you need to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at home. It feeds four to six people and includes two taco fillings, three sides, salsa verde and chips. You can also add margs to the kit because no Cinco de Mayo is complete without tequila. Orders must be placed by the end of the day on May 4.
2906 NE 207th St., Ste. 104, Aventura
bartaco.com
Batch Gastropub
Batch can turn any situation into a fiesta and on Cinco de Mayo, they’re offering a pineapple and jalapeño-infused tequila entourage for just $5 all day long.
30 SW 12th St., Brickell
batchgastropub.com
Bourbon Steak
Available only on Cinco de Mayo, Bourbon Steak is offering a spicy jalapeño margarita and a mezcal margarita for $10. Available from May 2 – 8, they’re also kicking off Burger Month with a Mexican Burger, made with chorizo, black beans, cilantro mayo and queso fresco.
19999 West Country Club Dr. (inside the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa), Aventura
jwturnberry.com
Caja Caliente
Caja Caliente is known for taking something that’s traditionally Mexican and putting a Cuban spin on it (they were voted Best Taco in Florida for their lechon taco). So naturally, Owner/Chef Mika Leon is putting a Cuban spin on Cinco de Mayo. Join either Caja Caliente locations for $6 margaritas, $5 pan con lechon, and $4 chicken and lechon tacos.
808 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables
95 NE 40th St., Miami Design District
caja-caliente.com
Calle 23
Celebrate the Mexican holiday the Cuban way at Calle 23 with $7 margaritas, $5 Patron shots and $25 Corona buckets all day long. Since Cinco de Mayo falls on a Wednesday this year, you can also enjoy their weekly Wednesday deals like $7 mojitos starting at 7 p.m.
203 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
calle23miami.com
Cantina Beach
With a thatched roof, tiki torches and fire pit right on the water, Cantina Beach transports you to Mexico this Cinco de Mayo. Cocktails will range from $5 to $8 all day long, and there will also be street food and live music.
455 Grand Bay Dr. (inside The Ritz-Carlton), Key Biscayne
ritzcarlton.com
Copper 29
Enjoy drink deals and a live DJ at Copper 29 this Cinco de Drinko. Mexican beers and shots of Hornitos tequila are $10. Wednesdays are also Ladies’ Night at Copper 29, so ladies get free champagne starting at 8 p.m.
206 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
copper29bar.com
Coyo Taco
Coyo Taco’s Wynwood, Brickell and Coral Gables locations will be offering $5 margaritas all day long. Hours vary based on location, so check their website or call ahead. Also get there EARLY. Coyo is always packed on Cinco de Mayo.
2300 NW 2nd Ave., Wynwood
1111 SW 1st Ave., Brickell
126 Giralda Ave., Coral Gables
coyo-taco.com
Jaguar
Is there a better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than with margaritas and specialty mezcaltinis? Jaguar is offering both for just $6. Plus, since Mother’s Day is a few days after, they’re combining the two holidays for a “Cinco de Mama” deal that includes their signature tacos and a margarita or mezcaltini for $14.
3067 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove
jaguarrestaurant.com
Maü Miami
Clearly, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated by more than just Mexican culture, which is why Midtown’s Mediterranean restaurant is getting in on the fun. Maü Miami is offering half-off tequila and tequila cocktails all day long. Whether you’re sipping on a passion margarita or ripping tequila shots, they’re all half-priced.
3252 NE 1st Ave., Ste. 109, Midtown
maumia.com
Pilo’s Street Tacos/Pilo’s Tequila Garden
Pilo’s Street Tacos in Brickell recently expanded to Pilo’s Tequila Garden in Wynwood. Their celebration is three days long from May 4 to 6. Get two tacos and a draft beer for $12, two tacos and a margarita for $15, or two tacos and sangria (in Brickell) or a shot of tequila (in Wynwood) for $16. Available for dine-in only at both locations.
28 SW 11th St., Brickell
158 NW 24th St., Wynwood
pilostacos.com
PINCHO
On May 5, PINCHO is launching its new Quesadilla Burger at eight locations across Miami-Dade and Broward. The burger is served between two cheese quesadillas and topped with queso fresco, guacamole, pico de gallo and crema. Available through the end of May.
pincho.com
Serena Rooftop
This new South Beach hotspot is joining in on the festivities. The rooftop restaurant at the Moxy South Beach hotel is offering its Serena Margarita for $10 on Cinco de Mayo. Soak up the tequila with their enchilada con pollo en salsa verde.
915 Collins Ct., Miami Beach
serenamiami.com
Taquerias el Mexicano
Established in 1985, Miami’s oldest Mexican restaurant is hosting an all day fiesta. Celebrate with $5 margaritas, cantaritos and cervezas. There will also be Mexican cultural activities and performances throughout the day and a DJ set from 6 to 10 p.m. in the garden.
521 SW 8th St., Little Havana
calleochotacos.com
Taquiza
Taquiza is offering Cinco de Mayo deals at both its South Beach and North Beach locations. Mezcal shots are $8, margaritas are $10 and a special menu for on-site dining only. There will also be a DJ from 5 to 9 p.m.
1351 Collins Ave., South Beach
7450 Ocean Terrace, North Beach
taquizatacos.com
The Wharf
The Wharf is dubbing its Cinco de Mayo celebration as the biggest piñata party. There will be live mariachi bands, free sombreros when you RSVP and, you guessed it, hundreds of piñatas. Plus, buy a shot of tequila and you’ll get a free corona.
123 SW North River Dr., Miami
wharfmiami.com
Toro Toro
Toro Toro’s Executive Chef Jean Delgado has prepared a four-course tequila tasting and pairing. Courses include Casamigos mezcal with fundido de queso a la tequila and Casamigos reposado with smoked al pastor ribs. The event is on May 5 at 5 p.m. and costs $49 per person.
100 Chopin Plaza (inside the InterContinental Miami), Downtown Miami
torotoromiami.com
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