Cinco de Mayo falls on a Tuesday this year, but Houston is stretching the celebration into the days leading up to it with margaritas, tacos and plenty of patio energy across the city. From all-day happy hours and DJ sets to tequila flights, mariachi music and full-on buffet spreads, here’s where to find the best Cinco de Mayo fiestas around Houston.
Arnaldo Richards’ Picos, 3601 Kirby
Picos kicks off the fun on Sunday, May 3 with a street food buffet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., tequila and mezcal samplings with mariachi from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.; continuing Tuesday, May 5 with taco fest specials and spirit tastings from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Axelrad Beer Garden, 1517 Alabama
Axelrad stretches Cinco de Mayo into a multi-day celebration starting Thursday, May 1 with “Cinco Caliente” featuring live music, DJs, folklorico dancers and piñatas, followed by an all-day Cinco de Mayo party on May 5 with DJ sets and $5 margaritas.
Brennan’s, 3300 Smith
Hit the Courtyard Bar for a Cinco de Mayo Tacos and Tequila tasting in the Courtyard Bar from 2 to 7 p.m., featuring a come-and-go experience led by co-proprietor Brad Brennan. Guests receive a curated tequila flight with Blue Star Blanco, Blue Star Reposado Honey and Blue Star Añejo paired with three chef-driven street tacos including fried fish with pico de gallo and avocado crema, pork pastor with grilled pineapple relish and grilled shrimp with chipotle and mango-lime relish. Tickets are $44+.
Candente, 4306 Yoakum, 5101 Bellaire
Both the Montrose and Bellaire locations offer all-day specials including $10 frozen and rocks margaritas and $10 queso with a topping, plus tequila tastings and pop-up satellite bars throughout the day, with Montrose adding a DJ and live mariachi for extra energy. Tables are first come, first served.
Caracol, 2200 Post Oak
Caracol will rock margarita specials like the $9 Caracol Rita, $12 La Pureza and $18 The Greatest Margarita Ever Sold, plus live mariachi from 6 to 7 p.m
Doc’s Houston, 1201 Westheimer
Jam to a live performance from Mariachi Las Coronelas, an all-female ensemble blending traditional mariachi with modern covers and genre-crossing arrangements. Guests can pair the music with chef-driven bites and handcrafted cocktails from the kitchen and bar.
Duck N Bao, Hongdae 33 and Seven Sushi & Robata
The sibling concepts will each rock half-off margaritas for the holiday, with the Azalea Margarita (Duck N Bao) with tequila, orange liqueur, pineapple juice, lime juice and grenadine for $10; a Strawberry & Mango Margarita with strawberry soju, Cointreau, mango, strawberry, lime juice and sour mix for $15 ( Hongdae 33) and a Classic Margarita with tequila, Cointreau, lime, sweet and sour and simple syrup for $11 (Seven Sushi & Robata).
Escalante’s, multiple locations
Dine-in drink specials including $6 Cinco shots and $6 sangria, plus live mariachi performances at select locations including Woodway, Meyerland, Town & Country, Highland Village and Bay Area.
Flora Mexican Kitchen, 3422 Allen
Hit the Buffalo Bayou Park hotspot, where the party runs May 1 through May 5 with live music, performances and a full-on festive takeover. Margaritas and seasonal cocktails flow alongside limited-time Mini Marfa Tacos built for sharing, turning every visit into an easy excuse to linger a little longer.
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, multiple locations
On Tuesday, May 5, guests can also get $10 half-yard margaritas and tacos starting at $2.50, with additional Rewards perks including free chips and queso with purchase on Wednesday, May 6.
Hugo’s, 1600 Westheimer
Cinco de Mayo’s margarita lineup includes the $9 Hugo Rita, $12 La Pureza and $18 The Greatest Margarita Ever Sold, plus live mariachi from 7 to 8 p.m.
Hungry’s, multiple locations
At Hungry’s, Cinco de Mayo comes with $5 frozen mango margaritas served all day across all locations.
J-Bar-M Barbecue, 2201 Leeland
Kick off Cinco de Mayo early with a Carne Asada Throwdown on Sunday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring live-fire grilling, local chef competition, live usic, vendors, Lotería, piñatas, family-friendly games and contests, and more.
Jethro’s Cocktail Lounge, 95 Tuam
Hit the kitchen and lounge for margaritas, frozen cocktails, tequila carajillos and Mexican candy mini drinks alongside birria tacos, birria quesadillas and burger specials, all set to DJ Richie Rock from evening through late night.
JW Marriott Houston, 806 Main
The downtown bar will offer a holiday cocktail, La Maria, available Monday, May 5 and featuring Don Julio Reposado, fresh lime juice, a touch of sweetness and Montenegro, finished with a black salt rim.
Kenny & Ziggy’s New York Delicatessen, 1743 Post Oak
Kenny & Ziggy’s brings back the “Mazel & Mole,” running Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 8. The deli leans into Jewish-Mexican comfort food with dishes like chicken and pastrami tinga with rice, matzoquiles with brisket, enchilatkes, breakfast tacos and a tres leches dessert, plus themed cocktails including mishuga-rita flights and palomas. Available all day during regular hours.
Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette, 963 Bunker Hill, 4224 San Felipe, 5212 Morningside
Folks can enjoy all-day drink and taco specials across its Memorial, River Oaks and Rice Village locations, including a Spicy Secret Rita for $10 and a pomegranate margarita for $5. Guests can also grab $1 J&B tacos filled with seasoned ground beef, cheese, lettuce and LK taco sauce, available for dine-in.
Local Bar, 10615 Fry, 24033 Cinco Ranch
Get $3 tacos, $5 margaritas, frozen mango margaritas, $4 Dos XX drafts and $25 Corona or Modelo buckets, anchored by a DJ set from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Table, multiple locations
Score $5 frozen mango margaritas all day at every location from Cypress to The Woodlands.
Local Spot, 6460 Cross Creek
Local Spot keeps Cinco casual with all-day $3 tacos, $5 margaritas on the rocks and frozen mango margaritas plus beer deals, built for a laid-back neighborhood stop-in celebration.
Lyric Market, 411 Smith
Lyric Market kicks off a five-day margarita countdown starting May 1 with Lyric Bar serving $8 passion fruit, strawberry and peach margaritas leading up to Cinco de Mayo. The celebration peaks on Tuesday, May 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. with Mexican dishes from Mexology including esquites, tacos and quesadillas plus a high-energy trivia night with prizes.
Mayahuel, 811 Buffalo
Enjoy all-day happy hour and tequila-forward cocktails including a passion fruit margarita with tropical citrus, a hibiscus margarita with mezcal and a mango habanero margarita balancing sweet heat, each priced at $12.
Mexican Sugar, 3505 West Dallas
Cinco de Mayo gets an early start at Mexican Sugar from Friday, May 1 through Tuesday, May 5 with a limited-time Tres Amigas Flight that feels like a build-your-own celebration. The lineup brings together the return of the Prickly Pear Sorbet Margarita, the Chupa and a Frozen Sangria Swirl, served as a tasting trio or ordered individually for mix-and-match sipping at all locations all day during the promotion window.
Molina’s Cantina, 3801 Bellaire, 6500 Westheimer, 7901 Westheimer
The Tex-Mex institution celebrates with all-day happy hour pricing on drinks and mariachi performances at all three locations from 6 to 8 p.m. Specials include Molina’s Margaritas for $8.50, Premium Margaritas for $6.50 and $1 off beers, plus Tex-Mex favorites like José’s Dip, Nancy Ames Nachos, the Mexico City Dinner and the William’s Special. Catering and to-go margaritas in half- or full-gallon sizes are also available for at-home celebrations.
NextDoor Bar and Lounge, 14714 Memorial
Turn up with $3 tacos, $5 margaritas on the rocks and frozen mango margaritas plus $4 Dos XX drafts and $25 beer buckets, with a DJ spinning from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Original Ninfa’s, 2704 Navigation, 1700 Post Oak
Both the Uptown and Navigation locations are rocking tequila specials, mariachi music and on-site activations throughout the day. Drink highlights include a mezcal margarita for $13, campo verde for $15, la diabla for $16 and a carajillo fino for $17, all in partnership with Humano Tequila. The brand will also offer tequila samples and giveaways from 5 to 7 p.m., with mariachis at Uptown from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Navigation from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Ouisie’s Table, 3939 San Felipe
Ouisie’s keeps Cinco de Mayo lunch-focused with a $25 drink-and-entrée special from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests choose a margarita, paloma or ranch water and pair it with options like chicken enchiladas, seared snapper tacos or grilled chicken a la Juanita, each served with sides.
Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 2000 Lyons
Saint A hosts its Super Happy Estar Guars Fiesta on Sunday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. as Super Happy Incredible Toys takes over the beer garden for a celebration featuring toy vendors, art, music, cosplay and themed photo ops. The free, all-ages and pet-friendly event benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation and also includes a screening of the F1 Miami Grand Prix on the 16-foot Super Screen with race coverage starting at 3 p.m.
State Fare Kitchen & Bar, 947 Gessner, 1900 Hughes Landing
Get all-day specials at both Memorial and The Woodlands locations featuring $5 State Fare margaritas served frozen or on the rocks. Guests can also dig into the Big Tex Taco for $25, a 12-inch shareable taco loaded with classic toppings, or the Big Cinco Platter for $45 with queso birria, house-made salsa, guacamole and tortilla chips.
Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen, 6401 Woodway, 1140 Eldridge
Cinco de Mayo doubles as National Enchilada Day at Sylvia’s on Tuesday, May 5 with all-day drink and food specials at both locations. Guests can sip house margaritas for $6 or choose specialty cocktails like the Spicy Mangorita, Flor de Jamaica, Guava Paradise or Passion Fruit Rita for $12 each. Food highlights include Puebla enchiladas with mole and Refugio cheese enchiladas with chili gravy, both available à la carte for $5 all day for dine-in only.
Toca Madera, 1755 Allen
Guests can enjoy extended happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m., plus an elevated lineup of mini cocktails including the Pale Omen with vodka and lychee, Fever Season with tequila and passionfruit and Last Rite with mezcal and orange alongside fire guitarists and Baile dancers roaming the space throughout the evening.
Traveler’s Table, 520 Westheimer
A Cinco de Mayo dinner-only menu features dishes like oysters oaxacafeller, snapper zarandeado and strawberry choco flan, plus a strawberry mezcal margarita.
URBE, 1101 Uptown Park
Book your spot at URBE’s Cinco de Mayo dinner buffet from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and featuring carving stations with picanha and brisket, a patio taquiza with tacos al pastor, suadero, barbacoa, carnitas, quesabirria, tamales, enchiladas, elote, pozole, guacamole and a full dessert selection. The $45 per person experience also includes margarita specials and live mariachi performances.
Xochi, 1777 Walker Street
Xochi celebrates Cinco de Mayo with signature margaritas including the $9 Xochi Rita, $12 La Pureza and $18 The Greatest Margarita Ever Sold, along with live mariachi on from 6 to 7 p.m.
