TAMPA, Fla. — Cinco de Mayo is coming up this weekend on Sunday commemorating Mexico’s victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
It's a popular holiday among people who enjoy Mexican food and drinks and has been adopted across the United States with parades, parties, special food and marketing campaigns.
There are many events and deals around the Tampa Bay area for you to join the celebration.
Restaurant/Bar discounts
- Miller’s Ale House: House margaritas are $2.99 May 3-5
- Taco Bell: Rewards members can get five soft or crunchy tacos for $5 on Sunday
- Moe's Southwest Grill: Reward members can get $5.55 burritos and bowls on Sunday
- Chipotle: Customers can get a $0 delivery fee with code CINCO24 throughout the weekend
- Tijuana Flats: They will have a limited $5 menu this weekend, and a bucket of Mexican beers will be $10.
- Chuy's Tex-Mex: $10 Grande Hose 'Ritas, $6 Regular House 'Ritas, $1 Floaters and $5 Specialty Quesos
- Bar 23fifty: No cover, discounted shots May 3-5
- Miguel's Cafe's Mexican Seafood and Grill: $10 featured craft cocktails
- Miguelitos Taqueria Y Tequilas: $10 cocktails
- Urban Cantina: drink specials all weekend and a DJ on Saturday
Events
- World of Beer Westchase: Live music party on Cinco de Mayo with discounted beers, margaritas and food
- Mastry's Brewing: Guacamole-making class from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday costing $65
- One night Stand: Bar crawl with beads, drink and food specials with cover being $15 on Saturday 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Park and Rec: Block party with food trucks and a mariachi band starting at 1 p.m. Saturday with $20 cover
- Azteca D'Oro: Dancing, mariachi music and a DJ from 4 p.m to 1 a.m. Saturday
- Krate at the Grove: Multivenue party with live music, a mariachi band and live wrestling from noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday
- Skateworld of Tampa: Mexican-themed skate dance party from 1:30 to 7 p.m. on Sunday
- Red Mesa Cantina: Photo booths, DJs and giveaways on Sunday at 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- The Floridian School: Live music, dance lessons and food on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Five Bucks Drinkery: Part of the bar crawl in downtown St. Petersburg from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Classics: Tequila, coronas, food, music and dancing at 8 p.m. Saturday
- VIP Mexican Cuisine: Parking lot party with live music, raffles and a dunk tank at 11 a.m. Sunday.
- Jake's Coastal Cantina: Mexican food, games, drinks, a DJ and live music from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday
- Salty Shamrock: Food and drink specials with live entertainment from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday
- Bullfrog Creek Brewing Company: Live music, pinatas and other games from noon to 10 p.m. Sunday
- Welcome to the Farm: Part of the bar crawl in downtown St. Petersburg from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday
- Jollimons Island: DJ and dance party with free lessons from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday
- Mad Beach Cantina: Food and drink specials with a DJ, a kid's zone and a mariachi band all throughout the weekend
- Hernando Park: A celebration of health with fitness demonstrations, wellness workshops and free cancer screenings from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
- Apollo Beach Market: There will be food, drinks and shopping opportunities at The Waterside Shops Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday
- MacDinton's Irish Pub: Live music, discounted food and drinks starting at 2 p.m. Sunday
- Dented Keg Ale Works: A salsa cook-off will be happening, so bring your best sales and enjoy a free taco bar with live music at 1 p.m. Sunday
- American Collegiate Academy: Food, live music and traditional dancing for $5 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday
