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Cinco De Mayo 2019 Celebrations Around Miami
Cinco de Mayo may be on Sunday but there's plenty of South Florida events all weekend long that will have you saying una mas.
MIAMI, FL — Cinco de Mayo may be on Sunday but there's plenty of Miami events all weekend long that will have you saying una mas around South Florida.
If you plan to celebrate, Patch has you covered with our annual roundup of some of the best places to rock everyone's favorite fiesta.
Sophie’s
This chic South Beach club will be featuring La Papaya de Mayo on Cinco de Mayo, a refreshing cocktail with a Mexican Riviera vibe by David Cedeno. The ingredients include Papaya infused white tequila, Habanero spice, fresh squeezed lemon juice, agave syrup and papaya slices for garnish. Sophie's is located at 814 1st St. in Miami Beach.
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The Wynwood Yard
This local favorite bids hasta luego to the Magic City on Cinco de Mayo with YardFest, a three-day extravaganza from Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5. The venue will be offering $5 house margaritas, salted watermelon margaritas and pomegranate margaritas, all day in Wynwood and at all Florida locations on May 5. Xperimento, Spam Allstars and Locos por Juana will headline the weekend and local gems, including JUke, Shira Lee + The Space Cowboys, Emilia Garth, Jahzel Dotel, Electric Kif, Juanabe, Young Musicians Unite, Anabel & Mounir, Ameyal, State Of and Nag Champayons will rock the Simple Vodka stage for the entire community to enjoy free, along with DJs and a special edition of Miami’s hottest Caribbean festival, Wyncarib. Don’t miss out on the last-ever Taste of The Yard on Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. where a $25 ticket lands you generous tasting portions from five Yard culinary concepts including The Bar at The Yard, along with specially-priced libations, beer and wine all weekend long.
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Join Skybar at Shore Club for a very special Cinco de Mayo celebration that will double as Diez y Seis’ highly-anticipated One Year Anniversary party. From 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., guests can kick back on the lounge sofas at Skybar while indulging in a selection of Diez y Seis’ signature tacos, cheese quesadillas and red velvet churros, all of which will be available for only $3 each. Guac this way and dig into some delicious house-made guacamole for only $4, while also sipping on $5 pilsners and $10 margaritas and frozitas. And you already know, it wouldn’t be considered a true fiesta without a live mariachi band present, which is why guests will get to listen to the best mariachi beats in town before DJ extraordinaire Damaged Goods hops on the turntables. So grab your sombreros and fake or real mustaches and get your Cinco de Mayo on at Diez y Seis and Skybar at Shore Club. The venue is located at 1901 Collins Ave. in Miami Beach.
Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Co.
The venue is hosting a very special Cinco de Mayo party with live music by Jorge Moreno and free tacos. Yes, you read that right. Free tacos will be served during Sweet Liberty’s Taco Bar Happy Hour’ from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. because no one ever asked for just one taco. Tequila specials will also be offered all day/night long. Guests will get to listen to the best mariachi beats in town from a live mariachi band. Grammy winner Jorge Moreno and his band will take residence inside this local hot spot from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sweet Liberty’s regular brunch menu will also be offered from noon to 5 p.m. for those Sunday brunchers who want to start their Cinco de Mayo festivities with some of the best chicken and waffles in town. Grab your sombrero and get your Cinco de Mayo on at Sweet Liberty.
The Diplomat Beach Resort
On Sunday, May 5, indulge at The Hotel Bar from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Cinco De Mimosa presented by Don Julio. Featuring $12 cocktail specials, which include Paloma Mimosa, Bloody Maria and Margarita Mimosas! Stay tuned for double the fun and enjoy The Hotel Bar’s Cinco De Mayo Party from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Specials include Don Julio Elderflower Paloma with Don Julio Blanco for $15, Old Don Fashion with Don Julio Añejo for $18 and the Diplomat Margarita with Don Julio 1942 for $40. All day specials include Don Julio Blanco’s Classic Margarita for $12 or a pitcher for $48. Click here for more information.
Legends Tavern and Grille
The restaurant will be re-releasing its Legends Tavern and Grille X Barrel of Monks Raspberry Margarita Gose sharing bottles for only $12 all day on Sunday. Sit back and enjoy the famous Legends Nachos, Chicken Quesadillas, and more while sipping on the $4 Margarita special.
Proyecto Tulum
Featuring tacos by hidden food truck gem La Santa and dance vibes by rotating DJs. Guests will enjoy glasses of the Tulum Sour (Zunte Mezcal, fresh lime juice, agave, sweet pea flower tea and egg white).
Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach
Breezes, High Tide Lounge (the new rooftop pool lounge) and Waves will feature 5 for $25 Corona Buckets, $6 Micheladas, $8 Tequila Shots and Cabana bites with chef featuring chipotle shrimp and mojo chicken tacos, queso fresco, pico de gallo, black bean and corn salsa, cilantro cream and corn and flour tortillas. Be sure to catch the complimentary instructional food demo poolside starting at 12 p.m. on Sunday.
BALEENkitchen at Solé Miami, A Noble House Resort
Try Guillermo’s Especial (teaspoon fresh Cilantro, 2 ounces fresh lime juice, 2 ounces Don Julio Tequila, 1.5 ounces Amaretto, 1 ounce fresh squeezed orange juice. Muddle all ingredients and shake with ice, then strain over fresh ice).
Zuma Miami:
Try the Mexican Zombie (a twist on a tiki classic zombie). Click here for more information.
Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo all weekend long at Bakan, Wynwood’s latest hotspot. The gorgeous indoor and outdoor restaurant transports guests to Mexico this Cinco de Mayo with its earthy, artsy and modern space, wide variety of authentic regional dishes, expansive mezcal and tequila offerings, handcrafted tortilla selection and a high-energy mariachi band from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m and again from 8-11 p.m. to keep guests celebrating all weekend long. Enjoy favorites such as the guacamole, selection of tacos and moles, margaritas and more for a Cinco de Mayo to remember.
Ocean Drive’s iLov305 is hosting a Cinco de Mayo edition of their ‘See You Next Sunday Brunch.’ Bring the crew for brunch on the beach where there will be all-you-can-eat brunch specials, cocktails and music by a mariachi band. ‘All You Can Eat Brunch’ is taking place from 12-4 p.m. starting at $49 per person featuring menu items such as Toasted Cuban Bread, Eggs Your Way, Ropa Vieja, and Warm Banana Bread.
Craving tacos this Cinco de Mayo but don’t want to break the bank? The Taco Stand offers the perfect solution this Cinco de Mayo. Enjoy affordable-yet-delicious Taco Tuesday specials all day long, including $2.50 grilled chicken tacos, Al Pastor tacos, veggie nopal tacos, and more as well as $3 cervezas. Taco Tuesday on a Sunday: Can it get any better than that? Yes it can, because The Taco Stand will additionally host a mariachi band from 1-3 p.m. Taco ‘bout a Cinco de Mayo for the books. The Taco Stand is located at 13 NW 25th St. in Miami.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at The Confidante Miami Beach with a variety of drink specials offered all day long. Enjoy a Bird & Bone Margarita or Bloody Maria (bloody Mary with tequila) for $10 each, bucket of Corona (6 beers) for $25 and top it all off with tequila shots for just $7 a pop. Offered all day at Bird & Bone and in The Backyard, these specials will guarantee an all-around perfect Cinco celebration. The hotel is located at 4041 Collins Ave in Miami Beach.
Award-winning restaurateur Stephen Starr’s El Vez celebrates its one year anniversary just in time for Cinco de Mayo. Spot the corner of Bayshore Drive and there you’ll find a vintage Don Julio pickup truck handing out samples of Don Julio Tequila, attracting all beach-goers, locals, tourists and everyone in between. Head up the ramp and celebrate at the beachfront restaurant with unbeatable specials, including $13 Hibiscus Margaritas, Tacos al Carbon for $4 each and 5 for $5 Mexican Chicken Wings cooked on the outdoor grill. Jam out to beats from local DJ Spiff, catch an appearance by celebrated Mexican Elvis Impersonator El Vez himself and take part in a game of cornhole to top off an action-packed Cinco de Mayo. The restaurant is located at 401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale.
Miami’s ultimate 24/7 nightclub is celebrating Cinco de Mayo all weekend long. Starting on Saturday, May 4, join E11EVEN Miami for a top-notch mystery DJ, so be sure to stay tuned. Then Sunday, May 5, Carnage is bringing his high energy DJ set to the stage. A fiesta-filled weekend that partiers won’t forget. For E11EVEN Ultraclub tickets and VIP Reservations, visit here or call (786) 701-0420. The club is located at 29 NE 11th Street in Miami.
It’s time to #WitnessCinco at Rocco’s Tacos. Tequila expert and bar-top-dancing restaurateur, Rocco Mangel, is preparing for the biggest party of the year, Cinco de Mayo. Kicking off at 11 a.m., guests can enjoy incredible drink specials, signature bites, DJs, live entertainment by Suenalo and of course free tequila pourings by Rocco himself. We highly suggest taking Monday off, because the tequila will be flowing until 2 a.m. The restaurant is located at 1313 E Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale.
While guests will be able to party at Veza Sur’s brewery in Wynwood on Cinco de Mayo with live music and cervezas on tap, the real pachanga will be at Veza Sur’s VIP section at the two-day Cinco de Mayo Brickell Fiesta on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5. Veza Sur will takeover the waterfront VIP area, transporting guests to the Latin-inspired Wynwood taproom, with fun activations and their signature stubby bottles offered exclusively to VIPs of the fiesta. Cinco de Mayo’s Brickell Fiesta will also feature live mariachi performances, mechanical chili rides, games, food trucks, dancing and more. Get your tickets HERE. The venue is located at 609 Brickell Avenue in Miami.
What better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than with tequila. In honor of the holiday, Doc B's Restaurant + Bar will be offering half off all tequila drinks. Whether you take it straight up or prefer your Avion mixed into the restaurant's signature cocktail, The Internal Affair (tequila, jalapeño, pineapple, basil), Doc B's is slashing tequila prices in half in celebration of Mexico. With locations in Chicago, Florida and Texas, Doc B's has everyone covered this Cinco de Mayo.
M House
M House, the chic coastal European restaurant in Coral Gables, is extending its beloved happy hour with half priced drinks all-day long to celebrate CincoDe Mayo on Sunday, May 5. The happy hour special will kick off during the newly launched Sunday brunch and will run through all day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Signature cocktails include The Khaleesi with Patron Silver, Solerno blood orange and fresh lime juice; Guava Mule, a unique twist on the classic Moscow Mule made with guava puree; and Las Ramblas with Grey Goose Vodka, lemon, raspberries, blackberries and St Germaine. M House is located on the south corner of the newly opened Aloft Coral Gables at 2524 Le Jeune Road. For more information, click here.
The ScapeGoat
This Cinco de Mayo, drink the night away at South Beach’s hidden gem, The ScapeGoat. On Sunday, May 5th, intimate bar is hosting a not-to-be-missed Cinco de Mayo party featuring Espolón Tequila. From 5 p.m. to 5 a.m., imbibers can enjoy specials on tequila shots, sangria, and $6-$7 giant punch bowls. Additionally, Espolón will be giving away complimentary drinks to a few lucky customers. The ScapeGoat is located at 100 Collins Avenue CU4 on Miami Beach. The ScapeGoat is open daily 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. Telephone: 786-275-6488. Click here for more information.
Cinco de Mayo @ Lolo’s at Stanton South Beach
Retreat to Lolo’s Surf Cantina for an all-day Cinco celebration just steps from the beach. The Baja-inspired Mexican eatery located along Ocean Drive within Stanton South Beach Hotel, offers authentic Mexican cuisine in their flavor-forward menu including Mexican-style grilled corn topped with chili powder and quest cotija cheese, the Mexican Dip Sandwich with pulled pork, a black bean spread and spicy chili broth as well as tacos, fajitas, Mexican flan and more. Lolo’s will have food and drink Cinco de Mayo specials including $4 beers, $6 margaritas and sangrias with beats by DJ Andres Amadeus. The event starts at 2 p.m. and Lolo’s Surf Cantina is located in Stanton South Beach at 161 Ocean Dr. in Miami Beach. For more information, visit here.
ADDiKT at W Miami
Cinco de Mayo will be a weekend fiesta here. With a limited-time drink special, enjoy an entire Caliente Cilantro Margarita pitcher for $15 between 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday while indulging in a number of signature Mexican brunch dishes such as the Mexican Standoff chilaquiles ($18) to completely be in the Cinco de Mayo zone. This beautiful 15th floor restaurant is the perfect place to overlook the downtown Miami skyline while celebrating with endless cocktails and treats. Try the Caliente Cilantro Margarita with Serrano-infused tequila with citrusy notes and a long-lasting refreshing finish, Serrano pepper, triple sec, lime and agave.
Quarterdeck
South Florida’s seafood staple and neighborhood bar, Quarterdeck, is serving up $3 fish or blackened chicken tacos, along with $11 Tres Agaves Margarita Shakers. No need to worry, this fiesta will be taking place all day.
Shooters Waterfront
For a dockside experience on Cinco de Mayo, check out Shooters Waterfront in Fort Lauderdale. Combine the flavors of sweet and spicy for a beautiful oceanfront experience while sipping on the signature Spicy-Sweet Tequila cocktail. The drink is a combination of Altos Olmeca, Mango puree, lime juice and Hellfire bitters.
Casa Sensei
For a little Latin and Asian fusion this Cinco de Mayo, head to Casa Sensei, Fort Lauderdale’s newest waterfront eatery. If you are looking for a kick, try the Dragon Margarita, a spicy combination of Avion Tequila, Thai chile peppers, blood orange puree, yuzu juice, orange bitters and spiced rum.
Seek and Find
At Seek and Find, the newest vibe dining concept in Coral Gables, grab some classic tacos and margaritas with the signature Seek and Find twist. This Cinco de Mayo, the eatery is offering a taco and margarita combo for $14, so you can celebrate Cinco without hurting your wallet in the process. Try the Gunsmoke Margarita this Cinco de Drinko, a flavorful combination of Cazadores reposado tequila, Mezcal de joven, lime juice, cointreau, chickpea, Applewood and Black lava salt. In addition, the Day of the Dragon cocktail includes Casamigos Ańejo, dragon fruit purée, grand marnier, orange juice, lemon juice, agave and spicy margarita salt.
The Keys Collection
The Keys Collection, a group of four hotels in Key West, is hosting a Tacos & Tequila Party at 24 North’s Toasted Coconut from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. poolside. Guests will enjoy live music and a two,taco and tequila sampler flight for $20.
Kitchen 305 at The Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort
This Cinco de Mayo, celebrate along the ocean at Kitchen 305 at the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort. Sip the Sin-U-Rita, a flavorful combination of Casa Noble Crystal, Sauza, cucumber chile, lime and agave.
Villa Azur
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style at Villa Azur, Miami’s most elegant and trendiest dining experience that combines fine food, music and entertainment into one. Add a little spice to your day with the Azur 309 Margarita ($16) made with Avion Silver, lime juice, Agave Nectar Cointreau infused with fresh jalapeño and rimmed with black lava salt.
La Cerveceria de Barrio
La Cerveceria de Barrio is the perfect spot to fiesta for Cinco de Mayo on Lincoln Road or Ocean Drive. The restaurant will transport guests to Mexico with its luchador-themed party including food and drink specials, live entertainment and mariachis. With over 100 mezcals, 300 tequilas and 100 different beers, the restaurant will also be offering FREE El Jimador mini margaritas shots all day long along with select margaritas for $6.95. Mariachis will keep the energy alive with lively performances.
National Hotel
Spend Cinco de Mayo sitting poolside at the National Hotel’s Aqua Club and Lounge, which features the longest infinity edge pool in Miami Beach. Guests can expect a fiesta filled with piñatas, Casa Noble tequila specials, and live music by the Fox Brothers from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Verde
Verde, Miami’s only full-service museum restaurant located in the Pérez Art Museum Miami, is the perfect location to celebrate Cinco de Mayo while enjoying current exhibits and astounding views of Biscayne Bay. The restaurant will offer $10 specialty cocktails for the weekend, including the Verde Spicy Margarita, Summer Thyme cocktail, and Mint Julep; along with Chilaquiles.
AQ Bar
For those looking to celebrate a more intimate Cinco de Mayo, AQ bar showcases stylish interiors and hand-crafted cocktails that will leave you with a five-star experience. This elegant bar will be featuring its Spicy Passion cocktail ($16) comprised of tequila, Cointreau, passion fruit, jalapeno, basil and lemon.
Beaker & Gray
This Cinco de Mayo, Beaker & Gray will be throwing it back with an original cocktail dating back to before the bar opened. Created by Bar Director Ben Potts, the Wynwood hotspot will offer Tamarind Agua Fresca ($12), made with Don Julio Blanco, Cointreau, tamarind and tangerine. To complement the refreshingly tequila-forward drink and help keep the party going, Chef Brian Nasajon has created a Steak Chalupa that will be offered from 6 p.m. until close. Beaker & Gray is located at 2637 North Miami Avenue in Wynwood. Click here for more information.
Cantina Beach (The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami)
As part of “The Art of Arts Series,” a rotational celebration of art featuring three distinct artists from Brazil, Montreal and Key Biscayne hosted at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami this May, Cantina Beach will be throwing an over the top “The Art of Mexico: Cinco de Mayo” poolside soiree. On Saturday, May 4 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. meet and mingle with Mexican artist Fernando Chamarelli and be the first to see his newest piece honoring the Mexican culture. Enjoy Mexican street fair food stations, entertainment, DJ, stilt walkers, artist displays and pieces for sale. Food and beverage items are priced between $5 and $10. Food and drink tickets purchased at the door. This event is sponsored by Partida Tequila. Cantina Beach is located at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne at 455 Grand Bay Drive.
CORSAIR Kitchen & Bar
The American-inspired kitchen and bar offering contemporary comfort food will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a Mexican inspired brunch both Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5. In lieu of the Bloody Mary bar, Corsair will offer guests a Michelada bar to keep the fiesta going all day long. Corsair Kitchen & Bar is located at JW Marriot Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa at 19999 West Country Club Drive in Aventura. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner daily as well as brunch on Saturday and Sunday. For reservations, call 786-279-6800. Visit here for more information.
Pizza & Burger by Michael Mina
Pizza & Burger by Michael Mina invites guests to a Cinco de Mayo fiesta with tequila, food, photo booth with props, Fuzeball table and music all day long. On Sunday, May 5 from noon to night, diners and imbibers can enjoy specialty margaritas: Passion Fruit, Mango, Strawberry, and Spicy Jalapeno for $10 each and Shots of Revolucion Silver for $5 each. Regular a la carte menu will be available. Pizza and Burger is located at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Avenue. Telephone: 305-674-4636. Click here for more information.
The Commodore
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at The Commodore, Coconut Grove’s chic new cocktail club. From 5 p.m. to close fiesta goers can enjoy a trio of tacos and specialty Pineapple Margarita with Avión Reposado, pineapple puree, lime juice, Arbol chili syrup, finished with a spicy rim for $16. The Commodore is located at 3300 SW 27th Avenue at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami. Valet parking is at a discounted rate of $7. Click here for more information.
Toro Toro
This year, brunch and Cinco de Mayo will unite at Toro Toro. On Sunday, May 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $50 per person, brunch goers can dive into a bottomless Mexican-style brunch buffet which will feature unlimited Mimosas and Micheladas. Guests will enjoy a Specialty Salad Bar featuring fresh market greens; a Seafood & Raw Bar with an assortment of shrimp, ceviche and shellfish and a Salsa & Guacamole Bar. Action Stations will feature fresh tortillas that can be perfectly paired with delicious grilled meats off the wood-red rodizio. In addition to the brunch buffet, from 3 p.m.to 11 p.m. guests can head to the bar and lounge where they can find $5 tacos, Mexican beers, margaritas, mezcal flights and tequila flights. Toro Toro is located at 100 Chopin Plaza inside the InterContinental hotel in downtown Miami. Telephone: 305-372-4710. Click here for more information.
Lona
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Lona Cocina y Tequileria by celebrated Mexican Chef Pablo Salas with an Unlimited Guacamole Bar, $10 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) and Tacos al Pastor and Barbacoa Tacos Made to Order, $12 per order (2 Tacos) from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Beer and tequila specials will also be offered. Lona is located at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort at 321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Sunday Brunch is offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Telephone 954-245-3069. Visit here.
Applebee's
For Cinco de Mayo, Applebee’s brought back its iconic $1 Neighborhood Drink of the Month that started all the fun. The DOLLARITA is back to honor the holiday. The great thing about this drink (aside from the fact that is only $1) is that even after Cinco ends, you can celebrate all month because the drink is available until the end of May. Served in a 10-ounce mug with tequila and a classic margarita mix, the delicious drink is only $1. There’s no question why Applebee’s brought this one back and that’s not the tequila talking. Participating locations in Florida include Boynton Beach, Cape Coral, Coral Springs, Cutler Bay, Delray Beach, Doral, Estero, Florida City, Fort Myers, Fort Pierce, Greenacres, Hialeah, Jacksonville, Margate, Naples, North Port, Okeechobee, Pembroke Pines, Port St. Lucie, Punta Gorda, Royal Palm Beach, Sarasota, St. Augustine, Sunrise, Tamarac, Venice and Vero Beach.
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