Sure, there’s probably something going on at your favorite bar for Cinco de Mayo.
But maybe consider checking out a special event to celebrate the May 5, 1862, victory of the Mexican army over the French Empire. Why is Cinco de Mayo a big deal in the United States? Who cares SoFlo bro? It’s tequila time!
We love any reason to party, especially in that interminable seven-week stretch between Easter/Passover and Memorial Day. Soooo … on Tuesday, May 5, let’s all toast Mexico’s win at these five fabulous fiestas, plus an honorable mention.
Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill, 105 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, is offering 5 Days of Cinco from Friday, May 1, through Tuesday, May 5, with all-day happy hours, drink specials, DJs, a fire dancer, a mariachi band and more (different entertainment is scheduled on different days). Visit geronimobarandgrill.com.
El Camino Mexican Soul Food
A scene from last year’s Cinco de Mayo celebration at El Camino Mexican Soul Food in West Palm Beach. (El Camino Mexican Soul Food/Courtesy)
El Camino Mexican Soul Food will also have mariachi bands (4-7 p.m.) and DJs (7 p.m.-midnight) at all South Florida locations in West Palm Beach, Delray Beach, Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale. The parties will be from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., with late-night offerings and bar service. There will be no cover charge. Multiple locations; visit elcaminofla.com.
Lona Cocina & Tequileria (at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort) 321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, will offer Cinco de Mayo events from noon to 9 p.m., including giveaways, DJ tunes and specially priced $12 Lona Margaritas. Staggered at different times will be brands offering specials and more, including Volcan tequila (noon-2 p.m.), Dos Equis Lager (3-5 p.m.), Espolòn Tequila (5-7 p.m.) and Curado Tequila (7-9 p.m.). Visit lonarestaurant.com.
Lona Cocina & Tequileria
The oceanside terrace at Lona Cocina & Tequileria in Fort Lauderdale, which is located at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. (Lona Cocina & Tequileria/Courtesy)
Baresco, 225 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach, will host a Cinco de Drinko celebration, shutting down the block between the oceanside eatery and their sister restaurant, Beach House, from 3 to 9 p.m. The block party will include DJs, street bars, taco stations and luchadores. Admission is free, but you are encouraged to RSVP via eventbrite.com. Visit eatbaresco.com.
Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar will host all-day Cinco de Mayo Fiestas at its three locations: in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Coral Springs and Plantation. There will be margarita and taco specials from open to close as well as DJs and live music. There also will be a Cinco de Mayo Block Party — with free admission — at the Plantation and Coral Springs Tacocrafts from noon to 11 p.m., with taco food stations and bars. Multiple locations; visit Facebook.com/tacocrafttaqueria.
Honorable mention
Thrōw Social, 29 SE Second Ave., Delray Beach, will throw a free admission Cinco de Mayo party from 4 p.m. to midnight on its covered patio. Highlights include a Scorpion Death Pepper Eating Contest and drink specials such as Modelo and Corona 16-ounce cans for $5 each, as well as shareable Patron Tequila Trees for $60. There will also be the signature backyard games such as ax-throwing, cornhole, jumbo beer pong, giant Jenga and more. (Thrōw Social Miami is also having a similar event from 4 p.m. to midnight.) Visit throwsocial.com.
El Camino Mexican Soul Food
Expect mariachi music during the Cinco de Mayo celebration at El Camino Mexican Soul Food in West Palm Beach. (El Camino Mexican Soul Food/Courtesy)