Cinco de Mayo falls on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and restaurants across Florida\u2019s Gulf Coast will be ready with tacos, margaritas, music, and festive specials. Before heading out, call ahead or check each restaurant\u2019s website or Facebook page for reservations, hours, and Cinco de Mayo promotions.<\/p>\n
For more background on the holiday, Suncoast readers can also revisit our guide to Cinco de Mayo on the Suncoast<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tampa Bay and Pinellas Picks Address: 205 WestShore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609 Upscale Mexican dining, margaritas, and a polished atmosphere make Besito a strong Tampa choice.<\/p>\n 2. St. Petersburg \u2014 Red Mesa Cantina<\/p>\n Address: 128 3rd St. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 A downtown St. Pete favorite known for Mexican food, drinks, and a lively social scene.<\/p>\n 3. Clearwater \u2014 Pan Filo\u2019s Mexican Restaurant<\/p>\n Address: 656 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767 A Clearwater Beach-area option for visitors who want Mexican food close to the water.<\/p>\n 4. Largo \u2014 Santa Fe Mexican Grill<\/p>\n Address: Largo, FL A casual local Mexican restaurant option for the Largo crowd.<\/p>\n 5. Palm Harbor \u2014 Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill<\/p>\n Address: 34726 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL A colorful Mexican restaurant group with a Palm Harbor location, margaritas, and classic dishes.<\/p>\n Sarasota, Bradenton, Siesta Key, and Venice Address: 4120 14th St W, Bradenton, FL A Bradenton choice with dinner, drinks, and a festive restaurant atmosphere.<\/p>\n 7. Sarasota \u2014 Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant<\/p>\n Address: 8405 Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34243 A longtime Sarasota favorite with multiple Gulf Coast locations and a reputation for Mexican food, margaritas, and a festive setting. If tacos are the main attraction, our earlier story on Don Beto Jaimes in Sarasota<\/a> is another local read worth keeping handy.<\/p>\n 8. Siesta Key \u2014 Casa Masa<\/p>\n Address: Siesta Key Village, Sarasota, FL A newer Siesta Key option with Oaxacan-inspired tacos, handmade blue-corn tortillas, tequila cocktails, and island energy.<\/p>\n 9. Venice \u2014 Pineapple Tequila<\/p>\n Address: 1661 U.S. 41 Bypass S, Venice, FL 34293 A Venice spot built for tacos, tequila, and a relaxed Cinco de Mayo night out.<\/p>\n Charlotte County and Fort Myers Favorites Address: 2639 Placida Rd., Englewood, FL 34224 A local Englewood favorite serving Mexican cuisine in a casual, friendly setting.<\/p>\n 11. Port Charlotte \u2014 Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill<\/p>\n Address: 2390 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33952 A strong Port Charlotte choice for classic Mexican dishes and margaritas.<\/p>\n 12. Punta Gorda \u2014 Isabel & Annabel\u2019s Mexican Restaurant<\/p>\n Address: 209 W. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33950 A downtown Punta Gorda spot offering authentic Mexican food, lunch specials, dinners, and carryout.<\/p>\n 13. Cape Coral \u2014 El Toro Mexican Bar & Grill<\/p>\n Address: 3015 Southwest Pine Island Road, Cape Coral, FL 33991 A Cape Coral restaurant with authentic Mexican dishes, cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere.<\/p>\n 14. North Fort Myers \u2014 Habaneros Mexican Grill<\/p>\n Address: 547 Pine Island Rd, North Fort Myers, FL 33903 A North Fort Myers option for Mexican food, drinks, and casual Cinco de Mayo dining.<\/p>\n 15. Fort Myers \u2014 La Casita Mexican Restaurant<\/p>\n Address: 15185 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33908 A Fort Myers favorite serving authentic Mexican cuisine seven days a week.<\/p>\n Final Word<\/p>\n From Tampa to Fort Myers, Cinco de Mayo is a great excuse to support local restaurants, enjoy Mexican food, and gather with friends. Whether you want a beach-area stop, a downtown party, or a family-friendly dinner, this Gulf Coast list gives Suncoast readers plenty of great choices. For readers who enjoy restaurant roundups, our coverage of Savor Sarasota restaurant deals<\/a> is another useful Gulf Coast dining resource.<\/p>\n Related Stories<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cinco de Mayo falls on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and restaurants across Florida\u2019s Gulf Coast will be ready…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":256457,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[111348,104216,897,100558,111349,111350,413,202,204,203,199,201,200,135],"class_list":["post-256456","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-st-petersburg","tag-breeze-mcdonald","tag-cinco-de-mayo","tag-fort-myers","tag-great-reading","tag-gulf-coast-dining","tag-mexican-restaurants","tag-sarasota","tag-st-pete","tag-st-pete-headlines","tag-st-pete-news","tag-st-petersburg","tag-st-petersburg-headlines","tag-st-petersburg-news","tag-tampa"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/256456","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=256456"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/256456\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/256457"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=256456"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=256456"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=256456"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n1. Tampa \u2014 Besito Mexican<\/p>\n
Website: Besito Tampa website<\/a><\/p>\n
Website: Red Mesa Cantina website<\/a><\/p>\n
Website: Visit St. Pete\/Clearwater listing<\/p>\n
Website: Tripadvisor listing<\/p>\n
Website: Plaza Mexico Restaurant website<\/a><\/p>\n
\n6. Bradenton \u2014 Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant<\/p>\n
Website: Casa Blanca Bradenton website<\/a><\/p>\n
Website: Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant website<\/a><\/p>\n
Website: Casa Masa website<\/a><\/p>\n
Website: Pineapple Tequila website<\/a><\/p>\n
\n10. Englewood \u2014 Paraiso Mexican Grille and Bar<\/p>\n
Website: Paraiso Mexican Grille and Bar website<\/a><\/p>\n
Website: Plaza Mexico Restaurant website<\/a><\/p>\n
Website: Isabel & Annabel\u2019s website<\/a><\/p>\n
Website: El Toro Mexican Bar & Grill website<\/a><\/p>\n
Website: Habaneros Mexican Grill website<\/a><\/p>\n
Website: La Casita Mexican Restaurant website<\/a><\/p>\n