When it comes to Cinco de Mayo, Miami knows how to throw a party. If you’re looking for events or restaurants to celebrate the drinking holiday, we’ve got you covered.
Barsecco
Nestled in the heart of Brickell, Barsecco brings a touch of sophistication to the Cinco de Mayo scene. Enjoy their tantalizing margaritas—the spicy cucumber margarita will awaken your taste buds—and pair them with gourmet tacos. The eatery and lounge is home to some delicious wagyu Asian street tacos, birria taquitos, and baja chicken tacos.
Bakan
Located in Wynwood, Bakan transports guests to Mexico with its earthy, artsy, and modern space, a wide variety of authentic regional dishes, expansive mezcal and tequila offerings, and handcrafted tortilla selection. For Cinco de Mayo, a mariachi band will perform from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., and guests can enjoy the restaurant’s usual menu of delicious tacos, moles, quesadillas, and other signature plates. Of course, you’ll also find plenty of margaritas and micheladas.
Bakan is located at 2801 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127. For more information, visit their official website.
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at the best party of the year all weekend long with Bodega Taqueria y Tequila. Start the festivities early and enjoy $5 draft margaritas on Sunday, May 5th, from noon to 2 p.m. at all South Florida Bodega locations. Presented by Tres Generaciones tequila and El Tequileño, beverage specials will also be offered on frozen margaritas all weekend long. The event features DJ sets by local DJs, entertainment, giveaways, decor, and more!
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila has multiple locations in Miami. For more information, visit their official website.
CJ’s Crab Shack
There’s nothing like people-watching during a drinking holiday, and CJ’s Crab Shack offers the perfect vantage point. While you take in the Ocean Drive sights, you can down one—or five—of their signature margaritas, along with an assortment of other stiff drinks. Food-wise, you won’t find any tacos or Mexican fare, but you will find some of the best seafood on this side of town.
Finka Table & Tap
This year, Chef Eileen Andrade’s Finka Table & Tap sets the stage for an exceptional Cinco de Mayo celebration, seamlessly blending a diverse culinary experience of Cuban, Peruvian, and Korean cuisines with an inviting atmosphere.
The restaurant will offer $10 specialty cocktails with tequila, including I like you elote, made with elote-infused Amara’s Mezcal, home-made chipotle shrub, fresh lemon juice, and agave Syrup, and besos de mezcal, with Bruxo Mezcal, fresh lime juice, lucuma reduction, coconut cream, and Xocolatl mole bitters. Guests can also celebrate with $8 chilled tequila shots.
Finka Table & Tap is located at 14690 SW 26 Street, Miami, FL 33175. For more information, visit their official website.
The Lobster Shack
While The Lobster Shack is known for its lobster rolls, their drinks are just as special. This Cinco de Mayo, indulge in their Soon to Be Famous Margarita or their guava jalapeno variation while you stuff your face with their wide range of tacos, including fish tacos, shrimp tacos, and tuna tacos. Whichever location you choose, you’re in for a treat.
Lost Boy Dry Goods
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Downtown Miami drinking den Lost Boy Dry Goods. Join Lost Boy Dry Goods for an unforgettable fiesta with specials just for the occasion. Indulge in nachos for $10, with the option to add carnitas or chili for $4, or enjoy carnitas tacos served with house-made pico de gallo for $10.
Need a drink? To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Beverage Specials will include Tommy’s margarita for $9, Spicy Siesta for $9, Madre Mezcal margarita for $9, Madre Mezcal Paloma for $9, Monopolio Mexican lager for $4, and shot + beer for $8 featuring Monopolio with your choice of Tequila Corazon or Madre Mezcal. Specials will be available from 12 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Lost Boy Dry Goods is located at 157 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131. For more information, visit their official website.
Mayami
Get excited to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mayami’s weekend brunch! On Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. experience live music; a revamped menu featuring unique dishes such as truffle benedict, ribeye steak and egg skillet, chilaquiles verdes, rock shrimp roll; and drink specials such as 2-hour bottomless mimosas, Luna Blanca sangria, Luna Llena sangría, the Ketel One botanical citrus cocktail and more!
Mayami is located at 127 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL 33127. For more information, visit their official website.
One K
Indulge your senses this Cinco de Mayo with a free, bottomless mimosa brunch experience like no other! Join Brickell hotspot One K for a festive celebration featuring a live DJ set and a delectable array of menu specials crafted to tantalize your taste buds.
Dive into the signature PB&J French toast, a delightful twist on a classic favorite, or savor the richness of the bacon and eggs benedict, perfectly complemented by velvety hollandaise sauce. But the culinary delights don’t end there. Quench your thirst with the exclusive drink special rio grand fizz, crafted with Vago verde mezcal, house-made sweet corn reduction, fresh lime, vegan foam, and soda – this refreshing concoction is a true embodiment of Mexican flavors with a modern twist.
One K is located at 1000 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33130. For more information, visit their official website.
