Grab your margarita and raise it for a toast in honor of Cinco de Mayo. Events and specials will be going on all throughout the Valley this week and on Friday, May 5. Come together with your community in celebration of the Mexican army’s victory over France in 1862 during the Battle of Puebla.
If you’re interested in participating in a bar crawl, just about every city in the Valley has one, but book now because a lot of tickets are already sold out!
Dining
Nando's Mexican Cafe
Nando's Mexican Cafe is regular go-to for Mexican food lovers with lunch specials seven days a week. In celebration of Cinco de Mayo all four locations will be offering their happy hour specials from 3 to 6 p.m. all weekend long. On May 5 there will be tequila reps from a variety of companies offering tastings and other surprises. Not looking to drink? They'll have $4 non-alcoholic Coronas.
Exclusively at the Nando's in Queen Creek, you can order one of their specialty, Mexican Candy Shots for only $6.
Where: 20734 E Victoria Lane, Queen Creek; 3519 E Baseline Road, Gilbert; 1890 W. Germann Road, Chandler; and 6715 E. McDowell Road, Mesa.
Cost: Price varies.
More information: nandosmexicancafe.com.
Serrano's
Get ready for Cinco de Serranos! This Friday there will be deals galore! Order one of their House Margaritas for $6 or one of their 16-ounce Mexican drafts for $4. For food specials they'll have their Grande Chip and Dip Platter, which comes with two large bags of chips, a 32-ounce bean dip and 32-ounce fresh salsa for $30.
Where: 22703 S. Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek; 141 S. Arizona Ave, Chandler; 1964 E. McKellips, Mesa; and 1021 S. Power Road, Mesa.
Cost: Prices vary.
More information: serranosaz.com.
Someburros
Someburros has cinco days of delicious deals to celebrate Cinco de Mayo all week long! Take advantage of all their deals by using promo code "CINCO" when ordering online or through their app. On Tuesday, May 2 they'll have $2.50 crispy tacos, which include their crispy chicken, shredded beef, ground beef and potato tacos. For Wednesday, May 3 their specials include $3 off pollo fundidos, on Thursday, May 4 all their bean and cheese burros will be $2 off, and finally on May 5, Cinco de Mayo, you can get $3 off their margaritas when you purchase food or get one of their "to go" margaritas.
Where: 20707 E. Maya Road in Queen Creek and other locations throughout Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe.
Cost: Prices vary.
More information: someburros.com.
Mayaco's Mexican Food
Not only will Mayaco's be decked out with piñatas, balloons, inflatables, streamers, etc., but they'll also have Cinco de Mayo deals happening all week across all of their Arizona locations. Get a 12-ounce house margarita for $10 or a 32-ounce margarita for $25 when ordering take out. Their in-house specials feature $3 Dos Equis (amber or lager), $4 fireball shots, $8 margaritas and $7 beer and shots, which come with either Dos Equis amber or lager and a shot of tequila or fireball.
Food specials include $10 a la carte beef, chicken, pork or ground beef Chimichangas and their $100 take out Cinco Pack that serves up to 12 people.
Where: Locations in Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Scottsdale.
Cost: Prices vary.
More information: macayo.com.
Pedal Haus
While the name may imply beer, Pedal Haus Brewery still knows how to throw a fun party, especially for Cinco de Mayo. The award-winning brewery will a few festive drink deals like $7 house margaritas, $7 Marg Garten, which is a mix of the house margarita and Pedal Haus sourgarten beer, $5 Pedal Haus Mexican Amber beers and $5 Micheladas from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Friday, May 5.
Where: Locations in Phoenix, Tempe and Chandler.
Cost: Prices vary.
More information: pedalhausbrewery.com.
Thirsty Lion Gastropub
Guests are invited to Thirsty Lion Gastropub on Friday, May 5 to celebrate Cinco de Mayo holiday with specialty-themed menu items offered in addition to the restaurants’ signature Thirsty Lion margarita — served with Sauza Hacienda Tequila, sweet and sour, agave, muddled lime and triple sec for $8.95 all day long. Special food items range from classic starters like chips and salsa, guacamole and queso to full entrees like carnitas tacos, jalapeno pepper jack burger and Southwest smoked chicken salad.
Additional specialty drinks that will be offered include the blood orange margarita, fresh fruit sangria and a tequila flight with Casamigos Blanco, Sauza Hornitos Reposado and Don Julio Anejo.
Where: Locations in north Phoenix, Gilbert, Tempe and Chandler
Cost: $8.95 house margaritas; Specialty items vary in price.
More information: thirstyliongastropub.com.
Z'Tejas
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Z’Tejas’ “Cinco for Cinco” event, which includes $5 house margaritas, a live DJ starting at 5 p.m., a piñata and enticing giveaways. Z’Tejas has been a Valley fixture for over three decades and is proud to carry on this annual tradition.
Where: 8300 N. Hayden Road, Suite D-101, Scottsdale and 7221 W. Ray Road, Chandler
Cost: $5 house margaritas
More information: scottsdale.ztejas.com or chandler.ztejas.com
Ghett Yo Taco
Located in downtown Chandler, Ghett Yo Taco is hosting its annual block party, Cinco de Chandler, May 5-6. Find street-style tacos, cervezas (beers), margaritas, mariachi music and more for a full day of fun. The event is from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Where: 241 S. Oregon St., Chandler.
Cost: Tickets are $25 for adults and $5 for children (age 7-17). For more fun, check out the Puro VIP Lounge ($80 per person).
More information: ghettyotaco.com.
Kona Grill specials
Kona Grill will be bringing you Margarita Heaven in honor of Cinco de Mayo. Party all day long drinking “America’s best margaritas” for $5. Their specials also include $5 fish tacos (2) and $5 shrimp tacos.
Where: 2224 E. Williams Field Road, Suite 101, Gilbert; 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler; 7104 E. Camelback Road, Suite 559, Scottsdale; and 5310 E. High St., Suite 101, Phoenix.
Cost: $5 specials.
More information: konagrill.com.
Mesquite Fresh Street Mex
This modern Mexican restaurant is “celebrating with a victory for your wallet.” These one-day-only deals consist of 80 cents off all tacos and $5 off the restaurant’s taco-building family meals. These specials will be available at all nine of Mesquite’s locations in the Valley.
Where: All nine Valley locations.
Cost: Price varies.
More information: eatmesquite.com.
Cinco de Mayo at STK Steakhouse
STK Steakhouse will be having specials all day for Cinco de Mayo. Get ready for $5 shots of Don Julio, Volcan, Patron, Espolon or Milagro. There will also be $5 beef tacos, $5 tuna tacos and $25 Cincora Anejo shots.
Where: 7134 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale.
Cost: Price varies.
More information: stksteakhouse.com.
Events
30th Annual Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Festival
Downtown Phoenix is gearing up for Arizona’s largest Cinco de Mayo festival. This festival has something for everyone from their children’s area and local and national entertainment to their car show. From the food to the dancers and decorations, it’s all about celebrating the culture. Upgrade your tickets to VIP and get access to their exclusive area with seating, raised platforms, private bar, restrooms and access to the meet and greet for featured musicians.
Los Lonely Boys will be taking the stage as the headliner for this year’s Cinco de Mayo festival. Also, with a main focus on education, Arvizu Scholarships has partnered with Grand Canyon University to award youth scholarships for high school Hispanic students looking to pursue their education in university programs.
Where: 1st Ave. and Washington, Phoenix.
Cost: $10 general admission tickets.
More information: cincophx.com.
Blanco Cocina + Cantina’s week-long celebration
Forget a one day party. Blanco Cocina + Cantina is extending their Cinco de Mayo celebrations May 1-7. All week their locations throughout Arizona will have a special cocktail menu and live music from mariachis and DJs.
Gather up your friends and all chip in for drinks off their list of group drink specials. They offer everything from their Mi Casa Su Casa ($25), which is a round of four mini margaritas and a bucket of four cold Dos XX Lagers to Lightning Round ($25), which comes with Blanco’s signature guacamole and a bucket of four cold Dos XX Lagers.
Where: 2502 E. Camelback Road, Suite 122, Phoenix; 123 E. Washington St., Phoenix and 6166 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale.
Cost: Prices vary.
More information: blancococinacantina.com.
May the 4th Be With You Star Wars followed by Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
The Valley’s highest open-air rooftop bar, Skysill Rooftop Lounge, located on top of the Westin Tempe Hotel will be throwing a two day celebration. On May 4, it’s all about Star Wars!
If you’re a Star Wars fanatic, this event is a must. Dress up in your best costume, raise up your Star Wars-themed cocktails and get ready for a night full of trivia, movies, costume contests, live music and giveaways.
On May 5, a live DJ will be spinning tunes on the rooftop, getting you into fiesta mode. Their limited-time holiday food menu features $5 street tacos, $16 carne asada nachos, $18 beef anticucho and $14 jalapeño hummus. Their drink specials include $5 Skysill passion fruit margaritas, $5 Espolon Tequila shots and $5 Corona Premier Beer.
Where: 11 E. 7th St., Tempe.
Cost: Prices vary.
More information: skysillrooftop.com.
Mariachi Sol De Meìxico de Joseì Hernaìndez at The Madison Center for the Arts
The Madison Center for the Arts is excited to celebrate Cinco De Mayo this year with fun, upbeat and classic Mexican music from Mariachi Sol De Meìxico de Joseì Hernaìndez. The platinum-selling mariachi band will return to Arizona on May 5, at 7 p.m. for a must-see concert. Their original rhythms, fresh sounds and inspiring ideas have energized the world of mariachi for over 30 years. Mariachi Sol de México is truly a traveling cultural icon that symbolizes extraordinary musicianship and communal cross-generational joy.
Where: 5601 N. 16th St., Phoenix
Cost: $35 to $55
More information: themadison.org
