WHERE TO CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO
Where to get tacos, margaritas and more today.
Everyone’s got a favorite local Mexican or Tex-Mex spot. And getting there on Cinco de Mayo should be a priority. Because, yes, tacos and margaritas are worth it — even in celebration of a super obscure battle that took place in Mexico in 1862.
Here’s a quick list of some of the best Cinco de Mayo parties and dining deals in town. Cheers!
Galley
Tucked into the Hilton West Palm Beach, Galley will be serving up delicious bites and specialty cocktails for the holiday, such as their Spicy Avocado Margarita ($12).
When: Saturday
Where: 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 561231-6000
Coyo Taco Palm Beach
Coyo Taco will celebrate its first Cinco de Mayo in Palm Beach. The new Mexican taqueria will feature $6 tacos including al pastor, pastor de pollo and hongos (aka mushrooms). Plus, there will be $6 margaritas made with Maestro Dobel Diamante tequila. When: 11:30 a.m. Saturday Where: 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Suite M335, Palm Beach; 561-318-8616
Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar
Definitely the go-to Cinco de Mayo party in South Florida. The party includes drink specials, live entertainment, giveaways and free tequila whenever Rocco and “Team Cinco” are on the bar. When: Noon Saturday Where: 5090 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 561-623-0127; 224 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, 561-650-1001; 5250 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, 561-4162131; 110 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561-808-1100; 1313 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954524-9550
LIME Fresh Mexican Grill
Guests can celebrate Cinco de Mayo with food, drinks, a D J, dancing, balloon artist and giveaways on the LIME patios. Drink specials include $3 Coronas.
When: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday
Where: 20642 N. State Road 7, No. 1, Boca Raton, 561-488-9870; 1880 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561-323-4819; 3331 Northlake Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 561-626-5001
Mojito Latin Cuisine & Bar
Join Mojito Latin Cuisine for a fiesta on the CityPlace square. The party will feature live music, dancers, painting by pop artist Gregory Christakis and Flor de Mirabal cigars. A full bar will be offered featuring $4 tacos and Mojito’s strawberry daiquiri served with fresh coconut.
When: 6 p.m. Saturday Where: 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach; 561-366-1000
Calaveras Cantina Block Party
The popular block party in Harbourside Place is featuring an outdoor taco tent, three outdoor bars and Chihuahua races! Live music with a mariachi band will liven up the party from 1 to 6 p.m. All of the money from the Chihuahua races, which are new this year, will benefit Jupiter Dog Rescue. Winners will receive a $50 gift card to Calaveras Cantina. When: 11 a.m. Saturday Where: 125 Dockside Circle, Jupiter; 561-320-9661
Blue Moon Mexican Café
Blue Moon will celebrate with giveaways throughout the day
including Patron and Lunazul tequilas, Corona and Dos Equis beers, and Blue Moon Cinco de Mayo T-shirts. Plus, there will be live music starting at noon.
When: 11:30 a.m. Saturday Where: 6897 SW 18th St., Boca Raton; 561-571-7000
El Camino Delray
This hipster taqueria is a favorite of local barcrawlers and tequila lovers. On Cinco de Mayo, El Camino is throwing a big party with D J-spun music, giveaways and $7 coffee tequila shots.
When: 11 a.m. Saturday Where: 15 NE Second Ave., Delray Beach
Deck 84
Deck 84 will throw a special Cinco de Derby fiesta. Starting at 2 p.m., the waterside restaurant will feature drink specials including a Woodford mint julep and festive Herradura margaritas. Plus, live music from 2 to 5:30 p.m. When: 2 p.m. Saturday Where: 840 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 561-6658484
Don Chepo’s Taco Shop
The new hip taco shop in Wellington will throw an all-day Cinco de Mayo party Saturday. Don Chepo’s parking lot will have a bounce house, face painting and jumbo lawn games. At noon there will be a parents vs. kids taco-eating contest. A live band will perform at 5 p.m. and there will be a DJ and a mariachi band. Enjoy $5 margaritas all day.
When: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday
Where: 10660 Forest Hill Blvd., No. 170, Wellington; 561-660-7391
Burger Bar
On Saturday, Burger Bar at Donald Ross Village will offer $5 frozen margaritas, Patron shots and Corona beers.
Where: 4650 Donald Ross Road, Palm Beach Gardens; 561-630-4545
Max’s Grille
Max’s at Mizner Park will offer a heap of good tacos and other Mexican-inspired plates. Also enjoy $10 mango margaritas, $10 Mexican mai mai, $5 Modelos and Coro- nas, and $10 shots of Herradura tequila. Plus, live music starts at 8 p.m.
When: 5 p.m. Saturday Where: 404 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; 561-368-0080