Celebrate Cinco De Mayo With Mariachi Bands, Margaritas, Tequila & Tacos
Cinco de Mayo is coming up this weekend, and I know you're actively searching for some fun, food and drink filled plans. Check out these restaurants and bars to view the best specials happening in Charlotte. The mariachi bands, endless tacos and margaritas are calling your name, so go enjoy yourselves!
PACO'S TACOS AND TEQUILA

Photo: Paco's Tacos and Tequila
What's Going On: A week long Cinco de Mayo celebration with multiple drink specials
Specials Include:
Monday: $8 Herradura Blanco Margaritas; $3 Dos XX Pints (you get to keep the glass!)
Tuesday: $3 Modelo Pints (you get to keep the glass!); $9 May Margarita of the month
Wednesday: $3 Mexican Bottles; $9 Rusty El Camino
Thursday: Sauza-Hornitos Night, $1 Coronitas; $9 Hornitos Reposado Spicy Palomas
Friday: $3 Sol Bottles; $10 Top Shelf Drinks
Saturday: $3 Dos XX Cans and a coozie; $9 Pretty in Peach Margaritas
Sunday (Cinco de Mayo): $6 No Name Margaritas; $2 Corona/Corona Lite; $9 Cadillac; $3 Modelo Can and Coozie
Location:
SouthPark: 6401 Morrison Blvd #8a, Charlotte, NC 28211
SOUTH END STATION

Photo: Charlotte Food Scene
What's Going On: Annual Cinco de Mayo block party with Hot Taco, Oak Room, All American Pub, and Slate Charlotte. Entry to this event is FREE.
Specials Include:
Sunday from 10am-until (Cinco de Mayo): $3 Coronas; $7 El Jimador; Mexican Food, Frozen Margaritas, Coronita Flips, and Taco Specials
Location:
South End: 200 East Bland St, Charlotte, NC 28203
THE IMPROPER PIG

Photo: The Improper Pig
What's Going On: All-you-can-eat tacos from a build-your-own taco bar and margarita specials
Specials Include:
Sunday from 11am-5pm (Cinco de Mayo): $15.99 Build-Your-Own-Taco Buffet; $5 Mary's Margaritas
Location:
Cotswold: 110 S. Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
SYCAMORE BREWING

Photo: Sycamore Brewing, Citropica IPA can release is Friday, May 3 at 12pm
What's Going On: A Cinco de Mayo themed weekend celebration featuring live music, a mariachi band, special beer releases, and Mexican inspired food and drinks.
Specials Include:
Friday from 5-10pm: Cinco de Mayo themed Food Truck Friday featuring local food trucks preparing unique Mexican dishes, and Citropica IPA can release at 12pm
Saturday from 12-10pm: Tacos; Cervezas Con Lima; Margarita Frosé
Sunday from 11am-4pm (Cinco de Mayo): Cinco de Mayo Front Porch Sundays Market that includes Cinco inspired food from local food trucks as well as an inspired beer from Sycamore Brewing and shopping with local vendors
Location:
South End: 2161 Hawkins St, Charlotte, NC 28203
PINK CACTUS

Photo: Pink Cactus
What's Going On: A Cinco de Mayo themed four day celebration featuring Mexican inspired food and drinks
Specials Include:
Thursday-Sunday (Cinco de Mayo): $3 Corona Premier; $4 Select Drafts; $5 Frozen Drinks; $5 Jose Cuervo Margaritas; $5 Jack Daniels Drinks
Location:
SouthPark: 4423 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
QUE ONDA TACOS + TEQUILA

Photo: Que Onda Tacos + Tequila
What's Going On: A Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring Mexican inspired food and drinks, live music, and giveaways
Specials Include:
Sunday (Cinco de Mayo): $5 Select Shots; $6 Gold Margaritas; $7 Top Shelf Luna Azul Margaritas
Location:
*Multiple Locations available
VIDA MEXICAN KITCHEN Y CANTINA

Photo: Vida Mexican Kitchen y Cantina
What's Going On: A Cinco de Mayo weekend celebration featuring ultimate happy hours, day fiestas, and brunch on Sunday
Specials Include:
Friday from 3-7pm: $6 Coronaritas; $3 Corona and Corona Light; Happy Hour Bites
Saturday: $4 Corona & Corona Light; $4 Modelo; $6 Jose Cuervo Tradicional Reposado; $5 House Margaritas; $3 Beef or Chicken Tacos
Sunday (Cinco de Mayo): $5 House Margaritas; $3 Mimosas; $5 Bloody Marias; Brunch Menu Available Until 3pm
Location:
Uptown: 210 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202
QUEEN PARK SOCIAL
What's Going On: A Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring food and drink specials, a live DJ, photo booth, mustache contest, and pinatas. Event entry is FREE.
Specials Include:
Sunday from 2-6pm (Cinco de Mayo): $8 Casamigos Margaritas; Casamigos Shotskis; $2 Tacos
Location:
South End: 4125 Yancey Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217
CANTINA 1511

Photo: Cantina 1511
What's Going On: A Cinco de Mayo weekend fiesta featuring drink specials, and giveaways
Specials Include:
Friday-Sunday (Cinco de Mayo): $20 Margarita Flights; $7.50 House Margaritas; $10 House Margaritas Including A Sombrero
Location:
*Multiple locations available