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