Cinco de Mayo: Where to Celebrate Today in Scottsdale

It’s May 5! Ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Here’s where to find the food, drinks, and fun.

Barrio Queen

This iconic and hip Mexican restaurant is throwing a party with half-off margaritas and appetizers, $4 Coronas, $5 Barrio margaritas, $6 frozen margaritas.  Live DJs from 5-9 p.m.

Diego Pops

Old Town Scottsdale’s modern taco destination brings the flavor and fun with a party. Alongside the signature menu of dishes like pineapple-braised pork tacos, street corn queso, and the famous Brussels sprout nachos, Diego Pops is offering a $20 taco special—5 steak or chicken tacos (no mix & match), loaded with pico, lettuce, and cheese. Carnival games, margaritas, and a mechanical taco ride, too.

The Hot Chick

Sip on $14 Reposado Margaritas made with Don Julio, El Bandido, Celaya, or Código, and grab a $30 bucket of Corona or Estrella to keep the good times flowing. Retro vibes, fun photo opps, and bold drinks.

Macayo’s Mexican Food

Celebrate with $4 Dos XX lager bottles, $6 Corazon Blanco shots, $8 Dos XX lager and a shot of Corazon Blanco, and $8 Cinco margaritas with Corazon Blanco. Food specials include the Macayo a La Carte Chimi for $10, with choice of shredded beef, shredded chicken, ground beef or pork carnitas; sides of Mexican rice, refried beans or black beans for $.79 each with any a la carte Chimi order; and sides of guacamole, Baja sauce, and calabacitas for $1.49 each with any a la carte Chimi order. To-go options include a $7.90 12-oz. Margarita To Go and $19.46 32-oz. Margarita To Go, available with a food purchase. 

Mesquite Fresh Street Mex

Mesquite Fresh Street Mex is commemorating Cinco de Mayo by offering one free street taco of your choice with the purchase of an entrée item (not including sides or drink purchases).

The Mexicano

Get ready to party with live DJs, Mariachi bands, fire dancers, and a full lineup of drink and dining specials. Arrive early for the Corona Kickoff—100 Coronas on the bar for the first 100 guests. Also a Don Julio Margarita Bar Takeover, with Don Julio 1942 pours for just $42 and a tequila ice luge. The Cactus location of this locale only is offering a Michelin Star Taco & Tequila Flight Board ($40), featuring three luxury tequilas paired with a signature taco created by Michelin-starred Chef Arturo Rivera Martinez, who will be on site preparing them live.

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia

The resort’s iconic Cinco de Mayo celebration returns this year, featuring a luxurious fiesta filled with street tacos, signature margaritas, mariachi music and more. In partnership with Dos Hombres Mezcal and Cierto Tequila, guests are invited to indulge in mezcal and tequila expressions. There will also be live mariachi, the beer burro, and exclusive specialty cocktails. Admission to the celebration is free and open to the public. Additionally, there is a tasting class hosted by experts from Dos Hombres Mezcal and Cierto Tequila is available for $60 per guest in the resort’s signature restaurant, Prado. The day’s schedule includes: Main Event (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; enjoy a festive atmosphere featuring house-made street tacos and margaritas). Mariachi (11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; live mariachi band). Beer Burro (noon – 2 p.m.; Omni Scottsdale’s Beer Burro donkey. Tequila & Mezcal Tasting feat. Cierto & Dos Hombres (1 – 1:45 p.m.; indulge in the finest tequila and mezcal expressions, mingle with fellow aficionados, and discover a new appreciation for the complexities of agave-based spirits). Live DJ (1:30 – 3:30 p.m.; A DJ spins an eclectic mix of Latin favorites, chart-topping hits, and dance anthems).

Salt + Lime Modern Mexican Grill

At this Mexican restaurant, indulge in vibrant modern Mexican cuisine and drinks, including signature tacos, cheesy enchiladas and classic margaritas. House margaritas are $7, and the restaurant continues its Chips for Charity program, where unlimited chips and salsa are just $5, with a portion of proceeds benefiting a local charity.

Someburros

Whether you’re dining in or picking up food to-go, enjoy festive fan-favorites at all Someburros locations. There are $5 bean and cheese burros, $5 margaritas (available to-go or dine-in), and $5 off Fiesta Platters (a catering platter with 30 mini chimis and 10 taquitos including 10 green chili beef, 10 red chili beef, 10 bean, 5 beef taquitos and 5 chicken taquitos). Discounts are available at each restaurant location, online, and on the Someburros App using code CINCO.

Toca Madera

This high-energy Mexican steakhouse has an extended happy hour fom 2-6 p.m. and immersive entertainment that turns dinner into a show. There will be fire dancers, Baile Folklorico, and Mariachi, live guitarists and DJs.

Tocaya

This healthy-eats locale is offering all-day happy hour, with $2 off all margaritas, $3 beers, $6 wines, and signature sides starting at just $2.

Twin Peaks 

Celebrate with 17 different deals, including a $14 spicy margarita, $9 Tequila Sunrise, $10 Carajillo, $4.50 Jose Cuervo Devi’s Reserve shots, and a $12 Mango Margarita.