Cinco de Mayo celebrations across various cities feature unique food and drink specials, including a margarita crawl at La Esquina in NYC marking its 21st anniversary. Events will take place in New York City, Nashville, and North Shore on May 5, 2026.
Food and drink highlights:
- Mixteca offers all-day specials including $10 cocktails and bogo tacos from Tacos 1986.
- Tacos Fonda at Time Out Market Union Square provides a Cinco de Mayo pack for $25, including five tacos, guacamole, chips, salsa, and a margarita.
- Time Out Market Dumbo hosts a free Cinco de Mayo celebration with live music and special margaritas.
- The Yacht Club in Manhattan features oysters and margaritas from 6-9 PM.
- Stone Street will host a day party with mariachi bands and local restaurants serving food and drinks.
In Nashville, BLANCO will offer upgraded margaritas along with live mariachi music. Cilantro Mexican Grill will serve $5 house lime margaritas all day. Meanwhile, Howling Wolf Taqueria in North Shore features a fully-stocked tequila bar alongside a wide-ranging taco menu.
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory of Mexico over France in the 1862 Battle of Puebla. In the United States, it has evolved into an opportunity to celebrate Mexican culture through food and drink.
La Esquina’s anniversary celebration includes a crawl across its four locations. Observers expect vibrant festivities with plenty of tacos and margaritas to go around.
