With Cinco de Mayo falling on a Sunday this year, there are a number of restaurants, lounges, and festivals around the city to enjoy the festivities.
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over the French forces of Napoleon III on May 5, 1862, at the Battle of Puebla.
In honor of this Mexican holiday, many of these establishments are offering food and drink specials. Let’s pinpoint some of the best places to fiesta in Atlanta for Cinco de Mayo:
Applebee’s
Grab a Dollar Margarita of the month which just got extended through May 5
ATL’s Biggest Cinco De Mayo Festival benefiting Enduring Hearts
181 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30312
Sunday, May 5 at 2:00 p.m.
The Atlanta Margarita and Taco Festival at Grant Park
840 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta GA 30312
Saturday, May 4 at 12:00 p.m.
Bahama Breeze
Relax with $5 Classic Margaritas or $10 Create Your Own Premium Tequila and Rum Flights
California Pizza Kitchen
Select locations will be serving $5 Fresh Agave Lime Margaritas
Cinco in the City at Oak Atlanta
30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd NW Atlanta, GA 30308
Sunday, May 5 at 12:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
Joe’s Crab Shack
Fiesta at Joe’s with tacos, Patron margaritas and $20 buckets of Modelo Especial
Pre-Cinco De Mayo Brunch at Suite Lounge
375 Luckie St. NW Atlanta, GA, 30313
Saturday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m-5:00 p.m.
Pre-Cinco De Mayo All White Rooftop Day Party at Suite Food Lounge
375 Luckie St. NW Atlanta, GA, 30313
Saturday, May 4 at 2:00 p.m-9:00 p.m.
Tacos and Tequila
279 Roswell Rd NE #103, Atlanta, GA 30342
Cool down with a 16 oz. Texas margarita for $10, Herradura tequila shots for $15 and 16 oz. Doseces beer for $6
TGI Friday’s
Enjoy $5 Friday ‘Ritas, $5 Patron shots and $5 Dos Equis
Tijuana Flats
Fiesta all weekend long (May 3-5) with a Flats Fiesta featuring Taco + Beef for $5, along with games, music, and prizes!
Twin Peaks
Sip on $5 Mexican mules, micheladas and margaritas, also serving $2.99 Cuervo Silver and $4.99 Patron Silver
Ultimate Tequila Day Party: To Kill A Saturday at Elleven 45
2110 Peachtree Rd. NW Atlanta, GA 30309
Saturday, May 4 at 2:00 p.m.-9:00p.m.
