Features Events Cinco de Mayo Mexican Cocktails CT Guide To Cinco De Mayo 2023 Events, Bars, Specials, & Catering April Guilbault April 28, 2023 What better way to kick off May than with a Cinco de Mayo FIESTA! Fruity, frosty or frozen Margaritas in a rainbow of flavors, tacos of every shape and size, gobs of perfectly creamy guacamole and…tequila. May 5th just happens to be a Friday this year, so let ‘er rip and party until the piñata hits the ground!Fairfield County Dom Memo-Westport www.donmemowestport.comCome celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Don Memo, located in the original town hall is the heart of downtown Westport! Always a spot to enjoy creative Mexican fare that represents the true spirit of Mexico, for Cinco de Mayo, they will have food, drinks, prizes and live music on their patio (weather permitting). Festivities begin at 6:00 PM. Call for more information or just stop by! La Taqueria-Darien www.taqueriact.comEstablished in 2019, La Taqueria will feature its ever so popular bluecorn tortilla tacos, spicy guacamole, premium tequilas, mezcals and their always popular margaritas for Cinco de Mayo 2023! They will be featuring their version of a Frozen Watermelon Margaritas, using only the best ingredients under the sun! Each and every La Taqueria margarita is made with Aldez Tequila. Make sure to stop by early, grab a seat and get ready to enjoy a fiesta of great food. La Taqueria will be open from 11am -10pm on Friday May 5th in both the Greenwich and Darien locations.Tumu-Fairfield www.tumufoodtogo.comTümü brings you a fresh and healthy Mexican culinary experience. All their food is made from scratch with real Mexican ingredients and vibrant flavors. This is why “Tumu is where people meet Mexico”. This Cinco de Mayo, you won’t want to miss Tumu’s special menu which includes Jicama Tacos, Nachos with Chorizo, Carne Asada, Chicken Tinga or veggies, Shrimp Ceviche, fresh Margarita mixes and more for large or small fiestas. Check out their menu https://tumufoodtogo.com/5-de-mayo/ and order by May 1st by emailing tumufood@gmail.com or calling 203-858-7181.Aquila’s Nest Vineyard-Newtownwww.aquilasnestvineyards.comLive Mariachi music from Trovadores De America and tacos from Smoke and Fire food truck for Cinco de Mayo! Get your tickets now for this festive evening!Bar Rosso-Stamfordwww.barrossoct.comTequila! Bar Rosso, in honor of Cinco de Mayo, will be hosting a 5-course Tequila Pairing Dinner on Saturday, May 6th with tequilas by Casa Dragones, Patron, Camarena and Illegal. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cinco-de-mayo-tequila-dinner-registration-609702114437Cantina Mexicana-Norwalk, Stamford www.cantinamex.com Get ready to get your Tequila on with specials on Margaritas, shots and beer buckets of your choice. DJ Vaz and Cinco de Mayo giveaways round out the fun to start your weekend.Cinco Loco Festival-Stamfordwww.cincolocofest.comHIp-hop star French Montana and DJPaulyD headline this weekend event that takes place in Mill River Park in Downtown Stamford with a beer garden and margarita bar.The Connecticut Edit-Fairfield CountyInstagram @theconnecticuteditJoin them at boutique WEST in Westport on Friday, May 5th from 5:00pm-7:00pm for Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day shopping (fabulous jewelry and clothing)! They’ll have festive mocktails and cocktails, Mexican bites, Mayan chocolates and 10% of all proceeds from the event go the the American Cancer Society.Don Carmelo’s Mexican Grill and Tequila Bar-Norwalkwww.doncarmelosmexicangrill.comLive DJ, Cazadores and Patron giveaways (from 5pm-8pm), amazing tequila shots and food and margarita specials.El Segundo-Norwalkwww.elsegundorestaurants.comNot just one day, a weekend’s worth of Cinco de Mayo festivities! May 5th-7th, there will be food and drink specials, giveaway, shot girls and plenty of tastings.Evarito’s-Norwalkwww.evaritos.comParty for Cinco de Mayo on Friday, May 5th! Check their website for details as they haven’t divulged the surprises yet…Geronimo Tequila Bar-Fairfieldwww.geronimobarandgrill.comGeronimo will have a live Mariachi band from 4-6pm and DJ beginning at 10pm, food and drink specials, tented outdoor party with a bar and a new margarita to-go kit. Make reservations online.La Calle Arepa Bar-Norwalkwww.lacallearepasbar.comFor Cinco de Mayo, celebrate Venezuelan-style: Tacos in plantain shells, homemade guacamole with plantain chips for dipping, and $5 Margaritas in delish flavors: Tamarind, Hibiscus, Passion Fruit, Mango, Peach, Lime and Strawberry. It’s going to be hard to choose.Milestone-Georgetownwww.milestonect.comCelebrate not one but two great events-Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby with their Cinco de Derby! May 5th and 6th-Juleps, margs, derby hats and sombreros-they’ve got it all.Mil Sabores-BridgeportInstagram @milsaboresctHosting their FIRST annual Cinco de Mayo block party! 2043 Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport (rear parking lot) with food trucks, plenty of margaritas, Micheladas and fun. Starting at 2pm and going until the piñata drops.Palmer’s Market-Darienwww.palmersdarien.comGourmet-to-go for your fiesta! From platters of Chipotle Chicken Cornbread Cakes and Empanadas to Tamales and a family-sized Enchilada dinner to Tres Leches, Flan and a Dulce de leche Cheesecakes, your delicious party awaits.Sono 1420-Norwalkwww.shopsono1420.comTheir Threesome Ready-to-Mix Margaritas are fiesta ready-just open, pour in unison and a perfect cocktail is at your fingertips! Made with Blue Agave Tequila, fresh lime and lemon juices and Triple Sec with Agave Nectar. Sold in packs of 3 or individually.Tomatillo Taco Joint-Cos Cob, Stamfordwww.tomatillotacojoint.comCinco de Mayo catering covers everything you need for a fiesta-Margaritas to go, a giant Taco spread, a take-home Taco Bar, Burritos, Enchiladas, chips and guac, dips and sides and even dessert. Hartford CountyAgave Grill-Hartfordwww.agavehartford.comJoin Agave Grill for live music by DJ Skillz, door prizes, giveaways, and Casamigos and Don Julio drink specials! Pre-Order one of their Taco Kits, Fajita Kits, Margaritas by the Quart, or Mucho Fiesta Platter for Cinco de Mayo by 12pm on Thursday. May 4th and be entered to win a $100 gift card. Call to order: (860) 882-1557Margaritas Mexican-East Hartfordwww.margs.comAs they are saying, go on a Cinco-cation! Starting Tuesday, May 2nd, they’ll be having daily specials and a change to win either free dinner for a year or a trip to Mexico! To let you down easy, they are also having a Day After Fiesta party on Saturday, May 6th.Rosa Mexicano-West Hartfordwww.rosamexicano.comStarting Monday, May 1st through Thursday, May 4th, Rosa Mexicano will offer half-priced tacos after 8pm in anticipation of Cinco De Mayo. On Friday May 5, Rosa Mexicano’s speciality drink, Fiesta Fuel-a 60oz. frozen pomegranate/lime margarita topped with Grand Marnier-will be the star of the show! Full menu/events online.TJs Burritos-East Granbywww.tjburritos.comTo Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, TJ’s Burritos will have $5 House Margaritas all day and all Tacos are buy 3, get 1 free. Toro Azteca Mexican Cantina-Manchesterwww.toroazteca.comTacos and cold and frosty margaritas are the name of the game for Cinco de Mayo, along with live music, giveaways and some Cinco surprises!Litchfield CountyAt the Corner-Litchfieldwww.atthecorner.comCinco de Mayo popup with the vulgar chef on May 4th to kick off the weekend! Special menu with Beefaroni empanadas, Crab Rangoon nachos, Spicy Ahi tacos,Twinkie Churros and more. Taco and drink specials also all weekend long at ATC South St.Middlesex CountyCoyote Blue Tex Mex Cafe-Middletownwww.coyoteblue.comCelebrate ALL Cinco de Mayo weekend, from May 5th-May 7th. The countdown has already started, though, so get to Coyote Blue for giveaways, food and drink specials to celebrate. They are known for their Margaritas and, by the way, they have over 120 Tequilas and Mezcals behind the bar.Cuckoo’s Nest-Old Saybrookwww.cuckoosnest.bizThey are on the countdown to Cinco de Mayo with Margarita, Limonada, and Taco specials each day starting May 1-4. On May 5th, join them for the biggest Fiesta of the year-they’ll be featuring Cancion Tequila, with drinks all day, live music and more.New Haven CountyCamacho Garage-New Havenwww.camachogarage.comCelebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5 with a live Mariachi band (7-9pm), food and cocktail specials, special margarita to-go kits and an extended party at the Patio bar. Reservations online.Chacra Pisco-New Havenwww.chacrapiscobar.comFive days of Cinco de Mayo festivities…join the countdown, where each days brings a different special. Their May 5th Fiesta will have a photo booth, outdoor bar, face painting, piñata, dancing and a Mariachi band.Geronimo Tequila Bar-New Havenwww.geronimobarandgrill.comGeronimo will have a live Mariachi band from 4-6pm and DJ beginning at 10pm, food and drink specials, tented outdoor party with a bar and a new margarita to-go kit. Make reservations online.Tomatillo Taco Joint-New Havenwww.tomatillotacojoint.comCinco de Mayo catering covers everything you need for a fiesta-Margaritas to go, a giant Taco spread, a take-home Taco Bar, Burritos, Enchiladas, chips and guac, dips and sides and even dessert. New London CountyThe IRONS Restaurant & Bar at Hilton Mystic-Mysticwww.theironsmystic.comFor Cinco de Mayo, The IRONS will feature Mojo Pulled Pork-pork shoulder brined and slow-cooked with citrus, peppers, onion, and cilantro, served with red beans and rice, and corn tortillas. Beverage Special- Casamigos Margaritas!Margaritas Mexican-Mysticwww.margs.comAs they are saying, go on a Cinco-cation! Starting Tuesday, May 2nd, they’ll be having daily specials and a change to win either free dinner for a year or a trip to Mexico! To let you down easy, they are also having a Day After Fiesta party on Saturday, May 6th.Novelle-Uncasvillewww.mohegansun.comSip and Salsa the night away by learning dance steps from Dancing with the Stars Val Chmerkovskiy and enjoying a taco bar, pedaling a Patron bike to make a margarita and of course, more dancing!Tolland County Coyote Flaco-Hartford, Mansfieldwww.coyoteflacoct.comThe patio will be open (weather permitting, of course) and the drinks will be flowing, as they will be serving up Cinco de Mayo drink specials from 12 noon-9pm! No reservations, just come on down.
