Events Features Cinco de Mayo Mexican Events CT Guide To Cinco De Mayo 2024 Events, Bars, Specials, & Catering Hannah Goodman April 26, 2024 Cinco de Mayo is here again, baby! This year the holiday falls on a Sunday, which should be the best news you’ve heard all year because it means you get to celebrate all. weekend. long. Restaurants all across Connecticut are kicking it into high gear this time, with great food, drinks, live music, and prizes! No matter where you are in this wonderful state of ours, you’ll be able to find sick menu specials, fire DJs, and strong margaritas. Get ready to shake your booty this Cinco de Mayo weekend, because we’re all friends here so we can admit – nothing quite makes you dance like a shot (or four) of tequila. Check out what these talented chefs and mixologists have in store this holiday…you won’t be disappointed. Fairfield County La Taqueria - Darien, Greenwich https://taqueriact.com/Enjoy this year’s celebration of Cinco de Mayo at La Taqueria. Don’t want to wait til Sunday to start the festivities? Lucky for you, La Taqueria is celebrating the holiday all weekend long! Beginning on Friday, May 3rd, both their Greenwich and Darien locations will have specials from the bar and the kitchen that will surely not disappoint. This fast casual place offers homemade blue corn tortillas, delicious fire-roasted salsas, and premium tequilas and mezcals, guaranteeing an epic Cinco de Mayo weekend that you won’t want to miss. Tümü - Fairfield https://tumufoodtogo.com/Tümü has created a special and unique menu to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, inspired by the cuisine from Guanajuato: tacos de canasta, Mexican shrimp cocktail, buñuelos and always the classic and popular Tümü dishes like guacamole, ceviche, street corn, and more! If you want to celebrate with authentic food, real Mexican flavors with fresh ingredients, and Karla’s family recipes, Tümü is your place. Please place your order by May 1st. Tümü will be open Sunday as well. Start the party on May 2nd with a dancing fiesta, including live music! Tickets are limited, so buy now.Bodega Taco Bar - Darien, Fairfield https://bodegatacobar.com/Celebrate Cinco de Mayo “Bodega style”! Open Sunday, May 5th from 12pm to 10pm. Start with a blood orange margarita (ask to make it spicy if that’s your thing!) then enjoy Chef Jose’s inspired Mex-iteranean specials, including fried burrata with roasted eggplant & cascabel chilies, grilled calamari with cherry pepper chimichurri, and a ribeye steak quesadilla with mozzarella and serrano-avocado. They will also be serving their homemade tacos as well as other great fare. Enjoy signature cocktails from Bodega’s tequila mixologists along with Bodega swag and plenty of good times and vibes. Their taco truck is also available to bring the party to your home or office! See you on Sunday, May 5th! Taco Guy - Norwalk https://www.tacoguyct.com/Taco Guy in Norwalk is throwing a party! Join them for a special, all day event for Cinco de Mayo. They’re bringing out the food truck to serve exclusive Cinco de Mayo specials. Live music, food and drink deals, and all day fun. They look forward to celebrating with you!Aquila’s Nest Vineyard - Newtownhttps://www.aquilasnestvineyards.com/Enjoy the beauty of Aquila’s Nest Vineyard for the holiday with food by Smoke and Fire Food Truck and music by Dean Snellback & the BluesyLand Band. Buy your tickets now! Bartaco - Stamford, Westport https://bartaco.com/No better place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Connecticut than Bartaco. Stop by to enjoy bold flavors, freshly juiced-to-order cocktails, and good vibes. To get the party going, they’re hosting a DJ in West Hartford and in Stamford in the afternoon and evening. Choose from their classic margarita or their spicy jalapeño margarita and pair it with any of their delicious tacos and street corn. Check out their website for more info!Don Carmelo’s Mexican Grill and Tequila Bar - Norwalkhttps://www.doncarmelosmexicangrill.com/Don Carmelo’s is gearing up for Cinco de Mayo, as should you! They’ll be giving out special gifts, passing around shots, and Modelo on draft will be just $6 a piece. Don Memo - Westport https://www.donmemowestport.com/Don Memo is THE spot to enjoy creative Mexican cuisine in a fun, hip space in downtown Westport. They will have food and drink specials both Friday and Saturday night in celebration of the holiday. Check their website for more details! El Segundo - Norwalk https://www.elsegundorestaurants.com/norwalk/At this years’ El Segundo Cinco de Mayo Courtyard Fiesta, they’ll be partying it up all weekend long. From Friday to Sunday, this is your ultimate holiday headquarters, with delicious food, drinks, live music, and dancing! Geronimo Tequila Bar & Southwest Grill - Fairfield https://www.geronimobarandgrill.com/Geronimo will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with food and drink specials all weekend long. The restaurant will be open 12pm to last call on May 5th and will also host a mariachi band! For reservations, visit their website. Lachat Farm, Wiltonwww.lachattownfarm.orgGuest Chef, Karla Krassin of Tumu returns for a very special Sunday Supper on May 5th at 5pm & 7pm. Come to Lachat to gather with friends and family for an authentic Mexican meal with Karla Krassin, owner of Tümü in Fairfield. Karla shares her passion for cooking and love of her native, Mexico and is excited to be a guest chef at Lachat. She wants all to experience the real Mexico through her delicious food.Cost: $50, Children under 14 $25Milestone - Georgetownhttps://www.milestonect.com/If Milestone isn’t your classy, cozy neighborhood spot, it should be! They offer delicious comfort foods and cocktails, but with their own twist. Join them for Cinco de Mayo, where they’ll be offering great food and drink specials, including birria, street tacos, margaritas, sangria, micheladas, and more! Palmer’s Market - Darienhttps://www.palmersdarien.com/Gourmet-to-go for your fiesta! From platters of chipotle chicken cornbread cakes and empanadas to their NEW quesadilla platter and a family-sized enchilada dinner, your delicious party awaits at Palmer's Market. Check out this website for all of their great holiday menu items: https://www.palmersdarien.com/order-online/#/restaurants/palmersmarket/14987/menus/66431Sono 1420 - Norwalk https://shopsono1420.com/Pick up Sono 1420’s batched Threesome Cocktails Margarita, which includes blue agave tequila, fresh lemon and lime juice, and triple sec with agave nectar. Four separate ingredients yield a fresher cocktail for the perfect pour every time!Tequila Escape - Ridgefield, Stamfordhttps://www.tequilaescape.com/Immerse yourself in the spirit of Cinco de Mayo at Tequila Escape, where the beats of live DJs will set the rhythm for an all-day celebration. Indulge in their award-winning margaritas, mouthwatering tacos, and other delicious menu offerings that are bursting with Latin flavors. Join Tequila Escape for a fully decorated fiesta filled with irresistible food, sensational drinks, and endless fun!Tequila Mockingbird - New Canaan https://www.tequilamockingbirdnc.com/Tequila Mockingbird will be open at 12pm with full food and drink menus, featuring their traditional Herradura Silver margarita and daily chef specials. Make reservations through their website. New Haven CountyTe Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos - New Haven https://www.teamotequilabar.com/Te Amo’s modern Mexican restaurant and tequila bar offers a unique fusion taco experience and delicious cocktails with two bars, an open kitchen, and outdoor seating. Cinco de Mayo celebrations will include happy hour specials from 12pm to 7pm ($7 margaritas and $2.50 select tacos when ordering 3 of the same kind) and a live DJ. Reservations will not be taken, so it’ll be on a first-come, first-served basis. 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar - New Havenhttps://www.80proofkitchen.com/From the owner’s of Te Amo Tequila Bar & Barracuda Bistro & Bar, this location will also be participating in the Cinco de Mayo festivities. Opening at 11am with a full brunch menu including nachos, breakfast nachos, avocado benedict, tacos, and margarita specials. They’ll also have a live DJ! Barracuda Bistro & Bar https://www.barracudanewhaven.com/This hidden gem in the Chapel West neighborhood of New Haven is a Latin American Gastro Bar and you can join them for Cinco de Mayo for their amazing fusion brunch menu (10am – 3pm), featuring breakfast tacos, chilaquiles, mango mimosas, and all day specials on tacos and margaritas ($7). There will also be a live DJ. They don’t take reservations, so just head on down to see them!Camacho Garage - New Havenhttps://www.camachogarage.com/Camacho Garage will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with food and drink specials all weekend. On Sunday the 5th, the restaurant will be open 11am-last call, and will have face painting from 1-3pm, a mariachi band from 3-5pm, and the Patron Margarita Bike from 5-7pm. For reservations, visit their website. Chacra Pisco Bar - New Havenhttps://www.chacrapiscobar.com/Join Chacra Pisco Bar on May 5th for the biggest outdoor party of the year! They’ll have a mariachi band, three DJs, delicious food and drinks, giveaways, and more! Check out their Instagram for more info: https://www.instagram.com/chacranewhaven/. Geronimo Tequila Bar & Southwest Grill - New Havenhttps://www.geronimobarandgrill.com/Geronimo will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with food and drink specials all weekend long. The restaurant will be open 12pm to last call on May 5th and will also host a mariachi band! For reservations, visit their website. Los Charros - Branford https://www.loscharroscantina.com/Los Charros will be running a few specials for the entire week of Cinco de Mayo. They’ll be offering BOGO deals on Casamigos margaritas from May 1-5, with Sunday brunch 12-3. They’ll also be open Sunday night for dinner 4-9, which is a special treat as they are usually closed Sunday nights. The Wharf Restaurant at Madison Beach Hotel - Madison www.thewharfmadison.comCelebrate Cinco de Mayo on Sunday, May 5 at The Wharf overlooking the Long Island Sound - the best spot for waterfront dining! Enjoy a selection of margaritas crafted by their talented bartending team. Outdoor dining is available on the Porch. Hartford County Agave Grill - Hartford https://www.agavehartford.com/Experience two live DJ's, irresistible drink specials, and a whole lot of fun during the biggest fiesta of the year! Pre-Order one of their Taco Kits, Fajita Dinner Box Kits, Margaritas Quarts, or Mucho Fiesta Platters for Cinco de Mayo and you’ll automatically be entered to win a Casamigos Cooler and a $100 gift card. Order by visiting their website or call 860-882-1557. Bartaco - West Hartfordhttps://bartaco.com/No better place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Connecticut than Bartaco. Stop by to enjoy bold flavors, freshly juiced-to-order cocktails, and good vibes. To get the party going, they’re hosting a DJ in West Hartford and in Stamford in the afternoon and evening. Choose from their classic margarita or their spicy jalapeño margarita and pair it with any of their delicious tacos and street corn. Check out their website for more info!Coyote Flaco - Hartford https://coyoteflacoct.com/Coyote Flaco will be open for the holiday from noon to 9pm. They’ll be offering great tequila drink specials, including their house margarita for $7, an 1800 Tequila margarita for $8, and an “Ultimate Margarita” for $9 – what a steal! El Santo - West Hartfordwww.elsantoweha.com/Join El Santo for the biggest night of the year! Food and drink specials, DJ, rafles, games and more all starting at 11AM and ending at 1AM. Get your Cinco on!!Margaritas Mexican - East Hartfordhttps://www.margs.com/Margaritas Mexican five days of Cinco de Mayo is almost here! Join them Wednesday-Sunday for incredible special offers each day, including $4 modelo drafts, souvenir cups, swag, and other awesome, too good to be true giveaways. Rosa Mexicano - West Hartfordhttps://rosamexicano.com/It’s Cinco de Mayo central at Rosa Mexicano with half-priced tacos Monday to Friday. They’ll also be featuring a cinco week only drink special, “The Grande Paloma”. Eat, drink, and celebrate the holiday all week long with them! TJ’s Burritos - East Granby https://www.tjsburritos.com/TJ’s Burritos will be open on Cinco de Mayo for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Corona and Don Julio will take over TJ’s as they offer $5 Margaritas as well as giveaways and raffles, fun! They will also have live music from 6 to 9, featuring “The Leftovers”. Litchfield County At the Corner - Litchfieldhttps://www.athecorner.com/At the Corner is hosting a special Cinco de Mayo pop up with the Vulgar Chef and Chef Carlos Perez, including a special menu and drinks on Saturday the 4th. On Sunday they’ll be offering special tacos, nachos, margaritas, and other drinks! Middlesex County Coyote Blue Tex Mex Cafe - Middletownhttps://www.coyoteblue.com/Coyote Blue is celebrating Cinco de Mayo by featuring their most popular specials in addition to the regular menu. They will open at 12:30 and serve a full menu until 9:00pm. Seating is first come first serve, with the patio open depending on the weather. Over 500 FREE T-shirts and other swag will be given out all day, so you won’t want to miss it! New London County Margaritas Mexican - Mystic https://www.margs.comMargaritas Mexican five days of Cinco de Mayo is almost here! Join them Wednesday-Sunday for incredible special offers each day, including $4 modelo drafts, souvenir cups, swag, and other awesome, too good to be true giveaways. Milestone - Mystic https://www.milestonect.com/If Milestone isn’t your classy, cozy neighborhood spot, it should be! They offer delicious comfort foods and cocktails, but with their own twist. Join them for Cinco de Mayo, where they’ll be offering great food and drink specials, including birria, street tacos, margaritas, sangria, micheladas, and more! Tolland County Coyote Flaco - Mansfield https://coyoteflacoct.com/Coyote Flaco will be open for the holiday from noon to 9pm. They’ll be offering great tequila drink specials, including their house margarita for $7, an 1800 Tequila margarita for $8, and an “Ultimate Margarita” for $9 – what a steal!
