Whether you’re in it for the margaritas, the music or the tacos, Cinco de Mayo in Philly is bringing big energy across the city.
This Tuesday, East Market vendors Mi Vida and The Wayward will be celebrating the occasion with an outdoor celebration from 3 to 7 p.m. The fiesta will feature tacos, tequila, a DJ set and a live Mexican dance performance from Ballet Folklórico Yaretzi.
1100 Market St., eastmarket.com
This rooftop spot will be full of Cinco de Mayo energy from 3 to 11 p.m. on May 5. The party will feature a “music-filled night” featuring three DJs (DEV, TPATT, and Hippie Habitat), live performances from Aurora Entertainment, a prize wheel and a swag table. The space will have an area for dancing and mingling, as well as tables so visitors can post up and try some of El Techo’s menu staples (including queso, brisket tacos, Mexican popsicles and more.)
1830 Ludlow St., condesaphilly.com/el-techo
Sor Ynez is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a lineup of scratch-made Mexican dishes and handcrafted cocktails. Guests can enjoy a special Happy Hour from 4 to 7 p.m., with patio seating available from noon through 9 p.m. on May 5.
1800 N American St Unit G, sorynez.com
This popular spot will be serving up taco specials, Red Bull cocktails, and hosting a live DJ for the holiday. Doors open at 4 p.m. and reservations are currently available.
1749 Front St., lmnophilly.com
El Rey is commemorating the occasion with a party from noon to 10 p.m. on May 5. Food specials span bites like pork belly nachos, guacamole tropical, enchiladas de mole poblano, tamales and Mexican chocolate brownies for a sweet finish.
2013 Chestnut St., elreyrestaurant.com
Revolution Taco Express is celebrating one year in business with a Cinco de Mayo fiesta at The Concourse at Comcast Center. The team is rolling out pre-orders ahead of the festivities, where guests can reserve individual boxed lunches—complete with two tacos, rice and beans, mini churros, and chips through May 4 (pre-orders close at 3 p.m.) Then on May 5, visitors can score two tacos for $5. Adding to the fun, Golden Tickets will be tucked into select chip bags, with prizes ranging from free bites and discounts to a $100 gift card.
1701 John F Kennedy Blvd, therevolutiontaco.com
This new spot is using the holiday as a launch for its opening. From 2 to 8 p.m. on May 5, locals can expect 1000 free tacos and margaritas, plus, live music to help set the vibes.
300 South St., tastetacobar.com
Hosted by Latin Vibes Group, this Cinco de Mayo celebration will take over the Moshulu on May 5 beginning at 10 p.m. The party will feature “a high-energy night of reggaeton, perreo, and Latin hits on the water” for this 21+ event. Tickets (starting at $25) are expected to sell out, so it's recommended to get yours ahead of time.
401 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, latinvibesgroup.com
Casa Taco & Tequila Bar and Tango Lounge are both celebrating the holiday on May 5. At Casa, guests can cool off with a Mi Campo tequila ice luge starting at 4 p.m., check out live mariachi sets, a DJ from 5 to 8 p.m. and giveaways. Just steps away, Tango Lounge will serve up its “Cinco to Summer” menu, where you can build your own margarita, sip on tequila flights, or order up Micheladas, Palomas, and Mexican Mules.
2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, caesars.com/tropicana-ac
For anyone headed to Delaware to celebrate, Bardea Garden will be hosting a special party on May 5. From 6 to 8 p.m., the outdoor venue will host a mariachi band while serving up signature margaritas made with Casamigos and Don Julio.
620 N Market St, Wilmington, bardeafoodanddrink.com
