Tacology
Don’t know where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2018 in Miami? Try one of these five celebrations and you’ll be livin’ “la vida loca” in no time.
Seaspice
Pay homage to this tequila-filled day at Seaspice {422 NW North River Drive, Miami; 305.440.4200}, where guests will get specials on tequila shots, a curated margarita menu, and live music, entertainment, and a mariachi band. The restaurant will be decked out in the colors of the Mexican flag, and to help guests remember how much fun they had, a photo station will be set up with themed props. This celebration will run from Noon to Midnight.
Lolo’s Surf Cantina
Head to Lolo’s Surf Cantina {161 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach; 305.735.6973} for its “All Day Fiesta!” To get the party started, there will be $8 margaritas and other tequila cocktails, $4 Mexican beers, and food specials like Chilled Shrimp Mexican Cocktail, Jumbo Lump Crab and Guacamole Salad, and Lolo’s Tres Leche starting at just $9. This celebration will run from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Cantina La Veinte
Cantina La Veinte {495 Brickell Avenue, Brickell; 786.623.6135} is known for its Cinco de Mayo fiesta, and this year, it will be bigger and better than ever. To get in the spirit, the staff will don festive mustaches and sombreros, and guests will be treated to one Coronita and one shot of Revolución Silver tequila for the combine price of $10. On top of that, there will be a mariachi band and DJs, both of which will keep partygoers dancing downstairs all night long. This celebration will run from Noon to close.
Pizza & Burger by Michael Mina
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Pizza & Burger by Michael Mina {4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.674.4636}, and you’ll get tacos and tequila all night long! Starting at 5 p.m., pay $45 and you can enjoy a selection of tacos, tamales, and nachos, along with one-ounce pours of Revolucion Silver, Reposado, Añejo, or Extra Añejo American Cask tequila. This celebration will run from 5 p.m. to Midnight.
Tacology
Did someone say margaritas?! Head to Tacology {701 South Miami Avenue, Brickell; 786.347.5368}, and from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. you’ll get FREE Oaxaqueña and Classic margaritas, select shots of mezcal and tequila, and Dos Equis. There will be two extra bars on the patio just for the occasion, both of which will be sponsored by Maestrol Dobel and Ilegal Mezcal. When the free drinks end, the deals begin—guests will be able to keep the party going with $5 Dos Equis all day long, a special lineup of DJs, and (from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) even a mariachi band. This celebration will run from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor