Food deals and fiestas to ‘taco ’bout’ on Cinco de Mayo
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Cinco de Mayo is this weekend and it’s all we can “taco ’bout.”
Restaurants across the nation are participating in the festivities and giving customers food deals they can’t miss out on. The holiday, falling on May 5, celebrates Mexico’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
WFLA.com has compiled a list of local fiesta’s and deals to get in on this weekend.
Tampa Bay restaurants with Cinco de Mayo deals
First Friday FIESTA Block Party at World of Beer
World of Beer, located on West Linebaugh Avenue, will throw a family-friendly party filled with live music, $4 Mexican beers, $6 margaritas, and $8 loaded nachos. The event will take place on Friday, May 3 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Urban Cantina
Celebrating all weekend long from Friday, May 3 through Sunday May, 5, the restaurant, located on East Madison Street, is offering drink specials all day long and a DJ on Sunday.
Miguelitos Taqueria Y Tequilas
The restaurant, located on West Kennedy Boulevard, is offering $10 cocktails, including the Miguels Signature Margaritas, Raspberry Kiss & Paloma.
Miguel’s Cafe’s Mexican Seafood & Grill
This Mexican cuisine-inspired restaurant, located on West Kennedy Boulevard, is also offering $10 featured craft cocktails, including their Signature Margarita, Cantarito and No Hablo Español.
Bar 23fifty
This Mexican bar located in Palm Harbor is offering $3 Corona’s. $3 Camarena Tequila, $5 margaritas, and $5 Johnny Vegas shots on Sunday, May 5 from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Did we miss any deals? Email us at online@wfla.com.
Cinco de Mayo Events in Tampa
Fiesta St. Pete Block Party
Live micro wrestling, food trucks, Mariachi band, DJs, stilt walkers, and games
When: Saturday, May 4 starting at 1 p.m.
Where: Parks & Recs in Downtown St. Pete
Cost: $20 general admission, $75 VIP
More info here
The Apollo Beach Market
Grab some tacos and shop for Mother’s Day!
When: Sunday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: The Waterside Shops Plaza, 6110 U.S. Highway 41
Cost: Free admission
More info here
Fiesta at Jake’s Coastal Cantina
Tequila sampling, margarita bar, a food truck, corn hole and jenga, and live music
When: Sunday, May 5 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: 504 1st Street in Indian Rocks Beach
More info here
Fiesta at MacDinton’s Irish Pub
Open bar happy hour, live music, and discounted tacos and quesadillas all day
When: Sunday, May 5 starting at 2 p.m.
Where: 405 South Howard Avenue in Tampa
Cost: $20 for Early Bird Happy Hour
More info here
Cinco de Drinko and Salsa Cook-off
Bring your best salsa, and enjoy a free taco bar with live music
When: Sunday, May 5 starting at 1 p.m.
Where: Dented Keg Ale Works, 5500 Main Street in New Port Richey
Cost: Free
More info here
Club Cinco at Red Mesa Cantina
Free Hornitos and Espolon, 360 photo booth, DJs, and giveaways
When: Sunday, May 5 starting at 11 a.m.
Where: 128 3rd Street South in St. Pete
Cost: Free admission
More info here
Cinco de Mayo Paint and Sip
Custom make a margarita glass, with a complimentary drink, with an instructor from Practically Pikasso
When: Thursday, May 2 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Armature Works, 1910 North Ola Avenue in Tampa
Cost: $35
More info here
Live Mariachi and Latin Music
Live music, free dance lessons, and food at The Floridian Social
When: Sunday, May 5 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: 687 Central Avenue North in St. Petersburg
Cost: Free with RSVP
More info here
Guacamole-Making Throw-Down-Cooking Class
When: Sunday, May 5 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Mastry’s Brewing, 7701 Blind Pass Road in St. Pete Beach
Cost: $69.99
More info here
Fiesta Cinco de Mayo
An evening of food, live music, and traditional dances
When: Saturday, May 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: American Collegiate Academy, 1740 South Martin Luther King Junior Avenue in Clearwater
Cost: $5 admission
More info here
Did we miss any deals? Email us at online@wfla.com.
National restaurant deals
Taco Bell
Taco Bell reward members can get five soft or crunchy tacos for $5 on Sunday through the app.
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Reward members can score $5.55 burritos and bowls all day long.
Chipotle
Customers can celebrate five days of Cinco de Mayo with a $0 delivery fee offer using the promo code CINCO24 at checkout beginning Wednesday, May 1 through Sunday, May 5.
Tijuana Flats
Tijuana is gearing up for Fiesta De Mayo as they celebrate Tex-Mex month all of May. Customers can grab five of their friends and enjoy a bucket full of five cold Mexican Beers for just $10 and order off of their limited-time $5 menu starting Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5.
Del Taco
Del Taco rewards app members can party all weekend long beginning on Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5 with a free burrito with a $10 purchase, along with a $0 delivery fee on orders over $15.
Chuy’s Tex-Mex
Chuy’s in Tampa is offering specials all day long to get into the fiesta spirit. Offers include $10 Grande Hose ‘Ritas, $6 Regular House ‘Ritas, $1 Floaters, and $5 Specialty Quesos (Chips N’ Dip).
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