Knoxville Cinco de Mayo restaurants, specials and events - plus live music - for 2024
If you're looking to start your week off with a fiesta, Cinco de Mayo this year will be Sunday, May 5, so Knoxville bars, restaurants and businesses will offer lots of drink and dinner deals that day to celebrate.
Whether you're in the mood for live music with dinner, drink specials or even taco- or wing-eating competitions, this weekend will be your chance! Check out these Cinco de Mayo drink and dining specials around Knoxville. ¡Salud!
If your business is offering food and/or drink specials or other activities to mark Cinco de Mayo and you would like to be included in this list, please email hayley.choy@knoxnews.com.
Cancun Mexican Grill & Cantina
Cancun Mexican Grill & Cantina will serve its margaritas and Mexican entrees to celebrate the holiday. Menu items and specials for both the South Knoxville and West Knoxville locations can be found at cancunknox.com.
Cancun Mexican Grill & Cantina is at 4409 Chapman Highway in South Knoxville and at 4100 Crippen Road in Halls.
Casa Don Gallo's Cinco de Mayo Party
Enjoy live music and menu specials at Casa Don Gallo's Cinco de Mayo Party. Celebrate the holiday with the eclectic sounds of Pineda Band.
Casa Don Gallo is on Rocky Hill in Knoxville, 7741 S Northshore Drive, Suite 108. Check out food and drink specials at casadongallomex.com.
Casey's
Casey’s, convenience store and pizza chain, is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with their large Taco Pizza special for $14. Casey's will also offer 50% off any large single topping pizza and $3 breadsticks with purchase of any large pizza on the holiday. Check out their pizza menu, offerings, and locations at caseys.com.
Chivo Taqueria
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Downtown Knoxville? Stop by Chivo Taqueria to enjoy entrees and drinks all weekend long. Weekend holiday specialty drinks include Charred Pineapple Margarita, Mango Chivo Margarita, and Watermelon Ranch Water. Drink and food menu can be found at chivotaqueria.com. Chivo Taqueria is at 314 S. Gay St.
Condado Tacos
Celebrate the holiday with Condado Tacos in Turkey Creek. Condado Tacos features a variety of specialty margaritas and beverages and will offer $6 Teremana tequila shots for the holiday. Specials and online ordering can be viewed at condadotacos.com. Condado Tacos is in Turkey Creek, at 11383 Parkside Drive.
Craft Axe Throwing Cinco de Mayo Party
Craft Axe Throwing will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with cold craft brews and bullseyes.
Craft Axe Throwing is located in downtown Knoxville, 119 W Fifth Avenue. Tickets for the party and booking information can be found at craftaxethrowing.com.
Creekside's Cinco de Mayo Extravaganza
Enjoy the good vibes this holiday at Creekside's Cinco de Mayo Extravaganza by exploring food trucks and drink specials in a fun outdoor atmosphere. Piñatas, a hot wing eating contest, prizes and giveaways will be a part of this year's celebration.
Creekside Knox is at 6729 Malone Creek Drive. The all-day celebration will be 11 a.m.-10 p.m. For more information, visit creeksideknox.com.
Chuy's
A patio party with drinks and Tex-Mex favorites will be found at Chuy's this holiday. Various drink specials and new menu items will be offered all day, including Green Chile BBQ Ribs, Pablo’s Enchiladas and Fat Daddy Flautas.
Chuy's in Knoxville is at 9235 Kingston Pike. To order online or check out the menu, order.chuys.com.
Drake's
Cinco de Mayo specials will be available all day for dining in at Drake's, 242 Morrell Road. Specials include $6 Drake’s margaritas, $12 Corona Buckets, and $6 chips and queso.
Drake's in Knoxville is at 242 Morrell Road. Check out menu items and holiday specials at drakescomeplay.com.
El Burro Flojo
Flavors of Mexico can be found at El Burro Flojo, 8079 Kingston Pike, this holiday. Drink specials and menu items being offered can be viewed at burroflojo.com.
El Chico
Enjoy a live band performance, specialty drinks, and dinner specials at El Chico, 116 Cedar Lane. For a look at the menu, visit elchico.com.
Habaneros Mexican Grill
Drink specials and delicious menu items will be offered at Habaneros Mexican Grill locations, 4704 Asheville Highway and 4620 Greenway Drive. Menu and drink details can be found on the restaurant's Facebook page.
Loco Burro
Join Loco Burro for an all-day Cinco de Mayo party on the rooftop of West Town Mall, 7600 Kingston Pike. Activities include a taco-eating contest, donkey-riding contest, live DJ and raffle drawings for prizes. Music will be performed all day and drinks specials will be available.
Panchos
Drink specials and authentic Mexican menu items will be offered at Panchos, 7509 Chapman Highway, this Cinco de Mayo. Menu and drink offerings can be found at panchosmexicantn.com.
Pelanchos Mexican Grill
Drink specials and delicious menu items will be offered at the Pelanchos Mexican Grill locations in Knoxville, 1516 Downtown West Boulevard, and Seymour, 10725 Chapman Highway. View menu options and order online at pelanchos.com.
Soccer Taco
Spend Cinco de Mayo with Soccer Taco and enjoy tasty margarita specials and food options. The three restaurant locations will be open all day for the holiday. Soccer Taco has locations in Bearden at 6701 Kingston Pike, Downtown Knoxville at 9 Market Square, and off Northshore at 2031 Thunderhead Road. View menu options and specials at soccertaco.com.
SoKno Taco Cantina's Cinco de Mayo Weekend Celebration
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo on the south side of Knoxville? Stop by SoKno Taco Cantina's Cinco de Mayo Weekend Celebration. The restaurant will be running Cinco de Mayo drink specials and will host live music all weekend, starting May 3. The beer garden also will be open all weekend.
SoKno Taco Cantina is in South Knoxville, 3701 Sevierville Pike. Menu items can be found at soknota.co.
The Vault's Cinco de Mayo Spirits of Mexico Tasting
Join The Vault this Cinco de Mayo for an adventure into the spirits of Mexico. Learn the differences between Sotol, Bacanora, Tequila and Mezcal and enjoy a tasting of Pan-Latin bites to compliment your spirits. A complimentary snack box is included to enjoy throughout the evening.
The tasting will be at 6 p.m. Sunday at The Vault, 531 S. Gay St. Tickets can be purchased at spacesinthecity.freshtix.com.
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