Cinco de Mayo is a vibrant holiday commemorating the Mexican army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 & is now widely recognized as a day to enjoy Mexican culture, music, food, and drinks with family and friends! Whether you’re looking for discounted margs, live mariachi, or a full-on patio party, these Dallas spots are bringing all the Cinco de Mayo energy!
Updated April 2026
ESCONDIDO TEX-MEX
One of our fave Tex-Mex spots in the city with a colorful patio, perfect for celebrating Cinco de Mayo! Get a $10 Socorro Spicy Skinny with jalapeño-infused Socorro Blanco + orange liqueur. Pro Tip: the Queso Perfecto is life changing and a must to pair with your marg. 👀
Date & time: May 2nd and May 5th
Preston Hollow | Directions
BIRDIE'S EASTSIDE
Sip $10 Socorro Spicy Skinnies + $10 margarita & sangria soft serve on their massive patio
Date & time: May 2nd and May 5th
Lakewood | Directions
GHOST DONKEY
The party starts at 5 pm with drink specials, live mariachi from 7–8pm, and the first 20 guests get a complimentary Herradura cocktail (plus they’re celebrating their 1-year!)
Date & time: May 5th from 5-9pm
Deep Ellum | Directions
SALSA LIMON
All-day happy hour with $3.50 off their clásicas menu (margs, micheladas, etc.) and $3.50 bottle beers!
Date & time: May 1st-5th all day
Downtown | Directions
TE DESEO
Live DJ from 9pm–2am + $10 Skinny Margs and the Beso de Mayo cocktail!
Date & time: May 2nd
Harwood District | Directions
CAMPUZANO
May 2: $5 Mexican candy shots + $4 Dos Equis & Corona
May 5: $5 Mexican candy shots + $5 house margaritas
Date & time: May 2nd & 5th
Oak Lawn | Directions
BLUE MESA GRILL
$5 blue margaritas + street taco & quesadilla buffet from 3–10pm!
Date & time: May 5th
Addison & Plano
JOE LEO TEX-MEX
$5 house margaritas all day + $5 sparkling skinny margs + live music 4–7pm!
Date & time: May 5th
Fitzhugh | Directions
TEQUILA SOCIAL
Live music from 6–9pm + $10 Espolón margs & ranch waters and happy hour deals like $3 tacos + $7 margs every M-F from 3-6pm.
Date & time: May 5th
Uptown | Directions
VIDORRA COCINA
All-day drink specials + extended happy hour + mariachi band 5–7pm!
Date & time: May 5th
Deep Ellum | Directions
SHELL SHACK
$10 margaritas all day!
Date & time: May 5th
Henderson Ave. | Directions
