Dia De Los Muertos is traditionally celebrated on November 1st, but there are so many spots around Dallas starting the fiesta early with parades, drink specials, parties, and so much more! We've teamed up with Herradura Tequila to round up 20+ places to celebrate this traditional Mexican holiday!

Updated October 2023


 

SPECIALTY DIA DE LOS MUERTOS COCKTAILS

 

CANTINA LAREDO

Sip and celebrate with Cantina Laredo! They feature special cocktails such as the Berry Awakening and Spice of Life, both served in a souvenir glass!

Addison | Directions

 

EL BOLERO

No tricks here, just amazing drinks! El Bolero features a spiced pear margarita that pairs perfectly with the celebratory weekend! 

Oak Lawn | Directions

 

MESERO

Celebrate with Mesero! Try the specialty Jalapina cocktail and a guest fave marg - Meserita!

Victory Park | Directions

 

MESO MAYA

Embrace the flavors of Mexico and keep the party going! Have a refreshing cucumber marg at Meso Maya!

Downtown | Directions

 

MUCHACHO

Join Muchacho for an incredible new old-fashioned that gives all of the Día de los Muertos vibes!

University Park | Directions

 

MIRIAM COCINA

Come to Miriam Cocina for El Beso de la Muerte, Suspiro de la Bruja, and Vampedro cocktails!

Downtown | Directions

 

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS EVENTS

Downtown Dia De Los Muertos Paradeimage courtesy of Downtown Dallas, Inc.

 

CELEBRACIÓN DEL DÍA DE MUERTOS

Experience an authentic celebration of the Day of the Dead with mariachi music, Mayan dance performances, local artists, Folklorico dancers, face painting, children's games, and art projects! 

Date & Time: October 27th-November 5th, times vary

Location: Hughes Family Tribute Center

Price: Free

Northeast Dallas | Directions

 

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL

Stop by for craft workshops, face painting, exciting performances, an altar exhibition, a vendor market including food vendors, and more!

Date & Time: October 28th at 11 am

Location: Latino Cultural Center

Price: Free

Deep Ellum | Directions

 

DOWNTOWN DALLAS PARADE & FESTIVAL

Honor this beautiful tradition and witness the colorful parade procession! After the parade, head over to The Grove for an evening of entertainment, live music, and mouthwatering bites! (Pictured)

Date & Time: October 28th at 2 pm

Location: AT&T Discovery District

Price: Free

Downtown | Directions

 

DALLAS CITY HALL DIA DE MUERTOS PARADE

Enjoy an evening filled with live music, a beautiful parade, delicious concessions, fun arts and crafts, and so much more!

Date & Time: October 28th from 2 pm to 8 pm

Location: Dallas City Hall Plaza

Price: Free

Downtown | Directions

 

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS MARKET

VIP Chingona is known for hosting great markets and celebrating Mexican culture year-round! Shop from over 20 local vendors and enjoy delicious food, drinks, and live music!

Date & Time: October 28th from 2 pm to 10 pm

Location: Pegasus Plaza

Price: Free

Northeast Dallas | Directions

 

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION AT THE SHOPS

There will be a traditional ballet folklorico with a mariachi band, a variety of Latin vendors, an interactive coloring experience for kids, a specialty cocktail for adults, and a candy skull face-painting station! Then take a picture with real Coco characters and watch the movie Coco!

Date & Time: October 28th at 4 pm

Location: The Shops at Willow Bend

Price: Free

Plano | Directions

 

7TH ANNUAL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION

Join the Mesquite Arts Council and enjoy a variety of kid's activities, live music, food trucks, vendors, and visual experiences! Get crafty with silkscreening, bracelet making, decorating sugar skulls, and more!

Date & Time: October 28th from 4 pm to 7 pm

Location: Mesquite Arts Center

Price: Free

Mesquite | Directions

 

TE DESEO DIA DE LOS MUERTOS PARTY

Dance to DJs spinning on the vibrant floor of La Terraza and enjoy cocktails all night long!

Date & Time: October 28th at 9 pm

Location: Te Deseo

Price: Free

Downtown | Directions

 

VIDORRA DIA DE LOS MUERTOS PARTY

Celebrate Day of the Dead with a live DJ, drink specials, and all of the fiesta vibes! 

Date & Time: October 28th from 10 pm to 2 am

Location: Vidorra

Price: Free

Deep Ellum | Directions

 

EL PATIO DIA DE LOS MUERTOS BRUNCH

Enjoy authentic favorites for brunch, along with face painting by Dreams in Technicolor Face Art, catrinas, and a pop-up market. And of course, a live mariachi band!

Date & Time: October 29th from 11 am to 3 pm

Location: El Patio Tex-Mex Restaurant

Price: Free

Lewisville | Directions

 

COCKTAILS & FLOWER CROWNS MASTER CLASS

Craft a personalized flower crown and create Mexican Sugar's signature La Catrina cocktail in this hands-on workshop!

Date & Time: October 31st at 6 pm

Location: Mexican Sugar

Price: $45

Plano | Las Colinas

 

DSO DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CONCERT

Join the annual Día de los Muertos concert with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra for an evening of music and celebration! The DSO’s tradition features traditional Latin American music and culture, guest artists, festivities, decorated offerings, and fun-filled events for the whole family!

Date & Time: October 31st at 7:30 pm

Location: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Price: Starting at $35

Downtown | Directions

 

VISIT GARLAND'S DDLM FESTIVAL

This celebration will have performances by Los Matachines and local student groups, there will be plenty of traditional folk dancing! Don't forget to check out the food trucks, bounce houses, Artisan Market, altar displays, and Día t-shirts!

Date & Time: November 1st from 5:30 pm to 9 pm

Location: Granville Arts Center

Price: Free

Garland | Directions

 

LAS COLINAS DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION

Experience tableside cocktails, complimentary tequila tastings, nitrogen-infused margaritas, cocktail selfie printing, and music!

Date & Time: November 1st from 6 pm to 9 pm

Location: Mexican Sugar

Price: Free

Las Colinas | Directions

 

UPTOWN DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION

Celebrate with expert-led agave tastings with Ilegal Mezcal, flash tattoos, cocktail features, and live music!

Date & Time: November 1st from 7 pm to 9 pm

Location: Mexican Sugar

Price: Free

Uptown | Directions

 

TAQUERIA LA VENTANA

Join Taqueria La Ventana at two of their locations for their Dia de los Muertos celebrations! View the traditional altars honoring passed amigos and familia and vote for your favorite altar for a chance to win a $100 gift card. There will also be music, a catrina contest, entertainment, all-day happy hour, face painting, and more!

Date & Time: November 2nd at 6 pm

Location: Taqueria La Ventana

Price: Free

Multiple locations | See locations

 

PLANO DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION

Experience tableside cocktails, complimentary tequila tastings, nitrogen-infused margaritas, cocktail selfie printing, and music!

Date & Time: November 2nd from 6 pm to 9 pm

Location: Mexican Sugar

Price: Free

Plano | Directions

 

GRANDSCAPE'S DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION

Celebrate with live entertainment, unique food vendors, a colorful photo op, and more! Enjoy mariachis, ballet Folklorico, face painting, a flower craft station, and stilt walkers, and have an incredible time!

Date & Time: November 2nd from 6 pm to 10 pm

Location: Grandscape

Price: Free

The Colony | Directions

 

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS PAINT & SIP

Enjoy a Jimador tequila flight or two El Jimador margs, ceramic skulls and paint supplies, and complimentary bites and apps!

Date & Time: November 2nd from 6:30 pm to 9 pm

Location: Miriam Cocina

Price: $35

Klyde Warren | Directions

 

LAS ALMAS ROTAS

This Mexican restaurant and Mezcaleria knows how to throw a celebration! Enjoy a night of cocktails, a pop-up by Molino Oloyo, and live music by a DJ and Los Gran Reyes! And this year the festivities will be on the patio in the back of their bar where their mobile mezcaleria will be set up to serve you conveniently!

Date & Time: November 4th at 2 pm

Location: Las Almas Rotas

Price: Free

Fair Park | Directions

 

 


 

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