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
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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
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