AceBounce Chicago is hosting a celebration for Drinko de Mayo. From Thursday, May 2 to Saturday, May 4, guests can choose from specials, from margaritas to tacos and mini churros.
$5 Tacos (Fried Shrimp, Chicken Tinga and Vegan Chorizo)
$5 Mini Churros (Served with Dulce de Leche sauce)
$5 Modelo draft
$5 Corona bottles
$5 Tequila shots
$7 Palomas
Photo courtesy of AceBounce
aliveOne
On Sunday, May 5, aliveOne will offer a $8 Spicy Margarita and $5 Pacifico special. Half-price happy hour will also be available from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m and guests can play free pool all evening.
Central Park Bar
Central Park Bar will offer festive specials like $6 Cruz Blanca Cheladas (Lime + Sea Salt) on draft. Cruz Blanca be on-site with swag and photo opps will also be available. Weather permitting, patrons can use the 3,500 square foot, dog-friendly Backyard Bar complete with a covered outdoor bar, bumper pool table, picnic tables, porch swings and fire pit. The patio is dog-friendly until 8 p.m.
Cody's Public House
Cody’s Public House in West Lakeview will host a fiesta complete with a taco truck and drink specials on Sunday, May 5 beginning at 11 a.m.. The Los Candiles Taco Truck will be at Cody’s at 2 p.m. along with a tequila sampling at 2 p.m. featuring Dobel, Don Julio, Camarena, 1800, Grand Centenario, Casamigos, Teremana, and Milagro. Shots of each tequila will be available for $6 each. $4 draft margaritas will be available all day along with $5 Modelo pints, $25 Corona family buckets, and $30 High Noon Tequila buckets. The party will also feature a Modelo sampling and giveaways.
Easy Bar
Easy Bar will offer a $5 Tequila Mi Campo shot special and half-price happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Additional specials available all evening include $3 Miller High Life and $5 Evan Williams shots. Weather permitting, guests can take their drinks al fresco on Easy Bar’s patio. Located at the corner of Division and Damen in Wicker Park, the dog-friendly sidewalk patio features seating for 15 to 20 guests.
Estelle's
Estelle’s in Wicker Park will offer a $10 Margarita special on Sunday, May 5 from 4 p.m. to close. Guests who arrive early can also take advantage of Estelle’s half-price happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. along with Sunday specials available all evening like a $12 Patty Melt and fries, $5 Miller High Life and an $8 Miller High Life plus a Four Roses shot combo.
Remedy
Remedy in Bucktown will offer a $10 Don Julio Margarita special available all evening. Remedy is also running a "Cinco De Meow" contest on Instagram where patrons can tag Remedy (@remedy_chicago) leading up to May 5. The winners of the five coolest cats will win a $100 gift card. A themed cocktail, the Purrfect Sip (Don Julio Rosad, lime, cucumber syrup) will also be available for $15 each.
The Rambler Kitchen + Tap
The Rambler Kitchen + Tap in North Center will offer festive food and drink specials all day. Drink specials will include $4 Margaritas all day with flavors including lime, spicy, and strawberry, $5 Modelo drafts, $6 Dobel shots, and $25 Corona family buckets. Rambler will also feature food items like $2 hard shell ground beef tacos and $8 ground beef or chicken nachos.
Photo courtesy of aliveOne
Carnivale
On Sunday, May 5th from 2pm-9:30pm live singing, dancing, food specials, and margaritas will be offered. Performances will be available at 2pm, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm. Reservations can be made on Tock.
Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook
From the weekend of Friday, May 3rd – Sunday, May 5th from 3-10pm. Reservations can be made on OpenTable. Dining specials include:
Jalapeno Poppers with bacon, cheddar cheese, cream cheese in a jalapeno pepper with garlic aioli
Queso Fundido made with chorizo, fire-roasted poblano, pico de gallo, chihuahua-oxaca cheese and corn tortillas
Smoked Brisket Nachos made with salsa verde, pickled red onion, pickled jalapeno, cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, cotija cheese and spicy nacho cheese
Green Chile and Cheese Tamales served with smoked salsa and Mexican rice
Crispy Pulled Chicken or Ground Beef Tacos served on corn tortillas with lettuce, pico de gallo, cotija cheese and Mexican rice
Guzman y Gomez
Guzman y Gomez, with four suburban locations in Naperville, Schaumburg, Crystal Lake and Buffalo Grove, celebrates Cinco de Mayo. On Sunday, May 5, Guzman y Gomez will offer patrons $3 frozen margaritas and coronas with the purchase of food, including their menu of tacos, burritos, bowls, nachos, salads, enchiladas and quesadillas. All menu items will be available throughout the day for dine in, drive thru, and take out. Diners will also have the opportunity to try their new strawberry margarita that will debut on this day. Weather permitting, patrons can dine outside on the patio.
Photo courtesy of Guzman y Gomez
Broken English Taco Pub
Stefani Restaurant Group will host 5 days of Cinco week at Broken English Taco Pub this year for Cinco de Mayo. On Saturday and Sunday, Broken English will be hosting Carnival at both of its locations as well.
From Wednesday, May 1 - Sunday, May 5, both locations of Broken English Taco Pub will have special deals during the 5 days leading up to Cinco de Mayo. Here are the special deals for each day of their 5 days of Cinco Event:
Wednesday:
$6 margaritas from 4-6pm
Thursday:
$3 Tacos all day
Friday:
$8 frozen horchatas
$9 frozen margaritas
$10 Abuelita’s frozen chocolate
Saturday & Sunday - Carnival includes:
Boozy snow cones
Cash Box
Piñatas
Giveaways
Carnival Games
Prizes
Flyer courtesy of Broken English Taco Pub
Mercadito
On Sunday, May 5th, Mercadito will open early at 10:30am and close late at 1am to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. The crew will host a Patrón cart outside of the restaurant to serve esquite cups (corn off the cob, house made lime mayo, queso fresco, tajín) and Patrón Silver Margarita Snow Cones (Classic or Amiga Sandia) from 2p until 11:45p. Inside there will be a DJ from 7pm-11:30p and Patrón Reposado Spicy Margaritas will also be available in the restaurant.
Photo courtesy of Ryan Beshel for Mercadito
Celeste
This Cinco de Mayo, Celeste joins forces with DJ Twan and Trifecta Records on Sunday, May 5, from noon to 8 p.m.
Beats spun by DJ Twan, BRKN, Mars, Cedeno Jezu B2B Gabe GLVZ, Rika B. Adorio, Frank Bono, Witz Hector, Erik Chike, Nali Antrobus, Wes, Ben and more.
A build-your-own taco bar from noon to 2 p.m., included with ticket purchase. With $6 Modelos and $12 tequila/mezcal cocktails throughout the event. Plus, special tequila bottle service will be available.
Tickets are available on Eventbrite. Early Bird pricing (until April 25) is $15. General Admission (after April 25) is $20.
Photo courtesy of Celeste
Lotties Pub
Lotties Pub will offer a tequila-filled Cinco de Mayo celebration all day long. Samplings and giveaways include Casamigos at 12:00pm, Don Julio at 2:00pm, Milagro at 4:00pm, and Maestro Dobel at 5:00pm. $3 tacos, $5 elotes, $8 breakfast tacos, and $10 breakfast burritos.
Mordecai
The Hot Corner features tequila, mezcal, salted mint, arbol, and Morita.
The Bills in Foil is a riff on the classic Margarita incorporating pear cider to complement the traditional tequila, lime, and agave
Taureaux Tavern
South Loop’s Taureaux Tavern is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a specialty cocktail. The Gran Victoria will be offered from Wednesday, May 1st to Wednesday, May 8th and features tequila, mezcal joven, chili liqueur, lemon juice, mole bitters, and a house-made honey syrup.
Photo courtesy of C Louise
Mi Campo Tequila Takeover at Bar Takito and A Bite of Mexico Restaurant & Tequila Bar
This year, Mi Campo Tequila is offering events to celebrate the day. Specialty tequila cocktails at Takito’s Cinco Brunch Party (5/5) will be available from 11am to 3pm. Brunch dishes and special Mi Campo cocktails will be served throughout the early morning and afternoon hours. Mi Campo will also have tequila tastings at A Bite of Mexico (5/5) from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. For those that are tequila aficionados or want to learn more about tequila.
A Bite of Mexico Restaurant & Tequila Bar is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with Cinco Days of Cinco at its newly opened spot in Mokena! The restaurant will host a five-day fiesta with a selection of tequilas, craft cocktails, and authentic food and salsas.
Photo courtesy of Mi Campo Tequila
LG's Bar & Kitchen
LG's Bar and Kitchen specials include tacos such as Steak Gringas with a melted cheese blend, chimichurri, and crispy onion strings; Chicken Tinga featuring chipotle shredded chicken, shaved lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions, avocado crema, and queso; Blackened Shrimp with mango pico de gallo, shaved cabbage, and chipotle aioli; and Crispy Cauliflower served with pickled fresnos, shaved cabbage, radish, and creamy jalapeno sauce. Enjoy the Patron Margaritaville where you can Build Your Own Margarita Tower (4): Regular, Spicy, Strawberry, Pineapple, Mango or Coconut.
Fora
To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Fora is offering a $15 margarita flight.
Selva
On Cuatro de Mayo, Selva is celebrating with a $15 margarita flight; each flight enters patrons for a chance to win a bottle of 1942.
Tacombi
On Cinco De Mayo, all proceeds from sales will support Tacombi's foundation for the fourth year. Tacombi aims to produce 120,000 meals this year, moving closer to their 2024 goal of 400,000 meals. Guests can support Tacombi by ordering dishes such as Tacos al Pastor, Baja Crispy Fish Tacos, Burritos, and Beef Birria Tacos or by having Mexican cocktails like the Margarita, Spicy Margarita, Paloma, and Spiked Sandia.
Photo courtesy of LG's Bar & Kitchen
Leña Brava and Cruz Blanca
On Saturday May 4th, Cruz Blanca will host an all day event with DJs while offering tubs of cerveza and tacos.
Then, on Sunday May 5th, Leña Brava offers exclusive day time hours starting at 11:30am and running till 10pm. Sample their array of wood-fired plates with bold agave pours. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite for $45 per person (drinks not included) to explore a brunch buffet at Leña & Cruz from 10:30am to 2:30pm.
Cabana Club
This Cinco de Mayo, The Robey Chicago plans to unveil its fully renovated and rebranded rooftop Cabana Club, kicking off with its inaugural celebration, Cinco de Aperol. Arrive between 11am to 3pm to sample drinks from the Aperol Spritz cart and purchase a $30 day pass, complete with photo opportunities, Aperol branded towels, and more. Take in the cityscape from their poolside, where you can hear the beats of local DJs and take a dip in the pool.
Valedor
Pulling from its roots as a Mexican-owned bar, Valedor is celebrating Cinco De Mayo with $5 margs, $3 modelos and $2 tamales. Served via cart, the tamales will be made by tamale chef, Yuri, a member of The Robey hotel’s housekeeping team who serves the dish to others on her crew regularly. (This will be her debut at sister concept Valedor, and ALL tamale sales will go directly to her!) The special is running from 5PM onward and guests can keep the party going with any other items from Valedor’s Mexican-Japanese inspired menu.
Photo courtesy of Leña Brava and Cruz Blanca
Time Out Market Chicago
Join Time Out Market Chicago for a week of Cinco de Mayo celebrations from May 1st to May 5th! Enjoy margarita specials each day leading up to Cinco, tequila and mezcal samplings from Tromba and Dos Hombres, Casa Humilde, and Mi-chi-mix. For more information, visit Eventbrite.
Scheduled events include:
Friday, 5/3 from 3-6pm: Tromba Tequila Sampling
Sunday, 5/5 from 2-4pm: Dos Hombres Mezcal Sampling // Michelada Sampling with Casa Humilde & Mi-chi-mix
Robert's Pizza & Dough Co.
For Cinco de Mayo on Sunday, May 5th, Robert's Pizza will have a live DJ playing Latin music from 5-8pm along with several food and drink specials including:
Cantarito ($15): tequila, grapefruit soda, lime juice, and orange juice
Chicken Tinga Pizza ($30): chicken in adobo sauce with onions, fresh mozzarella and Monterrey Jack, topped with radish, chopped onion, queso fresco, salsa verde, sour cream, and cilantro
Shrimp Ceviche ($17): mango, cucumber, red bell pepper, tomato, red onion, jicama, jalapeno, serrano, lime juice, and tortilla chips
$10 Chip & Guac
$5 Pico de Gallo & Chips
Flan ($14): egg custard with caramel, whipped cream, and almond cookie
FONDA Cantina
For Cinco de Mayo, FONDA is offering a 4-course dinner experience in partnership with Codigo 1530. On Sunday, May 5th beginning at 6 p.m., the dinner will showcase Codigo 1530 pairings with each course created by Chef Miguel Escobar and team.Tickets are now available on OpenTable for $69 per person (++).
LondonHouse Chicago
This year, LondonHouse Chicago is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a special collaboration with B-Cycled Bottles, a Chicago-based small business founded by Brandon Eckenrode. In honor of this occasion, LondonHouse is unveiling a tequila cocktail, "Mi Cielo," served in an upcycled Clase Azul glass to showcase the tequilas. Priced at $50 (including the keepsake glass), “Mi Cielo” blends premium Clase Azul Reposado Tequila with fresh cantaloupe juice, house-made Mallorca melon tea syrup, and cherry vanilla bitters. The watermelon powder rim adds a sweet, tart touch to the drink. The cocktail will be available through Cinco de Mayo, May 5, or until supplies last. Reservations can be made on their website.
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila with locations in River North and West Loop celebrates Cinco de Mayo and the 1-year anniversary of the West Loop location all weekend long. Presented by Tres Generaciones Tequila & El Tequileño, the event will feature drink specials including house and frozen margaritas, sets by favorite local DJs, entertainment, giveaways, decor, and more. Reservations for both locations can be made on their website.
Old Town Pour House
Cinco de Mayo at Old Town Pour House on Wells with a Cinco de Mayo Brunch Fiesta on May 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For $30 per person, guests can choose from two drinks and a breakfast buffet. The breakfast buffet features items such as Chilaquiles, Breakfast Tacos, and a Salsa Bar. Drink specials include a variety of margaritas, such as the Skinny Margarita, Golden Honey Margarita, Spicy Margarita, Mezcal Margarita, and Strawberry Basil Margarita. Tickets can be purchased on their website.
Barrio
Barrio will host their Cinco de Mayo weekend celebration with its Bottomless Brunch. Served every Saturday & Sunday, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., guests can select housemade brunch entrees like the Churro Breakfast Sandwich and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. The brunch is complemented by bottomless brunch cocktails, including Blood Orange Mimosas, Bloody Marys, and Bloody Marias, all available for $35 per person Both indoor and outdoor patio reservations are available.
Photo courtesy of Amy Ulivieri for LondonHouse Chicago
Amerikas
On Cinco de Mayo, Oak Park’s Amerikas will be featuring $10 Margaritas and Micheladas all day! The restaurant also just recently opened their patio, a spot for toasting with drinks come Sunday.
Blazed Bakery
Recently opened in Logan Square, Blazed Bakery is a cannabis edible and lifestyle brand that has a mission to provide the best quality and experience through local community engagement and investment. For Cinco de Mayo, the store will be featuring specialty drinks that include a Mango Chamoy Lemonade, a Maza Pan Latte and Churro Cupcake. Blazed Bakery’s original location, in Northbrook, will also be offering specials on May 5! Guests can enjoy Infused Tacos, chicken or steak, Infused Chips and Guacamole, and a specialty Horchata drink. Blazed Bakery allows you to infuse food based on your tolerance level. Preorders for Northbrook will be available beginning Friday, May 3rd, and can be made by visiting https://blazedbakery.net/, and selecting the Northbrook Location from the ‘order online’ button.
Cesar’s Killer Margaritas
The Lakeview family-owned restaurant gears up for May 5th with Cesar’s de Mayo week-long party. And new to the menu - Cesar’s recently launched Mezcalitas, each made with Dos Hombres Mezcal, and garnished with handcrafted dehydrated hibiscus and guajillo pepper salt. The Spicy Pina includes fresh pineapple juice, blue agave syrup, and fresh jalapeno slices, while the Tamarindo Mezcalita is made with Cesar's signature Tamarindo puree and blue agave syrup.
Adobo Grill
Old Town’s Adobo Grill will be celebrating with a specialty Cinco de Mayo menu. Select from appetizers like Cazuela de Queso, an Earthenware casserole of cheese, poblano rajas, and tomatillo sauce, or Huarache Norteno, corn masa “sandal” stuffed with beans, cheese, beef, and guacasalsa. Mains include fire-roasted Chile en Nogada stuffed with savory pork-veal, pine nuts, fruit, white rice, and walnut cream sauce, or Pescado en Dos Pipianes, pan-seared Halibut served with white rice, pipian rojo, and pipian verde. For dessert, diners can choose Pay de Café de Olla cheesecake with chocolate ancho sauce, or Pastel de Chocolatemousse cake, with raspberry sauce and candied pecans. Alongside any of Adobo Grill’s drinks, which include a variety of margaritas, sipping tequilas and mezcals, and other cocktails. Reservations can be made via Adobo Grill’s website.
Photo courtesy of Cesar’s Killer Margaritas
Velvet Taco Chicago
Velvet Taco is gearing up to host their Cinco De Mayo celebrations: a special taco feature, Cinco Sweepstakes and exclusive Velvet Taco Swag for guests.
Cinco Sweepstakes – Velvet Taco’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations begin on April 29 with Cinco Sweepstakes, a limited-time chance to win cinco (5) $100 gift cards. Guests can enter to win by becoming a Velvet Room loyalty member. Non-members can also partake in the sweepstakes by downloading the Velvet Taco App and submitting the form.
El Jefe – Anyone stopping by Velvet Taco on Cinco de Mayo can dig into their limited-time Weekly Taco Feature (WTF), El Jefe, featuring grilled steak, tempura lobster, crispy potatoes, sun-dried tomato aioli, and arugula salad, drizilled in chimichurri. Taco-bout a one-of-a-kind taco! Better yet, a portion of every El Jefe sold will benefit The Hunger Project.
Late Night Cravings – During the Cinco de Mayo weekend, all late-night orders after 9 p.m. will receive a limited-time late night koozie.
AceBounce Chicago
AceBounce Chicago is hosting a celebration for Drinko de Mayo. From Thursday, May 2 to Saturday, May 4, guests can choose from specials, from margaritas to tacos and mini churros.
aliveOne
On Sunday, May 5, aliveOne will offer a $8 Spicy Margarita and $5 Pacifico special. Half-price happy hour will also be available from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m and guests can play free pool all evening.
Central Park Bar
Central Park Bar will offer festive specials like $6 Cruz Blanca Cheladas (Lime + Sea Salt) on draft. Cruz Blanca be on-site with swag and photo opps will also be available. Weather permitting, patrons can use the 3,500 square foot, dog-friendly Backyard Bar complete with a covered outdoor bar, bumper pool table, picnic tables, porch swings and fire pit. The patio is dog-friendly until 8 p.m.
Cody's Public House
Cody’s Public House in West Lakeview will host a fiesta complete with a taco truck and drink specials on Sunday, May 5 beginning at 11 a.m.. The Los Candiles Taco Truck will be at Cody’s at 2 p.m. along with a tequila sampling at 2 p.m. featuring Dobel, Don Julio, Camarena, 1800, Grand Centenario, Casamigos, Teremana, and Milagro. Shots of each tequila will be available for $6 each. $4 draft margaritas will be available all day along with $5 Modelo pints, $25 Corona family buckets, and $30 High Noon Tequila buckets. The party will also feature a Modelo sampling and giveaways.
Easy Bar
Easy Bar will offer a $5 Tequila Mi Campo shot special and half-price happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Additional specials available all evening include $3 Miller High Life and $5 Evan Williams shots. Weather permitting, guests can take their drinks al fresco on Easy Bar’s patio. Located at the corner of Division and Damen in Wicker Park, the dog-friendly sidewalk patio features seating for 15 to 20 guests.
Estelle's
Estelle’s in Wicker Park will offer a $10 Margarita special on Sunday, May 5 from 4 p.m. to close. Guests who arrive early can also take advantage of Estelle’s half-price happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. along with Sunday specials available all evening like a $12 Patty Melt and fries, $5 Miller High Life and an $8 Miller High Life plus a Four Roses shot combo.
Remedy
Remedy in Bucktown will offer a $10 Don Julio Margarita special available all evening. Remedy is also running a "Cinco De Meow" contest on Instagram where patrons can tag Remedy (@remedy_chicago) leading up to May 5. The winners of the five coolest cats will win a $100 gift card. A themed cocktail, the Purrfect Sip (Don Julio Rosad, lime, cucumber syrup) will also be available for $15 each.
The Rambler Kitchen + Tap
The Rambler Kitchen + Tap in North Center will offer festive food and drink specials all day. Drink specials will include $4 Margaritas all day with flavors including lime, spicy, and strawberry, $5 Modelo drafts, $6 Dobel shots, and $25 Corona family buckets. Rambler will also feature food items like $2 hard shell ground beef tacos and $8 ground beef or chicken nachos.
Carnivale
On Sunday, May 5th from 2pm-9:30pm live singing, dancing, food specials, and margaritas will be offered. Performances will be available at 2pm, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm. Reservations can be made on Tock.
Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook
From the weekend of Friday, May 3rd – Sunday, May 5th from 3-10pm. Reservations can be made on OpenTable. Dining specials include:
Jalapeno Poppers with bacon, cheddar cheese, cream cheese in a jalapeno pepper with garlic aioli
Queso Fundido made with chorizo, fire-roasted poblano, pico de gallo, chihuahua-oxaca cheese and corn tortillas
Smoked Brisket Nachos made with salsa verde, pickled red onion, pickled jalapeno, cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, cotija cheese and spicy nacho cheese
Green Chile and Cheese Tamales served with smoked salsa and Mexican rice
Crispy Pulled Chicken or Ground Beef Tacos served on corn tortillas with lettuce, pico de gallo, cotija cheese and Mexican rice
Guzman y Gomez
Guzman y Gomez, with four suburban locations in Naperville, Schaumburg, Crystal Lake and Buffalo Grove, celebrates Cinco de Mayo. On Sunday, May 5, Guzman y Gomez will offer patrons $3 frozen margaritas and coronas with the purchase of food, including their menu of tacos, burritos, bowls, nachos, salads, enchiladas and quesadillas. All menu items will be available throughout the day for dine in, drive thru, and take out. Diners will also have the opportunity to try their new strawberry margarita that will debut on this day. Weather permitting, patrons can dine outside on the patio.
Broken English Taco Pub
Stefani Restaurant Group will host 5 days of Cinco week at Broken English Taco Pub this year for Cinco de Mayo. On Saturday and Sunday, Broken English will be hosting Carnival at both of its locations as well.
From Wednesday, May 1 - Sunday, May 5, both locations of Broken English Taco Pub will have special deals during the 5 days leading up to Cinco de Mayo. Here are the special deals for each day of their 5 days of Cinco Event:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday & Sunday - Carnival includes:
Mercadito
On Sunday, May 5th, Mercadito will open early at 10:30am and close late at 1am to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. The crew will host a Patrón cart outside of the restaurant to serve esquite cups (corn off the cob, house made lime mayo, queso fresco, tajín) and Patrón Silver Margarita Snow Cones (Classic or Amiga Sandia) from 2p until 11:45p. Inside there will be a DJ from 7pm-11:30p and Patrón Reposado Spicy Margaritas will also be available in the restaurant.
Celeste
This Cinco de Mayo, Celeste joins forces with DJ Twan and Trifecta Records on Sunday, May 5, from noon to 8 p.m.
Beats spun by DJ Twan, BRKN, Mars, Cedeno Jezu B2B Gabe GLVZ, Rika B. Adorio, Frank Bono, Witz Hector, Erik Chike, Nali Antrobus, Wes, Ben and more.
A build-your-own taco bar from noon to 2 p.m., included with ticket purchase. With $6 Modelos and $12 tequila/mezcal cocktails throughout the event. Plus, special tequila bottle service will be available.
Tickets are available on Eventbrite. Early Bird pricing (until April 25) is $15. General Admission (after April 25) is $20.
Lotties Pub
Lotties Pub will offer a tequila-filled Cinco de Mayo celebration all day long. Samplings and giveaways include Casamigos at 12:00pm, Don Julio at 2:00pm, Milagro at 4:00pm, and Maestro Dobel at 5:00pm. $3 tacos, $5 elotes, $8 breakfast tacos, and $10 breakfast burritos.
Mordecai
Taureaux Tavern
South Loop’s Taureaux Tavern is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a specialty cocktail. The Gran Victoria will be offered from Wednesday, May 1st to Wednesday, May 8th and features tequila, mezcal joven, chili liqueur, lemon juice, mole bitters, and a house-made honey syrup.
Mi Campo Tequila Takeover at Bar Takito and A Bite of Mexico Restaurant & Tequila Bar
This year, Mi Campo Tequila is offering events to celebrate the day. Specialty tequila cocktails at Takito’s Cinco Brunch Party (5/5) will be available from 11am to 3pm. Brunch dishes and special Mi Campo cocktails will be served throughout the early morning and afternoon hours. Mi Campo will also have tequila tastings at A Bite of Mexico (5/5) from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. For those that are tequila aficionados or want to learn more about tequila.
A Bite of Mexico Restaurant & Tequila Bar is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with Cinco Days of Cinco at its newly opened spot in Mokena! The restaurant will host a five-day fiesta with a selection of tequilas, craft cocktails, and authentic food and salsas.
LG's Bar & Kitchen
LG's Bar and Kitchen specials include tacos such as Steak Gringas with a melted cheese blend, chimichurri, and crispy onion strings; Chicken Tinga featuring chipotle shredded chicken, shaved lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions, avocado crema, and queso; Blackened Shrimp with mango pico de gallo, shaved cabbage, and chipotle aioli; and Crispy Cauliflower served with pickled fresnos, shaved cabbage, radish, and creamy jalapeno sauce. Enjoy the Patron Margaritaville where you can Build Your Own Margarita Tower (4): Regular, Spicy, Strawberry, Pineapple, Mango or Coconut.
Fora
To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Fora is offering a $15 margarita flight.
Selva
On Cuatro de Mayo, Selva is celebrating with a $15 margarita flight; each flight enters patrons for a chance to win a bottle of 1942.
Tacombi
On Cinco De Mayo, all proceeds from sales will support Tacombi's foundation for the fourth year. Tacombi aims to produce 120,000 meals this year, moving closer to their 2024 goal of 400,000 meals. Guests can support Tacombi by ordering dishes such as Tacos al Pastor, Baja Crispy Fish Tacos, Burritos, and Beef Birria Tacos or by having Mexican cocktails like the Margarita, Spicy Margarita, Paloma, and Spiked Sandia.
Leña Brava and Cruz Blanca
On Saturday May 4th, Cruz Blanca will host an all day event with DJs while offering tubs of cerveza and tacos.
Then, on Sunday May 5th, Leña Brava offers exclusive day time hours starting at 11:30am and running till 10pm. Sample their array of wood-fired plates with bold agave pours. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite for $45 per person (drinks not included) to explore a brunch buffet at Leña & Cruz from 10:30am to 2:30pm.
Cabana Club
This Cinco de Mayo, The Robey Chicago plans to unveil its fully renovated and rebranded rooftop Cabana Club, kicking off with its inaugural celebration, Cinco de Aperol. Arrive between 11am to 3pm to sample drinks from the Aperol Spritz cart and purchase a $30 day pass, complete with photo opportunities, Aperol branded towels, and more. Take in the cityscape from their poolside, where you can hear the beats of local DJs and take a dip in the pool.
Valedor
Pulling from its roots as a Mexican-owned bar, Valedor is celebrating Cinco De Mayo with $5 margs, $3 modelos and $2 tamales. Served via cart, the tamales will be made by tamale chef, Yuri, a member of The Robey hotel’s housekeeping team who serves the dish to others on her crew regularly. (This will be her debut at sister concept Valedor, and ALL tamale sales will go directly to her!) The special is running from 5PM onward and guests can keep the party going with any other items from Valedor’s Mexican-Japanese inspired menu.
Time Out Market Chicago
Join Time Out Market Chicago for a week of Cinco de Mayo celebrations from May 1st to May 5th! Enjoy margarita specials each day leading up to Cinco, tequila and mezcal samplings from Tromba and Dos Hombres, Casa Humilde, and Mi-chi-mix. For more information, visit Eventbrite.
Scheduled events include:
Robert's Pizza & Dough Co.
For Cinco de Mayo on Sunday, May 5th, Robert's Pizza will have a live DJ playing Latin music from 5-8pm along with several food and drink specials including:
FONDA Cantina
For Cinco de Mayo, FONDA is offering a 4-course dinner experience in partnership with Codigo 1530. On Sunday, May 5th beginning at 6 p.m., the dinner will showcase Codigo 1530 pairings with each course created by Chef Miguel Escobar and team. Tickets are now available on OpenTable for $69 per person (++).
LondonHouse Chicago
This year, LondonHouse Chicago is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a special collaboration with B-Cycled Bottles, a Chicago-based small business founded by Brandon Eckenrode. In honor of this occasion, LondonHouse is unveiling a tequila cocktail, "Mi Cielo," served in an upcycled Clase Azul glass to showcase the tequilas. Priced at $50 (including the keepsake glass), “Mi Cielo” blends premium Clase Azul Reposado Tequila with fresh cantaloupe juice, house-made Mallorca melon tea syrup, and cherry vanilla bitters. The watermelon powder rim adds a sweet, tart touch to the drink. The cocktail will be available through Cinco de Mayo, May 5, or until supplies last. Reservations can be made on their website.
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila with locations in River North and West Loop celebrates Cinco de Mayo and the 1-year anniversary of the West Loop location all weekend long. Presented by Tres Generaciones Tequila & El Tequileño, the event will feature drink specials including house and frozen margaritas, sets by favorite local DJs, entertainment, giveaways, decor, and more. Reservations for both locations can be made on their website.
Old Town Pour House
Cinco de Mayo at Old Town Pour House on Wells with a Cinco de Mayo Brunch Fiesta on May 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For $30 per person, guests can choose from two drinks and a breakfast buffet. The breakfast buffet features items such as Chilaquiles, Breakfast Tacos, and a Salsa Bar. Drink specials include a variety of margaritas, such as the Skinny Margarita, Golden Honey Margarita, Spicy Margarita, Mezcal Margarita, and Strawberry Basil Margarita. Tickets can be purchased on their website.
Barrio
Barrio will host their Cinco de Mayo weekend celebration with its Bottomless Brunch. Served every Saturday & Sunday, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., guests can select housemade brunch entrees like the Churro Breakfast Sandwich and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. The brunch is complemented by bottomless brunch cocktails, including Blood Orange Mimosas, Bloody Marys, and Bloody Marias, all available for $35 per person Both indoor and outdoor patio reservations are available.
Amerikas
On Cinco de Mayo, Oak Park’s Amerikas will be featuring $10 Margaritas and Micheladas all day! The restaurant also just recently opened their patio, a spot for toasting with drinks come Sunday.
Blazed Bakery
Recently opened in Logan Square, Blazed Bakery is a cannabis edible and lifestyle brand that has a mission to provide the best quality and experience through local community engagement and investment. For Cinco de Mayo, the store will be featuring specialty drinks that include a Mango Chamoy Lemonade, a Maza Pan Latte and Churro Cupcake. Blazed Bakery’s original location, in Northbrook, will also be offering specials on May 5! Guests can enjoy Infused Tacos, chicken or steak, Infused Chips and Guacamole, and a specialty Horchata drink. Blazed Bakery allows you to infuse food based on your tolerance level. Preorders for Northbrook will be available beginning Friday, May 3rd, and can be made by visiting https://blazedbakery.net/, and selecting the Northbrook Location from the ‘order online’ button.
Cesar’s Killer Margaritas
The Lakeview family-owned restaurant gears up for May 5th with Cesar’s de Mayo week-long party. And new to the menu - Cesar’s recently launched Mezcalitas, each made with Dos Hombres Mezcal, and garnished with handcrafted dehydrated hibiscus and guajillo pepper salt. The Spicy Pina includes fresh pineapple juice, blue agave syrup, and fresh jalapeno slices, while the Tamarindo Mezcalita is made with Cesar's signature Tamarindo puree and blue agave syrup.
Adobo Grill
Old Town’s Adobo Grill will be celebrating with a specialty Cinco de Mayo menu. Select from appetizers like Cazuela de Queso, an Earthenware casserole of cheese, poblano rajas, and tomatillo sauce, or Huarache Norteno, corn masa “sandal” stuffed with beans, cheese, beef, and guacasalsa. Mains include fire-roasted Chile en Nogada stuffed with savory pork-veal, pine nuts, fruit, white rice, and walnut cream sauce, or Pescado en Dos Pipianes, pan-seared Halibut served with white rice, pipian rojo, and pipian verde. For dessert, diners can choose Pay de Café de Olla cheesecake with chocolate ancho sauce, or Pastel de Chocolate mousse cake, with raspberry sauce and candied pecans. Alongside any of Adobo Grill’s drinks, which include a variety of margaritas, sipping tequilas and mezcals, and other cocktails. Reservations can be made via Adobo Grill’s website.
Velvet Taco Chicago
Velvet Taco is gearing up to host their Cinco De Mayo celebrations: a special taco feature, Cinco Sweepstakes and exclusive Velvet Taco Swag for guests.
Cinco Sweepstakes – Velvet Taco’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations begin on April 29 with Cinco Sweepstakes, a limited-time chance to win cinco (5) $100 gift cards. Guests can enter to win by becoming a Velvet Room loyalty member. Non-members can also partake in the sweepstakes by downloading the Velvet Taco App and submitting the form.
El Jefe – Anyone stopping by Velvet Taco on Cinco de Mayo can dig into their limited-time Weekly Taco Feature (WTF), El Jefe, featuring grilled steak, tempura lobster, crispy potatoes, sun-dried tomato aioli, and arugula salad, drizilled in chimichurri. Taco-bout a one-of-a-kind taco! Better yet, a portion of every El Jefe sold will benefit The Hunger Project.
Late Night Cravings – During the Cinco de Mayo weekend, all late-night orders after 9 p.m. will receive a limited-time late night koozie.
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