This is your guide to celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Arlington! Cinco de Mayo originated as a holiday to recognize Mexico's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla and is an important celebration honoring Mexican culture and heritage, especially in America. If you’re looking for the perfect fiesta for your weekend, we’ve got you covered!

 

 

Cafe Americana margarita

Cafe Americana

Fresh squeezed lime, real agave, and only $8 for a hand-crafted margarita? Celebrate at Cafe Americana all weekend from May 2 - May 4 for their Cinco de Mayo special. 

 

El Tiempo fajitas

El Tiempo Cantina 

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the Entertainment District! This classic Tex-Mex spot is known for their amazing fajitas and every Monday they offer a deal of $5 on their signature El Tiempo Margarita. 

 

Boomerjacks Cinco de Mayo

BoomerJacks 

Grab a $5 La Vida Rita all day long at Boomerjacks! Did someone say fiesta? 

 

Maria Cucas guacamole

Maria Cucas

Enjoy some traditional Mexican cuisine and their $5 deal on Cuca’s Rocks and Frozen Margaritas. Make sure you order their table-side guacamole with all the fixins!

 

House Special Barbacoa - Tic-Taco

Tic-Taco

What’s better than one pizzadilla? TWO pizzadillas! Tic-Taco is offering buy one, get one free on all entrees. 

 

Mariano’s Hacienda

Spend Cinco de Mayo at the home of the frozen margarita! They’ve extended their hours so you can spend more time enjoying their original frozen and on-the-rocks margaritas, which are only $9 for the holiday. 

 

Mercardo Juarez 

Enjoy half-priced margaritas (including their limited-time specialty Pineapple Margarita!) and a live mariachi band from 6:45-7:45pm. 

 

Papaya Mexican Grill tacos

Papaya Mexican Grill

Check out all the Cinco de Mayo deals at Papaya Mexican Grill: $5 tacos de discada, $5 burrito de discada, $5 margaritas (lime, mango, strawberry, watermelon, and blueberry). 

 

El Arroyo

Fiesta all weekend long at El Arroyo! They're serving up some exclusive margaritas in souvenir cups from May 2-5 and will have live music on May 4. 

 

Loews Arlington

Feelin' like an upscale Cinco de Mayo? Check out Chef Luis Penaloza's special, Duroc Pork Chile Verde Sopes at THE | BAR at Loews Arlington!

 

Social House Cinco de Mayo menu 2025

Social House

Check out Social House Arlington's specialty Cinco de Mayo menu! We see a Herradura Blanco in your future.

 

Cinco de Mayo Celebration at J. Gilligan's

Start the party a little early and head down to J. Gill's fiesta on May 3. They're serving up food and drink specials and will have a live mariachi band starting at 7!