All Cinco de Mayo events are on May 5 unless otherwise stated.
American Social Stop by for their usual brunch buffet and stay for the Cinco de Mayo food and drink specials. 11 a.m.-midnight. 601 S. Harbour Island Blvd. Ste. #107, Tampa, 813-285-7757. americansocialbar.com.
Bartaco Kick off their Endless Summer 2019 with tacos and enjoy entertainment from local band Joe Genuardi Duo. 5/5-5/6 noon-4 p.m. 1601 W Snow Ave., Tampa, 813-258-8226. bartaco.com.
Besito Cinco de Mayo starts early on May 1 leading up until the big day. Events include daily drink specials, tequila tastings, and special guests. 11 a.m.-11:30p.m. 205 Westshore Plz., Tampa, 813-287-4800. besitomexican.com.
Dog Bar St. Pete Help raise funds for charities Pawlicious Poochie Pet Rescue and Limbo Chihuahuas-Chihuahua Rescue. Nina’s Taqueria and That Dog Ice Cream provide treats for the day. 1-6 p.m. $5-10. 2300 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-317-4968. dogbarstpete.com.
Duffy’s Celebrate Cinco de Mayo weekend with tacos and drink specials. $3-$15. 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Various locations. duffysmvp.com.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Taking things up a notch, the restaurant partnered with Tequila Ocho and Baccarat to offer the Prime Margarita all month long. Guests are able to take home the glass in Baccarat's iconic red box. $100. 4322 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa, 813-874-9463. flemingssteakhouse.com.
GameTime Have a fun and festive Cinco de Mayo all weekend. On the menu are carnitas tacos, churros with Nutella, signature margaritas and tequila shots. $5-$15. 11 a.m.-midnight. 1600 E. 8th Ave., Tampa, 813-241-9675. gametimeplayers.com.
Hooch and Hive The Art of the Taco event will showcase art installations local DJs and more. This extended Cinco de Mayo celebration will host specialty cocktails, taco-themed art, live painting, and a hot pepper eating contest. Tickets include three tacos and one free drink. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. 1p.m.-midnight. 1001 W. Cass St., Tampa. theartofthetaco.com.
MacDinton’s Irish Pub An entire day of festivities including an open bar, jalapeño eating contest, and a mariachi band. 3p.m.-midnight. Various locations. macdintonsirishpub.com.
Nueva Cantina The South Tampa location launches its new brunch menu on May 4. Live music and drink specials are featured. May 4-5. Various locations. nuevacantina.com.
Paul’s Landing Plenty of specials to enjoy with live music from the Saison Latin Quintet. $13-$14. 5/3 5 p.m.-9 p.m. 501 5th Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg, 727-894-1000. marriott.com.
Pour Taproom A taco bar and Pachanga Mexican Lager from Sun King Brewing Company is on tap. Noon-6 p.m. 225 2nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg, 727-440-6677. pourtaproomstpete.com.
Red Mesa Cantina All three floors are open with five full-service bars, regular menu offerings, and a special Cinco de Mayo buffet. Tastings and giveaways every 2 hours on each floor. Win a Corona beach cruiser and Hornitos cooler on Facebook. 11 a.m. 128 3rd St. S, St. Petersburg, 727-896-8226. redmesacantina.com.
Riverfest 2019 Tacofest will host a variety of tacos and quesos among the various other events of Riverfest, including a margarita bar. May 4, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Taco wrist bands vary from three tacos for $10 and five tacos for $15. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. thetampariverwalk.com.
Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar Drinks, street food, live music, and more. 11 a.m.-3a.m. 2223 N Westshore Blvd., Tampa, 813-800-8226. roccostacos.com.
Seascapes Beach House A super nacho and taco buffet with all the toppings is part of the fiesta for the whole family. May 3, 5-9 p.m. Adults $10.99, children 9-12 $5.99, and children 8 and younger $2.99. 9951 Marina Bay Dr. #682, Tampa, 813-840-1451. macdillfss.com.
Surf Shack Listen to live music and enter the taco eating contest to win free tacos for a year. 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Various locations. surfshackkitchen.com.
The Wheelhouse A special brunch event with Sierra Nevada Brewing with Mexican-inspired foods and micheladas and beermosas. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 7220 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-623-0589. thewheelhousestpete.com.
Tierra Mexicana Restaurant Music, drinks, and the best tasting authentic Mexican food. May 4, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 8405 N Himes Ave., Tampa, 813-935-8717. tierramexicanrestaurant.com.
Tijuana Flats Enjoy food and live entertainment while chowing down on tacos and beer. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Various locations. tijuanaflats.com.
Wakamole The food truck celebrates its one year anniversary by partnering with de Bine Brewing. Burn all the tacos away with the group Salsa class. Noon-6 p.m. 993 Florida Ave., Palm Harbor, 727-233-7964. wakamoletacos.com.
World of Beer WOB is DTF: down to fiesta. The bar will host Mexican beer specials, tequilas and more. Noon-3 a.m. 9524 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa. 813-852-2337. worldofbeer.com.
Yard of Ale An open bar with frozen and house margaritas plus live music. 5p.m.-midnight. Various locations. yardofale.com.
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This article appears in May 2-9, 2019.