Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Arizona is vibrant and unforgettable, filled with colorful celebrations, lively mariachi music, and incredible Mexican cuisine. Communities and businesses come together to honor culture and history with festive spirit, creating an atmosphere of pure joy, connection, and pride that lights up cities and towns across the state. Here are 15 fun-filled ways to Cinco de Mayo in Metro Phoenix this year.

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32 Shea, Phoenix

Indulge in a special lineup of Mexican-inspired eats at this cafe and restaurant, available all day for the entire month of May. 

The Torta Sandwich features carnitas, mayo, avocado, lettuce, tomato, guajillo salsa, and Oaxaca cheese on a toasted hoagie ($15). The Shrimp Ceviche is a refreshing dish of shrimp, green salsa, avocado, jalapeño, red onion, diced tomato, and chives, all tossed in a zesty lemon-lime vinaigrette and served with chips ($11). The Carne Asada Burrito is packed with carne asada, pico de gallo, pinto beans, Spanish rice, avocado, and green salsa, making it a flavorful feast ($15). End your meal on a sweet note with the Tres Leches Cake, topped with a rich caramel sauce ($15). 

32 Shea in Phoenix is a vibrant neighborhood eatery serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, offering a diverse menu of flavorful dishes and creative cocktails, perfect for any occasion. For more information, visit 32shea.com.

810 Entertainment

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo all weekend long at 810 Entertainment, an upscale dining and entertainment venue located at CityScape in downtown Phoenix. From open to close May 2-5, enjoy deals on margaritas, as well as a bowling special. Get a house margarita for $5, a top shelf margarita for $6, or a Cadillac margarita for $8. Take advantage of a $25 bowling special, which is good for one hour of play on one lane, for up to eight players. Shoe rental is additional, and online reservations are required.

810 Entertainment is located in CityScape at 50 W. Jefferson St., Suite 240, Phoenix, Ariz., 85003. For more information, call 602-358-7480 or visit www.810bowling.com. 

Arizona Biltmore

On May 5th, Renata’s Hearth at Arizona Biltmore invites guests to the fourth installment of its Fire & Ice cocktail dinner series. The Cinco De Mayo Paired Dinner features five courses crafted with the finest seasonal ingredients, each perfectly paired with an exclusive cocktail that highlights the elegance of Don Fulano tequila. The exclusive dinner begins with a scallop ceviche where its fruity elements of strawberry and mango are balanced with a spicy mango hibiscus Don Fulano Reposado cocktail. The evening culminates with a rich and creamy coconut tres leches dessert paired with the ‘Maiz De Mayo’ cocktail, which features Don Fulano Anejo, Kalani coconut liqueur, and acidified charred strawberry. Each pairing in between celebrates Renata’s Hearth’s culinary creativity, infused with the essence of fire and smoke.

Casa Amigos

Casa Amigos in Old Town Scottsdale is bringing the heat this Cinco de Mayo with the ultimate $5 fiesta lineup, all weekend long! Whether you’re in it for the sips, the scene or just the excuse to party, Casa Amigos has you covered with energy, killer beats and can’t-miss deals:

• $5 Casa Margaritas
• $5 Mexican Candy Shots
• $5 Dos Equis Beers

This Old Town hot spot (located at 7320 E. Indian Plaza) is the perfect backdrop for a Cinco celebration, with luxe lounge spaces, neon-lit interiors and a high-energy DJ spinning all night long. 

Elvira’s DC Ranch

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in gourmet style at Elvira’s DC Ranch! On Monday, May 5, this modern Mexican gem invites guests to indulge in a one-day-only tasting experience that reimagines tradition with bold, elegant flair. Enjoy a four-course menu crafted by Executive Chef Christopher George—featuring dishes like Yucatán scallop crudo, truffle quesadilla, and chocolate cacao tamal—plus curated agave flights and signature margaritas. Whether you’re a foodie or fiesta lover, Elvira’s promises an unforgettable celebration of flavor and culture. Reserve your table now! 20825 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Visit www.elvirasdcranch.com or call (480) 350-7131.

Foley Ranch Boots & BBQ 

Foley Ranch Boots & BBQ is bringing the fiesta to the ranch with Cinco de Mayo with a can’t miss celebration on Sunday, May 4. These include $4 Milagro Shots, $5 Milagro Margaritas, $9 Cowboy Tacos, and $25 Mexican Beer Buckets. Nestled in Desert Ridge Marketplace, Foley Ranch, Boots & BBQ is where the wild west meets Montana hospitality! It’s more than a venue; it’s an experience for those who love live country music, nightlife, dancing, and mouthwatering BBQ.

JoJo’s shakeBAR 

Cinco de Mayo is going big at JoJo’s ShakeBAR at the Scottsdale Quarter! On Monday, May 5, grab your crew and get ready to celebrate with 50% off tequila cocktails, epic Patron Margarita Trees, and their signature Tequila Boozy Bars. It’s the perfect mix of fun, flavor, and just the right amount of buzz. Whether you’re kicking off the week or just in it for the vibes, JoJo’s is the spot. 15037 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite J150, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Call (520) 636-5572 or visit www.jojosshakebar.com.

Joyride Taco House

To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, guests can enjoy Joyride Taco House‘s specialty ranch waters and margaritas for only $5 all day (11am – 11pm).

  • Ranch Waters
    • Pomegranate – Lime: cuervo tradicional tequila, pomegranate, lime + Topo Chico
    • Raspberry Mint – Cuervo Tradicional Tequila, raspberry, mint, lime + Topo Chico
  • Margaritas
    • Joyride: Cuervo Tradicional Tequila, triple sec + house sour
    • Blood Orange
    • Cucumber-Serrano
    • Prickly Pear
    • Tropic Chill (frozen)
    • So Classic (frozen)

Lakeside Bar & Grill, Peoria

This family-friendly sports bar and restaurant is turning up the heat with a month-long celebration featuring a Cinco de Mayo-themed dish served on the holiday and specialty cocktails all month long. 

On Cinco de Mayo only, guests can enjoy the Carnitas Fiesta Flautas, hand-rolled golden crispy flautas stuffed with carnitas, nestled in a velvety spinach cream sauce, drizzled with salsa verde, and topped with housemade guacamole and crisp shredded iceberg lettuce ($15). 

Pair it with one of three specialty cocktails, available all month long: the Spicy Strawberry Coconut Margarita ($13), which combines Casamigos Blanco Tequila with strawberry, coconut, lime, triple sec, and habanero bitters, finished with a coconut rim; the bold and spicy Cafecito ($14), a twist on the Espresso Martini with Casamigos Reposado, Licor 43, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, coffee liqueur, espresso, and a dehydrated chile garnish; or the smoky Sonoran Old Fashioned ($13), a unique blend of Woodford Bourbon, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, simple syrup, Angostura bitters, and orange bitters, garnished with dehydrated chile. 

Lakeside Bar & Grill in Peoria is a welcoming neighborhood spot serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, featuring a delicious menu of classic comfort food, refreshing drinks, and a laid-back atmosphere. For more information, visit lakesidebarandgrillaz.com.

Macayo’s Mexican Food

Cinco de Macayo is here! This fiesta takes place at Macayo’s Mexican Food locations around the valley in celebration of Cinco de Mayo! On Monday, May 5, guests can enjoy a variety of dine-in specials and Macayo Takeout. For those hosting their own Cinco de Mayo celebrations at home, party packs and kits are available for preorder.

All day long on Monday, May 5, diners can raise a glass to Cinco de Mayo in-restaurant with the following beverage specials:

• $4 Dos XX Lager Bottles

• $6 Corazon Blanco Shots

• $8 Dos XX Lager and a Shot of Corazon Blanco

• $8 Cinco Margarita with Corazon Blanco

In addition, the following Macayo Takeout specials are available with the purchase of a food item:

• $7.90 12-ounce Margarita To Go

• $19.46 32-ounce Margarita To Go

For more about Macayo’s Mexican Food or to preorder, visit macayo.com.

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia 

Enjoy the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on Saturday, May 3 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Kick off the celebrations early on Saturday, May 3 with an all-day fiesta on the Kasbah patio. Enjoy live mariachi music, DJ beats, a tequila tasting, street tacos, margaritas, and a special guest—an adorable mini donkey. The event is free to attend and open to the public. 

Origen

Indulge on Cinco De Mayo at Origen with live music, a special food menu and all cocktails will be $10! Signature cocktails include: 

  • Hibiscus Mezcalita (Los Vecinos Mezcal, hibiscus, lime, agave) 
  • Diamante Negro (Maestro Dobel Diamante, activated characol, lime juice, agave)
  • Carajillo (Licor 43, espresso shot) 
  • Condesa (Empress Gin, creme de violette, grapefruit bitters, Cava) 

Pedal Haus Brewery

Start the Cinco de Mayo festivities early with an all-day celebration at Pedal Haus Brewery on Saturday, May 3 at all four locations in Tempe, Downtown Phoenix, Chandler and Mesa!

From open to close,11 a.m. to midnight, guests can enjoy festive food and drink specials, including Green Chilli Pork Tacos, Baja Shrimp Tacos, $7 Haus Margaritas, $7 Marg Gartens featuring Pedal Haus’ sour beer, $5 Beach Cruiser Mexican Ambers and $5 Micheladas.

The brewery will also have live music from 2 to 5 p.m. and a raffle giveaway where one lucky guest at each location will ride away with a custom Pedal Haus Beach Cruiser bike. The winners will be picked on Cinco de Mayo, on Monday, May 5.

Pedal Haus Brewery is locally owned and operated with award-winning craft beers.

Recreo Cantina

Recreo Cantina is hosting an exhilarating East Valley Cinco de Mayo event from May 3–5, featuring three days of delicious food deals, tequila specials and interactive festivities with no cover charge.

  • MAY 3: The celebration kicks off Saturday from 2 p.m. to midnight with live music, a Latin DJ, a local vendor market from 2 to 5 p.m., and a tattoo pop-up at 8 p.m.
  • MAY 4: Sunday brings more entertainment from noon to 9 p.m. with live performances including a mariachi band, and a second vendor market from 2 to 5 p.m.
  • MAY 5: Monday wraps up the weekend from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. with additional live entertainment, music and activities.

Guests can look forward to an enticing selection of rotating Cinco de Mayo food and drink specials throughout the three-day event.

Salt + Lime Modern Mexican Grill

If you’re looking for a fun and flavorful way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year, look no further than Salt + Lime Modern Mexican Grill, your local hot spot for scratch-made modern Mexican cuisine.

From signature margaritas to fan-favorite street tacos and crave-worthy guacamole, Salt + Lime is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the holiday, and is bringing the perfect atmosphere for families, foodies, and fiesta-lovers alike to enjoy.

With locations in Scottsdale and Cave Creek and a third opening soon in Arcadia, Salt + Lime is proud to bring people together over great food and camaraderie.

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown

Located in the heart of downtown Phoenix, Sheraton Phoenix Downtown is the city’s largest hotel. On Saturday, May 3 from 6 pm-10 pm, join Carcara for a festive night featuring delicious Ancho Chile Braised Beef Tacos, along with the city’s signature cocktail “The Phoenix” ($22). Enjoy tequila tastings from Codigo 1530 Tequila Reposado and live music from a DJ from 8 pm-10 pm. 

SugarJam The Southern Kitchen

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo (celebrating on May 4, 2025) and spice things up with SugarJam’s Paleta Margarita Flight ($32.99), featuring three bold flavors: mango, watermelon, and pineapple – all served with a tajín and chamoy rim for that perfect sweet-and-spicy kick.

The Phoenician Tavern

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, The Phoenician Tavern at The Phoenician is offering cocktail and food specials for the holiday weekend, as well as live entertainment. From May 2-5, enjoy one of The Phoenician Tavern’s limited-offering drink specials, as well as dishes created for the occasion. The Cinco Smokey Passionfruit Margarita ($18) features Cuervo Tradicional Plata, Banhez Joven Espadin and Barril Mezcal, passionfruit puree, lime juice, and Combier triple sec. The Cinco El Diablo ($16) is a combination of Hornitos Reposado Tequila, Massenez Creme de Cassis, lime juice and ginger beer. Pair the cocktails with one of two taco specials. Get a trio of carne asada tacos ($19), topped with salsa, cilantro and onion, or a trio of chipotle shrimp tacos ($17), served with avocado, mango salsa and cilantro.

To keep the fun going all weekend long, on May 2 and 3 from 8 to 10 p.m., The Phoenician Tavern will host dueling piano nights. An energetic, live music experience, two musicians simultaneously perform popular song requests by well-known musicians. The audience is encouraged to join in by singing and dancing along.

There is no cover charge, and complimentary parking is available adjacent to The Phoenician Tavern. The Phoenician Tavern is located at 6000 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, 85251. For more information or reservations, call 480-423-2445 or visit www.thephoenician.com/dine/the-phoenician-tavern. 

The Wigwam

Tucked away in Phoenix’s West Valley, The Wigwam is a historic resort that seamlessly blends casual elegance, Southwestern charm, and over 100 years of deep-rooted history. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on the Wigwam Bar Patio from 5–7 pm, and enjoy tequila tastings, elote and street taco specials, the charming Cave Creek Beer Burro, and festive tunes from the Happy Mariachi Trio.