Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo There are plenty of ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Reno Tahoe! Enjoy drink specials at The Pool at Grand Sierra Resort and a seasonal Mexican lager from Brewer's Cabinet. Enjoy performances from traditional dancers and mariachi bands while sampling authentic food favorites during THE ROW's family-friendly La Fiesta de Mayo Festival. And what Cinco de Mayo celebration would be complete without a refreshing margarita? Whether you like yours on the rocks or blended, quench your thirst at one of these favorite local restaurants.

Anna's Taqueria

Anna's Taqueria serves a menu packed with delicious and authentic flavors, with vegetarian options included. Choose the "all you can eat" tacos selection or a special dish and pair it with your favorite Mexican beer or michelada. Stop by their Wells Avenue location and enjoy the outdoor patio seating on a sunny day.

Miguel's Mexican Food

Home to great Mexican food and even better drinks, Miguel's Mexican Food is one of Reno's go-to places for an awesome margarita. Want a break from the traditional margarita? Try one of their fruit margaritas available in strawberry, mango, peach or guava. Their hand-crafted skinny margarita is made with fresh lime juice, a shot of El Jimador tequila and a shot of agavero orange liquor. Visit them in Reno's MidTown District or at The Summit Mall in south Reno.

Murrieta's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

Murrieta's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina is the perfect place to enjoy a celebratory drink on Cinco de Mayo! They make an awesome Tanteo jalapeno margarita but have many other refreshing flavors to choose from. Try Murrieta's happy hour starting at 2 p.m. on Monday through Friday. They have two locations in Reno and Sparks.

Tequila Catador

Enjoy exquisite cuisine while tasting one of the largest tequila selections in the country, only at Tequila Catador in Reno's MidTown District. They offer weekly dining and drink specials, happy hour from 5-6 p.m., and offer a discount on creating your own flight. Every plate offers a fresh and flavorful experience, so pair it with the coconut cream and lime margarita or the pastor mezcal magarita with your choice of tequila or mezcal.

Mari Chuy's Mexican Kitchen

Mari Chuy's Mexican Kitchen offers authentic cuisine for lunch and dinner across their four locations in Reno and Sparks, including the Village at Rancharrah and Reno-Tahoe International Airport. They offer a wide selection of house margaritas, as well as a variety of Mexican beer, but are best known for their spicy jalapeno margarita. Stop by on a warm day and enjoy al fresco-style dining at their Reno and Sparks locations while sipping a refreshing drink and satisfying your hunger with a selection of appetizers or one of their specialty items.

La Condesa Eatery

Located on Wells Avenue, La Condesa Eatery merges an exclusive dining experience with a fresh approach to handcrafted dishes. Select between the gobernador tacos, potato taquitos or exotic mushrooms al pastor and quench your thirst with a guava margarita or a classic michelada.

Chihuahua's Cantina & Grill

Mexcal

Located in Reno's MidTown District, Mexcal's vibrant scene offers the perfect setting for enjoying tacos, tostadas and margaritas. Try their quesabirrias, lengua or spicy lamb tostadas and cheers with the pineapple jalapeno or the mexcaltini, made with their own Xicaru mezcal blend.

Carlillos Cocina

Get an early start to your Cinco De Mayo celebrations with one of the best breakfasts in town at Carlillos Cocina. The portions are large and the food is delicious. Try both the Breakfast Burrito and Chile Relleno, two fan-favorite options!

Estella

Located in The Jesse Hotel, Estella is the go-to place for tacos and mezcal. This modern Mexican Cantina is the perfect place to gather your friends for Cinco De Mayo festivities. Enjoy one of the mezcal options, a michelada, or a spicy margarita for your beverage of choice.

Cafe Whitney

Cafe Whitney, inside the Whitney Peak Hotel, is serving up a dining special for Cinco de Mayo. Try their platter of tacos, chips and salsa and your choice of a Modelo, house margarita or house wine. Choose between tempura shrimp, carne asada, chicken tinga or mushrooms al pastor!