Not headed out to celebrate? Enjoy a Cayman Jack margarita at home! Grab a new variety pack at your local shop.
With the number of excellent, local Mexican bars and restaurants we could argue that everyday is Cinco de Mayo in Milwaukee, but it’s even more fun to recognize a holiday that demands we eat tacos and drink margaritas midweek.
Any Mexican restaurant will welcome your business this Thursday and here's a list of some possibilities. So eat, drink and celebrate responsibly and respectfully.
Thursday, May 5
The Backyard
2155 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 751-4087
DJ ShortStyle brings lively jams to The Backyard in honor of Cinco de Mayo starting at 9 p.m. More here.
Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria
249 N. Water St., (414) 431-1133
Celebrate with $5 tequila shots, $5 house ‘ritas, $55 Blue Bat ‘rita pitchers and more! Reserve your table here.
Howl at the Moon
1103 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., (414) 928-4695
The new Howl at the Moon in Downtown Milwaukee will host a Cinco de Mayo bash with live entertainment, drink specials and more.
MKE Brewing Co.
1129 N. 9th St., (414) 226-2337
In honor of Cinco de Mayo – along with Tierra Buena Hard Seltzer's second anniversary and the launch of the new El Matador series – MKE Brewing Co. will host a large fiesta. The event features Ballet Folklórico performances, a live Mariachi band, build-your-own Michelada Bar and more. Go here to find more details.
Newsroom Pub
137 E. Wells St., (414) 249-4090
Newsroom Pub, the bar connected to the SafeHouse, will debut a new menu item aptly called Cinco de Mayo. The $10 margarita flight will feature mango, strawberry, pineapple and classic lime margaritas. $4 taco specials and $5 Palomas are also in the mix.
Tres Hermanos
1332 W. Lincoln Ave., (414) 384-9050
This authentic Mexican restaurant will offer live music, bar specials and more during their Cinco de Mayo party that begins at 5 p.m. More here.
Walker’s Pint
818 s. 2nd St., (414) 643-7468
The Pint will host a Cinco de Mayo fiesta with $3.50 SOL, a free Topo Chico sampling and music from DJ Mel-Down. More details here.
Try a different, local Mexican restaurant
OnMilwaukee's Lori Fredrich has cinco recs for your Cinco de Mayo dining pleasure.
Saturday, May 7
Cinco de Mayo Family Festival
2701 S. Chase Ave.
The party starts at 11 a.m. and includes live, traditional music, dancing, car show, chili pepper eating contest, Chihuahua beauty pageant, taco trucks and more. Go here for more details.
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