Where to Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Tampa Bay

April 25, 2022
| 10:00 AM

Ready to plan your Cinco de Mayo fiesta in Tampa Bay? Whether you’re looking for a bar crawl, a place grab some tacos, or sip a margarita, we’ve got you covered!

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Events 🎉

Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl with Downtown Crawlers

Didn’t make it to the last bar crawls? No problem! Celebrate the day of Cinco De Mayo in Tampa Bay with Downtown Crawlers with their festive bar crawls.

Support your favorite local bars all while enjoying some drinks all night with your best crew! Whether you’re in South Tampa, Downtown Tampa, or St. Pete, there’s a bar crawl for you to join.

Pre-Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl with Downtown Crawlers

Kick off Cinco De Mayo in Tampa Bay with some pre-party festivities! Spend the weekend with Downtown Crawlers’ bar crawls from Tampa to St. Pete.

Make stops at all of your favorite local bars with friends for a night full of tacos, drinks, and good times. Grab your tickets below before they sell out!

Margaritas and Tacos!

Spend your Cinco de Mayo enjoying a margarita tutorial and indulging in three gourmet artisan tacos perfectly paired with a margarita flight!

Date & Location

🗓 May 5 | 8PM-9PM

📍 VomFass Wiregrass (28249 Paseo Drive #110, Wesley Chapel, FL)

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Manatee's 1st Annual Taco Festival

Grab the family and head to Manatee’s 1st Annual Taco Festival! The event features inflatables, face painting and more. General Admission to this event includes access to the grounds and all on-site entertainment. Vendors are direct cash sales to attendees.

Date

🗓 May 7 | 12PM-6PM

📍 Manatee Fairgrounds

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Restaurants 🌮

Red Mesa Cantina

With Mexican cuisine at the heart, Red Mesa Cantina blends Latin and Caribbean kitchen traditions for a menu of tasty tacos, ceviche, and more. Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Tampa Bay on the outdoor patio while indulging in delicious food and drinks.

You can’t go wrong with the chips & dip, and if bean dip isn’t your thing, you can sub it out for salsa. And be sure to save room for churros, you won’t regret it!

Location & Hours

📍128 3rd St S., St Petersburg, FL 33701

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📷 Green Lemon

Green Lemon

Lunch or dinner at Green Lemon is fiesta! From 60 ounce margaritas to decadent nachos to a dozen different street tacos, you’re sure to find something to satisfy.

Pro-tip: enjoy food and drink deals during Fiesta Hour daily from 3PM-7PM! The specials include $13 24-ounce margarona, $9 choice of three tacos, $6 tequila shots and more!

If you’re planning an at-home fiesta for Cinco de Mayo, order food and margaritas online for pick up!

Location & Hours

📍 915 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

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Casa Tina

Known for healthy, fresh, authentic Mexican cuisine, Casa Tina is the perfect spot to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Dunedin! Indulge in delicious food while celebrating Mexican culture. Not only is everything on the menu fresh, many are vegetarian, gluten free, and have many vegan options.

The atmosphere at Casa Tina is unmatched, think live entertainment, dazzling decor, and craft margaritas!

Location & Hours

📍 365 Main St., Dunedin, FL 34698

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Mekenita Cantina

If you’re in Seminole Heights this Cinco de Mayo, head to Mekenita Cantina to celebrate! Mekenita Cantina combines Oaxacan traditions and fresh Pacific ingredients for a delicious menu full of Mexican favorites.

Start your Cinco de Mayo off with the Cantina Salsa Trio and choose three of their salsas – the Pineapple Papaya is a must try. Whether you’re looking for a boozy or alcohol-free option, indulge in a specialty bebida, like Strawberry Kiwi Lime juice or Horchata.

Location & Hours

📍 6707 N Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33604

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Spice Up Your Cinco De Mayo Fiesta with Ghost Tequila 🍸

What better way to fuel your Cinco De Mayo festivities than with Ghost Tequila?! The perfect balance of 100% agave azul blanco tequila and a splash of spice designed for spicy margaritas and cocktails with a kick. That’s why Ghost Tequila was born; to perfect and turn an ordinary cocktail into an ultra-premium spicy cocktail for any occasion! It’s that pleasing taste of sweet and savory. It’s refreshing, yet with a nice bite.

In a bar, or at home, with Ghost Tequila it’s simple to create a perfect spicy cocktail for Cinco. Below we’ve listed a few local restaurants that serve Ghost Tequila as well as a few easy cocktail recipes that anyone can make:

Your Favorite Go-To Perfectly Spicy Margarita

Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz Ghost Tequila
.5 oz Agave Nectar
.75 oz Lime Juice (to taste)
Salt Rim & Lime Garnish

Go Loco for Mango- Mango Margarita

Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2oz GHOST Tequila
1.5oz Mango Juice
.75oz Lime Juice
.50oz Agave Syrup
Mango Slice and Lime Wheel Garnish

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When Life Gives You Lemons- Lemonade Margarita

Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1.5oz GHOST Tequila
2oz Preferred Lemonade
.75oz Lime Juice
.50oz Agave Syrup
Lemon & Salt Rim, Lemon Garnish

Sweet, Sweet Heat- Strawberry Margarita

Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2oz GHOST Tequila
3-4oz Fresh Strawberries
.75oz Lime Juice
.50oz Agave Syrup

Blend, Salt Rim, Strawberry Garnish

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Soothe The Spice- Fire & Ice Melonrita

Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 oz Ghost Tequila
2 oz Watermelon Juice
Fresh Lime & Jalapeno

The One, The Only- Spicy Margarita

Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz Ghost Tequila
.5 oz Agave Nectar
.75 oz Lime Juice (to taste)
Salt Rim Garnish

Shake together all ingredients and serve on the rocks. Garnish with a lime wheel and salt rim.

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Spicy Strawberry Goodness- Strawberry Lemonade

Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 oz Ghost Tequila
Handful of Fresh Strawberries
2 Fresh Lemons
Orange Liqueur
Crush Ice and Salt

Mint to Be Mojito

Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 oz Ghost Tequila
.75 oz Jalapeno Simple Syrup
2 oz Fresh Lime Juice
Crushed Mint
Ice & Splash of Seltzer

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Cinco de Mayo in Tampa Bay and More

Whether you’re hitting the town or enjoying tacos at home this Cinco de Mayo in Tampa Bay, we hope you have fun celebrating! For more of the best things to do in Tampa Bay, be sure to follow us @StuffToDoInTampaBay on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube!

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Where to Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Tampa Bay

Events 🎉

Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl with Downtown Crawlers

Pre-Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl with Downtown Crawlers