Cinco de Mayo is rapidly approaching. Cinco de Mayo, an annual holiday celebrating the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla back in 1862, is widely celebrated in the United States with margaritas, tacos, and parties. Many restaurants offer special promotions for the holiday. Scottsdale is no exception. Here's where you can celebrate locally if you're planning on being in town on May 5th!
Cinco De Mayo at Omni Montelucia Resort: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in luxury at Omni Montelucia Resort. There will be live mariachi, a DJ, Mexican street tacos, tasty drinks, and more. Come hungry- and be sure to wear your dancing shoes!
Andaz Fusion: Mexico City meets Scottsdale during Andaz Fusion! This Cinco de Mayo weekend, enjoy an exciting pop-up menu at Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen. For added fun, join Chef Davide Preziuso in the kitchen for a hands-on ceviche class on May 2nd.
Cinco de Mayo at El Patron New Mexican Restaurant: This Cinco de Mayo, El Patron New Mexican Restaurant is celebrating with a live mariachi band, all-day happy hour at the front patio and bar, and a variety of other food and drink specials.
Scottsdale Taco & Tequila Crawl: Grab a ticket to the Old Town's Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl! A ticket gets you admission, a taco plate, two penny drink vouchers, drink specials, giveaways, and more. Join in the fun on May 4, 2024!
Scottsdale Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl: Another great bar crawl is the Scottsdale Cinco de Mayo bar crawl, taking place on May 5, 2024. There will be delicious tacos, refreshing margaritas, a lively atmosphere, and much more for you to enjoy. Come party in Scottsdale.
Want more to add to your Cinco de Mayo itinerary? For a list of local Mexican restaurants to visit, check out https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g31350-c29-Scottsdale_Arizona.html
While it is always nice to support local businesses and enjoy yummy food, we also encourage you to take some time to learn about the history of Cinco de Mayo. There is a lot of historic significance to this holiday that is frequently overlooked or misconstrued. A great introduction is available here: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Cinco-de-Mayo
How are you celebrating Cinco de Mayo? Tell us in the comments!
