Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Las Vegas
Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that can be celebrated year round in Las Vegas with an abundance of Mexican-themed bars and restaurants. However, the party really goes into full swing the days before and especially on May 5. So, just where do you go to celebrate the festivities? We’ve outlined the best places to eat, drink and be merry this Cinco de Mayo weekend.
The Salted Lime
Aliante Casino and Hotel
7300 Aliante Parkway
If you’re in North Las Vegas this weekend, head to the Aliante’s Tequila Cazadores Mariachi Dinner at The Salted Lime for dinner, drinking and dancing. The festivities begin Friday and carry over into Saturday with tequila tastings from 6 to 8 p.m. each evening. Enjoy a live mariachi band from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Enjoy two-for-one fajitas and the restaurants infamous margarita served with a 12 oz. Dos Equis beer throughout the weekend.
Cabo Wabo Cantina
Miracle Mile Shops
3663 Las Vegas Blvd.
There’s no better place to revel in the gorgeous Las Vegas sun on the Strip with a cold beer and delicious food than the patio at Cabo Wabo Cantina. Part of Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo restaurant chain, you can relish in the chill ‘beach-town vibe’ in the heart of Sin City. This weekend enjoy $21 buckets of Dos Equis while you people watch Vegas’ finest.
Hyde Nightclub
Bellagio Hotel
3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd
Head to Hyde Nightclub on Saturday in the Bellagio and join Mario Lopez as he hosts a Cinco de Mayo celebration with DJ Skratchy mixing up some mariachi beats until the wee hours of the morning.
Lindo Michoacán Mexican Restaurant
2655 E. Desert Inn Road
Voted the Best Mexican food in Las Vegas for eight years, Lindo Michoacán, is 10 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip and is celebrating with live music and drink specials on Monday. If you’re in Henderson, visit the sister restaurant for prize giveaways and samplings from the Patron promo girls.
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville
Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
If you feel like getting away to a Mexican beach this Cinco de Mayo but can’t, then head to Margaritaville to relax and enjoy a ginormous, refreshing margarita. No matter what time of day it is, it’s always 5 o’clock at this joint so come get your celebration on here.
XS Nightclub
Encore Resort
3121 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Lil Jon is hosting an off-the-hook party at XS Nightclub on Monday to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and the best dance beats.
Señor Frog’s
Treasure Island Hotel & Casino
3300 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Señor Frog’s Las Vegas – where the drinks are strong and tall, the music is bumping, and the party people are always smiling. Partake in some frozen yard drinks and dance the day away.
Diablo’s Cantina
Monte Carlo Resort and Casino
3770 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Diablo’s Cantina is two floors of devilishly good fun located right on the Strip. With a full menu of frozen drinks, specialty cocktails, beer and tequila (lots of tequila), you will have a sinfully good time at Diablo’s this Cinco de Mayo.
