Cinco de Mayo is one of the largest celebrations of Mexican heritage and culture in the United States. May 5 isn't Mexican independence day, but commemorates Mexico's victory against the French in the 1862 Battle of Puebla.
Cinco de Mayo isn't widely celebrated in Mexico, but it's a reason to enjoy a margarita - or two - on this side of the border.
Here's places in Las Vegas that are marking the holiday with various deals:
Community events:
- East Las Vegas Community Center (250 N Eastern Ave): There will be a free fiesta and resource fair to celebrate Hispanic culture. There will be free food, music, and dancing from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more info, go here.
Off The Strip:
- Area 15 (3215 South Rancho Dr): Modelos and margaritas will be served as part of a Cinco de Mayo pub crawl at Area 15 bars from 4 p.m. to midnight. Go here for more information.
- Arizona Charlies (740 S. Decatur Blvd.): The casino will host a Cinco De Bingo celebration starting at 3 p.m. More information here.
- Borracha Mexican Cantina (2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy): $25 AYCD Casamigos Blanco, live mariachi from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m., and a live DJ from 8 p.m. to close. Go here for more information.
- Casa Calavera (inside the Virgin Hotel):
- Dona Maria Tamales (Summerlin location):
- El Dorado Cafe (on The Strip and Tivoli Village locations): $5 Cazadores margaritas and $20 pitchers of Modelo Especial will be served all day. More information here.
- El Luchador (7825 Blue Diamond Rd Ste 102):
- Hola Mexican Cocina + Cantina (10530 Southern Highlands Pkwy):
- Mariposa (2575 S Decatur Blvd):
- Taco y Taco (multiple locations):
Downtown Las Vegas:
- Downtown Container Park:
The Garden (located in the Art District):
- Masazul (Las Vegas Test Kitchen): A celebration of food, tequila, and music will take place from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. More information here.
On The Strip:
- Cañonita (3377 South Las Vegas Boulevard): Unlimited food and drink specials starting at 2 p.m. More information here.
- Chica (at the Venetian): Special Cinco De Mayo menu and drinks will be available from May 5 to 9. More information here.
- Margaritaville (3555 South Las Vegas Boulevard):
- Uno Más Street Tacos + Spirits (at the Sahara):
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