Ole! How to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Boston

Boston’s dining scene is smoking hot (pun intended). We boast everything from world-famous restaurants with celebrity chefs, to venues with dining right on the waterfront. Plus, within our diverse city you can find every type of cuisine imaginable to satiate your appetite, entertain guests, and celebrate any occasion.

Today, on Cinco de Mayo, locals and visitors alike have an assortment of festivities to choose from to celebrate the day, located right here in Boston proper. People flock to local dining establishments to enjoy their Mexican favorites: dishes such as guacamole, tacos, fajitas, and more – the spicier the better!

Cinco de Mayo, a holiday celebrated on the fifth of May, commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War from 1861-1867. Today, it has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage celebrated with parades, musical performances, and street festivals throughout Mexican and the United States (history.com).

We’ve scoured the (local) web and compiled a selection of places you can check out should you wish to join in on today’s fun, or visit one of these restaurants on your next visit to Beantown:

• Enjoy an award winning-margarita and beautiful waterfront views at Temazcal Tequila Cantina in the Seaport, a short walk from the BCEC
• Famed Kane’s Donuts (located in the Financial District) has created a margarita flavored doughnut that will be available exclusively for Cinco de Mayo
• Chef Jason Heard, of Coppersmith, will be offering two for $4 tacos, available in a wide range of unique flavors, pulled pork nachos, and more at this South Boston restaurant located in a vintage industrial warehouse
• The celebration lasts all week at Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar, including food and drink specials, raffles, and an Instagram contest to win a tequila dinner for you and 5 of your friends
• Don’t miss a complimentary taco happy hour at Tico from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. – and stay for the tunes with a DJ from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
• Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar, just a short walk from the Hynes, will be opening early at 3:00 p.m. and offers a range of low- and high-end tequilas, tacos, guacamoles (we thought the ‘I want it all!’ guacamole sounded intriguing…), and more
• In addition to serving margaritas and Mexican eats, The Beehive in the South End is also hosting a live mariachi band from 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
• Downtown Boston’s Masa will be serving food specials that sound delectable: Coconut Crusted Mahi Mahi, Lobster Ravioli, and Tequila Key Lime Pie!

Discover the diverse selection of restaurants available in Boston for you and your suppliers to host unique events by checking out our the new Restaurant section of our Venue Finder.

Also, show us how you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo by tweeting us @SignatureBOS, tagging us on Instagram @SignatureBoston, or connect with us on any platform using our hashtag #SignatureBoston!