Cinco de Mayo is on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with some celebrations taking place on the weekend (Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3, 2026). Whether you’re looking for a fun event, bar crawl, or festive spot to enjoy margaritas, let this be your go-to guide for Cinco de Mayo in Nashville.
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Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
Margarita Junction at Nashville Yards
Margarita Junction, an early Cinco de Mayo celebration, is Sunday, May 3, 2026, from noon to 4:00pm at the Ascension Saint Thomas Landing inside Nashville Yards. This free and all ages event will feature live mariachi performances, a DJ, food vendors, and local pop-up shops. The first 100 attendees will receive a complimentary margarita and margarita glass.
Cinco de Mayo All-Day Rooftop Party at COA
COA Rooftop Restaurant and Bar, Nashville’s newest rooftop destination, is teaming up with Tres Agaves and Espolòn Tequila for an all-day rooftop party to celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, starting at 11:00am. Expect DJ sets all day long, surprise giveaways, a speciality menu, and skyline views. Admission is free.
Cinco de Mayo at Lona Nashville
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Lona Nashville on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Guests can expect a high-energy Cinco de Mayo destination featuring unlimited food, free-flowing Lona signature margaritas, sangria, palomas, and immersive entertainment. The cost is $65 per person (plus gratuity and tax). Admission is 21 and over only.
Cinco de Mayo ’26 at Saint Anejo
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo ’26 all weekend long at Saint Anejo from Friday to Tuesday, May 1-5, 2026. Guests can expect fun happenings each day, including live DJ sets, drink specials, festive tastings, and complimentary samples. Admission is free. All ages are welcome.
Cinco de Mayo at Jelly Roll’s Goodnight Nashville
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Jelly Roll’s Goodnight Nashville from Friday through Monday, May 1-4, 2026. The festivities will include a weekend brunch and rooftop party on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 1-3, 2026, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. There will also be a “Cinco Hour” celebration on Monday, May 4, 2026, from 5:00pm to 10:00pm. Guests can expect live music, games, and drink specials. Admission is free.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Acme Feed & Seed
The Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Acme Feed & Seed is Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 11:00am to 11:00pm. This festive event will feature a special performance by Pavel The Prodigy at 5:00pm on the first-floor stage, plus drink specials all day long from Patrón, Grey Goose, and Angel’s Envy. Admission is free. All ages are welcome.
Cinco de Mayo at Schulman’s
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Schulman’s from Saturday to Tuesday, May 2-5, 2026. Guests can expect daily drink specials and a live Mariachi band performing on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 10:00pm. Admission is free and 21 and over only.
Cinco de Mayo at Noble Park
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Noble Park in the Gulch neighborhood on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, starting at 11:30am. This festive event will feature free salsa and delicious tacos from Ladybird Taco. All ages are welcome.
Cinco de Mayo at Pearl Diver
Cinco de Mayo at Pearl Diver will take place on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. This festive event will feature margaritas, beverage specials, and an old-school Taco Bell-inspired food menu by Secret Bodega. The fun kicks off at 2:00pm. Admission is free. Guests must be 21 and over only.
Cinco de Mayo Pool Party at White Limozeen
The Cinco de Mayo Pool Party at White Limozeen will take place on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Attendees can expect Trovador Rum and Código Tequila cocktails, delicious food by Sweeza Super Quesadilla, open swim, and music by DJ BOOM. Admission is free. Guests must be 21 or older. Be sure to RSVP.
Cinco de Mayo at Fat Bottom
Cinco de Mayo at Fat Bottom will take place from 3:00pm to 9:00pm on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. This event will have specialty menu items including tacos and churros, Bravazzi margaritas and palomas, and Teddy Loves Cerveza beer + shot specials. Admission is free. All ages are welcome.
Maíz de Vida Cinco de Mayo Celebration
The Maíz de Vida Cinco de Mayo Celebration will take place on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, beginning at 5:00pm. This event will celebrate both the Cinco de Mayo holiday and executive chef-owner Julio Hernandez’s birthday. Guests can expect great food and drinks. Admission is free. All ages are welcome.
Skinny Dennis Hosts Los Tremendos Barbaros
Skinny Dennis Hosts Los Tremendos Barbaros on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, beginning at 5:00pm. This specialty event will feature traditional Conjunto polkas music performed by Los Tremendos Barbaros and a variety of drink specials. Skinny Dennis allows children until 7:00pm, then it is 21 and over only.
Cinco de Mayo at Federales
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Federales on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. This festive event will feature Taco Tuesday specials, fun drinks, happy hour discounts from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, and music. Admission is free.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Fonda on 12 South
The Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Fonda on 12 South will occur on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. This festive event will feature food and drink specials, music by DJ Blanco, kids’ activities, fun margaritas, and more. Admission is free. All ages are welcome.
Cinco de Mayo Mexican Dinner Party at Tantísimo
The Cinco de Mayo Mexican Dinner Party at Tantísimo will take place on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Guests can expect festive menu features and drink specials. Reservations can be made here.
Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawls
PubCrawls: Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl
The Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl is Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 5:00pm to 11:00pm at various bars in Nashville. The bar crawl will begin at Live Oak, and participants can expect delicious tacos, refreshing margaritas, and a lively crowd. Ticket prices begin at $20.73+. Admission is 21 and over only.
Music City Pub Crawl: Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl
The Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl is Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 5:00pm to 7:30pm in the Printers Alley area of Downtown Nashville. This pub crawl will feature five bars, drink specials, games, and fun activities. Tickets are $25. Guests must be 21 and over only.
Hoppers Bar Tours: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Bar Crawl
The Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Bar Crawl is on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, beginning at Mel’s Drive-In. This ultimate crawl will stop by Nashville’s hottest bars featuring awesome drink specials and great vibes. Tickets are $59+. Guests must be 21 and over only.
Cinco de Mayo Food & Drink Specials
- Social Cantina (Germantown)
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Drinks: $5 Margaritas
Food: $3 Tacos
- STK Nashville (Gulch)
Date: Monday to Thursday, May 4-7, 2026
Drinks: $1.99 Coronitas
- Stateside Kitchen (Downtown)
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | from open to close
Drinks: $8 Stateside Margarita
- The Green Light Bar (8th Avenue South)
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Drinks: $5 tequila shots
Food: $2 tacos
- Miranda Lambert’s Casa Rosa (Downtown)
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Drinks: $5 Cervezas and $5 Hornitos Margaritas
Food: $5 Chips and Salsa
- Nudie’s Honky Tonk (Downtown)
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Drinks: Mango Madness and Lime Margaritas
Food: Ground Beef Tacos and Chicken Tinga Quesadillas
- DraftKings Sports & Social (Downtown)
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Drinks: $6 Dos Equis and Dulce Vida Margaritas, $8 Don Julio Shots, and $12 Cadillac Don Julio Margaritas
- The Rux (Midtown)
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Drinks & Food: $26 special of either steak or fish tacos with a house margarita
- SusieCakes (Green Hills)
Date: Saturday to Tuesday, May 2-5, 2026
Food: Churro Cupcake and SusieTaco
Where to Eat & Drink
Mas Tacos
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
Mas Tacos is one of the top Mexican restaurants in Nashville. Swing by this popular eatery for delicious fish tacos, street corn, and cocktails. The Fried Avocado Taco is a must-try.
Saint Anejo
- Neighborhood: Gulch
Saint Anejo in the Gulch is a modern Mexican restaurant with a creative menu and a cantina-chic vibe with funky lanterns and red lights. When the weather is suitable, the windows open to the exterior, allowing for an open-air experience. Grab a seat on the patio and enjoy a tasty taco and one of the hundreds of tequila options.
Rosepepper Cantina
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
Rosepepper Cantina is famous for its amazing margaritas and clever sayings on its outdoor sign. Their menu features crowd favorites such as guacamole and enchiladas. If you want to spice up your Cinco de Mayo this year, order the Sonora-Style or Chile Verde.
bartaco
- Neighborhood: 12 South | East Nashville
bartaco, a family-friendly Mexican restaurant located in 12 South and East Nashville, is known for its specialty tacos and delicious margaritas. The Pork Belly Taco comes highly recommended.
Blanco Cocina + Cantina
- Neighborhood: Downtown
Blanco Cocina + Cantina is located at Fifth + Broadway in Downtown Nashville. The Sonoran-style Mexican restaurant is situated across from Bridgestone Arena, which makes it a perfect dining destination before and after events. Guests can expect a fresh twist on Mexican cuisine with featured menu items like Spicy Tiger Shrimp Fajitas and Grilled Mexican Street Corn.
Superica
- Neighborhood: Gulch
If you’re craving Tex-Mex cuisine this Cinco de Mayo, then Superica is the spot for you. Order a variety of Tex-Mex classics, such as the Queso Fundido and Shrimp Diablo Tacos.
Taco Mama
- Neighborhood: Hillsboro Village
Taco Mama is a fast-casual taqueria in Hillsboro Village. Have a Cinco de Mayo celebration with a build-your-own taco, burrito, or quesadilla.
Cinco de Mayo
- Neighborhood: East Nashville | Midtown
It only seems fitting to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Cinco de Mayo. Customers can expect fresh ingredients, authentic Mexican cuisine, and daily specials at both Nashville locations.
Las Palmas
- Neighborhood: West End | Melrose | West Nashville
Before Nashville became a foodie destination, Las Palmas was one of the only Mexican restaurants in town. The family-operated business first opened in 1990 and now has numerous locations throughout Nashville.
Also See:
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Calacas downtown – best margs and pork belly tacos ever!!!
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