Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the Boston Area
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Whether you want to munch on some tacos or throw back a few shots of tequila, there are plenty of places in the Boston area to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. See which local spots will be throwing down this weekend for the Mexican holiday.
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Angela’s Cafe
131 Lexington St., Boston
www.angelascafeboston.com, 617-567-4972
The East Boston Mexican restaurant will have special hours for the Cinco de Mayo weekend. Angela’s will be open from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, and 8 a.m.-10 p.m. on Monday, May 5.
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The Beehive
541 Tremont St., Boston
www.beehiveboston.com, 617-423-0069
The Beehive will be getting into the full Cinco de Mayo spirit with its annual celebration on Monday, May 5. The South End spot will be serving Mexican-inspired food specials created by chef Marc Orfaly as well as plenty of tequila cocktails, including the El Pequeno Buho ($12.50), the El Gusano Rojo with El Buho Mezcal ($12), and the Margarita Classico with Milagro Silver tequila ($12).
Telemundo star Veronica Robles and her mariachi band will also be making a special guest appearance on Cinco de Mayo and will be performing from 8 p.m. to midnight.
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Cask ‘n Flagon
62 Brookline Ave., Boston
www.casknflagon.com, 617-536-4840
In addition to its regular menu, Cask ’n Flagon will be offering fish tacos for Cinco de Mayo, made of fried haddock, pico de gallo, lettuce, rice, guacamole, Granny Smith apples, black bean corn salsa, and topped with a chipotle cream sauce ($15).
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Cinco de Mustache
Hard Rock Cafe, 22-24 Clinton St., Boston
www.facebook.com/events/499687453469405
The annual mustache-themed event will be held at the Hard Rock Cafe this year and will feature performances by Monkey Knife Fight, The Stone Frets, Maybrick, Taken, and Chariot Brigade. Tickets are $10 in advanced, $12 at the door, with all proceeds going to the MSPCA.
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Emerald Lounge
200 Stuart St., Boston
www.emeraldultralounge.com, 617-457-2626
Emerald Lounge will be serving a Cinco de Mayo themed black rita cocktail (pictured), in addition to its regular food and cocktail menus. The special margarita consists of Patrón Reposado Tequila, triple sec, agave nectar, fresh lime juice, and blackberries ($13).
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Fajitas & Ritas
25 West St., Boston
www.fajitasandritas.com, 617-426-1222
In addition to Cinco de Mayo, Fajitas & Ritas will also be celebrating its 25th anniversary by holding a block party from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday, May 3. The event will take place on West Street, which will be closed down for the festivities, while the area around Fajitas & Ritas will designated a 21 and over only area. Emerson College’s WERS radio station will be broadcasting live from the block party, as bands Drunken Logic and As The Sparrow provide the tunes. Fajitas, margaritas, sangria, and beer will be available to purchase.
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Haru
55 Huntington Ave., Boston
www.harusushi.com, 617-536-0770
The Japanese eatery will be getting in on the Cinco de Mayo fun by offering a trio of fish tacos (pictured). The dish consists of tuna, salmon, and striped bass hard-shell tacos topped with tomato salsa, avocado, and an apple yuzu ceviche sauce ($12.75). Haru will also be offering a special green tea margarita, made with Patrón Silver tequila, Cointreau, sweet green tea powder, and sour mix ($13).
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Howl at the Moon
184 High St., Boston
www.howlatthemoon.com, 617-292-4695
Howl will be hosting its annual Drinko de Mayo celebration, which kicks off at 4 p.m. on Monday, May 5. Plenty of drink specials will be on hand, including an 86 ounce mega margarita bucket ($20), shots of Jose Cuervo, and Dos Equis beer.
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Legal Crossing
558 Washington St., Boston
legalseafoods.com, 617-692-8888
Legal Crossing will also be offering fish tacos, filled with guacamole, pickled cabbage, and chipotle mayo ($14). Available during lunch only.
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Legal Harborside
270 Northern Ave., Boston
www.legalharborside.com, 617-477-2900
Legal Harborside has a slew of offerings for Cinco de Mayo. The restaurant will be serving two different types of tacos, including braised BBQ short rib tacos ($14.95) and crispy fish tacos (pictured, $11.95). Legal Harborside will also have three special margaritas on hand, including one called La Bonita, made with Corazon Blanco, St. Germain, grapefruit juice, lime juice, Peychaud’s Bitters, and a lime wheel ($12).
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Legal Test Kitchen
25 Northern Ave., Boston
legalseafoods.com, 617-330-7430
Head to this South Boston eatery on Cinco de Mayo and try the baja fried fish tacos, made with guacamole, pickled cabbage, black beans and rice ($13.95). Legal Test Kitchen will also have a special Patrón margarita available, consisting of Patrón Reposado tequila, Patrón Citrónge, lime cordial, and fresh squeezed lemon juice ($12).
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The Painted Burro
219 Elm St., Somerville
www.thepaintedburro.com, 617-776-0005
The Davis Square restaurant kicks off the festivities with sombrero brunches May 3 (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) and May 4 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.), where guests will receive a free iced coffee horchata if they wear their best Mexican headwear.
Diners on Sunday can also win a $25 gift card to The Painted Burro by playing a game of Loteria (a Mexican version of Bingo) in the bar area starting at 12:30 p.m.
On Monday, the restaurant will open an hour early at 4 p.m. to give guests more time to party.
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Poe’s Kitchen at the Rattlesnake
384 Boylston St., Boston
www.poeskitchen.com, 617-859-8555
Poe’s will be serving seven different types of tacos for Cinco de Mayo this year, including duck fat-infused antelope tacos ($13.95), Hudson Valley duck tacos (pictured, ($14.95), and spicy Cubano tacos ($12.95). The restaurant will also be offering a specially made margarita for the holiday, made with Herradura Reposado, Patrón Citrónge, fresh lime, three chile simple syrup, and sparkling water ($12).
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Rosa Mexicano
155 Seaport Blvd., Boston
www.rosamexicano.com, 617-476-6122
Rosa Mexicano will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo all weekend long with special food and drink menus. The $30 prix fixe menu comes with five classic Rosa dishes, including flautas de pollo, guacamole en molcajete, and churros en balsa con tres salsa.
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Taza Chocolate
561 Windsor St., Somerville
www.tazachocolate.com, 617-284-2232
Taza Chocolate will be celebrating it’s third annual Cinco de Mayo block party from noon-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 3. The chocolate factory will have free samples from Spindrift Soda, NOLA’s Fresh Foods, Slumbrew, and Tortilleria La Nina on hand as well as food from Taco Party, The Happy Taco, Latin Spoon, and Real Pops. DJ Riobamba of Picó Picante and Pajaritos will provide the music for the celebration.
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Temazcal Tequila Cantina
250 Northern Ave., Boston
www.temazcalcantina.com, 617-439-3502
Enjoy the waterfront view at the Boston based Mexican restaurant. Temazcal will be serving up Cinco de Mayo specials all weekend long.
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Tico
222 Berkeley St., Boston
www.ticoboston.com, 617-351-0400
The Boston restaurant was recently listed in ChefsFeed.com‘s list of the “Top 10 Tacos in the US for Cinco de Mayo.’’ Chef Jeremy Sewall called Tico’s pork taco, “Simple and amazing, with the perfect amount of spice and filling.’’
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Tryst
689 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington
trystrestaurant.com, 781-641-2227
Tryst has a special margarita and taco combination for Cinco de Mayo. Guests will receive a complimentary pork confit taco, topped with chili spiced pineapple and cabbage slaw, when they purchase a habanero lime rita, made with habanero lime infused tequila, Cointreau, and agave ($13).
The deal will only be available in Tryst’s bar & lounge area and dining room from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. on Monday, May 5.
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Zocalo Mexican Bistro and Tequila Bar
35 Stanhope St., Boston
www.zocalobackbay.com, 617-456-7849
The Back Bay restaurant will have plenty of tasty Mexican food and margaritas on hand during its two days of celebration, highlighted by a DJ performance from noon-6 p.m. on Sunday, May 4.
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