Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2024

Get ready to spice up your Cinco de Mayo celebrations! If you’re searching for the ultimate destination to gather with friends and indulge in fresh tacos, margaritas and cervezas, look no further than these vibrant San Diego restaurants and bars.

Vistal x Don Julio ‘Savor The Spirit’ Pairing Dinner

Elevate your Cinco de Mayo experience with an unforgettable pairing dinner fusing local seafood treasures and premium tequila creations from Don Julio, all against the backdrop of San Diego's enchanting bay at Vistal, the Cali-Baja inspired restaurant located on the third floor of the InterContinental San Diego. The four course experience features pairings of cocktails created specifically for the evening utilizing iconic Don Julio products, alongside signature dishes from Vistal that spotlight unique local seafood, including locally abundant species beloved by San Diego’s fishermen. Enjoy refreshing Vermillion Rockfish Ceviche paired with the tropical ‘Sereno Ahora’ cocktail using Don Julio 70, Local Sheepshead "Zarandeado" paired with the bubbly 'Blush' cocktail using Don Julio Rosado, and Kurobuta Pork Tenderloin paired with the 'Miel y Hierbas' cocktail that spotlights Don Julio Alma Miel. Complete the celebratory meal with the iconic and sought after Don Julio 1942 combined with salted cream and cold brew, alongside dessert of Mexican Dark Chocolate Mousse. Tickets are available via Resy, priced at $90 per person.

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The Blind Burro in Downtown

Join Blind Burro for a festive Cinco de “Mole” celebration with tantalizing specials all day long, starting at 10am on Sunday, May 5th! Sip on refreshing $6 Estrella Tall Cans and Los Sundays Tequila Seltzers or $15 Milagro Tequila Cadillac Margaritas and Jamaica Margaritas. Elevate the fiesta with the $18 Grip It & Rip It Special including an Estrella 24oz Tall Can paired with a Casamigos Tequila Shot. Various Mole-inspired dishes will also be available, including $15 Mole Asada Wings, $18 Mole Chicken Plate, and $21 Mole Enchiladas. It’s a Cinco de “Mole” fiesta you don’t want to miss!

Happy Does in The Gaslamp Quarter

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in ultimate style at Happy Does! Bask in the sunshine on the spacious, dog-friendly patio and challenge friends to a round of games in the brand-new game hall, equipped with a variety of games, including classic arcade games, foosball, darts, pickleball and more. Kick off the festivities with $7 Tequila Shot Specials, $7 Mexican Candy Shots, $12 Buena Cerveza Can with a Mexican Candy Shot and 5 Can Buckets for $30 Buena Cerveza Lager. Don’t miss out on a day of fun, flavor and fiesta vibes at Happy Does!

Puesto in Seaport Village, Mission Valley and La Jolla

Puesto, the award-winning family-owned Mexican restaurant with multiple locations in San Diego, is known for its additive-free margaritas, and tacos with crispy melted cheese making it the perfect place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! All Puesto’s tacos are handmade with non-GMO heirloom blue corn tortillas and each of Puesto’s salsas is made from scratch. A few menu highlights include the famous Chicken Al Pastor Tacos, with crispy melted cheese, chipotle hibiscus tinga, grilled pina pico, avocado; Short Rib Quesabirria Tacos, with crispy melted cheese, guacamole, pickled radish, jalisco salsa and Tamarindo Shrimp Tacos, with Guacamole, cabbage, cilantro, tamarind chile salsa. Puesto also offers Mexican favorites like Chicken Flautas, Potato Taquitos, Puesto Perfect Guacamole, Ceviche and Enchiladas. Cheers to Cinco de Mayo and keep the fiesta going with the Puesto Perfect Margarita, Ginger Margarita, Hot Sauce Margarita and Honeydew Margarita. Puesto also offers non-tequila specialty cocktails and its own Cervezería with six varieties of beer.

Union Kitchen & Tap in Pacific Beach

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the newly opened Union Kitchen and Tap in Pacific Beach and immerse yourself in a fiesta of flavor and fun! Toast to the occasion with festive libations, including the classic Don Julio Margarita ($12), the Don Julio Cadillac Margarita ($14) or the Mezcal Union Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita ($14). For a flavorful twist, pair your drink with a shot of Don Julio and your choice of Mexican beer ($16). Enjoy the day in the spacious indoor and outdoor dining space and celebrate with laughter, good company and fantastic drinks.

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Lakehouse Resort in San Marcos

Start your Cinco de Mayo off right with a workout led by Club Pilates at Lakehouse Resort’s Muscles & Margaritas class on May 5th from 11am to 1pm! Nourish your body with a dynamic and sculpting workout led by expert instructors from Club Pilates. Afterward, treat yourself to a complimentary margarita and indulge in leisurely poolside relaxation with a complimentary day pass to Lakehouse Resort’s pools along with a discount at the resort’s restaurant, Brickmans. Tickets are $45 for full access and include the pilates class, a margarita, discount at The Grill and pool pass that will give access to the resort’s two sparkling pools and spas. If you’re not interested in pool access, tickets are $25. Tickets can be purchased here. Guests must be 21+ to attend.