Experience Mexican Independence Day in Las Vegas

Join the festivities for Mexican Independence Day as visitors gather from around the world for this commemorative holiday that celebrates Mexico’s independence from Spanish rule. Celebrated on Sept. 16, Mexican Independence Day in Spanish is called “El Grito de Dolores,” or “El Grito” for short.  

Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage in Las Vegas with a weekend lineup of exciting Latin-focused events, music and entertainment. 

Quick stops with Bold Latin Flavors  

Food is almost always at the center of any celebration, and if you’re in Las Vegas during Mexican Independence Day, you’re in for a true fiesta of flavors — the numerous Latin restaurants on the Strip are only amplified off-Strip, where this Southwestern U.S. city has shined. 

One such eatery is Milpa Mexican Café, where chef DJ Flores earned a finalist spot in the prestigious James Beard Awards. Pretty much equidistant from Durango Casino & Resort and Red Rock Casino Resort Spa, the spot specializes in sustainable sourcing. Heirloom corn masa is going to take those tacos, burritos and more to the next level. 

Nearby you can find a menu encompassing several Mexican flavors at Siempre, J.B. The restaurant, located in the recent UnCommons complex, offers takes on street food and gourmet Mexican dishes, all in a stylish space perfect for a celebration. 

Also at UnCommons, Todo Bien will mark Mexican Independence Day on Tuesday, Sept. 16, starting at 4:30 p.m. with a curated menu of $12 cocktails, including playful creations made with Pantalones tequila. Guests can also enjoy DJ beats and Mexican hot dogs; all set in a tiki-meets-Mexico setting that blends vibrant design with spirited mixology. 

Brunch is always a good place to start, especially when it involves multiple flavors of bottomless mimosas. Find just that at Mi Barrio, a Latin-inspired brunch spot serving up twists on classics — think: Benedicts served on sopes. Yum! 

Looking for a quick lunch bite? Head to Promenade inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas, where Roadside Taco is serving comforting and street-food classics. Birria, pastor, carne asada — you’ll find a tortilla-wrapped gem here, plus a slew of agua frescas that will certainly help wash it all down. 

And just down the Strip right by The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower you can find Viva Las Arepas, a Venezuelan eatery specializing in the arepa. It’s a delicious, stuffed cornmeal cake (similar to an empanada) that’s a staple of the South American country — if you go, you’re welcome. 

La Neta Cocina y Lounge and Más Por Favor are offering holiday specials made for celebrating Mexican Independence Day. On Sep. 16, at La Neta Cocina, in Downtown Summerlin, guests can dive into $20 endless tacos, $25 bottomless margaritas, and $7 shots from 3 p.m. to close. Meanwhile, in Chinatown, Más Por Favor turns its festive Taco Tuesday into a holiday fiesta with $2 tacos, $3 shots, and $20 bottomless margaritas, served alongside its flavorful street food menu. 

Where to Catch the Biggest Comedy and Music Headliners 

Latin music legends headline Vegas’ impressive arenas and swanky showrooms throughout the holiday weekend. From Latin pop and rock to mariachi and norteño, there’s a show for fans of all interests. 

At Pearl Theater at Palms Casino Resort, Mexican rock legends Caifanes will deliver one of their signature, powerful performances on Sept. 10. With timeless hits like “La Chona,” “El Centenario” and “Mis Tres Animales,” Grammy-Award-winning regional Mexican band Los Tucanes de Tijuana takes the stage on Sept. 13. As part of its exciting PANORAMA 2025 USA Tour, Latin pop band Reik will wow crowds on Sept. 14.   

Inside The Palazzo Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on Sept. 12, comedian Alfred Robles, who is skyrocketing to international fame, brings his hot-ticket Banned in the USA Tour to Vegas. On Sept. 13, Teo González and Mario Aguilar are teaming up to bring on the laughs for their ’90s vs. ’60s La Comedia Perfecta show. For two nights, Sept. 12 and 13, at The Venetian Theatre, Matute will deliver vibrant pop and ’80s nostalgia.   

Boundary-breaking Mexican regional band Banda MS is set to perform a fresh, new show especially for its Las Vegas crowd on Sept. 12 at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.   

After a sold-out show last year, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Cuco returns to Brooklyn Bowl on Sept. 13 with his bilingual vocals and psychedelic undertones. With a lineup of chart-topping anthems, from “Timber” to “Fireball,” Pitbull brings his electric show to BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Sept. 12 and 13.  

Mexican Independence Day weekend is in full swing at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, with a special performance by beloved norteño band Duelo on Sept. 12. The “queen of ranchera,” Chelo, is joined by icons Lorenzo De Monteclaro, Juan Valentin, Beatriz Adriana, Graciela Beltran and Yesenia Flores on her farewell tour, with her stop in Vegas on Sept. 13. Known worldwide as “The King of the Accordion,” Ramon Ayala plays the classic norteño hits on Sept. 15.   

At The Colosseum inside Caesars Palace on Sept. 12 and 13, global superstar Ricky Martin delivers two high-powered shows. Latin music icon Marco Antonio Solís brings two nights of timeless ballads on Sept. 14 and 15.   

MGM Grand Garden Arena presents a weekend of “Fiestas Patrias” that includes Alejandro Fernández returning for a record 23rd year with his De Rey a Rey tour, performing Sept. 13 and 15. On Sept. 14, the supergroup Palomazo Norteño plays its greatest norteño hits.  

Latin Nights, Block Parties & More Fiestas 

Party time occurs around the clock in Las Vegas, and holiday weekends generally make things even more thrilling. After that concert ends or your celebratory dinner comes to a close (more on that later), you’ve got to get some fiesta time in. 

Get into the spirit on Friday, Sept. 12, with the Rooftop Salsa Fiesta at Resorts World Las Vegas. The Mexican Independence Day celebrations begin with a lively mariachi-led procession to the rooftop at 6 p.m. From 9-11, enjoy salsa dancing, live music and full bar service. For a high-energy electronic music experience, check out the Zamna Festival at Zouk Nightclub and Ayu Dayclub. This weekend-long collaboration highlights Fight Weekend festivities surrounding the Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford bout on Sept. 13 at Allegiant Stadium and features top artists performing at both venues. 

Head to The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and attend an authentic El Grito celebration in the heart of The Grand Canal Shoppes. From Sept. 12-16, gather near The Wishing Tree for complimentary live music from a mariachi band and traditional performances by folkloric dancers starting at 5 p.m. daily. On Sept. 15 at 10 p.m., St. Mark’s Square will host an unforgettable night of holiday revelry.

The celebration continues throughout the resort with nonstop music and mixology. From Sept. 13-16, Juliet Cocktail Room, Latin bands and DJs like DJ Peluche and Joseph Soul fill the space with vibrant sounds and irresistible rhythms. Electra Cocktail Club keeps the party going late into the night with DJs spinning Latin-infused beats until 2 a.m.  

Then just steps away, from Sept. 12–16, Rosina Cocktail Lounge invites guests to raise a glass with $35 tequila flights, specialty cocktails, and an elevated tableside mixology experience. Several restaurants will also feature dining and beverage specials, including Mercato della Pescheria offering margaritas and specialty bites from its El Grito menu. 

Billed as “the greatest Mexican block party of the year,” Rumbazo returns for another year to the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center. A celebration of art, food and music, the festival’s lineup encompasses everything from regional Mexican to Latin trap and reggaeton.  

Fashion Show Las Vegas (FSLV) is hosting a family-friendly celebration to kick off Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 13 that includes mariachi music by Mariachi Los Pumas and traditional dance performances; a DJ spinning Latin music; and a call and response contest. Through Hispanic Heritage Month, the mall will once again display the inspirational exhibit, You Are Beautiful/Tu Eres Hermosa.  

You could also go poolside for a night filled with Latin beats and drinks! AZILO Ultra Pool at SAHARA Las Vegas presents its Mala Vida Latin Night on Fridays, while Daylight Beach Club at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino offers its Neon Vibra Latin Night Swim on Saturdays.  

From star-studded Latin concerts to festivities from the Strip to Downtown, celebrating Mexican Independence Day in Las Vegas is an incredible experience. This year, the excitement gets even bigger with the Canelo vs. Crawford showdown on Sept. 13. Explore the top Vegas experiences for fight weekend and revisit the greatest boxing matches the destination has ever seen.