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Get ready to turn up the heat—Las Vegas is the ultimate destination for an unforgettable Cinco de Mayo fiesta! There are countless Mexican restaurants both on and off the Strip to choose from, each delivering its own unique—and usually high-energy—atmosphere, fantastic food, and (seemingly) endlessly flowing cervezas and margaritas. Wherever you end up, it’s going to be a fiesta to remember!
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These restaurants know how to throw a fiesta, serving up everything from live mariachi and giveaways to poolside vibes that capture the spirit of ¡Viva Cinco de Mayo!
How about some tableside nitro margaritas and guacamole? Rosa Mexicano at Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino has fun with its food—and you will, too! Reserve your table early and get ready for a full-on fiesta featuring signature margaritas; shareable bites like empanadas, nachos and queso fundido; plus festive giveaways, swag and prizes. Don’t miss out on snapping a stellar selfie in front of the restaurant’s iconic and brightly colored Pink Room.
Uno Más Street Tacos + Spirits at SAHARA Las Vegas is exactly where you want to be this Cinco de Mayo weekend. On Saturday, May 3, from noon to 11 p.m., the party’s popping with themed Casamigos drink specials, festive bites for purchase and nonstop entertainment—including live music, mariachi, face painting, jugglers and a selfie-worthy photo booth from DFW Selfie Mirror. Grab a seat (first come, first served) or hang at the standing cocktail tables while watching your tacos being made through the glass viewing window. From quesabirria and chicken tinga to vegan options, the taco lineup is as bold as the vibes.
Also off the Strip, the Latin mainstay featuring dramatic décor and coastal-focused cuisine Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant at Durango Resort & Casino is bringing the heat to the holiday. On Monday, May 5, the celebration kicks off at 6 p.m. with vibrant entertainment—think fire performers, dancers, a live DJ and a mariachi band—all set against Mijo’s dramatic décor and bold, coastal-inspired flavors. The party runs through to 10 p.m., so reserve your spot early and get ready to raise your margarita in true fiesta fashion.
Whether you’re after sleek vibes, sunny patios or high-energy party scenes, these restaurants are serving up Cinco de Mayo with a side of style.
Seeking a more modern approach to Mexican cuisine for your Cinco plans? Head to Toca Madera inside The Shops at Crystals on the Las Vegas Strip. This sleek and seductive restaurant offers elevated Latin takes on classics like crispy wagyu tacos, truffle manchego fries and branzino with a chipotle mezcal butter.
Cinco de Mayo might be best celebrated poolside, and you can do just that at Agave Bar & Grill. The menu at this Resorts World Las Vegas restaurant is seafood-forward, so think shrimp ceviche and agave mahi tacos. Plus, you get to soak up the sun and enjoy Las Vegas’ beautiful weather while dining on delectable bites.
If you’re hopping around town to celebrate, be sure to stop by Roadside Taco at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Set inside the resort’s Promenade food hall, the spot offers street tacos, breakfast burritos and more. Pair your selection with a Mexican beer or an agua fresca—don’t the hibiscus and horchata varieties sound delicious?
For an upscale celebration, consider Casa Playa at Wynn Las Vegas. This coastal Mexican restaurant, led by executive chef Sarah Thompson, offers a menu that emphasizes fresh seafood, seasonal ingredients and house-made masa with signature dishes like Mexican blue shrimp ceviche with cucumber, watermelon and radish. The space itself feels like a luxe, south-of-the-border retreat, with golden lighting and colorful tilework that sets the tone for a festive night, all complemented by an extensive tequila and mezcal selection, featuring specialty cocktails like the spicy, yet cool Obsidian margarita.
Amaya, inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, is a lively spot that showcases vibrant flavors and sustainable ingredients inspired by the Mexican shoreline, from chicken taquitos to lobster enchiladas and a lineup of margaritas made with 818 Tequila, plus dessert selections like the churro ice cream sandwich. The restaurant’s tequila and mezcal program, curated by catadores, takes you on an immersive journey into the rich heritage of Jalisco.
Baja cuisine reigns supreme at Hussong’s Cantina inside Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, where the Ensenada vibe comes to life with fresh food, crisp beers and an upbeat atmosphere. If beer isn’t your thing, opt for the Original Margarita, which puts the restaurant on the proverbial map. Or have both—it’s Cinco de Mayo!
Craving bold flavors and laid-back vibes this Cinco de Mayo? Just 10 minutes south of the Strip, Flecha Cantina at Town Square is the newest hot spot from actor and entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg. The tropical-inspired space is lush with greenery and cozy lighting, perfect for kicking back with a passion fruit or watermelon margarita made with Wahlberg’s own Flecha Azul tequila. Select from an array of options, including a seasonal and taqueria menu, especialidades (specials) and postres (desserts), all as memorable as the setting.
With four locations around Las Vegas, you won’t be far from a Nacho Daddy. The restaurant chain recently unveiled its new downtown space on Fourth Street—literally right around the corner from the Fremont Street Experience. Specialty nachos are the focus here, from enchilada nachos to surf and turf nachos topped with steak and shrimp. The lively spot matches Fremont Street’s excitement with upbeat music and a party vibe.
La Neta at Downtown Summerlin, just a quick walk across the street from Red Rock Casino Resort Spa, has a nightlife vibe with an indoor/outdoor feel for the almost al fresco cocktail hour you need this Cinco de Mayo. Then take things up a notch with menu items like lobster tacos and a soundtrack supplied by a DJ. It’s a fiesta just waiting to happen.
If you’re spending the day in historic Downtown Las Vegas, La Mona Rosa is the place to be this Cinco de Mayo. The beautifully designed restaurant with an open-air feel offers starters, tacos, ceviches and fabulous main dishes, like carne asada and a fresh fish of the day. Craft cocktails using tequila and fresh ingredients such as mango purée and prickly pear juice round out the extensive menu.
From daytime beats to late-night dance floors, Las Vegas transforms into a nonstop Cinco de Mayo party. Whether you’re into iconic DJs, live mariachi or street-style festivities, these events bring energy all weekend long.
Downtown’s Plaza Hotel & Casino is going all-in on Monday, May 5, with a high-energy street party at Carousel Bar. Starting at 4 p.m., expect live mariachi, a giant piñata, a DJ, dancing, unbeatable drink specials and food galore. It’s classic Vegas with a festive twist—and a must for anyone craving that all-out Cinco vibe.
Kick off Cinco de Mayo weekend in style at OMNIA Nightclub in Caesars Palace on Thursday, May 1. This high-voltage party sets the tone with booming sound and dazzling lights. On Friday, May 2, head to TAO Nightclub in The Venetian Resort Las Vegas to catch DJ Luian turning up the heat. Then, the revelry keeps rolling Saturday at MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, where Kygo takes the stage bringing sunny, tropical vibes at Palm Tree Club, and Steve Aoki lights up Hakkasan Nightclub with his signature sound and nonstop crowd-hyping set.
For a vibrant, open-air celebration on Monday, May 5, head to the Fremont Street Experience. This all-ages fiesta features live entertainment, traditional music and dance performances, plus festive food and drink specials—all under the neon glow of Downtown Las Vegas.
With so many things to do in Las Vegas for Cinco de Mayo—from DJ-fueled brunches to high-energy fiestas—you’re bound to find fun that suits your style. Keep the celebration going with incredible residencies and round out the weekend with an only-Vegas experience at one of the destination’s unique cafés—after you’ve filled up on delicious tacos and a few margaritas, of course!
