Get ready to turn up the heat! Las Vegas is the ultimate destination for an unforgettable Cinco de Mayo celebration. There are countless Mexican restaurants both on and off the Strip to choose from, plus Latin superstars in the ring and on the stage. Wherever you end up, it’s going to be a fiesta to remember!
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The Top Restaurants for Cinco de Mayo Menus & Live Entertainment
Amaya at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is hosting an electrifying Cinco de Mayo event, starting with dinner service at 4 p.m. Enjoy live entertainment from 6:30-9:30 p.m., featuring dancers, fire performers, a fire contortionist and a DJ. Pair the fun with a selection of three handcrafted specialty cocktails, including La Dama, La Chismosa and Me Maíz Dorado, and a mouthwatering menu of Mexican dishes such as quesabirria tacos, Maine lobster tacos and the Angry Fish, a whole grilled fish topped with fermented chilis, mustard frill and fermented chili garlic sauce.
Expect a full Cinco de Mayo weekend of fun at Cabo Wabo Cantina, located inside the Miracle Mile Shops, featuring special giveaways, interactive experiences and on-site activations from brand partners. Guests can enjoy a variety of specialty cocktails like the spicy El Santo and the coconut-rimmed Cocorita, all crafted with Sammy Hagar’s award-winning Santo Tequila. The fiesta will be filled with live music, starting with a DJ setting the tone for the pre-dinner patio crowd, as they overlook the Strip on Saturday afternoon.
The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower is hosting a five-day fiesta, from May 1-5, highlighting a variety of delicious Mexican dishes across the property. Savor bites like rolled chicken tacos and a spicy Mexican burger at PT’s Wings & Sports and View Lounge. The STRAT Café offers elevated birria dishes, including a hearty birria omelet and quesabirria, and drink specials, such as $5 beers and $8 tequila shots.
Mijo Modern Mexican is hosting a holiday celebration featuring a dynamic lineup of live entertainment, including a mariachi band, dancers, fire performers and a live percussionist. Pair the mouthwatering modern coastal cuisine with special cocktails crafted from Volcán de Mi Tierra and Cointreau. The party continues late into the night at the adjacent Wax Rabbit, where a Latin vinyl DJ and skilled flair bartenders will keep the energy high.
From May 1-5, Lucia at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas will transform into a festive hub with a series of exclusive culinary offers. You and your party crew can dig into menu deals, including a shareable appetizer trio of veggie tamales, carnitas flautas and chicken tacos or opt for the spiced filet fajita served with all the classic fixings. Three-dollar José Cuervo shots will also be pouring throughout the holiday run.
Celebrate on the Strip with Inspired Plates & Exciting Settings
Whether you’re craving refreshing margaritas, mouthwatering menus or high-energy scenery, these restaurants are serving 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 and branzino with a chipotle mezcal butter. Try the watermelon margarita made with Gran Centenario Plata tequila, Flecha Azul Blanco tequila, watermelon, lime, Thai basil and Earl Grey creme syrup.
Javier’s at ARIA Casino & Resort delivers all the ingredients for a memorable meal, including handshaken margaritas and steak, and a selection of the world’s finest tequilas. The dramatic space features a massive, intricate chainsaw wood carving with Aztec designs and handcrafted pottery from Guadalajara.
Cinco de Mayo might be best celebrated poolside, and you can do just that at Agave Bar & Grill. The all-day 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 refreshing Mexican beer or margarita.
For something upscale, there’s Casa Playa at Wynn Las Vegas. This coastal Mexican restaurant offers a menu that emphasizes fresh seafood, seasonal ingredients and house-made masa. Why not make it a late-night celebration in the lounge? Every Friday and Saturday from 11 p.m. to close, you and your crew can indulge in tacos, Mexican snacks and margaritas.
Discover Inspired Mexican Dining Beyond the Strip
Looking to take the fiesta beyond the Strip? These restaurants pair bold flavors with festive atmospheres and local energy.
Craving bold flavors and laid-back vibes this Cinco de Mayo? Just 10 minutes south of the Strip, Flecha Cantina at Town Square is a tropical-inspired space, lush with greenery and cozy lighting. Kick back with a passion fruit or watermelon margarita made with Mark 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. 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, signature Daddy’s Margarita, and salsas and queso made daily.
La Neta Cocina Y Lounge in Downtown Summerlin, is just a quick walk across the street from Red Rock Casino Resort Spa. Its nightlife energy and floor-to-ceiling windows open to the outdoors for a festive cocktail hour. Then take things up a notch with menu items like lobster tacos and a soundtrack supplied by a DJ.
If you’re spending the day in historic Downtown Las Vegas, La Mona Rosa is the place to be. The beautifully designed restaurant and bar with an open-air feel offers starters, tacos and ceviche, 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.
Can’t-Miss Events, from Fight Night to Latin Headliners
With headliners on the stage and in the ring, Las Vegas transforms into a destination-wide Cinco de Mayo party.
SAHARA Las Vegas hosts a premier holiday takeover with nonstop entertainment and culinary delights. The festivities kick off May 3 at AZILO Ultra Pool with DJ Quira and the Mala Vida Latin night. The excitement continues May 4 with DJ Sara, a UFC 301 watch party at Chickie’s & Pete’s, and reggae rhythms with King Schascha. On May 5, enjoy DJ SupaJames, and savor authentic flavors at Uno Mas featuring mariachis, chimichanga burritos and refreshing margarita. All weekend long, indulge in Amina Spa’s tropical spring treatments like the Piña Colada scrub.
The holiday weekend brings energy to the MMA arena. David “El Monstro” Benavidez faces Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez in a highly anticipated cruiserweight fight at T-Mobile Arena on May 2.
Beyond the ring, the celebration keeps going with comedy and music across the destination. Mexican comedy duo Las Alucines brings its Tu Nuevo Estilo de Vida U.S. Tour to The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on May 2. International Latin pop star Mario Bautista performs May 1-2 at Voltaire Belle de Nuit inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.
And on May 2 at Silverton Casino Lodge, the band Metalachi will rock out on a wildly entertaining show, blending heavy metal with traditional mariachi.
The Best of the Weekend’s Nightlife and Pool Parties
Add EDM headliners, poolside parties and a night of dancing to Latin music to your weekend itinerary.
The weekend is filled from daytime to the early hours of the morning with the biggest names behind the decks, starting Friday, May 1, with Cedric Gervais at Tao Beach Dayclub in The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and Hugel at Encore Beach Club at Wynn Las Vegas. As the sun sets, the parties move indoors with Deorro at OMNIA Nightclub in Caesars Palace and John Summit at LIV Nightclub in Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
The momentum builds on Saturday, May 2, as DJ Pauly D brings his signature energy to Marquee Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Other daytime heavyweights include Kygo at Palm Tree Beach Club at MGM Grand, Zedd at Tao Beach Dayclub and Calvin Harris at Encore Beach Club. After dark, catch Tiesto at OMNIA, Alesso at Marquee Nightclub in The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Tyga at Hakkasan Nightclub at MGM Grand.
Experience Latin culture every Sunday night, featuring world-class DJs bringing the beats from 10:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. The festive energy continues Sunday, May 3, with daytime sets from Mustard at Tao Beach and Dillon Francis at Encore, followed by late-night performances from Cassian at LIV and Loud Luxury at XS Nightclub inside Wynn Las Vegas. Finally, cap off the weekend with DESEO: Latin Sundays, the ultimate weekly takeover at OMNIA. The iconic venue is transformed into a celebration of fun!
With so many things to do in Las Vegas for Cinco de Mayo, from DJ-fueled parties to high-energy shows, you’re bound to find fun that suits your style. Keep the fiesta going with incredible residencies and unforgettable pool parties.