Cinco de Mayo Specials Set to Take Over Houston Restaurants
Half-Off Margaritas Three Ways at Duck N Bao, Hongdae 33 & Seven Sushi & Robata: In honor of Cinco de Mayo, Grace and Leo Xia are pouring discounted margaritas at all of their concepts. Pick your fave from the list below, or make the rounds and try all three. The Classic Margarita at Seven Sushi & Robata — Tequila, Cointreau, lime, sweet and sour, simple syrup. $11; Azalea Margarita at Duck N Bao — Tequila, orange liqueur, pineapple juice, lime juice and grenadine. $10.; Strawberry & Mango Margarita at Hongdae 33 — Strawberry soju, Cointreau, mango, strawberry, lime juice and sour mix. $15. Photo by Jenn Duncan.
Cinco de Mayo at Hugo’s, Caracol, Xochi, Urbe & Zaranda: Celebrate with drink specials from Friday, May 1 to Tuesday, May 5. All five locations will feature The Greatest Margarita Ever Sold for just $18! This is the only margarita to appear on the menu at all of Chef Hugo Ortega’s award-winning Mexican restaurants. It showcases the amazing elegance and flavor of 25-year aged Grand Marnier with the profound, polished agave flavors of a finely wood-aged Anejo Tequila from Gran Centenario. The Greatest Margarita Ever is usually $29 but for the Cinco de Mayo festivities it will be $18 all day at all four restaurants. Photo by Paula Murphy.
Tacos and Tequila Tasting at Brennan’s: Guests may arrive at their leisure anytime between 2 and 7 p.m. and will receive a curated tequila tasting board featuring 1-ounce pours of Blue Star Blanco, Blue Star Reposado Honey, and Blue Star Añejo, each paired with a trio of chef-driven street taco courses. Tickets are $44+. Visit the website to secure tickets. Photo courtesy of Kason Foster.
Candente: Michelin-recognized Candente is turning up the heat for Cinco de Mayo with all-day celebrations at both its Montrose and Bellaire locations on May 5. Guests can enjoy $10 house frozen and rocks margaritas, plus $10 queso with a topping. The Montrose location will feature a DJ and live mariachi for an extra festive touch. Tables are first come, first serve, so arrive early and get ready to celebrate. Photo by Duc Hoang
Go for a Viet-Cajun-style Cinco de Mayo at Crawfish Cafe: Sip on festive drinks like the Margarita Half and Half, classic Margarita, or a Peach, Lime, Watermelon, or Strawberry Margarita while enjoying crowd-favorite bites like beer-battered cod tacos featuring flaky fried cod, and crawfish mini empanadas packed with a savory crawfish filling and a crispy, golden shell, or oyster nachos, fried oysters topped with chipotle tartar sauce and pico de gallo on fried wonton chips. | Chinatown, Heights, Pearland, Cypress, The Woodlands/Shenandoah Photo courtesy of Crawfish Cafe
Doc’s Houston: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a show-stopping performance as Mariachi Las Coronelas take the stage. This dynamic, all-female ensemble delivers a high-energy blend of traditional mariachi, crowd-favorite covers, and cross-genre surprises. Photo by Hasan Yousef.
Celebrate at Gaspachos Mexican Bites: Street tacos will be $1.75 each, and margarita flights will be $14.99 from 11am-10pm. | Levy Park, 3709 Eastside St. Photo courtesy of Gaspachos Mexican Bites
JW Marriott Houston Downtown: Enjoy the featured Cinco de Mayo cocktail, La Maria, crafted exclusively for the holiday. Inspired by classic margarita flavors but elevated with a more layered profile, La Maria is built on Don Julio Reposado and brightened with fresh lime juice. A splash of Montenegro adds subtle bitterness for balance, while a black salt rim gives the drink a clean, savory finish. Photo courtesy of JW Marriott Houston Downtown
Kenny & Ziggy’s New York Delicatessen Restaurant and Bakery: Mazel & Mole will be available each day from Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 8. A dish never before served at Kenny & Ziggy’s will make its debut on this special menu. It’s Shredded Chicken & Pastrami Tinga made with tender, shredded chicken and smoky pastrami simmered in a rich, zesty tinga sauce, wrapped in flour tortillas, baked until bubbling, and served with Mexican rice. Also included on the menu are Latino Breakfast, Tacos Matzoquiles and Enchilatkes. Photo by Paula Murphy.
For Cinco de Mayo at Lankford’s is offering a $20 taco plate and margarita special. The plate includes two crispy beef tacos, a bean tostada and a chile con queso tostada topped with lettuce and tomatoes.
Celebrate with an 85-year-old Texas Treasure, Molina’s Cantina: Molina’s Cantina is bringing the fun with all-day happy hour pricing on beverages, mariachi performances at all three locations from 6 to 8 p.m. Specials include the legendary Molina’s Margaritas for $8.50, Molina’s Premium Margaritas for $6.50 and $1 off beers. Photo courtesy of Molina’s Cantina.
Ouisie’s Table & Gardens: Between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. that day, Ouisie’s is offering Cinco celebrators a drink and a main-course meal for thus $25 plus tax and gratuity. The special menu lists three Cinco-related cocktails to choose from – a Margarita, Paloma or Ranch water – and a choice of main-course plates. These are Ouisie’s Sunset Chicken Enchiladas with Red & Green Sauce plus sides; Seared Snapper Tacos with sides; or Ouisie’s signature Grilled Chicken a la Juanita plus sides. Photo courtesy of Ouisie’s
Cinco de Pier Party at Pier 6: Head to Pier 6 for a lively waterfront fiesta on Cinco de Mayo, featuring half-priced margaritas, a taco cart and a live DJ, all paired with stellar sea breezes and bay views from the restaurant’s spacious patio. Reservations here.
Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen: On Tuesday, May 5, come to either Sylvia’s location and enjoy Margaritas for $6. It will be happy hour all day. Special drinks include the Spicy Mangorita made with Don Julio Blanco Tequila, mango juice and a fresh jalapeno with a Tajin rim; a Flor de Jamaica with Mezcal Union, lime juice, agave and hibiscus tea; Guava Paradise with Don Julio Blanco, lemon juice, guava and agave; or a Passion Fruit Rita with Casamigos Blanco, passion fruit, lime juice and vanilla. Each is just $12. Photo courtesy of Sylvia’s
Toca Madera: The award-winning Mexican steakhouse is shaking things up with a playful lineup of mini cocktails (vodka & lychee, tequila & passionfruit, and mezcal & orange). Guests sip their way through multiple flavor profiles while enjoying Cinco festivities that include fire guitarists, Baile dancers, and an extended happy hour from 4:00pm–7:00pm. Photo courtesy of Toca Madera.
Zanti Cucina Italiana: The River Oaks favorite’s cocktail program leans festive and flexible, featuring everything from the tropical “The G,” made with tequila, mango, and fresh lime, to the Margarita Italiana, which blends reposado tequila with Italian liqueurs. For those skipping the alcohol, the Piccola Rita offers a bright, citrus-forward take that doesn’t miss the spirit of the occasion. Photo courtesy of Zanti Cucina Italiana