Cinco de Mayo
Updated: March 12, 2009
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5: Houston's best Mexican restaurants, margaritas and festive events.
On this page:Houston Fiestas & Activities, Mexican Restaurants and Margaritas.
Houston Fiestas & Activities
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Papa Rruchos Inc
Read Reviews3055 Sage Rd, Houston, TX 77056 (map)
Pretend like you're in Cancun at this wild Cinco de Mayo Party.
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Miller Theatre Advisory Board
Read Reviews100 Concert Dr, Houston, TX 77030 (map)
Celebrate a day early at this annual fiesta featuring folkloric dancers and plenty of fun for the whole family. The free party starts at 3pm.
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George R Brown Convention Center
Write a review1111 Fannin St Ste 110, Houston, TX 77002 (map)
Join in the 29th annual event on May 11 for one of the largest celebrations of Hispanic heritage in Houston.
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Traders Village (Houston)
Read Reviews7979 N Eldridge Rd, Houston, TX 77041 (map)
On Saturday, May 3, enjoy a free family event with an afternoon of food, live music and shopping.
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Hard Rock Cafe - Houston
Read Reviews502 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002 (map)
Help build a 500-gallon margarita (Houston's largest cocktail) on May 4 from 3pm-9pm at this free event benefiting Child Advocates. Music provided by Los Skarnales and Walter Suhr & Mango Punch.
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Children's Museum Of Houston
Read Reviews1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004 (map)
From May 1 through 7, kids can learn about the history of the day through hands-on events, maraca making and folklorico performances.
Mexican Restaurants and Margaritas
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Lupe Tortilla
Read Reviews318 Stafford St, Houston, TX 77079 (map)
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Lupe Tortilla's Restaurant
Read Reviews2414 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098 (map)
Get into the spirit of the fiesta with live salsa music, fantastic drink specials and home-style Tex-Mex eats.
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Cafe Adobe
Read Reviews2111 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098 (map)
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo all week long with food and drink specials.
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Pappasito's Cantina
Read Reviews13750 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77478 (map)
Half-priced fajitas for two, drink specials served in a free signature glass, live music and drink specials on the patio.
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Spanish Flowers
Read Reviews4701 N Main St, Houston, TX 77009 (map)
This neighborhood institution keeps everyone happy with cheap Tex-Mex, amazing people watching and an open all night kitchen.
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Hugo's
Read Reviews1602 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006 (map)
Count on Chef Ortega to provide some unique Mexican dishes and entertainment to celebrate the occasion.
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The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
Read Reviews2704 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77003 (map)
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the original Tex-Mex taqueria that launched this chain.
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La Grande Margarita
Read Reviews12266 West FM 1960, Houston, TX 77065 (map)
On the rocks or blended, La Grande Margarita stirs a tropical mix of drink selections and tasty Spanish dishes.
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Molina's Cantina
Read Reviews4720 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007 (map)
Enjoy cold beer, tequila, frosty margaritas, food specials and prize giveaways at this family-owned Tex-Mex favorite from May 2 through May 5.
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El Tiempo Cantina
Read Reviews3130 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77098 (map)
There's a reason this Richmond fave is crowded for happy hour: the margaritas are potent and the bar is a blast.
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Chuy's
Read Reviews2706 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098 (map)
Up for a rowdy celebration? Make your way to this Austin import for their frantic frat-party atmosphere and heaping platters of savory Tex-Mex.
