Cinco de Mayo

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Updated: April 07, 2008

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5: Houston's best Mexican restaurants, margaritas and festive events.

On this page:Mexican Restaurants and Margaritas, Houston Fiestas & Activities.

Mexican Restaurants and Margaritas

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Molina's Cantina
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    4720 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.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended El Tiempo Cantina
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    3130 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.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Spanish Flowers
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    4701 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.

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average Pappasito's Cantina
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    13750 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.

  5. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average Cafe Adobe
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    2111 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098 (map)

    Celebrate Cinco de Mayo all week long with food and drink specials.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Lupe Tortilla's Restaurant
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    2414 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.

  7. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average La Grande Margarita
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    12266 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.

  8. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Lupe Tortilla's Restaurant
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    318 Stafford St, Houston, TX 77079 (map)

  9. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Chuy's
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    2706 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.

  10. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Hugo's
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    1602 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006 (map)

    Count on Chef Ortega to provide some unique Mexican dishes and entertainment to celebrate the occasion.

  11. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
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    2704 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77003 (map)

    Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the original Tex-Mex taqueria that launched this chain.

Houston Fiestas & Activities

  1. 12 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Papa Rruchos Inc
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    3055 Sage Rd, Houston, TX 77056 (map)

    Pretend like you're in Cancun at this wild Cinco de Mayo Party.

  2. 13 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Miller Theatre Advisory Board
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    100 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.

  3. 14 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Children's Museum of Houston
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    1500 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.

  4. 15 3.5 Star Rating: Average Hard Rock Cafe - Houston
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    502 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.

  5. 16 3 Star Rating: Average Traders Village
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    7979 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.

  6. 17 George R Brown Convention Center
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    1111 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.