Cinco De Mayo Specials Around San Diego

Get ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style with specials from your favorite restaurants and bars across San Diego!

Cinco de Mayo in Gaslamp Quarter

Get ready for a vibrant celebration of Cinco de Mayo in the heart of Gaslamp Quarter on May 4! Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage and festive spirit of Mexico right here in San Diego.

From Lucha Libre Matches to live mariachi music to Gaslamp Quarter restaurant specials, there is something for everyone. Read all about it here.

Don Julio ‘Savor The Spirit’ Pairing Dinner at Vistal

Elevate your Cinco de Mayo experience with an unforgettable pairing dinner fusing local seafood treasures and premium tequila creations from Don Julio, all against the backdrop of San Diego’s enchanting bay at Vistal.

The four-course experience features pairings of cocktails created specifically for the evening utilizing iconic Don Julio products, alongside signature dishes from Vistal that spotlight unique local seafood, including locally abundant species beloved by San Diego’s fishermen.

Enjoy refreshing Vermillion Rockfish Ceviche paired with the tropical Sereno Ahora cocktail using Don Julio 70, Local Sheepshead ‘Zarandeado’ paired with the bubbly Blush cocktail using Don Julio Rosado, and Kurobuta Pork Tenderloin paired with the Miel y Hierbas cocktail that spotlights Don Julio Alma Miel.

Complete the celebratory meal with the iconic and sought-after Don Julio 1942, combined with salted cream and cold brew, alongside Mexican Dark Chocolate Mousse for dessert. Tickets are available via Resy and are $90 per person.

The Blind Burro

Join Blind Burro for a festive Cinco de “Mole” celebration with tantalizing specials all day long, starting at 10 AM on Sunday, May 5!

Sip on refreshing $6 Estrella Tall Cans and Los Sundays Tequila Seltzers or $15 Milagro Tequila Cadillac Margaritas and Jamaica Margaritas. Elevate the fiesta with the $18 Grip It & Rip It Special, including an Estrella 24oz Tall Can paired with a Casamigos Tequila Shot.

Various Mole-inspired dishes will also be available, including $15 Mole Asada Wings, $18 Mole Chicken Plate, and $21 Mole Enchiladas. It’s a Cinco de “Mole” fiesta you don’t want to miss!

Happy Does

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in ultimate style at Happy Does! Bask in the sunshine on the spacious, dog-friendly patio and challenge friends to a round of games in the brand-new game hall, equipped with a variety of games, including classic arcade games, foosball, darts, pickleball, and more.

Kick off the festivities with $7 Tequila Shot Specials, $7 Mexican Candy Shots, $12 Buena Cerveza Can with a Mexican Candy Shot, and 5 Can Buckets of Buena Cerveza Lager for $30. Enjoy a day of fun, flavor, and fiesta vibes at Happy Does!

Union Kitchen & Tap

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the newly opened Union Kitchen and Tap in Pacific Beach and immerse yourself in a fiesta of flavor and fun!

Toast to the occasion with festive libations, including the classic Don Julio Margarita ($12), the Don Julio Cadillac Margarita ($14), or the Mezcal Union Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita ($14). For a flavorful twist, pair your drink with a shot of Don Julio and your choice of Mexican beer ($16).

Enjoy the day in the spacious indoor and outdoor dining space and celebrate with laughter, good company, and fantastic drinks!

URBANA Mexican Gastronomy & Mixology

From 11:30 AM to 10 PM, join URBANA Mexican Gastronomy & Mixology for an unforgettable fiesta filled with live mariachi music, irresistible food and drink specials, and a vibrant atmosphere that will transport you straight to the streets of Mexico.

URBANA’s talented mixologists have crafted a special offer just for this occasion: $5 URBANA Margaritas, Paloma’s, and Spicy Margaritas. There will also be complementary tequila tastings from Gran Centenario Tequila.

To satisfy your taste buds, the culinary team has prepared mouthwatering taco specials for just $5 each, including Carnitas, Al Pastor, Cauliflower, and Chicken Mole. Indulge in a variety of authentic Mexican tacos filled with flavorsome meats, fresh vegetables, and homemade salsas.

From 3 PM to 6 PM, there will be a live mariachi band that will be serenading you throughout the night. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Mexico as the captivating sounds of traditional mariachi music fill the air. It’s the perfect soundtrack for a festive Cinco de Mayo celebration!

Rumorosa

Newly opened Rumorosa is hosting a festive Cinco de Mayo celebration on Sunday, May 5. The waterfront restaurant will feature a selection of $4 street tacos including Chicken Tinga, Fish, Carne Asada, Pork Carnitas, and Birria in addition to its everyday menu of Cali-Baja-inspired dishes.

A curated selection of wines from the Valle de Guadalupe will be available for 20% off per bottle from noon to 10 PM.

For those looking to enhance their Mezcal IQ, Rumorosa will also host live music and a “meet the maker” experience with Southern California-founded Hedonistas de la Fe, featuring tastings from the distiller’s signature line of small-batch mezcals from 12 PM to 4 PM.

The experience is priced at $70, including takeaway jicara cups, and will feature three 4 oz tastings of Hedonista Tobala, Hedonista Cuishe, and Hedonista Tepeztate.

Reservations are available on Opentable.

Quiero Restaurants

Quiero Restaurants, which shares a space with Mike Hess Brewing at Seaport Village and in Imperial Beach, is offering a special on Cinco de Mayo of two Mike Hess Fish Tacos and a pint for $12.

The fish tacos feature battered Basa catfish topped with cabbage and pico de gallo, finished with chipotle-and-lime aioli on a flour tortilla.

Choose from a Mike Hess tap list that includes Into the Sunset Blood Orange IPA, Steel Beach American Lager, and Grazias Amber Ale.

Sandbar Sports Bar & Grill

Sandbar Sports Bar & Grill in Mission Beach will be celebrating Sunday, May 5, with specialty tacos and tequila, as well as $5 Tecates and $5 Mexican Candy shots. You can also participate in Guac on the Rock, a program put on by Teremana Tequila.

Anyone who comes in and buys Sandbar’s House Made Guacamole with avocado, onion, pico de gallo, lime juice, and house chips can save their receipt and submit it to a website or QR code, and the Rock will reimburse a certain amount.

Sandbar will also be serving their award-winning TKO Tacos, made with your choice of protein, chipotle aioli, escabeche slaw, lime crema, spicy guacamole, crispy onion strings, fried cilantro, and a cotija-crusted flour tortilla.

Novo Brazil Brewing Company

Chula Vista’s Novo Brazil Brewing Company is hosting a family-friendly Cinco de Mayo celebration on the patio of its Lane Avenue headquarters on Saturday, May 4, from 4:30 PM to 10 PM. The party is free to attend and includes music by DJ Santamaria.

Vendors on site selling food will be Aldo al Forno Pizza, La Maja Paella, PotioN7 Creamery, and Tijuana’s Tortas Washmobile by Pedro Fuentes.

The Padres game against the Arizona Diamondbacks will be shown on the large LED screen beginning at 5:10 PM, and kids can enjoy a bouncy castle and other activities.

Barrio Star

Join Barrio Star for Cinco de Mayo, celebrating on both Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5, for a weekend-long fiesta! Toast to the holiday with a shot of house tequila and a beer for $15.

Pair with tacos a la carte prepared with house-made tortillas, chips, and the eatery’s infamous tomatillo salsa, and finish off the night with an order of housemade churros.

The Smoking Gun

The Smoking Gun is preparing for a Taco Bell-inspired Cinco de Mayo weekend, with specials running from Friday, May 3, through Sunday, May 5!

Keep an eye out on social media for these featured drinks and menu items—last year featured the Beary Baja Mojito, Blast-a-rita, Dope Wrap, and the Smoky Cheesin’ Crunch!

barleymash

The Gaslamp Quarter’s beacon for fun, great food, and outstanding cocktails for over a decade, barleymash is prepared for an unforgettable Cinco de Mayo celebration!

Partnering with Espolon Tequila, specialty cocktails will be available with both Espolon Blanco and Espolon Reposado. Pair with delicious elevated bar fare like the San Diego Iron Fries with red-chili braised short rib, pepper-jack beer cheese sauce, sour cream, spicy guacamole, and salsa fresca!

Miguel’s Cocina

Miguel’s Cocina is a local favorite famous for its fresh house-made chips and free jalapeno white sauce (yep, they serve free queso!), authentic Baja-style Mexican food featuring handmade tortillas and recipes gathered from the chef’s family and friends, as well as variety of margaritas and other cocktails.

This Cinco de Mayo, Miguel’s will be celebrating with activations across their six locations:

Cinco de Mayo Beer Garden | May 3 to 5 (Miguel’s Cocina – Point Loma): Miguel’s Cocina Point Loma will transform their parking lot into a beer garden, serving food and drink specials and offering giveaways and prizes!

Margarita + Taco Specials (All Locations): Miguel’s is serving margarita and taco specials throughout May, including Blackberry, Guava, and El Machete margaritas. Cinco de Mayo at Miguel’s is made all the more festive by their festive decor and signature friendly service.

With six locations throughout San Diego, there is somewhere for everyone to celebrate!