Not to be confused with Mexican Independence Day, May 5 is a national holiday that commemorates Mexico’s military victory over Napoleon III’s French forces in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Nowadays, it is a day to celebrate Mexican cuisine, culture, and heritage. Thankfully in Houston, we have plenty of all three. Here’s a roundup of the best of Cinco de Mayo Houston events.
Cinco de Mayo Parade 2025
The 2025 LULAC District VIII Cinco de Mayo Parade kicks off this weekend! Starting at 10 am this Saturday, May 3, the largest parade of its kind in Houston is set to fill the streets with a vibrant array of floats, performances, and participation from schools, businesses, and organizations from across the city!
📅 May 3
📍Dallas and Bagby Street
East End Street Fest
East End Street Fest is poised to celebrate a Mexican and Chicano family-friendly street festival this Saturday. Taking place at The Esplanade at Navigation, the festival will feature live music and dance performances, art installations, and children’s activities.
📅 May 3
📍The Esplanade at Navigation
Saturday Sun-Sets at POST
Houston’s premier downtown market is set to host a special Cinco de Mayo edition of Saturday Sun-Sets. Taking place on the venue’s Skylawn, the market will host the Mariachi Autlán ensemble from 8 to 10 pm as well as Latin-inspired and tequila bar specials.
📅 May 3
📍401 Franklin St.
Hearsay at Levy Park
Hearsay at Levy Park is set to host a two-day Cinco de Mayo celebration in Houston this weekend. Starting May 3rd, the venue will feature a live Mariachi band, aguas frescas, margarita and taco specials, a Mexican-inspired brunch menu, as well as piñata!
📅 May 3 – 4
📍Hearsay at Levy Park
J-Bar-M Barbecue
The premier barbecue restaurant in East Downtown, Houston is set to turn gears into tacos this weekend for Cinco de Mayo in which J-Bar-M will feature $8 street tacos and elote as well as $5 margs and $3 Mexican candy shots.
📅 May 3 – 4
📍2201 Leeland St.
Cinco de Mayo at Lyric Market
The Downtown Houston food market is livening up this weekend with special $8 margaritas and $8 micheladas from May 3 to May 5. The bar is ideally located next to the market’s Mexology modern Mexican kitchen, which is stacked with quesabirria and carne asada tacos, chips and queso, and more!
📅 May 3 – 5
📍411 Smith Street
Cinco de Mayo at Mexican Sugar
The city’s newly minted three-story Mexican restaurant is hosting five days of Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Houston this weekend! Running from Wednesday, May 1, to Monday, May 5, the restaurant is preparing a vibrant lineup of margaritas for the weeks including Nitrogen Margaritas as well as Paleta Carts, live mariachi, and more!
📅 May 1 – 5
📍3505 W Dallas St
Hugo’s
Helmed by James Beard Award-winning Chef, Hugo Ortega, Hugo’s serves a delicious spread of authentic, yet innovative, Mexican cuisine that has garnered a trophy case-worth of awards over the years.
This weekend the venue is offering special prices on margaritas including the “Greatest Margarita Ever Sold” for $18 and signature margs for $10 each. Live entertainment will also take place
📅 May 5
📍1600 Westheimer
Cyclone Anaya’s
Cyclone Anaya’s, makers of some of the best margaritas in Houston, are featuring food drink and music specials at all Houston-area locations this Monday with two tacos for $5, $5 margs, lunch specials, live mariachi, and more!
📅 May 5
📍Multiple locations
Candente
Running from May 3 to May 5, the Michelin-recognized Tex-Mex venue will feature a live DJ, Sorroco, Don Julio, and Agua Sol tequila tastings, photo booth, a live Mariachi band on Monday and more!
📅 May 3 – 5
📍4306 Yoakum Boulevard
Verde Garden
The Mexican restaurant and rooftop is hosting a three-day Cinco de Mayo celebration this weekend. Kicking off on May 3, Verde Garden will feature a variety of musical performances including Mariachi and Folklorico as well as a Paloma bar, Cumbia & Coffee Bar, delicious food, and more!
📅 May 3 – 5
📍2817 W Dallas Building C
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