Those looking to fiesta this weekend are in luck. Here are some of the best spots to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Philadelphia in 2025.
Cantina la Martina
Cantina la Martina is celebrating all day on May 5. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., a special lunch buffet will be in full swing ($20 per person), and then from 4 to 10 p.m., Cantina’s Cinco de Mayo party will take over the venue. The evening festivities will feature different food and drink specials, kids activities (think face painting and balloon making), a DJ, Robot Dancers (at 9:30 p.m.), plus, the Winner of Cantina la Martina’s passport to Mexico contest will be announced at 9 p.m.
Everything is pay-as-you-go (walk-ins only, no reservations). Note that the regular à la carte menu will not be available for the party. Cantina’s sister spots, La Baja and Cantina la Martina at Human Robot Jenkintown, will also throw their own Cinco festivities. As a release notes, La Baja has a special tasting menu dinner happening on Sunday, May 4 (they are closed on Mondays), and the Human Robot location has a party planned with a DJ. More info can be found online.
2800 D St., cantinalamartinapa.com
Sor Ynez
Sor Ynez’s celebrations will take place on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3. Live music will be provided by Magdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble CRISOL, plus, classically prepared Mexican dishes will be available from executive chef Alex Tellez. Locals can bring their whole family to the occasion as well—a kids’ corner will be on site with plant and take seeds and games like Connect Four and Jenga. Reservations are available via Resy.
1800 N American St Unit G, sorynez.com
Bluebird Distilling and El Chingón
Bluebird is commemorating Cinco de Mayo in Philadelphia with a pop-up at El Chingón on Sunday, May 4. From noon to 8 p.m., margaritas will be poured, live entertainment in full swing and Mexcian food specials will be served up. Additionally, Bluebird Distilling will have Agave Spirits on-site available for purchase.
1524 S 10th St, elchingon.com
El Vez
Those looking to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Philadelphia can head to El Vez on Monday to enjoy stand-out food items (like the Tuna Guacamole with yuzu, poblano peppers, yellowfin tuna, and breakfast radish), plus, the new “Make Your Own Margarita Pitcher” experience (which the venue says is perfect for groups.) Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
121 S 13th St., elvezrestaurant.com
El Rey
All weekend long, El Rey will be serving up some fan favorites—like Pork Belly Nachos, Enchiladas de Mole Poblano and a Mexican Chocolate Brownie—plus, mini piñatas filled with candy will be dropped at tables for younger guests. Reservations are available now via OpenTable.
2013 Chestnut St., elreyrestaurant.com
LMNO
LMNO will have plenty of opportunities for locals to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Philadelphia. First on Friday (May 2), the LMNO x Red Bull Cinco Weekend Party featuring DJ Dommis and The Bruce will be in full swing on the venue’s patio (7 to 11 p.m., no tickets needed.) The next day (May 3), the venue is partnering up with the Fishtown Music and Arts Festival to shut down Front and Palmer streets for a full day of DJ sets and satellite bars (noon to 11:30 p.m., $25 tickets are available via Eventbrite).
A DJ will also be on site on Sunday (May 4) from 1 to 6 p.m., and on Monday (May 5) from 5 to 11 p.m. Reservations are available online.
1739-1749 N Front St., lmnophilly.com
Keating’s Rope & Anchor
Locals can celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Philadelphia by indulging in a one-day-only menu at Keating’s. The waterside locale is serving up Tropical Shrimp Tacos, a Charred Mexican Street Corn Flatbread, a Fajita Quesadilla, and a Blood Orange Margarita with Casamigos Reposado, sour, blood orange juice, and Cointreau.
201 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, ropeandanchorkitchen.com
Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar
Those planning on celebrating the holiday in the Philly suburbs are in luck with Paladar. The Latin Kitchen will be throwing a celebration on Saturday (May 3) and Sunday (May 4) with $4 select Mexican beers, $5 tequila shots,$6 (traditional and flavored) Margaritas, and $3.50 street tacos (on the venue’s patio). A DJ will also be on-site to provide live music.
Then on Cinco de Mayo (May 5), the venue will be serving up $6 margaritas and hosting a Hornitos Tequila tasting from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
250 Main St, King of Prussia, paladarlatinkitchen.com
Parx Casino
Sunday (May 4) will hold a special Cinco de Mayo party at Parx Casino. The locale will be offering frozen margaritas, Mexican food specials and live music from 5 to 8 p.m.
2999 Street Rd, Bensalem, parxcasino.com
Rosa Mexicano Ardmore
Rosa is celebrating the occasion will a slew of sweet and savory specials. The locale is offering a Pantalones Tequila special, plus, free tacos with the purchase of their Organic Margarita (noon to 2 p.m.) on Friday, May 2. The next two days (May 3-4), the venue is offering a $15 Beer and Shot combo, $5 Pomegranate Jello Shots and different taco specials. Monday, May 5, Rosa will host an all-day celebration with entertainment and raffle prizes, but locals can also celebrate the next day (May 6) with select $5 Margaritas and 50% off all tacos.
105 Coulter Ave, Ardmore, rosamexicano.com
