Dos Santos by Hannah Kik
Make the most of Cinco de Mayo with delicious margaritas, tacos, and good times at these 5 spots.
Fonda is bringing family-friendly fun to 12 South this Cinco de Mayo. With drink specials flowing and DJ Blanco setting the vibe, this spot also offers activities for the kids for the festivity.
Mesero is offering face painting, kids' activities, and even a mariachi performance. A must-try is their drink of the month, the Mangonada Margarita - a bold mix of tamarind, chamoy, and mango. Add in their daily happy hour from 2–6 p.m. (with special $2 off cocktails) and a beautiful patio, and you've got the recipe for an unforgettable fiesta.
For those looking to pregame near Broadway, Lona offers a stylish setting with unbeatable Cinco de Mayo deals. This chic Mexican eatery—helmed by chef Richard Sandoval—is serving $5 margaritas, shots, and draft Mexican beers. A live DJ will keep the energy up all night, making it the destination for drinks and music in one sleek package.
The WeHo taqueria will open at 11:00am for lunch service on the holiday, but the real fiesta will take place from 4-8 p.m. Guests can take ice luge tequila shots, celebrate with limited-time margarita party pouches, snap a photo in Dos Santos’s photo booth (on-site for one night only), and purchase koozies and t-shirts. Note: Dos Santos is walk-in only.
Both Pancho & Lefty’s locations—Melrose and Sylvan Park—are throwing all-day block parties from noon to 10 p.m. on May 5. Expect a mix of live music, local vendors, giveaways (including a chance to win a year of free food), tacos, and margaritas. The event is free and family-friendly with a dog-welcoming patio.