Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner!
Cinco de Mayo, or “Fifth of May,” commemorates the day in 1862 when the smaller Mexican Army defeated the larger French army at the Battle of Puebla in Puebla, Mexico. It has become an annual celebration of Mexican- American culture.
Because of the Modified Phase 3 restrictions on indoor and outdoor events in New Orleans, it looks like larger events will take place just outside the city in Metairie.
New Orleans knows how to celebrate! Here are a few of the Cinco de Mayo events going on around town:
- Event: Cinco de Mayo!
- Host: Taco Del Cartel
- Phone: (504) 381-5063
- Date: Cinco de Mayo, 2021
- Time: 3 PM TO 9:30 PM
- Cost: Free!!
- Event Location:
- Lafreniere Park, Al Copeland Concert Meadow 3000 Downs Blvd Metairie, LA 70003
What’s happening: Tacos, DJs, Live Music, Margaritas, Tequilas and a Mescal Master Classx
Try some of Chef Julio Machado’s Mexican Street Food. The Birria and Fish Tacos on corn tortillas, Charro Beans and Steak Quesadillas are impressive. The Quesadillas are so large, if you order one at their drive through, they pack it in a cake box to go.
- Event: Cinco de Mayo!
- Host: Los Jefes Grill
- Phone: (504) 218-4590
- Date: Cinco de Mayo, 2021
- Time: 1 PM TO 10 PM
- Cost: $30 (Tickets)
- Event Location:
- Fat City Park 3720 Hessmer Avenue Corner of 18th Street & Hessmer Ave
- All You Can Eat Tacos
- Live music by:
- Mannie Fresh,
- Honey Island Swamp Band,
- Otra,
- La Tran-K Band,
- DJ Emotion,
- DJ 2Nyce
- Cash Bar
- Margaritas, Tequilas and a Mescal Master Class
Los Jefes has award winning tacos. Their Barbacoa and al pastor tacos are to die for.
- Event: Cinco de Mayo!
- Host: El Paso Mexican Grill
- Phone: (504) 218-4590
- Date: Cinco de Mayo, 2021
- Time: 11 AM TO CLOSE
- Cost: $30 (Tickets)
- Event Location:
- El Paso Mexican Grill 601 Veterans Blvd Metairie, LA 70005
- Great food
- Margaritas
- Tequila Tasting
- LIVE MUSIC:
- DJ,
- Julio & Cesar,
- David Jesus
The Mexican steak tacos are worth trying as are the Enchiladas Rancheras.
- Event:
- 7th Annual Cinco de Mayo Margarita Mayhem!
- Host: Vybes Nation
- Phone: (504) 323.5065
- Date: Cinco de Mayo, 2021
- Time: 5 PM to Close
- Cost: $10+ Tickets
- Event Location:
- Vybes Nation 1681 Religious St New Orleans, LA 70130
What’s happening:
Margarita Mayhem, NOLA’s premiere annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration returns May 5th to Vybes Nation! DJs, Food, Vibes, Vendors, & Cocktails.
Other Places to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in New Orleans and Baton Rouge
- Location:
- El Gato Negro
- 300 Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124
- Phone: (504) 488-0107
- Hours:
- 11 AM - 3 PM
- 5PM - 9 PM
- Location:
- Superior Grill (NOLA)
- 3636 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70115
- Phone: (504) 899-4200
- Hours:
- 11 AM - 10 PM
- Location:
- Superior Grill (Baton Rouge)
- 5435 Government Street Baton Rouge, LA 70806
- Phone: (225) 927-2022
- Hours:
- 11 AM - 10 PM
- Location:
- Carreta's Grill (Metairie)
- 2320 Veterans Blvd Metairie, LA 70002
- Phone: (504) 837-6696
- Hours:
- 11 AM - 10 PM
- Location:
- The Velvet Cactus (NOLA)
- 6300 Argonne Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124
- Phone: (504) 301-2083
- Hours:
- 4:30 PM – 9 PM
- Location:
- The Velvet Cactus (Baton Rouge)
- 7655 Old Hammond Hwy Baton Rouge, LA 70809
- Phone: (225) 227-2563
- Hours:
- 4 PM – 9 PM
Stay safe this Cinco de Mayo. Should you need help with a legal matter, call Attorney Charles Lavis for a Free consultation at 1-866-558-9151.