Cinco de Mayo goes loco in Baton Rouge

It’s that magical time of year again when we celebrate Mexico’s 1862 victory over Napoleon’s French forces at the Battle of Puebla by plowing through pitchers of margaritas. Local restaurants and bars are jumping in on the action, so we rounded up some Cinco de Mayo highlights for your May 5 fiesta.

Caliente Mexican Craving
1072 Lee Drive
The Lee Drive location will serve up drink specials all night with a photobooth and a mechanical bull, plus live music by Cayden Bergeron 4-7 p.m. and D Play Band 7-10 p.m. The party rolls on May 6 with music by Beaucoup Boogie and May 7 with music by Steel House. While you’re there, try a michelada. 

Tio Javi’s Fresh Mex Bar & Grill
4738 Constitution Ave.
The Cinco Loco Block Party has a little bit of everything, from taco eating and margarita chugging contests to curbside to-go to photos with Don Julio the donkey. You can also enter to win a free cruise for two to Mexico and enjoy live music by The Strangers. The party is 4-11 p.m.

Lava Cantina
10001 Perkins Rowe
The rowdiest spot in Perkins Rowe will host its own rock ‘n’ roll Cinceaux de Mayeaux party Thursday with performances by ‘80s cover band Werewolf at 7:30 p.m. and dance/bounce DJ Booty Werk at 11:30 p.m. Admission is free, but a VIP ticket will buy you a table, a bucket of 7-ounce Coronas and lots of Lava Cantina swag.

Mestizo Louisiana Mexican Cuisine
2323 S. Acadian Thruway
The popular restaurant with unique takes on traditional dishes will start the party at 11 a.m. Expect drink specials all day as well as a photobooth, live DJ, and interactive art and performers.

Barcadia
3347 Highland Road
The game-centric hangout at LSU’s north gates is hosting its own bash 4 p.m. until closing with all-you-can-eat-and-drink tacos and frozen margaritas for $21.99, $13 Corona buckets and $1 domestic drafts. Dos Amigeauxs will provide live music.

La Carreta
4065 Government St.
Head to the Government Street location for chimichangas, Louisiana’s own Don Saul Tequila, drink specials, fun and games, plus live music by The Fresina Brothers and Zipties.

El Paso Mexican Grill
4808 Sherwood Forest Blvd.
Ring in your Cinco with a block party featuring margs and live bands 11 a.m.-10 p.m., including Papo, Two If By Land and DJ Venus.

Coyote Blues Fresh Mexican Grill
2450 S. Acadian Thruway
The party rages all day, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., at Coyote Blues with lunch and dinner festivities and drink specials.

City Pork Deli & Charcuterie and Brasserie & Bar
2363 Hollydale Ave. and 7327 Jefferson Highway
Both locations will offer $5 house margaritas and $5 sangrias as well as tacos, nachos, flautas and quesadillas all day.

Mi Padres Mexican Grill and Cantina
7750 Bluebonnet Blvd.
Sip on 2-for-1 margaritas 4-7 p.m. Press 1 for English will also perform live from 7-10 p.m.

Did we forget a place? Let us know in the comments below!

Editor’s note: Superior Grill on Government Street is not hosting any specials or events for Cinco de Mayo, and Cayden (not Cayce) Bergeron will be playing at Caliente. 225 regrets these errors. This article has also been updated to add Press 1 for English’s performance at Mi Padres.