While Cinco de Mayo falls on Monday this year, there’s no reason you can’t start the week off with a bit of celebration.
Spend the holiday at your favorite restaurant or check out a few new restaurants hosting events on the big day. Here’s a roundup of a few Cinco de Mayo events happening around town today, May 5.
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Agave Blue Tequila & Taco Bar Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
17097 Airline Highway, Prairieville
1185 Americana Blvd., Zachary
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with live music, tacos and ice-cold margaritas at both locations of this popular Mexican eatery. Rhodes, Maurer & Friends performs from 6-9 p.m. at the Prairieville location. The I-10 Bound Band performs from 4-8 p.m. in Zachary. Find more information here and here.
Blue Iguana Taco Bar & Tequila
5252 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd.
Head to this new restaurant for music, margaritas and Tex-Mex fare. Blue Iguana will be serving Mexican candy, green tea and Blue Iguana shots for $7, along with its speciality cocktails like the Banana Berry and Sueno Maya for $14. Find more information here.
Brasas Perú Cinco de Mayo Celebration
7520 Perkins Road
Enjoy Mexican-inspired dishes in addition to regular menu offerings from this Peruvian restaurant. Grab your best fiesta hat and celebrate Cinco de Mayo. This event is from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Find more information here.
JINYA Ramen Bar mini taco specials
10000 Perkins Rowe, Suite 160
Indulge in a fusion of flavors with mini tacos from JINYA. Pair them with specialty drinks and regular menu items. Enjoy these Cinco specials during regular business hours. Find more information here.
Modesto’s Cinco de Mayo Block Party
3930 Burbank Drive
Experience an outside bar, extended full-service patio, tacos, nachos, margaritas and specialty shots at this block party. The fiesta starts at 11 a.m., and live music from Night Hog begins at 6 p.m. Find more information here.
The Queen’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
1717 N. River Road
Celebrate the holiday with two-for-one taco plates, $3 house margaritas and $2 Mexican draft beers. These specials will be offered during regular business hours. Find more information here.
Urban Daiquiris’ Annual Cinco de Mayo Party
27750 Juban Road, Denham Springs
17497 Airline Highway, Prairieville
Enjoy margaritas, a food truck, tacos and live music throughout this event. Drink options include margaritas on the rocks, frozen or in a fish bowl with a plethora of flavor options. Find more information here.
More places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Baton Rouge
Aztecas Mexican Cuisine
453 Lafayette St.
Call the restaurant at 225-223-6164 for more details.
Barracuda Taco Stand
2504 Government St.
Find more information on Instagram, or call 225-508-4273 for more details.
Blue Corn Modern Mexican Tequila & Tacos
7673 Perkins Road, Suite A5
Find more information on Instagram, or call the restaurant at 225-300-4601 for details.
JoVi’s Tacos
13214 Coursey Blvd., Suite A
Find more information on Instagram, or call the restaurant at 225-228-8701 for details.
La Carreta
Multiple locations
Find more information on Instagram, or call your nearest restaurant for details.
Los Reyes
11333 Coursey Blvd. | 225-408-5999
1072 W. Lee Drive | 225-256-5803
Call the restaurant for more details.
Luna Cocina
3109 Perkins Road
Find more information on Instagram, or make a reservation here.
Mestizo Louisiana Mexican Cuisine
2323 S. Acadian Thruway
Find more information on Instagram, or call the restaurant at 225-387-2699 for details.
Pink Agave
4001 Nicholson Drive
Call the restaurant at 225-256-3937 for details.
Superior Grill
5435 Government St. | 225-927-2022
7333 Highland Road | 225-999-7333
Call the restaurant for more details.
Tacos del Cartel
10155 Perkins Rowe
Reservations are not needed, but call the restaurant at 225-218-4045 for details.
Veracruz Restaurant
3510 Drusilla Lane
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Find more information on Instagram, or call the restaurant at 225-408-3390 for details.
Zippy’s Burritos Tacos & More
3155 Perkins Road
Find more information on Instagram, or call the restaurant at 225-388-9000 for details.