Ole! Cinco de Mayo might fall on a Monday this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get the party started early.
Some spots are celebrating Cinco de Mayo as early as May 2. Check out the following:
Aloha Mamacita
Aloha Mamacita's Cinco de Mayo deals are all day from May 2 to 5. Enjoy $2 pollo asada street tacos ($1 upgrade for carne asada, lechon or fish street tacos) and $2 off selected pūpū. Drink specials include classic margaritas ($5), well shots ($6), beers on draft ($5), and strawberry margarita Jell-O shots (three for $6).
Bucket deals include domestic towers (five for $25) and cocktail towers ($45).
Aloha Mamacita, Waterfront Plaza, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, Instagram: @aloha.mamacita
Buho Cocina y Cantina
Buho Cocina y Cantina’s nighttime Cinco de Mayo celebration is an event for those age 21 years and older. Attendees can enjoy Mexican cuisine, live music and refreshing drinks.
The eatery will also offer brunch service during the day. Visit buhocantina.com.
Buho Cocina y Cantina, Waikīkī Shopping Plaza, 2250 Kalākaua Ave., Ste. 525, Honolulu, 808-922-2846, buhocantina.com
Dixie Grill Barbecue and Crab Shack
Dixie Grill Barbecue and Crab Shack will offer a special Cinco de Mayo menu. Enjoy dishes like roasted tequila lime wings ($15), carne asada tacos ($15) and a margarita flight ($15).
Dixie Grill, 99-016 Kamehameha Hwy., ‘Aiea, 808-485-2722, dixiegrill.com
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hawaii and Hawaii Tourism Authority: Cinco de Mayo celebration
This Cinco de Mayo festival is a free family event that’s from 2 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 4. The event will be at Ka Makana Aliʻi (lot 9A) and will include food vendors and trucks, live music and performances, a car show and keiki zone. A Sinaloa VIP festival experience is available for $25 and includes seating, a private bar, unlimited chips and salsa and more.
Visit https://www.hcchawaii.org/cinco-de-mayo-event-2025.
Ka Makana Aliʻi, 91-5431 Kapolei Pkwy. Ste. 501, Kapolei
Taqueria El Ranchero
Taqueria El Ranchero is celebrating Cinco de Mayo from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, May 2. Attendees can enjoy performances by a live mariachi band.
Taqueria el Ranchero, various locations, elrancherohawaii.com
Tlaxcalli
This Chinatown eatery that specializes in traditional Mexican cuisine is featuring a variety of drink specials. Enjoy margaritas and palomas, shots of mezcal and tequila and taqueria tacos (carne asada, chicken or pork) for $5 each.
Tlaxcalli is closed on Monday but will be open Friday (11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m.), Saturday (11 a.m. to 11 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m.).
Tlaxcalli, 1128 Smith St., Honolulu, 808-888-5200, tlaxcalli.com
Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.
