Most of us know that Cinco de Mayo is a big deal in Texas. It’s an opportunity for us to honor Mexican culture and traditions and party it up with family, friends, and our favorite Tex-Mex foods and margaritas. As proud Texans, the team at RestoPros has celebrated families and residents like you in the DFW area for years by delivering the best service and solutions for your mold or water damage problems. With one of our favorite holidays fast approaching, we are here to help you party it up Texas-style by sharing the top 10 best places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in DFW!

1. Trinity Groves

• What:

Tacos and Tequila Walk – As the first event on our list, the Tacos and Tequila Walk is ideal for any Tex-Mex and Margarita-lover! You can join your fellow foodies at Trinity Groves and stroll in and out of the restaurants and shops where you can taste 12 different takes on tacos and tequila cocktails. If you still haven’t checked “tasting a sushi taco” off from your bucket list, here’s your chance! To find out more about this event, you can visit this link.

• Where:

Trinity Groves in West Dallas

Singleton Boulevard and Gulden Lane, Dallas, TX 75212

• When:

Friday, May 3^rd

6:00pm-10:00pm

2. Ferris Wheeler’s Backyard and BBQ

• What:

Dallas Margarita Festival – Presented by Texas Festivals, the Dallas Margarita Festival promises to be one of the most anticipated Cinco de Mayo Events in Dallas. You can join 2500 other margarita aficionados to sample some of the best margaritas in Dallas while enjoying delicious street tacos and Tex-Mex from food trucks. There will also be live music, a 50-foot Ferris wheel, and even a trip giveaway to Mexico! At the end of the event, you can cash in your voting chip for your favorite margarita and see if your pick is dubbed the best margarita in Dallas. Also included at the end of the night is a raffle drawing for the winner of an all-inclusive trip to Mexico! Regardless of the type of ticket you choose to purchase for this event, you will receive at least one raffle ticket to enter for your chance at winning this awesome trip! For more details about ticket options and the event, you can visit this link.

• Where:

Ferris Wheelers Backyard and BBQ (Dallas Design District)

1950 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207

• When:

Saturday, May 4^th

12:00pm-6:00pm

3. The Yard in Ft. Worth

• What:

Cinco de Mayo at The Yard – If you are looking for a come-as-you-are, laidback experience, you should consider attending Cinco de Mayo at The Yard. Featuring an adult playground, private karaoke room, large stage for live music, a beer garden, and dog park, The Yard is the perfect fun fiesta destination. At this event, you can enjoy live Mariachi music, piñatas, face painting, margaritas, delicious Tex-Mex, and quality time with your favorite friends, two-legged and four-legged, alike! Another exciting part of this event is the chance to win a trip to Mexico with the purchase of your ticket! At 9:00pm, the winning ticket will be announced, so make sure you are there to see if you can start planning some trip outfits! For more information about this event and the details for the free trip drawing, you can visit this link.

• Where:

The Yard in Ft. Worth

3017 Morton St, Fort Worth, TX 76107

• When:

Sunday, May 5^th-Monday, May 6th

Sunday, 2:00pm-Monday, 2:00am

4. Mattito’s Bold Tex-Mex Restaurant

• What:

Cinco de Mattito’s Fiesta – For a party that spans across 3 locations around the DFW area, you can celebrate the holiday at a Cinco de Mattito’s fiesta in your area! Whether you live in Dallas or closer to Irving, you can celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Mattito’s Bold Tex-Mex Restaurant. This fiesta includes a live DJ, a Mariachi Band, games, prizes, drink specials, and delicious Tex-Mex from the award-winning Mattito’s menu. Although the main celebration will be hosted at the Oak Lawn location, you can take part in plenty of Cinco de Mayo festivities, food, and drink specials at any of the 3 locations. For more information about this event, you can visit this link.

• Where:

Mattito’s Restaurant: All 3 Locations:

1. 3102 Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX 75219
2. 7778 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230
3. 1001 MacArthur Park Drive, Irving, TX 75063

• When:

Sunday, May 5^th

3:00pm-Closing Time

5. Traders Village

• What:

Cinco de Mayo Celebration – For fun you can have with the whole family, consider attending the Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Traders Village in Grand Prairie. At this event, you can enjoy live music from 12 different bands, delicious food, drinks, and kid-friendly activities on both Saturday and Sunday! For more information about this event, you can visit this link.

• Where:

Traders Village in Grand Prairie, TX

2602 Mayfield Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75052

• When:  

Saturday, May 4^th-Sunday, May 5^th

10:00am-7:00pm (Both Days)

6. Downtown in Garland

• What:

Cinco de Mayo Festival – If you are a Garland native, you can celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the whole family at the Cinco de Mayo Festival in the historic Downtown of Garland. Including family-friendly activities, performances by local schools, live music, and delicious food, this event is a fantastic way to celebrate the occasion with your local community. For more information about this event, visit this link.  

• Where:

Downtown in Garland, TX

532 Main Street, Garland, TX 75040

• When:

Sunday, May 5^th

1:00pm-6:00pm

7. Fixture – Kitchen and Social Lounge

• What:

Makers & Margs: Cinco de Mayo Pop Up – If you are looking for the perfect Cinco de Mayo brunch, the Makers and Margs Cinco de Mayo Pop Up event at Fixtures is the place to be! At this event you can enjoy $5 margaritas, $3 mimosas, a delicious brunch from Fixture’s award-winning menu, and shop the handcrafted goods from artisan vendors. You can discover more about this event by visiting this link.  

• Where:

Fixture – Kitchen and Social Lounge

401 W Magnolia Avenue, Ft. Worth, TX 76104

• When:

Sunday, May 5^th

10:00am-6:00pm

8. HG Supply Co.

• What:

Derby de Mayo Weekend – Are you looking for a way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo without missing the big race? The HG Supply Co. has got you covered with their Derby de Mayo Weekend event! Starting on Saturday, you can enjoy Kentucky Derby-themed drinks. To make it a true derby experience, you receive a raffle ticket for each drink you purchase that can be entered into a drawing for a horse during the race. If your horse wins, places, or shows, you can win gift baskets full of swag! Once the Derby festivities have ended, you can keep the party going with the Cinco de Mayo celebration on Sunday. This fiesta includes margarita and beer specials, delicious $2 street tacos, and festive music from a live guest DJ. For more information about this weekend-long event, you can visit this link.   

• Where:

HG Supply Co.

2008 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75206

• When:

Saturday, May 4^th, 11:00am-Closing

Sunday, May 5^th, 11:00am-Closing

9. Nazca Kitchen

• What:

Cinco de Mayo Blogger Brunch Fiesta – Hosted by The Sunday Girlz, this brunch offers the opportunity for fellow creatives to mingle and enjoy delicious food and drinks. Your ticket to this fiesta brunch also includes a photo gallery of the event from a guest photographer and a goody bag with items from local businesses. For more information about this event, you can visit this link.

• Where:

Nazca Kitchen

8041 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231

• When:

Sunday, May 5^th

1:00pm-3:00pm

10. Sundown at Granada

• What:

Cinco de Mayo at Sundown Fiesta – For a laidback Cinco de Mayo celebration, you can enjoy specialty margaritas, Mexican beer specials, delicious food, and live music on the multi-level patio of the Sundown at Granada. As a neighborhood farm-to-table restaurant next to the historic Granada Theater, this is the perfect venue for a relaxing Cinco de Mayo evening of delicious food, drinks, and great music. For more information about this event, you can visit this link.

• Where:

Sundown at Granada Eatery and Beer Garden

3520 Greenville, Avenue, Dallas, TX 75206

• When:

Sunday, May 5^th

12:00pm-Closing  

If You Plan to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Your Own Casa…

Even though you now know about the top 10 best places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in DFW, sometimes there is no place like home. If you plan to host a Cinco de Mayo fiesta in your own casa, you will want to make sure your guests are as comfortable as possible. While décor, food, drinks, and ambiance may be your first priorities, your home air plays a big part in the overall comfort of your guests. To whip your home into shape for Cinco de Mayo, the team at RestoPros is ready to tackle any of your air quality, mold, or water damage needs. Just give us a call at 855-587-3786 or fill out a service request form on our website!