Cinco de Mayo

Updated: April 07, 2008

Make plans to celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5. From the Cactus Club's massive margaritas to Tu y Yo's authentic fare, find Boston's best Mexican restaurants, margaritas and festive events.

Mexican Restaurants and Margaritas

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended J.A Stats
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    99 Broad St, Boston, MA 02110 (map)

    Financial District newcomer is serving $5 fruit-infused margaritas all night long.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Jakes Dixie Roadhouse
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    220 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453 (map)

    From 6pm-11pm, this Waltham BBQ hangout is hosting a Jose Cuervo margarita challenge where eight of the area's best bartenders will compete to see whose marg is tops.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Masa
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    439 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

    South End hot spot will have a mariachi band and DJ, plus $5 margarita specials.

  4. 4 3 Star Rating: Average Beehive Restaurant
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    541 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

    South End hangout is hosting a bash from 8pm-2am, featuring live mariachi music and a special Mexican-inspired menu.

  5. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average Bonfire A Todd English Stkhs
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    64 Arlington St (Park Plaza Hotel), Boston, MA 02116 (map)

    Park Plaza hot spot is hosting a party from 5pm-8pm, with specialty margaritas, $12 taco platters and homemade guacamole and chips.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Dick's Last Resort
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    Quincy Market At Faneuil Hall Mkpl, Boston, MA 02109 (map)

    A rowdy, "Find Your Fiesta" party will be held from 7pm-11pm and feature giveaways and food specials.

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Ole Mexican Grill
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    11 Springfield St, Cambridge, MA 02139 (map)

    One of Inman Square's liveliest restaurants buzzes with authentic Mexican colors and flavors.

  8. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average Zocalo Cocina Mexicana
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    1414 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton, MA 02135 (map)

    From strolling guitarists to its menu of 11 varieties of sangria, this Brighton eatery is pulling out all the stops on the big day.

  9. 9 3 Star Rating: Average Tavern On The Water
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    1 8th Street, Pier 6, Charlestown, MA 02129 (map)

    Charlestown waterside bar goes Mexican for the day, with live tunes from 1pm to 9pm as well as a special menu.

  10. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cactus Club
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    939 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115 (map)

    Fiery Mexican grub and an even hotter bar scene heat up the Back Bay's answer to Southwestern chic.

  11. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Border Cafe
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    32 Church St, Cambridge, MA 02138 (map)

    Harvard Square landmark is having giveaways all through the day, with representatives from Coronoa, Dos Exquis and Grand Marnier on site.