This Friday will be an exciting May 5th!
As always, there will be several pubs and restaurants in Edmonton celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Plus, the Edmonton Oilers will be in game two versus the Golden Knights. Cinco de Mayo falling on a Friday, an Oilers playoff game, and warm weather forecasts, all call for a reason to celebrate.
Quick History on Cinco de Mayo
Over the years, Cinco de Mayo became a way for other countries to celebrate Latin culture and the traditions of Mexico.
And if you’re in Edmonton, there are restaurants and bars who are taking part in the celebrations. What better way to explore Edmonton’s authentic Mexican cuisine?
Party for Cinco de Mayo with live music, food specials or dining events, games and prizes, and Cinco de Mayo drink specials in Edmonton.
Ice District Fan Park
The Mexican Society of Edmonton and OEG Sports and Entertainment have partnered to host the first Cinco de Mayo party at Fan Park. The event is open to all ages, with a lunchtime program from 11 AM to 1 PM, and an evening program from 4 PM to 7 PM. Attendees can purchase authentic Mexican cuisine from Calle Mexico and El Mero Mero Taqueria, enjoy live music from Mariachi Borealis and DJ Teqnic, and traditional Mexican dance performances.
When:
Friday, May 5, 2023
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM for the lunchtime program of the event
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM for the evening program
Where: Ice District Fan Park, 104 Ave NW, Edmonton
How much: Free
Blanco Cantina
Where: 101, 1708 99 Street NW
How much: no admission fee, reservations and walk-ins are welcome
Julio’s Barrio
As one of Edmonton’s most popular Mexican restaurants, Julio’s Barrio is certainly hosting a Cinco de Mayo party this Friday- with tons of fun features. A mariachi band will wander the restaurant to serenade guests with live music, while there are also some notable drink and food specials. Plus, you can take your shot at some Cinco de Mayo games and prizes.
Where: 10450 82 Ave NW
How much: no admission fee, walk-ins only
The Mill Craft Bar & Kitchen
Mill Craft Bar will help you celebrate Cinco de Mayo with their Mexican buffet event. Enjoy your evening tasting an array of small and large plates, and many vegetarian options. Plus, you can pair any dish with their margarita and tequila specials. A DJ will be onsite to add Latin music to the experience, too!
Where: 4810 Calgary Trail
How much: $38.55 per person
MKT
Take your Cinco de Mayo celebrations to the large patio at MKT. They’ll be outside celebrating starting at 6pm with a DJ onsite all night. Corona beers are on special for the night, as well as the brand new Corona Tropical. You may even catch the Corona team handing out samples of the new product.
Where: 8101 Gateway Blvd. NW
How much: no admission fee, reservations and walk-ins welcome
Rocky Mountain Icehouse
Where: 10516 Jasper Ave.
How much: $11.98 per person
El Mariachi Restaurant
The El Mariachi Restaurant on the west side of downtown Edmonton will have some notable snack combos available this Friday. The restaurant offers menus of authentic Mexican cuisine, some which will be on special for Cinco de Mayo. Sip on beer for just $5, or create combos with beer and chips with guacamole, a Choriquezo, or the El Mariachi nachos.
Where: 10991A 124 St NW
How much: no admission fee, reservations and walk-ins are welcome
El Cortez
There is limited seating for the El Cortez Cinco de Mayo party, so while walk-ins are welcome, reservations are highly recommended. And if you get to El Cortez early enough, you can take part in some tequila sampling. The party will go late with DJs scheduled to be onsite from 4pm to close.
Where: 8230 Gateway Blvd NW
How much: no admission fee, reservations and walk-ins are welcome
El Beso
El Beso makes it easy to celebrate Cinco de Mayo on your own patio at home! The Edmonton eatery will have Cinco take-out packages available for pickup on May 5th only. You can pre-order as of now from their selection of snacks and drinks. Their specials include Cinco for Two with tacos, appetizers, and two Sol beers. You can also take home their Fiesta Kits with tacos, appetizers, and margarita kits.
When: pickup May 5th, preordering available now
Where: 10432 Jasper Ave.
How much: $50-$150
The Canadian Brewhouse
All of Edmonton’s Canadian Brewhouse locations will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with amazing food and drink specials. “Buckets” of Corona will be part of those specials, with the first 10 orders able to keep the bucket! Other specials include Brewhouse tacos, other sizes of Corona, and shots of tequila.
Where:
10338 109 St NW, Edmonton
12711 97 St NW, Edmonton
15513 37 Street NW, Edmonton
50 – 101 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert
200 – 270 Baseline Rd, Sherwood Park
How much: no admission fee, walk-ins and reservations welcome
The Banquet Bar
The Cinco de Mayo specials from Banquet Bar on Whyte will be available all-day Friday. The bar offers several specials aimed at helping you enhance those celebrations with food and drinks included. Save on their Sushi Tacos, or Trash Can Nachos, all beer on tap, and shots of tequila.
Where: Unit #210 – 10336 103 Street NW
How much: no admission fee, walk-ins and reservations welcome