The Ultimate Guide to Cinco de Mayo in Dallas
Discover Cinco de Mayo festivities around Dallas, enjoying delectable bites, talented performances, and more.
Dallas offre un cadre idéal pour des événements sensationnels à l'occasion du Cinco de Mayo. Que vous cherchiez à vous amuser en famille ou à découvrir de nouvelles façons d'écouter de la musique en direct, nous avons tout ce qu'il vous faut pour célébrer cette fête mexicaine historique.
Updated April 2026
Cinco de Mayo Weekend @ Punch Bowl Social
The Punch Bowl Social is ready to party with you all weekend long. From Friday to Tuesday, partake in great drinks, dance to great music, and snag some surprises put together by the venue. Their drinks menu will feature special margaritas, including a $14 May Margarita made with Pantalone Tequila that’ll earn you a fun surprise while supplies last!
Note that this event becomes 21+ after 10 PM.
- Time: May 1 | 3 PM
- Location: 2600 Main St
The Dallas Margarita Festival
The Dallas Margarita Festival takes guests through a flavorful exploration of local concoctions. For the price of your ticket, you’ll have the opportunity to sample 10 contestants, which you'll have the chance to vote on as the best tastes of the Dallas community. Don’t miss out on the event’s DJ, live music, vendors, and more; after all, it's all for a good cause. A portion of the festival's proceeds will be donated to a local children’s charity.
- Time: May 2 | 12 PM - 6 PM
- Location: 5605 Village Glen Drive
Cinco de Mayo Farmers Market Celebration
The weekend before Cinco de Mayo, the streets of Dallas will be transformed into a cultural parade thanks to the Farmers Markets at The Shed and The Market. On Saturday, bring the kids for a hands-on arts and crafts event, listen to live music, and experience an Ollimpaxqui dance performance at the Pearl St. Plaza. Then, on Sunday, watch the Representa Foundation's Folklórico performance.
- Time: May 2 - 3 | 10 AM - 5 PM
- Location: 920 S Harwood
Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl
Drink your way through the local bars of Dallas in celebration of the holiday. Your bar crawl ticket will give you free entry to the participating bars on the crawl, and professional photographers will be available to snap your photos while you enjoy the night. With the event’s curated selection of pubs and taphouses, you'll have the chance to try unique margaritas and take tequila shots from some of the best places in town.
- Time: May 2 | 5 PM - 11 PM
- Location: Multiple locations
Cinco de Mayo Bishop Block Party
Revelers Hall is hosting a block party in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Head over any time between 11 AM and 9 PM to dance along to live music, watch live performances, and catch local talent on stage. The party will also feature a long list of food vendors serving authentic cultural dishes and interactive photo opportunities to snag a picture-perfect post.
- Time: May 3 | 11 AM - 9 PM
- Location: 412 N Bishop Ave
Cinco Brunch
El Chingon opens its doors at its Texas location in April 2026 and is ready to wow everyone with its delicious lunch and lively atmosphere. With a menu packed full of authentic Mexican foods and bold twists on classics, you’re sure to have your taste buds dancing with brunch at this spot. Not to mention, the event will also serve mimosas, margaritas, and micheladas.
- Time: May 3 | 11 AM - 4 PM
- Location: 3404 Ross Avenue
Cinco de Mayo Mixology Class
If you want to take cocktail mixing into your own hands, head over to Waves (inside the Hall Arts Hotel) for their themed mixology class. The hotel's bartenders will walk you through making your own mixed drinks. When the event is over, don’t be shy to dip your toes in the hotel’s pool while sipping on your handcrafted drinks.
- Time: May 5 | 6 PM - 8 PM
- Lieu : 1717 Leonard Street
A Garden Fiesta
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will be hosting a Garden Fiesta in their Main Garden on Cinco de Mayo. The garden encourages guests to pack a picnic basket and lounge on the lawn while Latin music plays. Not sure what to pack? The arboretum will be serving tacos and additional finger food.
Grab a membership before arriving, as this is a members-only event.
- Time: May 5 | 6 PM - 8 PM
- Location: 8525 Garland Road
Taco Tuesday at Truck Yard Dallas
The Truck Yard Dallas will be lining up a string of food trucks ready to serve tasty tacos for their Cinco de Mayo celebration. The event will also feature live music and local vendors’ drinks, including Second Rodeo’s MexTex Lager and a Frozen Salted Watermelon Margarita.
- Time: May 5 | 4 PM
- Location: 8525 Garland Road
Bites
Taquería La Ventana | Multiple Locations
Head on over to Taqueria la Ventana for authentic Mexican street food. Pick from their tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and salads, and pair it with one of their house margaritas. Their bold flavors and fun foods are complemented by the location's colorful design, turning your dining experience into a playful meal.
For a more elevated take on Mexican classics, Jose brings an addition of culinary flair to everyone's favorite authentic dishes. It's the perfect place to grab brunch, lunch, dinner, and even happy hour. Enjoy their classy and bright dining area while partaking in a bite of culture this Cinco de Mayo.
Museums
Latino Cultural Center | 2600 Live Oak at Good Latimer
Swing by Dallas's Latino Cultural Center for a deeper dive into the culture of Latin people. Experience cultural performances, powerful artworks, and more through the curation of programs, events, and artists put on by the center. Simply walking the grounds gives you access to sculptures designed by Latin American artists.
Dallas Museum of Art | 1717 North Harwood Street
Explore the exhibits of the Dallas Museum of Art. On display are Mexican artworks that take guests through cultural journeys and historical timelines of artistic periods. Try out the museum's audio tours to discover more about Latin American experiences in Texas and beyond through their Latin American Modernism.
Still looking for more? Check out the Margarita Mile for a fun, self-guided tour through Dallas's delicious margarita scene.
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