Looking for a way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this weekend? Check out these five events around Austin.
May 5: Enjoy specials at La Popular
Newly opened Mexican restaurant La Popular will celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5. Specials will be available, including $10 margaritas, $5 Coronas and $5 al pastor tacos served on corn tortillas made in-house. La Popular opened in Lantana Place on April 24, and it is overseen by Executive Chef César de la Parra and Vice President of Beverage Operations Trevor Tyler.
- 11 a.m.-midnight
- Cost varies
- La Popular, 7415 Southwest Parkway, Bldg. 5, Ste. 100, Austin
- 512-581-6280. www.lapopularcdmx.com
May 5: Shop from local vendors
Frida Friday will host a marketplace at Progress Coffee to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. The event will include music, food, coffee, drinks, loteria and vendors.
May 5: Enjoy specials at Chapulín Cantina
Oaxacan restaurant Chapulín Cantina will serve $8 drinks and host DJ Fideo.
- 3-6 p.m (restaurant is open 11 a.m.-10 p.m.)
- Cost varies
- Chapulin Cantina, 1610 S. Congress Ave., Austin.
- 512-441-7672. www.chapulincantina.com
May 5: See a drag show
Cheer Up Charlie’s will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a drag show celebration hosted by Eva Inez with performances by Veronica Valentine, Bohemia, Banshee Rose, Basura, Pam Dulce, Harlót and Dee Gee Rey. Music will be provided by Salem Ofax.
May 6: Attend a nacho-themed fiesta
Fiesta Austin will host its annual Cinco de Mayo party on May 6 in East Austin. The party will include vendors; live music; children’s activities; and food, including a fiesta nacho bar. The theme this year is “Nacho Average Fiesta.”
- 10 a.m.
- Free (until noon, under age 12), $5 (presale), $7 (at gate)
- Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St., Austin
- www.fiestaaustin.org
