Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico’s 1862 victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5 every year. Several bars, restaurants and other area venues are featuring special events all weekend. Here’s where Houstonians can celebrate:
May 5: Historic Market Square
A free concert features musicians Mexican Blackbird, Bombón, Chido Machine and GIO Chamba. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Restaurants and bars are available within walking distance. 6-10 p.m. Free. Market Square Park, 301 Milam St., Houston. 713-650-3022.
www.marketsquarepark.com
May 5: Miller Outdoor Theatre
Guests enjoy live music by Tlen-Huicani and Villalobos Brothers. 7:30 p.m. Free. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston. 281-373-3386.
www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
May 5: Eight Row Flint
Friday’s menu serves up $5 margaritas and palomas as well as $3 Tecate and Modelo. Noon-11:55 p.m. Free (admission). Eight Row Flint, 1039 Yale St., Houston.
www.eightrowflint.com
May 5: Conservatory
Saint Arnold Brewing Company celebrates with beer, margarita and food specials. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Free (admission). Conservatory, 1010 Prairie St., Houston. 832-919-8382.
www.conservatoryhtx.com
May 5: Bovine & Barley
Food and drink specials—$6 margaritas, $5 tequila shots and $5 brisket tacos—run all day. A live Mariachi band performs and a free photo booth is on site. 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Free (admission). Bovine & Barley, 416 Main St., Houston. 832-742-5683.
www.bovineandbarley.com
May 5-7: El Big Bad
DJs and liquid nitrogen margaritas are included in the restaurant’s seventh annual celebration. Daily events vary from tequila sampling on Friday to a Saturday flea market and Sunday brunch. Event times vary. Free (admission), $10 (tickets after 4 p.m. Friday). El Big Bad, 419 Travis St., Houston.
www.cincodowntown.eventbrite.com
May 5-7: Dizzy Kaktus
The three-day event features margarita, Modelo and sangria specials. 10 a.m.-3 a.m. (Friday), 11 a.m.-3 a.m. (Saturday), 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sunday). Free (admission). Dizzy Kaktus, 301 Main St., Houston. 713-227-0440.
www.dizzykaktus.com
May 6-7: La Calle Tacos
All-you-can-eat menudo, pozole and birria is paired with michelada made with an extensive Mexican beer selection. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. $12.90 (bottomless trio), $3.70 (bottomless agua fresca), $2 (bottomless michelada). La Calle Tacos, 909 Franklin St., Houston. 832-735-8226.
www.lacalletacos.com
May 7: Saint Arnold Brewery
At the end of the Santo de Mayo 5K, participants receive a commemorative pint glass, three beers and a breakfast burrito. 8:30 a.m. $25 (non-runners), $50 (runners). Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 2000 Lyons Ave., Houston. 713-686-9494.
www.saintarnold.com
May 7: Traders Village
Live music, fresh fajitas, turkey legs, margaritas, beer and family-friendly activities run all day at the market. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Free (admission), $4 (parking). Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Pkwy., Houston. 281-890-5500.
www.tradersvillage.com
