Our picks for celebrating Cinco de Mayo around Boston
Brian Feulner for The Boston Globe
Vegetable tacos at Rosa Mexicano, located on the waterfront in Boston.
Are you suddenly craving spicy food, salty drinks, and guacamole? That's because it's the beginning of May, and Cinco de Mayo is around the corner. Don't just limit your Mexican-themed celebrations to Sunday. Here are our weekend Cinco de Mayo picks. Arriba!
CINCO DE MUSTACHE
Music, margaritas, and ... mustaches? OK! Head to Davis Square's iconic Rosebud bar and restaurant to listen to four local bands sharing tunes. Don't forget your 'staches -- the best ones get a prize. Portions of the proceeds will be donated to the MSPCA. Saturday, May 4, at 9 p.m., $8, 381 Summer St., Somerville, 617-440-6284, www.rosebudbarandgrill.com
CINCO DE MAYO PATRON DINNER
Why not celebrate Cinco de Mayo early? Even ... two days early? Venture out to Boston's waterfront for some sun and Mexican grub. Del Frisco's will pair Patron Tequila with a six-course dinner on Friday. Dinner starts early, so you'll have plenty of time to venture to TeMexCal or Rosa Mexicano for margaritas. Friday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m., $95, 250 Northern Ave., Boston, www.delfriscos.com
DRINKO DE MAYO
Sing along with dueling pianos at Howl at the Moon, where along with live music, attendees will be able to enjoy $5 margaritas or $20 mega margaritas (they are 86 ounces. You might want to share that one). Sunday, May 5 at noon, Howl at the Moon, 184 High St., Boston, www.howlatthemoon.com
FIESTA AT VIRA
Sipping while shopping: Charles Street's Vira Boutique is serving margaritas on Sunday for anyone who stops by. If the drinks put you in the mood to shop, the boutique is offering 10 percent off during the event. Cheers! Sunday, May 5 from 1-5 p.m., 107 Charles St., Boston, 617-367-0305, www.shopvira.com
MI CASA BEE CASA
Is the thought of margaritas alone not cutting it for your Cinco de Mayo celebration? The Beehive in the South End will have mariachi bands playing music from south of the border. There is no cover charge, but be sure to make reservations ahead of time. 6:30 p.m.-12 a.m., The Beehive, 541 Tremont St., Boston, 617-423-0069, www.beehiveboston.com
PUB CRAWLS
Why just limit the fun to one spot? Bar hop to different venues that will partake in Cinco de Mayo festivities. Kitty O'Sheas is starting a bar crawl at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, and at The Bell in Hand, starting at 12:30 p.m. For more information on Boston pub crawls, visit this website. Times and dates vary.
Want more ideas? Check out more of our Cinco de Mayo listings in Boston and beyond. Also, don't forget to check out our guide to the area's margaritas.
Contributors
Stephanie Callahan is a native Bostonian who loves cooking, traveling, spa treatments, and being on the ocean.
Milva DiDomizio is a New England native who's fond of cooking, singing, and Boston's arts and culture scene.
Swati G. Sharma is a Somerville resident and is a fan of city living, exploring Boston’s nightlife, and dancing.
Emily Sweeney is a Boston native who goes out all over, from Irish pubs in Southie to the roller rink in Dorchester.
