By: Haley Bosselman By: Haley Bosselman | May 3, 2022 | Food & Drink,
From complimentary popups to specialized taco-margarita specials, celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Los Angeles is not something to miss. See below for all the city’s offerings on the celebratory day.
Website | 6400 E Pacific Coast Highway 90803
Head to the Long Beach outdoor shopping center for a day of community-driven celebration. To honor Cinco de Mayo, 2nd & PCH will host live music and dance performances at its grand staircase, featuring Thee Academy, Mariachi Garibaldi Juvenil de Jaime Cuellar, Ballet Folklorico Los Angelitos and Mariachi Corazon de Maria.
777 Alameda St. 90021
To kick off summer, Cointreau is partnering with Uber Eats to bring complimentary margaritas to The Row from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. In addition to cocktails, the interactive Margarita Mobile will offer plenty of photo opps and margarita cocktail kits. RSVP
Website | 8138 W 3rd St 90048
Presenting their annual extravaganza, El Carmen kicks off their 25th anniversary celebration on May 5 with $10 house margaritas and $11 cerveza and shot combos from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. The party continues on May 6 with music from Mariachi Amigos de Los Angeles and DJs from the Chulita Vinyl Club’s L.A. chapter.
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Website | 8639 Lincoln Blvd 90045
Savor this Cinco de Mayo poolside. At Caravan Swim Club, the hotel welcomes guests to an afternoon pool party with Tanteo Tequila. From 1 to 5 p.m., the event will feature a DJ set, poolside bar service and tequila cocktails with the option to choose from a selection of peppers to “pick your kick.” Reservations
Website | 1400 Cahuenga Blvd 90028
Have the ultimate happy hour atop The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood. While taking in L.A.’s scenic views, celebrate Cinco de Mayo with special tequila tastings, live food stations and live DJs from 3 p.m. to midnight. $10 per person
Website | 6516 Selma Ave 90028
Wes Avila’s coastal Mexican restaurant is expanding the menu to ring in the holiday. Available alongside the a la carte menu, guests can enjoy Taco Perrón, which includes two flour tortilla tacos with Oaxaca cheese, cranberry beans, ribeye, onions and cilantro salsa. Finish the meal with an Avión Cristalino Tequila specialty cocktail, though Ka’teen’s usual list of agave-based offerings will also be available. Reservations
Website | 118 Entrada Dr 90402
Following the welcoming of new executive chef Juan Robles, Tallula’s welcomes Angelenos for a night of live mariachi, margarita pitchers, nachos sencillo, chicken tinga tostadas and shrimp cocktails. For those without reservations, there’s plenty of space to gather in Felix’s Bar or the Margarita Garden (the outdoor garden that will house a taco cart and satellite bar).
Website | One Ritz Carlton Dr 92629
Make it a whole day with a trip to Orange County’s most pristine beachside getaway. Its cliffside signature restaurant, 180blu, and lobby bar, Bar Raya, welcome guests to enjoy specialty tacos with curated margaritas paired with signature Casamigos margaritas. What’s more, there will be the option to try all pairings with the taco and margarita flights that will be available through May 5 and 8, respectively.
Photography by: Lindsey Huttrer