Cinco de Mayo celebrations are in full swing across Chicago’s vibrant culinary scene, with an array of restaurants offering enticing specials and festive atmospheres. From traditional Mexican fare to innovative cocktails, there’s something for every palate to savor during this week-long fiesta.
Moe’s Cantina
Moe’s Cantina is celebrating Cinco de Mayo all week! From Wednesday, May 1 to Sunday, May 5, enjoy festive decor and delicious Mexican food. The restaurant opens at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Cinco de Mayo week specials include a $30 Margarita Flight (any flavor) and Patron Margarita Towers, normally $80, will be only $60.
Tacombi
In celebration of donating over one million meals through The Tacombi Foundation since April 2020, Tacombi will be donating all cinco de Mayo proceeds to its foundation for the fourth year in a row. The Tacombi Foundation seeks to aid Mexican communities through food, accessibility, education and employment.
Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co.
For Cinco de Mayo on Sunday, May 5th, Robert’s Pizza will have a live DJ playing Latin music from 5-8pm along with several fantastic food and drink specials including: $30 Margarita Flights, Chicken Tinga Pizza (chicken in adobo sauce with onions, fresh mozzarella and Monterrey Jack, topped with radish, chopped onion, queso fresco, salsa verde, sour cream, and cilantro), Shrimp Ceviche, Chip & Guac, Pico de Gallo & Chips and Flan. Located on the Ogden Slip, Robert’s Pizza is the perfect retreat from the bustling downtown Chicago. The dog-friendly patio is an expansive cul-de-sac on the river offering beautiful views.
Fora
To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Fora is offering a $15 margarita flight. Located on the ground floor of The Emily Hotel, Fora is a New American and globally-inspired restaurant and patio in Chicago’s West Loop. Using fresh, high-quality ingredients, Fora’s culinary team creates unforgettable and approachable menu offerings. A space designed for togetherness, the dining experience at Fora promises to enliven the senses. Settle in, luxuriate in every sip and prepare to be surprised with every bite.
Old Town Pour House
Join this special Cinco de Mayo Brunch Fiesta on May 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet for $30. Drink specials include a wide variety of margaritas, like the Skinny Margarita, Golden Honey Margarita, Spicy Margarita, Mezcal Margarita, and Strawberry Basil Margarita. Tickets can be purchased here.
LondonHouse Chicago
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a special collaboration between LondonHouse Chicago and B-Cycled Bottles. LondonHouse Chicago is revealing a new tequila cocktail called “Mi Cielo” just in time for Cinco de Mayo. The beverage will be served in a unique, upcycled Clase Azul glass. Buy this drink for $50 and take home the keepsake can.
BODEGA TAQUERIA Y TEQUILA
You’re invited! Join Bodega Taqueria y Tequila for a Cinco de Mayo anniversary celebration for the West Loop location. Serving up delicious tacos and tequila for officially one year, join the party at both restaurants for drink specials, local DJs, giveaways, and more. Reservations for both locations can be made here.
BARRIO
Take your Cinco de Mayo experience to the next level at Barrio. On Saturday & Sunday, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., enjoy their Bottomless Brunch, complete with bottomless brunch cocktails. Both indoor and outdoor patio reservations are available for $35 per person.
Tree House
Pair delightful decor with delicious drinks at the Tree House! From Thursday, May 2 through Sunday, May 5, enjoy drink specials like $8 Palomas, $8 Margaritas and a $60 Patron Tower. Appetizers will also be half priced during the week.
Cesar’s Killer Margaritas
Join Cesar’s de Mayo week-long party and enjoy delicious and authentic Mexican foods paired with the best margaritas. New to the menu is Cesar’s recently launched brand-new Mezcalitas, made with Dos Hombres Mezcal and garnished with handcrafted dehydrated hibiscus and guajillo pepper salt.
Adobo Grill
Adobo Grill at Old Town will celebrate with a special Cinco de Mayo menu. The menu features appetizers like Cazuela de Queso, an Earthenware casserole of cheese, poblano rajas, and tomatillo sauce, and Huarache Norteno, corn masa “sandal” stuffed with beans, cheese, beef, and guacasalsa. Main menu items include Chile en Nogada stuffed with savory pork-veal, pine nuts, fruit, white rice, and walnut cream sauce, or Pescado en Dos Pipianes, pan-seared Halibut served with white rice, pipian rojo, and pipian verde. Reservations can be made here.
LG’s Bar and Kitchen
Enjoy Cinco de Mayo specials like steak gringas, chicken tinga, blackened shrimp, and crispy cauliflower at LG’s Bar and Kitchen! LG is also serving special margaritas like the Patron Margaritaville where you can Build Your Own Margarita Tower from four featured flavors: Regular, Spicy, Strawberry, Pineapple, Mango or Coconut.
Selva
On Cuatro de Mayo, Selva is celebrating with a $15 margarita flight; each flight enters patrons for a chance to win a bottle of 1942. Located on the 7th floor rooftop of The Emily Hotel in Chicago’s Fulton Market District, Selva is a cocktail bar inspired by the energy of Mexico by night. Stylishly moody and intriguingly vibrant, Selva offers an elevated list of handcrafted cocktails that transport you to another place and a menu of casual fare to savor over shared stories and rounds of mezcal.
Mirella’s Tavern
Angry Chef and his team will be raising a glass to Cinco de Mayo with specialty dishes and drinks available throughout the day on Sunday, May 5th. Head to Wicker Park to enjoy Mixteca, comprised of chard broiled baby octopus, jumbo shrimp, quid, chicken breast, and fresh veggies with mojo-Criollo Maggi sauce, or the Guachinango Alo Veracruzana, an oven-roasted red snapper filets topped with Veracruzana sauce, and served with rice and beans. Pair any of these delicious dishes with one of Mirella’s Tavern’s drink specials, including Palomas, select beer and wine, well mixers, and Scarpetta Prosecco.