Cinco Ideas for Cinco de Mayo in Los Angeles

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It became an American tradition to celebrate all things Mexicano as far back as 1863, right here in Southern California. So there’s no better place than Los Angeles to have a big old fiesta with these Cinco Ideas for Cinco de Mayo in Los Angeles, with one bonus idea (or two) for good measure.

Olvera Street (Downtown Los Angeles)

Start your day on a historic note with the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in the birthplace of Los Angeles on Olvera Street in downtown. The day begins as early as 10 a.m. with Guided Tours that trace the city’s early history. There will also be musical guests, shopping, and a kids’ area. Happy Hour Drink Specials run from 2 to 4 p.m.

Tocaya Modern Mexican (Various)

Tocaya is serving up All-Day Happy Hour featuring $2.50 Tacos, $3.50 Chips and Guacamole, and $6 Margaritas.

El Torito & Acapulco (Various)

These two restaurants under the Xperience Restaurant Group umbrella have been instrumental in the fast-casual Mexican restaurant movement. They are offering serious deals all weekend long for Cinco de Mayo.

Visit El Torito beginning Friday, May 1st, for 5 Days of Cinco! May 1st offers a Kids Eat Free Deal, while May 2nd has Dos Equis Specials and Giveaways. May 3rd is for Mariachi Brunch, and May 4th has $2.99 Margaritas all day long. As for Cinco de Mayo, it’s all about Taco Tuesday and Happy Hour Specials.

At Acapulco, you can expect the same Cinco Worthy Specials.

Sol Cocina (Playa Vista)

SOL Cocina in Playa Vista is celebrating starting May 1st with perks like Kids Eat Free (May 1st), $2 off Dos Equis Drafts and Bottles (May 2nd), and Taco Tuesday/All-Day Happy Hour on Cinco de Mayo. Slightly similar to the restaurants above, but I swear they are separate :).

KA’TEEN (Hollywood)

Visit KA’TEEN from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. for Bacardi Drink Specials meets Taco Tuesday. Don’t miss the Live DJ from 6:30 to 9 p.m. while you sway and sip on a Mezcal Flight or El Jefer Wes Colada – at discounted pricing.

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Bonus Offering: El Carmen (Beverly Grove)

Historic 1920s restaurant El Carmen will be opening doors for their fiesta at 2 p.m. with Extended Happy Hour until 7 p.m. Live musica begins at 7 p.m.

Extra Bonus Fast-Casual Offering: El Pollo Loco (Various)

El Pollo Loco is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a $5 Deal. Visit on 5/5 and enjoy 2 Chicken Tacos for just $5. You don’t need to be a rewards member to enjoy. Additionally, you can take $20 off Catering Orders that are about $100.

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