Your Boston Cinco de Mayo Celebration Guide

Cinco de Mayo in Boston

Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration held on May 5. The date is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862. So of course here in Boston we turned in to our drinking Holiday. If you're looking to go out for Cinco de Mayo here is your guide of the best Mexican food around Boston.


Yellow Door Taqueria - With locations in Lower Mills 2297 Dorchester Ave Boston MA 02124 and South End 354 Harrison Ave Boston MA 02118. Loads of tacos, tequila and specialty margaritas.

La Catrina Fonda Mexicana - This family owned gem servers up traditional and street style Mexican food; and now with a liquor license. The party is on for Cinco de Mayo with awesome food and fresh margaritas and a cozy outdoor patio. Located at 1620 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA

Citrus & Salt Mexican Restaurant - When it comes to Mexican in Boston. If you know you know. Owned by the Buttermilk and Bourbon Group Citrus & Salt offers cocktails and margaritas, tacos and Mexican sharables. Located at 142 Berkeley Street, Boston.

Burro Bar Brookline - Party on with great Mexican food and an awesome Tequila list in 1665 Beacon Street Washington Square Brookline.

Casa Cana - officially reopens on Cinco De Mayo. This Mexican-inspired Taqueria and Tequila Bar will party on 5/5. Stop in and and see Boston’s only Tequila Garden. Located inside Studio Allston 1234 Soldiers Field Road, Boston.