Cinco de Mayo in Toronto: Tacos, Tequila & Deals You Don’t Want to Miss
If Cinco de Mayo were a vibe, Toronto would absolutely get it — the city’s turning up the heat this year with fiestas that taste like sunshine and sound like mariachi on vacation. Whether you’re in it for unlimited tacos or tequila-laced rooftop views, these Cinco de Mayo deals are the real deal. No sombrero required — unless you’re into that sort of thing.
What You Need to Know Before You Go
Cinco de Mayo lands on a Sunday this year (May 5, 2025), but that’s not stopping the celebrations from kicking off early. From Thursday through the weekend, Toronto hotspots are pulling out all the stops with deals, DJ sets, street markets, and tequila-fueled fun.
Here’s where to find the best bites, sips, and festivities.
El Catrin: Four-Day Fiesta in the Distillery
El Catrin’s long weekend party is stretching four whole days — because apparently, Cinco deserves more than uno. Expect their usual dramatic flair, plus DJs, a mariachi band, and a fiery menu headlined by their Parrillada platter. Limited-edition cocktails like the Atlixco Spritz and Piña Loca are here for a good time, not a long time. Pro tip: everything is gluten-free, bold, and full of flavour. Think fiesta, but make it food-forward.
- Website: https://www.elcatrin.ca/
- Location: 18 Tank House Lane, Toronto
- Phone: +1 (416) 203-2121
- When: May 2-5, 2025
Mad Mexican: 7 Courses for $30
Mad Mexican is keeping it classic with a no-fuss cantina celebration. For just $30, you get eight traditional Mexican botanitas (think small bites with big taste). Add Coronas, margaritas, and a chill crowd, and you’ve got a vibe that feels more backyard hang than tourist trap.
- Website: https://madmexican.ca/tacohouse-market/
- Location: 405 Jane St, Toronto
- Phone: +1 416-907-5787
- When: May 3-4, 2025
W Toronto’s Skylight Rooftop: Taste of Mexico 2025
If you’re into upscale experiences with a side of serious flavour, head to the Skylight Rooftop at W Toronto. “Taste of Mexico” is back for a second year, bringing together chefs and mixologists from spots like Baro, Puerto Bravo, and Mother Cocktail Bar. This one-night-only menu is all about reimagining Mexican classics. Rooftop views, limited seating, and next-level cocktails — get in early or miss out.
- Website: https://www.skylightrooftop.com/
- Location: 90 Bloor St E, Toronto
- Phone: +1 416-515-2585
- When: May 3, 2025
El Pocho Antojitos Bar: A Five-Course Mexican Feast
El Pocho is bringing out a curated five-course tasting menu for the occasion, featuring dishes like butterfish aguachile and duck tacos with a rebellious twist. Add-ons include mango cremoso and margarita pitchers. It’s intimate, flavour-packed, and likely to sell out. Book a seat while you still can.
- Website: https://elpocho.ca/
- Location: 2 Follis Ave, Toronto
- Phone: +1 416-551-8131
- When: May 2-5, 2025
Irene: Cinco de Mayo by the Lake
Taco Tuesday? Try Taco Weekend — waterfront edition. Irene is serving a special feature menu with dishes like jerk chicken tacos, short rib molletes, and a taco bowl that’ll make you question all other bowls. Save room for the tres leches cake. Add in a margarita (or three), and you’ve got yourself a laid-back lakeside celebration.
- Website: https://fabrestaurants.ca/restaurant/irene-corus-quay/
- Location: 25 Dockside Dr, Toronto
- Phone: +1 647-344-1562
- When: Limited time only.
The Well: Tacos, Tequila, and Lucha Libre
The Well is going full throttle with a packed schedule: tacos by Gus Tacos, margaritas from the Altos Tequila Lounge, salsa dancing in the market, and a literal Lucha Libre wrestling match to close the night. It’s wild, it’s free, and it’s first-come, first-served — so show up early unless you like standing in line with hangry people.
- Website: https://thewelltoronto.com/whats-on/lucha-libre/
- Location: The Well
- When: May 3, 2025
Paradise Grotto: Unlimited Tacos & Margs (Yes, Really)
Start strong with an hour of unlimited tacos and margaritas. That’s not a typo — Paradise Grotto is making dreams come true. After the feast, the space transforms into a vibrant day party. Come for the tacos, stay for the beats. If you’re going big this Cinco de Mayo, this is your move.
- Location: 270 Adelaide St W #101, Toronto
- When: May 4, 2025
Liberty Village: A Free Street Festival
Not every Cinco celebration needs a bar tab. Liberty Village and Hanna Avenue is throwing a free all-day block party with tacos (yes, free while supplies last), live music, local vendors, and giveaways. It’s a laid-back, family-friendly scene where you can show up hungry and leave with salsa on your shirt. No judgment.
La Nayarita: A Queen West Takeover
La Nayarita is embracing the loud, bold, and beautiful spirit of Cinco de Mayo. They’re serving $5 tequila shots, $12 margaritas, and a stacked menu of Mexican street food — all inspired by the coastal region of Nayarit. Expect live mariachi, vibrant performances, and energy that doesn’t quit. This one runs all weekend, so pace yourself.
- Website: https://lanayarita.ca/
- Location: 930 Queen St W, Toronto
- Phone: +1 416-516-4207
- When: May 2-5, 2025
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