Cinco is five and Mayo is May and those two put together represent the 5th of May aka Cinco de Mayo. 

For anyone who’s new to the concept, this annual one-day Mexican celebration falls on the May 5 and has recently become a shared celebration for Mexicans and non-Mexicans alike. 

Dating back to 1862, Cinco de Mayo was originally practiced to celebrate the Mexican army’s victory over the French Empire during the Battle of Puebla. 

But is now more of a reason for people to get together, have a good time and appreciate all things Mexican. 

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And now these five places want you to celebrate the occasion and indulge in the Mexican culture with amazing offers

It’s a celebration like no other – filled with colours, music, delicious food and an enchanting atmosphere!

1. All day AED15 burritos at Taqado 

Yuupp, you read that right! Taqado wants you to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with none other than their signature Mexican kitchen burritos. 

So grab no more than AED15 and all you’ll have to do is visit any of their restaurants, snap a picture of the Mexican flag, post it on Instagram while tagging the resto and you’ll get your burrito!! 

Move quickly because this is only happening on May 5 so find the nearest Taqado restaurant here.

2. Mexican brunch at Loca

Since Cinco de Mayo happens to fall on a Saturday this year and what better way to wave goodbye to the weekend than with a brunch bang! 

Your favourite Mexican restaurant is bringing a cool new concept to this year’s Mexican celebration – a Mexican Loteria! 

So not only will you munch on Mexican delights for just AED285, but you’ll also be able to enter a super fun game that’s similar to bingo! 

And if that’s not enough, play your best and you might even win special prizes from 12–5pm! 

You can visit any of the Loca outlets in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. 

3. La fiesta at Maya Modern Mexican Restaurant

For this festive day, gather all your amigos and amigas for a special fiesta party at this hotspot Mexican lounge in Dubai. 

You’ll get to nibble on delectable dishes all night and even observe your guac made fresh from a live guacamole station. 

And that’s not even all – if you wear a Mexican sombrero you can nab yourself a complimentary shot of Jose Cuervo tequila! 

If tequila ain’t your thaang, then how about a margarita bar with SIX different styles and flavours to choose from! For the ladies, expect one margarita of your choice for FREE when you arrive.

All you need to do is visit the resto from 7pm onwards and you’re set! 

4. Picnic brunch at Vida Downtown

You can eat, drink, dance AND hit a piñata for yummy sweets this Cinco de Mayo at a fab Latin-themed brunch in Downtown’s Vida hotel. 

This fun brunch is filled with delicious Latin staples – enchiladas, tacos, sombreros, margaritas and the list goes on! 

A big hit amongst brunchers at Vida is Pablo the colorful piñata, who never survives till the end of the brunch. 

So hurry and give Pablo a smack this Friday in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. 

To book your spot, call  04 888 3444

5. ‘Drinko de Mayo’ at Peyote 

This Friday, Peyote is offering an awesome Cinco de Mayo celebration with a twist – this brunch is bringing live entertainment and unforgettable Mexican experiences to your table!

The night is divided to cater to everyone’s needs this weekend – you can attend brunch from 12.30pm to 4pm, then enjoy special Mexican drinks from 4pm to 6pm and if you’re a tequila lover then enjoy tequila hour from 8pm to 9pm. 

And you get to share all your fave Mexican food dishes – entradas, tacos, ceviche verde, carne asada and plenty more delicious food.

Starting from AED275 this Cinco de Mayo celebration is happening this May 4!

Call 04 521 6300 to reserve.

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo everyone!