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Tempe Celebrates Cinco de Mayo

Commemorate the Battle of Puebla in Tempe this Cinco de Mayo — May 5th, 2023.

Cinco de Mayo isn’t necessarily observed throughout the world or even that much in Mexico, but here in Arizona, we like to celebrate any occasion if it means enjoying good food and good company. Check out our list of specials below and help support Tempe restaurants during Cinco de Mayo.

Top of The Rock
2000 W. Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ 85282 | (602) 431-2370
Join Top of The Rock for Cinco de Mayo celebrations – including a live mariachi band from 5 -7 p.m.! Space is limited; please visit OpenTable for reservations.

Top of the Rock at The Buttes

Fiesta de Taco at Tempe Beach Park
80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281
Fiesta De Taco takes over Tempe Beach Park during Cinco de Mayo weekend, Saturday, May 6th! Enjoy one big taco party featuring live music, tacos, tequila, beer, margaritas, luche libre and art installations.

Musical Performers:

  • Flor Rida
  • 2 Chainz
  • Lil Jon
  • Too Short
  • Ying Yang Twins
  • More to be announced!
Fiesta de Taco
Fiesta de Taco at Tempe Beach Park

Pedal Haus Brewery
730 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 314-2337
Eat, Drink and celebrate Cinco de Drinko Beer Fiesta on the largest patio in Downtown Tempe, Pedal Haus Brewery. Enjoy Haus Margs, Mexican Ambers and Micheladas all day long. Start celebrating at 11 a.m. Visit the Pedal Haus event website for additional information on specials.

Cinco de Mayo at Skysill Rooftop Lounge
11 E. 7th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 968-8885
This Cinco de Mayo, celebrate 18 stories above Tempe’s downtown district at Skysill Rooftop Lounge, the Valley’s highest open-air rooftop bar perched atop The Westin Tempe Hotel.

On Cinco de Mayo, guests will get in the spirit with limited-time holiday menu specials, including Street Tacos, Carne Asada Nachos, Beef Anticucho and Jalapeño Hummus. To add to the celebration, guests will also enjoy sipping on Skysill passion fruit margaritas, Espolon Tequila shots and Corona Premier Beer, along with a live DJ.

Strawberry Margarita from Pedal Haus
Strawberry Margarita from Pedal Haus

Tocaya Modern Mexican
702 S. Forest Ave., Ste. 103, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 573-6400Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with five days of specials and giveaways from Tocaya! Enjoy special pricing on tacos, cervezas, margaritas, wine and select bites. On Friday, May 5th, Tocaya is offering all-day drink specials. Visit their website and Instagram page for additional details.

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
350 S. Mill Ave., Ste. 101, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 968-8226
Keep cool at Fuzzy’s chill fest. There’s nothing like celebrating Cinco de Mayo like sippin’ on FuzzyRitas all day long! Show up thirsty and ready to party with your crew on Friday. Visit Fuzzy’s Instagram page for details.

Tocaya Organica Tempe
Tocaya Organica Tempe

Barrio Queen
31 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 912-4052
Barrio Queen at Tempe Marketplace is turning up the volume on your Cinco de Mayo fiesta by hosting a Cinco de Mayo Carnival on May 5th and May 6th. Enjoy circus acts, live DJs, free giveaways, drink specials, festive bites and award-winning cocktails. Check out their Instagram page for additional details.

Looking for even more options? We invite you to check out our Favorite Mexican Restaurants and Margarita blog for additional places to celebrate on Cinco de Mayo!

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