Cinco de Mayo in Boston

Friday, May 5th, 2023: Here's a list of events, happenings, & good Mexican eats in/around the city.

EVENTS:

Cinco de Mayo Pig Roast

• Friday 4-11pm

• Tickets: $40 (eventbrite) - includes: 2 Viva Seltzer Drinks, Citrus Marinated Whole Roasted Pig with Spanish Rice, Coconut Rice, Cuban Black Beans, Ceasar Salad, Tomato and Avocado Salad, Tostones, Maduras, Yuca Fries, Guacamole, Chips and Salsa and Cinnamon Churros (served buffet style)

• "Join us for an unforgettable Cinco de Mayo celebration at Para Maria Kitchen and Bar, Boston on May 5th, 2023, from 4 pm to 10 pm! We're thrilled to have Food Network Two Time Chopped Champion Chef Tatiana Rosana bringing her culinary prowess to our first annual Pig Roast. Everybody Loves DJ O will be spinning beats and Viva Sparkling Tequila will be on hand with promos and cold, refreshing Tequila Seltzers!"

• Para Maria, 70 Sleeper Street, Boston

Latin Party Cruise

• Friday 9pm-1am (gates close at 9:55 sharp)

• Tickets: $50 - $600 (eventbrite)

• VIP 2nd Deck (VIP Captain's Lounge) is it's own special club with Private DJs, Restroom & Bars

• 3rd Deck hosts the main dance floor & DJ for all to enjoy.

• SKY Deck hosts the largest bar & amazing views w/ sounds from 3rd Deck bumping up to tip-top

• "With three party decks to mix and mingle, dramatic lighting, top-of-the-line sound systems, multiple bars, DJ dancing, and a 1st class crew; you will have a night out on the water that you'll remember for years to come! Plus, our outdoor deck is covered and heated so the party never stops; rain or shine."

• Sir Winston Boston Yacht, 60 Rowes Wharf, Boston

Cinco de Mayo Tequila Tasting

• Friday 5:30-9pm

• Tickets: $15-$50 (eventbrite)

• "Join us for a tequila tasting. If you want to keep it simple, go for the GA ticket, which includes 8 tequilas, but if you consider yourself an aficionado, you will want to opt for the VIP ticket, which will include 3 top shelf options. There will be two seatings, one at 5:30pm and another at 7:15pm, and during each, there will be a nacho bar, churros, and some fun entertainment."

• Time Out Boston, Fenway

Casamigos Dinner

• Friday 6:30-9:30

• Tickets: $85 (eventbrite)

• "Join the Venezia Restaurant Friday, May 5th as we experience the finest 100% Blue Weber agaves of Casamigos Tequila. This will be a three-course dinner paired with a Tequila tasting, created to satisfy and enhance the flavors of the Tequila. The evening kicks off at 6:30 PM overlooking the Boston Harbor."

• 6.30 pm Welcome Cocktail served with Sausage Pastelitos with avocado chimichurri and Oysters’ Margherita shooters. Casamigos Blanco

• Lobster Tostadas, with avocado and pickled onions, Chipotle salsa / Casa Amigos Blanco

• Smoked Porchetta, Pineapple Chutney, Sweet Potatoes and broccoli Rabe / Casa Amigos Anejo

• Coconut Flan, infused reposado dried fruit / Casa Amigos Reposado

• Tickets include taxes and gratuity!

• Venezia Restaurant, 20 Ericsson Street, Boston

Cinco de Mayo at Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co.

• Friday - Sunday

• Free Admission

• "¡Es una fiesta! Grab your amigos. It’s time for Cheeky Monkey’s Cinco de Mayo celebration. Join us for live DJ, Teremana drink specials, food, craft beer, and more!"

• Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co, 3 Landsdowne Street, Fenway

Cinco de Drinko

• Friday 8:30pm

• Admission $5-$10

• Drinks, eats, DJs, specials & more

• The Greatest Bar, 262 Friend Street, Boston

Make Your Own Michelada

• Friday 2:30pm - Sunday 3pm

• $15

• "Show us your take on this classic Mexican cocktail! Get creative with your choice of artisanal hot sauces from Brewing the American Dream partner Burke's Hot Sauce and an array of garnishes to make it your very own. Enjoy your masterpiece in a special Sam Adams michelada glass that you'll get to take home! 21+"

• Sam Adams Brewery, 30 Germania Street, Jamaica Plain

Margs, Mariachi, & Modelos

• Friday 4-7pm

• Free Admission

• After work party, swag & giveaways, Mexican street food

• The Tall Ship, East Boston

Cinco de Mayo Tasting

• Friday

• Free Admission

• Dos Hombres Tequila & flowers!

• Love Child, South Boston

Lawn on D #VivaFiesta

• Friday 4-7pm

• Free Admission (21+)

• "It’s a #VivaFiesta!! Viva Tequila Seltzer welcomes guests to join them for a night of fun in celebration of Cinco De Mayo! Come to The Lawn to play some lawn games (bucket-sized pong, cornhole, JENGA, Kan Jam), compete in a chipping challenge (5:00 pm – 8:00 pm) against pro golfer Megan Khang, and do some Viva sampling (21+)! Be sure to grab a photo at our photo booth (5:00 pm – 10:00 pm) and tag @vivaseltzer on Instagram! Corona and Pacifico are sponsoring a Mariachi band “Mariachi Estrellas de Boston”. They’ll also be bringing their virtual reality headset with golf & UFC! Plus, come get some Corona Premier and Pacifico swag."

• Lawn On D, South Boston

WHERE TO GO:

La Neta - Back Bay

El Centro - South End & Dedham

El Peñol - East Boston & Brookline

La Hacienda - East Boston

La Fabrica - Cambridge

Burro Bar - South End & Brookline

Lolita - Back Bay & Fort Point

Loco Taqueria - South Boston & Fenway

El Barrio - Dorchester

Taqueria El Barrio - Fenway

Yellow Door - South End, Lower Mills, Mission Hill

Felipes - Cambridge

Naco Taco - Cambridge

Ghost Pepper - Savin Hill

Rosa Mexicano - Seaport

El Porto - Somerville

MEX - Cambridge

Chilacates - South End

Cosmica - South End

Pink Taco - Seaport

Borrachito - Seaport