Chicago’s Best Cinco de Mayo Celebration Spots
Cinco de Mayo isn’t all about the drinks (we swear)! There’s amazing food specials, too! Margarita-lovers and guac-dippers are going to be in heaven next week thanks to these specials at some of Chicago’s hottest spots. Get your taco-pants ready…and feast!
Tallboy Taco {620 North State Street, Chicago; 312.488.4917}
Get the whole family involved in your celebrations! Tallboy Taco’s Taco Kit feeds four and includes your choice of protein, plus toppings like pico de gallo, cheese, housemade salsa. That’s not to mention the Mexican Rice, Corn Fundido, and Guacamole and Chips! That gives you one heck of a fiesta 🌮 If you want to cook at home, you can get started with their Build-Your-Own Guac Kit that comes with toppings like pineapple, pickled onions, charred corn, cotija cheese, red and green salsa, and more. They also even have a Make-Your-Own Margarita Kit as well! All the kits are available to order daily from Tallboy Taco online or by calling 312-488-4917 for curbside pick-up.
Barrio {65 West Kinzie Street, Chicago; 312.940.9900}
Barrio wants to party with you on Cinco de Mayo! Their Taco Party pack feeds four people with DIY Chicken Al Pastor Tacos and all the fixings like Guacamole and Charred Corn Elotes. They also have a Margarita Party, complete with their Housemade Margarita Mix and Casamigos Maracas & Glassware. It’s all you need for a great evening of fun!
Bub City {435 North Clark Street, Chicago; 312.610.4200}
Their Texas-style taco dinner that serves four and includes smoked brisket or chipotle-rubbed pork, corn and flour tortillas plus all the fixins’ and the Bub City Margarita Kit makes 12 – 16 cocktails so you know it will be one heck of a date night party! The Margarita Kit includes your choice of tequila, plus fresh squeezed grapefruit and lime juices, fresh squeezed lime juice, and lots of other goodies. You can place your order for delivery and carryout online or call 312-610-4200 to place an order for curbside pick-up to make it extra easy.
Lottie’s Pub {1925 West Cortland Street, Chicago; 773.489.0738}
One of the city’s oldest bars is offering a “Tacos and Margarita package,” which includes two orders of steak, chicken, or shrimp tacos, chips, and salsa, a bottle of Dobel Diamante tequila, a liter of margarita mix, limes, AND salt for ONLY $48. That’s a whole lot of goodness for under $50! You can also add on upgrades, and every package comes with a free Dobel shaker. This is a serious feast, perfect for a date night in 🌮🌮🌮
BLVD {817 West Lake Street, Chicago; 312.526.3116}
Make your Cinco a fancy one! BLVD has a Carnitas Enchiladas Verdes meal kit that comes with braised pork topped with tomatillo salsa verde, queso añejo, and Mexican crema. There’s also sides and Flan de Coco for dessert! And it’s only $25! Add on Tecate cans and Mexican Squirt bottles for $3 each and you’re all set to go. Plus, ordering is easy because the menu is available on DoorDash, GrubHub, and UberEats…but only on May 5th.
etta {1840 West North Avenue, Chicago; 312.757.4444}
Though you might usually head to etta for amazing pizza and pasta, they’re heading South of the Border this year with “fiesta en casa” family meals and margarita kits for Cinco de Mayo! Their two themed family meals both include a Wood-Fired Short Rib Barbacoa Picnic and Cinnamon Tres Leches, so you can be sure you’ll be feasting in style. Pre-order yours online before it’s too late!
Bodega Biscay {1450 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago; 312.455.8900}
Restock your liquor cabinet and more before you kick off your Cinco de Mayo celebrations! Bar Biscay is now “Bodega Biscay,” offering all your tequila, mezcal, and lemon and lime juice needs for pick up or delivery on Toast. You can also order snacks and sweets to complete your meal.
By Kaleigh Glaza | Market Editor