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Prepare For Taco Overload at These 15 SF Cinco de Mayo Celebrations

From high-end dinners to cheap margaritas, here's where to celebrate.

by Ellen Fort@ellenfork Apr 29, 2015, 1:24pm PDT

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by Ellen Fort@ellenfork Apr 29, 2015, 1:24pm PDT

Whether it serves as a celebration of rich cultural tradition or an excuse to drink too many margaritas on a weeknight, Cinco de Mayo is an extremely popular holiday for Bay Area locals. We've rounded up 15 special parties, events, and drink deals worth checking out on the big day, ranging from all-day happy hours to elaborate multi-course Mexican feasts. ¡Viva Mexico!

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Calavera Pop-Up at Lungomare

New Oakland Mexican restaurant Calavera is still in the works, but its future chef, Christian Irabien, is previewing the menu at a Cinco de Mayo pop-up at sister restaurant Lungomare. Expect a la carte dishes like bistec asado and coctel de camaron, alongside intriguing cocktails like a truffled mezcal old fashioned. The pop-up takes place Tuesday, May 5 from 5:30-10:00 p.m. Call for reservations.

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1 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607

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Canela Bistro Bar

Canela's sous chef, Soledad Castillo, will be cooking a special Cinco de Mayo menu for $39. The menu is inspired by Castillo's hometown of Guanajuato, Mexico, with dishes like shrimp and fish ceviche, mole poblano with chicken and handmade tortillas.

2272 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114

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Cinco de Mayo Festival

For those seeking a less drunken option, the official Cinco de Mayo Festival of SF is less of a booze-fueled rampage and more of an alcohol-free, family-friendly celebration. It showcases Mexican and Latin American art, food, dance and culture on Valencia (between 21st and 24th St.). The celebration takes place Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Valencia Street & 21st Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Comal

This Cinco de Mayo marks a special day for Comal, as it celebrates both the holiday and its third anniversary. Head over for a traditional Oaxacan snack of memelas with chapulines (fried masa cakes with grasshoppers), alongside a special cocktail that includes spiced rum, rhubarb-infused mezcal, lemon, green apple, coriand and passion fruit tea. The back patio will also be open for celebrating and chilling to an all-Mexican playlist from DJ Jose Ruiz.

2020 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

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Copita Tequileria y Comida

Copita's multi-purpose fiesta will celebrate its third birthday as well as the Cinco holiday, with discounted lobster tacos, margarita flights and more from May 1-5. On Sunday, May 3, the birthday bash will include fire-roasted ancho chile adobo porchetta and a mariachi band from 5-8 p.m.

739 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965

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El Capitan

The SoMa newcomer will be throwing an Ultimate Taco Tuesday party to celebrate the holiday, with fry bread tacos, ceviche, Mexican street corn and a whole suckling pig. Grab a ticket ($55 for two or $110 for four), order up a carafe of sangria, and catch the Giants game on their patio.

1123 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA

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El Techo de Lolinda

Snag a much-coveted spot on Lolinda's rooftop for Cinco de Mayo, with pitchers of margaritas and a special selection of shot-and-a-beer options like the refreshing Amiga de Oaxaca, with mezcal, a coconut-green tea sangrita back and a Modelo Especial ($12).

2518 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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HECHO

HECHO is warming up for the big day by offering a series of tequila tastings on Cinco de Mayo Eve (otherwise known as May 4). Stop by for a Mariachi party with mucho drink specials on Tuesday, May 5.

2200 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114

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La Toque Restaurant

While French-influenced La Toque isn't typically known for its Mexican cuisine, this year's Cinco de Mayo will transform the restaurant into "El Toque," complete with a five-course Mexican menu. The meal will feature dishes based on the family recipes of La Toque's kitchen team, including a coctel de mariscos, tamales, tacos and duck confit with mole. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Puertas Abiertas Community Center in Napa, which supports Latinos to inspire and achieve healthy living, self-sufficiency, and opportunities for leadership and community engagement. The menu will be available May 5 from 5:30-9:30 p.m.

The Westin Verasa Napa, Napa, CA 94559

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Minibar Delivery

Forget to order your booze-filled piñata for the upcoming Cinco de Mayo festivities? Minibar, described as "uber for booze," is offering same-day deliveries of donkey-shaped piñatas filled with ten mini-bottles of booze ($25).

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1 South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Monarch

The cocktail wizards of the Western division United States Bartenders Guild are throwing an agave showdown on Cinco, with nine bartenders from as far afield as Hawaii and Seattle competing for the crown. The $20 admission benefits La Cocina and the Tequila Interchange Project, and includes a live cumbia DJ and unlimited cocktail samples.

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101 6th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Novela

Novela isn't messing around this May 5. They've enlisted El Tonayense's taco truck from 6-9 p.m. to provide a delightful accompaniment to tequila punch, margarita sno-cones and other festive beverages.

662 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105

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Plank

At Oakland's gaming behemoth plank, Cinco de Mayo revelers can enjoy a Tacos and Tequila event filled with beer, margaritas and multiple taco stations. And naturally, a Mariachi band will be present to provide background music for games of bocce.

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98 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607

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Taverna Aventine

If you're looking for a quick exit from the office to your Cinco festivities, look no further than FiDi-adjacent Aventine, which will be getting the party started in its side alley at 4 p.m. Expect a DJ, taco trucks, and drink specials.

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582 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94111

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Uno Dos Tacos

Happy hour goes all day long at Uno Dos Tacos on May 5, in honor of America's favorite Mexican holiday. Discounted taco platters, margarita pitchers, and buckets of beer will abound.

595 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94104

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Calavera Pop-Up at Lungomare

1 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607

New Oakland Mexican restaurant Calavera is still in the works, but its future chef, Christian Irabien, is previewing the menu at a Cinco de Mayo pop-up at sister restaurant Lungomare. Expect a la carte dishes like bistec asado and coctel de camaron, alongside intriguing cocktails like a truffled mezcal old fashioned. The pop-up takes place Tuesday, May 5 from 5:30-10:00 p.m. Call for reservations.

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1 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607

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Canela Bistro Bar

2272 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114

Canela's sous chef, Soledad Castillo, will be cooking a special Cinco de Mayo menu for $39. The menu is inspired by Castillo's hometown of Guanajuato, Mexico, with dishes like shrimp and fish ceviche, mole poblano with chicken and handmade tortillas.

2272 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114

Visit Website

Cinco de Mayo Festival

Valencia Street & 21st Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

For those seeking a less drunken option, the official Cinco de Mayo Festival of SF is less of a booze-fueled rampage and more of an alcohol-free, family-friendly celebration. It showcases Mexican and Latin American art, food, dance and culture on Valencia (between 21st and 24th St.). The celebration takes place Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Valencia Street & 21st Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Comal

2020 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

This Cinco de Mayo marks a special day for Comal, as it celebrates both the holiday and its third anniversary. Head over for a traditional Oaxacan snack of memelas with chapulines (fried masa cakes with grasshoppers), alongside a special cocktail that includes spiced rum, rhubarb-infused mezcal, lemon, green apple, coriand and passion fruit tea. The back patio will also be open for celebrating and chilling to an all-Mexican playlist from DJ Jose Ruiz.

2020 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Visit Website

Copita Tequileria y Comida

739 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965

Copita's multi-purpose fiesta will celebrate its third birthday as well as the Cinco holiday, with discounted lobster tacos, margarita flights and more from May 1-5. On Sunday, May 3, the birthday bash will include fire-roasted ancho chile adobo porchetta and a mariachi band from 5-8 p.m.

739 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965

Visit Website

El Capitan

1123 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA

The SoMa newcomer will be throwing an Ultimate Taco Tuesday party to celebrate the holiday, with fry bread tacos, ceviche, Mexican street corn and a whole suckling pig. Grab a ticket ($55 for two or $110 for four), order up a carafe of sangria, and catch the Giants game on their patio.

1123 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA

Visit Website

El Techo de Lolinda

2518 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Snag a much-coveted spot on Lolinda's rooftop for Cinco de Mayo, with pitchers of margaritas and a special selection of shot-and-a-beer options like the refreshing Amiga de Oaxaca, with mezcal, a coconut-green tea sangrita back and a Modelo Especial ($12).

2518 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Visit Website

HECHO

2200 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114

HECHO is warming up for the big day by offering a series of tequila tastings on Cinco de Mayo Eve (otherwise known as May 4). Stop by for a Mariachi party with mucho drink specials on Tuesday, May 5.

2200 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114

Visit Website

La Toque Restaurant

The Westin Verasa Napa, Napa, CA 94559

While French-influenced La Toque isn't typically known for its Mexican cuisine, this year's Cinco de Mayo will transform the restaurant into "El Toque," complete with a five-course Mexican menu. The meal will feature dishes based on the family recipes of La Toque's kitchen team, including a coctel de mariscos, tamales, tacos and duck confit with mole. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Puertas Abiertas Community Center in Napa, which supports Latinos to inspire and achieve healthy living, self-sufficiency, and opportunities for leadership and community engagement. The menu will be available May 5 from 5:30-9:30 p.m.

The Westin Verasa Napa, Napa, CA 94559

Visit Website

Minibar Delivery

1 South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94103

Forget to order your booze-filled piñata for the upcoming Cinco de Mayo festivities? Minibar, described as "uber for booze," is offering same-day deliveries of donkey-shaped piñatas filled with ten mini-bottles of booze ($25).

Open in Google Maps

1 South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94103

Visit Website

Monarch

101 6th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The cocktail wizards of the Western division United States Bartenders Guild are throwing an agave showdown on Cinco, with nine bartenders from as far afield as Hawaii and Seattle competing for the crown. The $20 admission benefits La Cocina and the Tequila Interchange Project, and includes a live cumbia DJ and unlimited cocktail samples.

Open in Google Maps

101 6th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Visit Website

Novela

662 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105

Novela isn't messing around this May 5. They've enlisted El Tonayense's taco truck from 6-9 p.m. to provide a delightful accompaniment to tequila punch, margarita sno-cones and other festive beverages.

662 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105

Visit Website

Plank

98 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607

At Oakland's gaming behemoth plank, Cinco de Mayo revelers can enjoy a Tacos and Tequila event filled with beer, margaritas and multiple taco stations. And naturally, a Mariachi band will be present to provide background music for games of bocce.

Open in Google Maps

98 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607

Visit Website

Taverna Aventine

582 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94111

If you're looking for a quick exit from the office to your Cinco festivities, look no further than FiDi-adjacent Aventine, which will be getting the party started in its side alley at 4 p.m. Expect a DJ, taco trucks, and drink specials.

Open in Google Maps

582 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94111

Visit Website

Uno Dos Tacos

595 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94104

Happy hour goes all day long at Uno Dos Tacos on May 5, in honor of America's favorite Mexican holiday. Discounted taco platters, margarita pitchers, and buckets of beer will abound.

595 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94104

Visit Website

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