Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo San Diego Style! Celebrate the Mexican national holiday to remember the military victory of Mexico over France in the Battle of Puebla on the 5th of May, 1862.

We've listed Fiestas, Tequilerias, Family-Friendly celebrations and more.

Celebrations:

Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo
Saturday & Sunday, May 2-3, 2009. This completely free, sponsored event attracts over 100,000 visitors each year to two days of music and entertainment on five stages, world class food through Old Town restaurants, cultural and historic exhibits and reenactments located in a 22 block area of the Old Town community and Old Town San Diego Historic State Park..

Cinco de Mayo in Chula Vista
Sunday, May 3, 2009 | 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Chula Vista celebrates the Battle of Puebla during its Cinco de Mayo community fair. Free Admission.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta En La Playa
Sunday, May 3, 2009 | 11:30a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Oceanside will celebrate Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, Univision’s annual Latino Fiesta, with live entertainment, sponsors, and food booths, at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre.
For more information: (858) 576-1919 Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre

Mexican Eats & Drinks:

El Agave - Restaurant and Tequileria.

Miguel's Cocina - Authentic Mexican cuisine.

El Fandango - A Historic Favorite in Old Town.

Las Olas - Pioneered the now famous "Fish Taco", but has been serving healthy choices long before it was 'the thing to do'.

Gringo's Cantina - Enticing traditional Mexican dishes with a modern flare.

La Fiesta - A truly authentic Mexican restaurant, featuring an eclectic arrays of fine 'reposado' tequilas.