Add a little zest to your stay with these vibrant Cinco de Mayo festivities.
Looking to celebrate Cinco de Mayo (May 5) in Orlando? We have plenty for you to enjoy in 2026, from vibrant events and cultural performances to mouthwatering cuisine in our theme parks and neighborhoods. Plus, discover more ways to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage this May and throughout the year. ¡Vamos!
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Hispanic & Latino Culture in Orlando
Over 35% of Orlando’s population identifies as Hispanic or Latino, and we have the restaurants, performing arts groups, galleries and cultural sites to prove it. Whether you’re looking for authentic Mexican flavors or a taste of Cuban, Puerto Rican, Spanish, South American or Central American culture, you’re sure to find it all year long in Orlando.
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Galleries & Museums
The Orlando Museum of Art in Loch Haven Cultural Park has over 900 pieces of ancient artwork from the indigenous nations of North, Central and South America. The Art of the Ancient Americas collection includes masterworks from the Ancestral Pueblo peoples of the American Southwest, the Classic Maya Kingdoms, the Inka (Inca) Empire and the Peruvian desert civilizations of the Nasca and Moche.
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Also noteworthy is the First Contact exhibition at the Orange County Regional History Center, where you can learn more about the earliest Spanish settlers’ influence on the Central Florida region. The Osceola County Welcome Center & History Museum in nearby Kissimmee showcases the stories and achievements of Latin Americans from the early settler period to the present day. And the Maitland Art Center at the Art & History Museums of Maitland boasts incredible Mayan Revival architecture, murals and sculptures with Mesoamerican motifs.
Mexican Cuisine
From downtown Orlando to the theme parks, Orlando is packed with incredible restaurants where you can sample the flavors and culture of Mexico. In downtown Orlando, Reyes Mezcaleria serves regionally inspired Mexican cuisine alongside a wide selection of mezcal and tequila. Hunger Street Tacos and MICHELIN Recommended Black Rooster Taqueria, meanwhile, offer a budget-friendly take on street tacos.
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In the International Drive (I-Drive) District, Kavas Tacos & Tequila keeps the party going with Mexican street fare, weekend fire dancers and more celebratory fun. Ceiba at Conrad Orlando offers regional Mexican cuisine paired with stunning rooftop views and an adjacent white sand beach.
And don’t sleep on the theme parks! The Mexico pavilion at Walt Disney World® Resort boasts authentic flavors and over 300 agave spirits under one roof. For even more flavorful picks, head to Antojito’s at Universal CityWalk, Rick Bayless’ Frontera Cocina at Disney Springs®, or Rosa Mexicano at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. All are perfect for Cinco de Mayo or any time of the year.
Performing Arts
Orlando is home to several arts organizations and performing arts groups with Mexican, Hispanic or Latino roots, including Mexico Lindo Folkloric Ballet, Flamenco del Sol, Open Scene and more. Keep an eye on our events calendar for upcoming performances and check out annual multicultural events like FusionFest (Thanksgiving weekend) and IMMERSE Fest (mid-winter), where you can see many of these groups perform for a concentrated dose of cultural immersion.
Cinco de Mayo Events
Dive into parties, food festivals, pub crawls and more Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Orlando.
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Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Pointe Orlando
May 2, 2026
Party all night long with a spirited pub crawl, scavenger hunt, drink specials and more at Pointe Orlando. Check in at Blue Martini, then enjoy free cover, food and drink discounts, free premium shots or cocktails, a photo booth, and raffles at multiple Pointe Orlando venues. The Cinco de Mayo celebration also includes a 30-minute game card for Main Event Entertainment and an afterparty to keep the celebration going.
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Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawls
May 2, 2026
You’ll also find several Cinco de Mayo pub crawls throughout downtown Orlando and the surrounding areas. Pick your favorite neighborhood and enjoy free cover, specialty drinks and more at multiple venues.
- Mills 50 & Ivanhoe Village: Check in at Hideaway Bar for drink specials and up to five complimentary welcome shots at local favorites like Pour Choice Taphouse, Gnarly Barley and GB Bottle Shop.
- Thornton Park: Check in at Elixir Kitchen & Bar, score festive food and drink specials at multiple Thornton Park District bars, and end the night with a lively afterparty.
Family Night: Cinco de Mayo at The Kitchen House
May 5, 2026
Gather around the table for a delicious introduction to Mexican culture and cuisine at The Kitchen House. The downtown Orlando cooking school will host a hands-on Cinco de Mayo Family Night featuring fresh, garden-to-table ingredients — perfect for keeping kids 8 – 17 engaged as they learn.
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Cinco de Mayo Street Party at Promenade at Sunset Walk
May 5, 2026
Promenade at Sunset Walk will host a festive Cinco de Mayo Street Party near Margaritaville Resort Orlando . Join the free celebration for street performers, an artisan market, a themed scavenger hunt, and nonstop live music on two stages, including mariachi, Latin pop, merengue, salsa, bachata and more fiesta-worthy tunes.
Cinco de Mayo at SeaWorld® Orlando
May 5, 2026
SeaWorld® Orlando will celebrate Mexican heritage with a spirited Cinco de Mayo fiesta, available for a one day only during the Seven Seas Food Festival. Head to the Wild Arctic Plaza for dancing, music and live entertainment, then enjoy favorite dishes and limited time festival specials throughout the park.
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Cinco de Mayo Street Party in Celebration
May 5, 2026
Avocados Mexican Grill will bring the spirit of Mexico to the city of Celebration with a lively street party, dancing, live music and authentic cuisine. For even more fun, hop on the Taco Train (departing near the Post Office) to sample Cinco de Mayo treats at four local restaurants.
Shows, Concerts & Performing Arts
Cinco de Mayo may only last for one day, but you can extend the fun all month long with live shows and concerts from these touring acts from Mexico. Stay tuned for additional shows as they are added.
- April 25: Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
- April 26: LUCÍA at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
- May 15: Las Alucines Podcast at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
- May 29: RØZ at Celine Orlando
Specialty Dining & Celebratory Menus
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with exclusive menus and special savings at Orlando restaurants, bars and resorts.
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Please note: Unless otherwise noted, offers are exclusively available on May 5, 2026. Prices do not include taxes, service charges and gratuities. Reservations are recommended for dine-in options and required where noted.
Kavas Tacos + Tequila
Kavas Tacos + Tequila will bring the party to Pointe Orlando with drink specials, live entertainment and a mini pinata scavenger hunt with prizes. Highlights include $8 Milagro tequila shots, $10 house margaritas, $12 frozen margaritas, half off high-end tequilas, and a free round of Milagro shots with any family-style menu for four or more people. Plus, catch party llamas from 6 – 8 p.m., live mariachi and dancers from 7 – 9 p.m. and hourly fire shows at 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Bösendorfer Lounge
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with live music, Mexican-inspired tapas, tacos, drink specials and more at Bösendorfer Lounge. Part of the elegant Grand Bohemian in downtown Orlando, the lounge will offer specialty margaritas all day long and live entertainment from 5 – 8 p.m., perfect for getting the party started.
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City Works Eatery & Pour House
Disney Springs® restaurant City Works Eatery & Pour House will feature several new items in time for Cinco de Mayo. Celebrate with lavender margaritas, spicy watermelon palomas, pastor pork tenderloin, and Funfetti funnel cake, available through June 16.
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St Johns Rivership Company
If you’re looking for something off the beaten path, try dinner with a view aboard an old-fashioned sternwheeler. St Johns Rivership Company in Sanford will host a 90-minute dinner cruise with an all-you-can eat Cinco de Mayo buffet, a cash bar with margarita specials, and stunning lake and river views. Pricing: $40 adults, $20 children.
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