Add a little zest to your Orlando stay with vibrant Cinco de Mayo celebrations and more.
Looking to celebrate Cinco de Mayo (May 5) in Orlando? We have plenty for you to enjoy in 2025, 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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Year-Round Hispanic & Latino History and Culture in Orlando
Go beyond the Cinco de Mayo festivities detailed in this blog to discover year-round performing arts, historical sites, authentic cuisine and galleries influenced by Hispanic and Latino culture. Over 35% of our local population identifies as Hispanic or Latino, so 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 in Orlando.
Galleries & Museums
Start at the Orlando Museum of Art in Loch Haven Park, where you can explore 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. You can also spot photographs of modern Central Florida residents in authentic cultural attire in the Portraits of FusionFest collection, available through May 4, 2025.
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Then, head to 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. The Mexico pavilion at Walt Disney World® Resort features authentic cuisine and a tequila bar with over 300 agave spirits. And for something more contemporary, Antojito’s at Universal CityWalk, Rick Bayless’ Frontera Cocina at Disney Springs® and Rosa Mexicano at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort offer plenty of variety.
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.
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Cinco de Mayo Events
Cinco de Mayo at SeaWorld® Orlando (May 1 – 5, 2025)
SeaWorld® Orlando will celebrate Mexican heritage with a spirited Cinco de Mayo fiesta, available for a limited time 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 specials like street corn, tacos al pastor, tostadas de barbacoa, cheese enchiladas, and blood orange margaritas throughout the park.
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Music & Margs at Howl at the Moon (May 2, 2025)
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with music, drink specials and more themed fun at Howl at the Moon, a dynamic dueling piano in the I-Drive District. Specials include $5 Coronas, $5 White Claws, $6 Mexican Candy shots, and 12 – 82-ounce Howlin’ Margs for $8 - $25.
Cinco de Mayo Night Market (May 3, 2025)
Explore vibrant music, delicious cuisine and one-of-a-kind Orlando gifts at the Cinco De Mayo Night Market, hosted in Avalon Park near the University of Central Florida.
Cinco de Drinko at Krush Brau Park (May 3, 2025)
Raise your glass to Mexican culture, cuisine, and music at Krush Brau Park’s Cinco de Drinko festival. The outdoor fiesta will feature food trucks, drink specials and live entertainment all day long.
Might As Well Be Cinco Pub Crawl in Downtown Orlando (May 3, 2025)
The Might As Well Be Cinco Pub Crawl, organized by locally owned business Orlando Pub Crawls, will return to downtown Orlando’s City District in 2025. Enjoy four complimentary Don Julio shots, Titorita’s or Titos shots, or Coors Lights as you explore multiple downtown Orlando bars.
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Tacos & Margs Crawl (May 3, 2025)
This celebratory Cinco de Mayo foodie crawl features taco and margarita pairings, giveaways, live music, photo ops and more in the heart of downtown Orlando. Kick things off at Wall Street Cantina, then party on to participating venues for even more exclusive deals.
Cinco de Mayo Street Party at Promenade at Sunset Walk (May 5, 2025)
Promenade at Sunset Walk will host a free Cinco de Mayo Street Party on the big day itself, featuring nonstop live music, street performers, two live DJs, and abundant food and beverage specials. You’ll find even more to love at the Promenade’s 30+ shops, restaurants and experiences, and at Margaritaville Resort Orlando next door.
Cinco de Mayo Dining
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with exclusive menus and special savings at Orlando restaurants, bars and resorts.
Please note: Unless otherwise noted, offers are exclusively available on May 5, 2025. Prices do not include taxes, service charges and gratuities. Reservations are recommended for dine-in options and required where noted.
JoJo’s ShakeBAR Orlando
JoJo’s ShakeBAR will bring the party to Pointe Orlando with 50% off tequila cocktails, Patron Margarita Trees and signature Tequila Boozy Bars, available all day long on Cinco de Mayo.
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Grand Bohemian Orlando
Join a spirited celebration at Grand Bohemian Orlando, featuring Mexican inspired tapas, live music, margaritas and more in the swanky Bösendorfer Lounge.
Hard Rock Cafe Orlando
Let the music move you at Hard Rock Cafe Orlando, located at Universal CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort. The rocking eatery will feature celebratory chips and queso, a 32-ounce jumbo margarita, and a fajita queso duo with chicken and steak from May 1 – 6, with live music from Nuveo Mariachi Guadalajara exclusively on Cinco de Mayo.
ICEBAR Orlando
ICEBAR Orlando is bringing the heat with $9 margaritas, $10 taco flights and more fantastic Cinco de Mayo specials. Chill out in their 22-degree ICEBAR, where everything from the seats to the walls are made out of ice, then head to the Fire Lounge to warm up in style.
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Kavas Tacos + Tequila
Already an excellent stop for year-round fun, Kavas Tacos + Tequila will pull out all the stops for a multi-day Cinco de Mayo celebration at Pointe Orlando. Start the party early with an a la carte brunch (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.), live mariachi (1 – 3 p.m.) and hourly fire shows (7 – 9 p.m.) from May 3 – 4.
May 5 festivities include a mini piñata scavenger hunt with prizes (3 p.m.), party llamas (6 – 8 p.m.), and mariachi and dancers (7:30 – 9:30 p.m.). Plus, enjoy celebratory drink specials like $6 Mexican beer, $8 Kavas blend Maestro Dobel shots, $10 house margaritas, $12 frozen margaritas and 50% off select tequilas from May 3 – 5.
Rosen Plaza Hotel
Rosen Plaza Hotel will feature two $10 drink specials on Cinco de Mayo. Cool off at ‘39 Poolside Bar & Grill with the Frozen Rosen (tequila, VEEV Açaí Berry, blue curacao), or celebrate with smoky mezcal palomas (mezcal, grapefruit, lime, Sprite) at Jack’s Place lobby bar.
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Rosen Shingle Creek
Celebrate Cinco all weekend long with $13 La Batanga cocktails from May 3 – 5 at Rosen Shingle Creek. Available inside Mi Casa Tequila Taqueria Restaurant, this refreshing blend features tequila, lime and Mexican Coca Cola finished with coarse salt and a lime wheel garnish.
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Bleu Pool Bar at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with fresh guacamole, margaritas, music, and delicious Mexican treats from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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