Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Eagle County
Fnd deals on margs, tacos and more on May 5 at area restaurants
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Tomorrow is May 5 and a day where many people celebrate Cinco de Mayo. This day is sometimes mistaken for Mexico’s Independence Day, which is September 16, 1810, when Mexico gained their sovereignty from Spain. May 5 actually marks the Mexican Army’s unlikely victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862.
In the U.S., the date has become associated with the celebration of Mexican American culture. Larger cities like Los Angeles, Houston and Miami will host parades, traditional dances and concerts. Closer to home, Eagle County restaurants will serve up some authentic fare and offer margarita specials.
Please note that some restaurants take a break during the off season and are closed at this time. Here’s a partial list of places that are doing Cinco de Mayo specials and featured items. Check with your favorite establishment to see if they have any deals going on.
Agave – Avon
Agave’s annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration returns with food and drink specials, a live burro and more. Food and drink specials will run from 2-6 p.m. and include:
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- $2.50 Crispy tacos
- $3 Street tacos
- $4 Corona, Pacifico or Modelo Especial
- $5 House margaritas with Juarez Tequila
- $6 Rattlesnake tequila shots
- $9 El Mejor top shelf margarita
Pedro the Donkey is back again this year so stop by the deck for photo ops starting at 4 p.m. Agave will host two free live music sets at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Come check out Cody Braun of Reckless Kelly and singer-songwriter Hayden Redwine as they make a stop in Avon while out of their Forget about the World Tour. Agave’s stage will be filled with outlaw country so wear your boots this Cinco de Mayo. For more information, go to AgaveAvon.com.
Fiesta’s Café and Cantina – Edwards
Fiesta’s Café and Cantina in Edwards has been serving the Vail Valley for 37 years and welcomes everyone to come out and enjoy the Cinco de Mayo festivities with them this Tuesday. Musica DJ will start spinning tunes at 5 p.m. and there will be food and drink specials a throughout the day long with giveaways and piñata breaking. Fiesta’s has been hosting its Cinco de Mayo celebration each May since 1989 and has always called it a “Celebration of Diversity” and invites everyone to come together to celebrate our diverse community and work toward unity. Check out fiestascafe.com for more details.
Del Toro – West Vail
Del Toro Mexican Cuisine is hosting a Cinco de Mayo party at its contemporary Mexican restaurant in West Vail. Come for the two-for-one margaritas and stay for chef’s specialty tacos such as the rib eye or mahi mahi tacos. Check out other dishes at deltororestaurant.com.
Mexican Grill – Minturn
Head to Minturn to the Grill next to The Minturn Saloon (which is closed for the off season in case you were going to try to get a marg there for Cinco de Mayo) for deals like two-for-one margaritas and two-for-one draft beers. There will also be food specials including discounts on pozole and enchiladas. Check out the website to view the menu.
Fiesta Jalisco – Avon
Fiesta Jalisco in Avon will be celebrating all day long with food and drink specials, piñatas, giveaways and more. Stop by the Chapel Square location anytime between 10:30 a.m. until close. Visit the website at avon.fiestajaliscoco.com.
El Segundo – Vail
While many restaurants are closed in Vail, El Segundo is open throughout the off season. Chef-owner Dimitri Souvorin said all the locals should stop by and although Tuesday’s weather might not be ideal to sit on the deck, the drinks will be flowing and so with the tacos. Find out why El Segundo earned top rankings in the ail Daily’s Best of Vail Valley in these categories in 2025:
- Best Taco
- Best Margarita
- Best Burrito
- Best Latin American Restaurant
- Best Après Ski
- Best Happy Hour
Casa Mexico – Eagle
Casa Mexico is doing specials on drinks such as two-for-one margaritas and a refreshing michelada beer cocktail. Casa Mexico will be open from 10:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. and you can find out what else is on the menu at casamexicoeagleco.com.
Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa – Avon
Enjoy the views while sipping on a Cinco de Mayo drink at the Lookout Bar. The Red Tail Cocktail is made with Fresno Infused Tequila, mezcal, blood orange liqueur, cinnamon honey simple, cinnamon tincture if you need a little spice in your life. Lookout Bar is also offing 20% off and it is open from 3-9 p.m., reservations are recommended.
At The Westin Riverfront Lobby Bar the team will be servng up a delicious cocktail for tequila lovers called Pear Necessities made with Blanco Tequila, spice pear liqueur, lime, agave and cinnamon sugar with a salt rim. Yum! Discover more at The Westin Riverfront’s Instagram page.
