Photography by Bob Crowe.
It’s time to don your sombreros and break out the maracas! Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, and, according to Tostitos, St. Louis is one of the top five places in the country to celebrate. Check out these five Cinco fiestas you won’t want to miss this weekend:
1. May 4: Cinco de Mayo on Cherokee Street
In addition to three stages of music, this celebration includes the People’s Joy Parade, with a banana-bike brigade and a parade of Volvos. Free. Festival: 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Parade: 1:11 p.m. Cherokee Street between Texas and Michigan avenues, 314-632-6498, cincodemayostl.com.
2. May 5: Cinco de Mayo at Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
Prepare for what Hacienda calls the “biggest and best” Cinco de Mayo party in St. Louis. Enjoy margaritas and restaurant favorites in the newly renovated outdoor patio, live music all day, food and drink tents with an expanded menu, free local shuttles, prize giveaways, and more. Time: Doors open at 10 a.m. 9748 Manchester, 314-962-7100, haciendastl.com.
3. May 3–5: Cinco de Mayo Weekend Celebration at Diablitos Cantina
This three-day fiesta features food and drink specials running all weekend, such as $1 chorizo tacos, $3 chips and guacamole, and more. A DJ will be on hand on Saturday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., along with games, giveaways, chicken drops, and more. Time: Doors open every day at 11 a.m.; kitchen open until 11 p.m. Fri and Sat, 10 p.m. Sun; full bar open until 1 a.m. 3761 Laclede, 314-644-4430, diablitoscantina.com.
4. May 4–5: Cinco de Mayo Washington Avenue Festival at Rosalita’s Cantina
Rosalita’s will be shutting down Washington Avenue between Tucker and 13th Street for a big celebration with an outdoor bar, authentic Mexican dancers, prizes, food specials, and live music by Los Compadres, Awesome Brothers Show, and Clave Sol. Time: 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. 314-621-2700, facebook.com/rosalitasstl.
5. May 5: Cinco de Mayo at Pueblo Solis
Get your fill of guacamole and margaritas at Pueblo Solis this Cinco de Mayo. The South City restaurant will be expanding its outdoor seating and will offer all-day food and drink specials. 5127 Hampton, 314-351-9000.
