Looking for a few good spots to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Navarre? You’re in the right place.
This guide rounds up local restaurants and hangouts offering food and drink specials, live music, and a little extra festive energy for the day.
Whether you’re planning something family-friendly or just hunting down a solid margarita, there are a handful of places around town doing it right.
Here’s where to eat, drink, and celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Navarre.
Viva Cinco de Mayo!
Traditional Mexican Dine In Experiences
El Jalisco
10076 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre
El Jalisco is breaking out the special priced drinks for Cinco de Mayo this year.
$2 House Tequila Shots
$6 Margaritas
$4 Draft Beers
$1.99 The House Shot
And for dinner, enjoy beef or chicken tacos for $10.99.
Looking to get into the spirit of Cinco de Mayo in a sit down dining experience. Check out El Jalisco.
Mariachi's Express
8207 Navarre Pkwy., Navarre
Mariachi’s is going all in for Cinco de Mayo with all-day food and drink specials. Expect discounted dinner combos, budget-friendly beer and wine, and plenty of reasons to settle in with friends and make a night of it.
Rio Bravo Mexican Grill
3755 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze
Cinco de Mayo lands on Taco Tuesday this year, and Rio Bravo is leaning all the way in. Expect margarita specials, tacos, and a lively midweek crowd—a solid spot to turn an ordinary Tuesday into something a little more festive.
Tacos Rock
913 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, gulf Breeze
Tacos Rock is a family owned restaurant creating a culinary fusion of Mexico City, Nogales and California.
Expect .99¢ tequila shots, $5 margaritas (lime, strawberry, mango), live music throughout the day, and a taco eating contest with a 50″ TV up for grabs. There’s also a bounce house to keep the younger crowd entertained.
🌮 Taco Eating Contest — sign up online
🔗 https://tacorockgb.org
Beach Side Dining
Andy D's Cinco de Mayo Weekend Deck Party
8649 Gulf Blvd, Navarre Beach
Andy D’s is stretching the celebration across May 4th and 5th, with a mix of music bingo, beachside drinks, and Cinco de Mayo specials.
- Half-price taco platters
- $5 house margaritas, Coronas & Modelos
- Tuesday Night Music Bingo
- Happy hour deals: half-price domestic bottles & drafts, $3.10 house wines & well drinks
There is always live music or something fun to do ant Andy D’s. You can find their events listed every week in my Things To Do In Navarre posts.
10% off for locals, 15% off for military and first responders all day every day. (food only)
Windjammers on the Pier
8579 Gulf Blvd, Navarre
Windjammers is turning Cinco de Mayo into a full-day party on the pier with drink specials and live music by the water.
• $5 Pacifico draft
• $5 Corona & Corona Light cans
• $5 house margaritas
• $5 Milagro Silver shots
• $7 Milagro margaritas
• $10 Milagro Cristalino shots
🎶 Live music: Goodbye August (6–10 PM)
🎉 Milagro Tequila reps on site with a surprise
Juana's Pagodas
1451 Navarre Beach Causeway, Navarre
Juana’s mixes Cinco de Mayo specials with a full night of entertainment across the property.
• $4 margaritas, Dos Equis, Corona & Modelo (6–10 PM)
• Seafood nachos, soft shell crab tacos & housemade fresca
• Live music with Six Piece Suits in the Pagoda (7–11 PM)
• Line dancing lessons in the Club (6–9 PM)
Bonus: The band will also be filming footage for a new music video—so you might just end up part of the show.
Live Music on the Beach with Southern Breeze
Gulfside Pavilion, Casino Beach, Pensacola Beach
7–9 PM
If your idea of a perfect Cinco de Mayo leans more salt air and live music than crowded bars, head over to Casino Beach for this free beachfront concert. Set up a chair or blanket and settle in for an easygoing evening by the Gulf.
This week features Southern Breeze, one of the Gulf Coast’s longest-running bands, bringing a mix of classic hits and feel-good Southern sound.
Free to attend
Bring lawn chairs or blankets
No pets or glass allowed
Full Summer Lineup: https://visitpensacolabeach.com/whats-happening-bands-on-beach/
Cinco de Mayo Little Known Facts
Many people mistake Cinco de Mayo for Mexican Independence Day, but it’s not. Actually Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over the French in the Battle of Puebla.
In the city of Puebla, historical reenactments take place. Participants dress in historical French and Mexican army uniforms. And parades are held to commemorate the inspirational victory.
Cinco de Mayo is a minor holiday in Mexico, primarily only celebrated in Puebla. It’s the US that widely celebrates Cinco de Mayo across the country with festivals, tequila, and taco-eating contests.
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