Cinco de Mayo is rapidly approaching. Cinco de Mayo, an annual holiday celebrating the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla back in 1862, is widely celebrated in the United States with margaritas, tacos, and parties. Many restaurants offer special promotions for the holiday. Myrtle Beach is no exception. Here's where you can celebrate locally if you're planning on being in town on May 5th!
Events
Cinco de Mayo at The Market Common: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a flavorful fiesta at The Market Common! There will be food at popular spots like Nacho Hippo and Dirty Don’s Oyster Bar & Grille, plus party vibes and music around the neighborhood.
Myrtle Beach Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl: Come explore some of the best taco and tequila spots during this bar crawl! There will be themed drinks, food specials, discounts, music, and so much more.
Restaurants
Señor Frog's: This colorful, adventurous restaurant is a lively place to dine any time of the year, with their fun contests, great humor, yummy drinks, and tasty food. You can rest assured that their Cinco de Mayo celebration will be lots of fun!
5 de Mayo Mexican Restaurant: This authentic (and appropriately-named!) Mexican restaurant will be serving up delicious food and drinks. Come grab something to eat and take advantage of their awesome drink specials.
You can browse even more restaurants to visit on Cinco de Mayo here: https://www.visitmyrtlebeach.com/article/celebrate-cinco-de-mayo-in-myrtle-beach
While it is always nice to support local businesses and enjoy yummy food, we also encourage you to take some time to learn about the history of Cinco de Mayo. There is a lot of historic significance to this holiday that is frequently overlooked or misconstrued. A great introduction is available here: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Cinco-de-Mayo
How are you celebrating Cinco de Mayo? Tell us in the comments!
