Cinco de Mayo
By Citysearch Editors, Chicago
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5: Chicago's best Mexican restaurants, margaritas and festive events.
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Salpicon
1252 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
Choose from 100 sipping tequilas, flights of anejos, blancos, reposados, ultra-premiums and mescals--or have a house margarita with Herradura Silver. -
Cesar's
3166 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Affordable margaritas by the pitcher draw an eclectic Lakeview crowd to this casual spot. -
El Jardin
3335 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
This lively cantina serves Mexican specialties and potent margaritas to a casual Lakeview crowd. -
Salud
1471 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Served on the rocks with salt, the margarita Tradicional is a smooth blend of Sauza Tres Generaciones, Cointreau and hand-squeezed lime. -
Frontera Grill & Topolobampo
445 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Go upscale with chef Rick Bayless at his two River North spots--Frontera Grill is casual and buzzing, while Topolobampo is sophisticated and sedate. -
Uncle Julio's Hacienda
855 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
Try the Sangria Swirl, a potent frozen concoction that mixes fruity sangria with golden margarita. -
Cafe El Tapatio
3400 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL
Oversized drinks and Mexican dishes attract crowds to this casual corner spot. -
Nuevo Leon Restaurant
1515 W 18th St, Chicago, IL
Dig into truly authentic Mexican food at this casual diner, a local favorite since 1962--but remember that it's BYOB. -
El Meson Mexican Cuisine
34 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL
Suburbanites can flock to this restaurant without traveling into the city. -
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant
1835 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
Music, fun and food make a good night out for your celebration. -
Taqueria El Ranchito
2829 N Milwaukee, Chicago, IL
A perfect spot to cure that hangover you will have that won't break the bank. -
Cuatro
2030 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
The DJs will keep the party going on and on for the night owls. -
Tecalitlan Restaurant
1814 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Cheap eats with margaritas flowing. There's no better way to celebrate. -
Mambo Grill
412 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
In the center of the city lies the best mojitos for your enjoyment. -
Las Mananitas Mexican Restaurant
3523 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
The margaritas will still be on your mind post-partying. -
Las Pinatas Mexican Food
1552 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
With their selection of Mexican beers and wines, this spot is a reveler's dream.
