There’s something about Cinco de Mayo that does it. May 5th rolls around and you suddenly have a craving for Mexican food and an ice cold beer!
How did Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for ‘Fifth of May’) originate into a mad dash for tacos and enchiladas? The date originally commemorated the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
Yet, even so, the day is more popularly celebrated in the United States than in Mexico and has become associated with a recognition of Mexican-American culture. And while approximately 18 percent of Clearwater’s population is Hispanic or Latino, only a portion of that demographic is of Mexican descent.
People in the U.S. attend parades with colorfully dressed dancers, listen to lively Mexican mariachi folk music and consume millions of avocados in traditional eats such as guacamole.
Clearwater does have a number of outstanding places to enjoy this colorful culture’s food and drinks.
Brown Boxer Pub & Grill
The Brown Boxer will offer $5 margaritas, Coronas and Teremana tequilla at their Cinco de Mayo Bash.
483 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater Beach
727-441-6000
Sea Dog Cantina
Cinco de Mayo at Sea Dog will feature live music all day, a Spanish DJ all night, a street taco station and drink specials.
26200 US 19 N, Clearwater
727-726-6800
http://cantina.seadogbrewing.com
In addition to the above Cinco celebrations, Clearwater has a number of excellent restaurants that offer tasty Mexican food to satisfy your every fiesta craving:
Clear Sky on Cleveland
Fajita Wednesday all day, Happy Hour at 2, and it’s Cinco de Mayo?! Yes, please!
418 Cleveland St, Clearwater
727-754-7244
https://www.facebook.com/clearskyoncleveland
https://www.clearskyoncleveland.com
Jimmy’s Fish House
Jimmy’s Fish House will have Cinco de Mayo specials at the Holiday Inn Clearwater Beach specials on tacos, quesadillas beer, sangria and margaritas.
521 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach
727-446-9720
Tijuana Flats
Indoor or outdoor patio dining, Tijuana Flats offers a huge selection of hot sauces to go with those tasty tacos or other savory selections.
Both locations will have Cinco fiestas to go with take home meal kits from May 1 – 5. Or try their new Golden Agave Margaritas.
2849 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater
727-469-7933
https://order.tijuanaflats.com/menu/tijuana-flats-gulf-to-bay
Tijuana Flats
Inside and outdoor patio dining, take out, delivery
2518 SR 580, Ste A, Clearwater
727-437-0915
Taco Bus
Dine in, take out, delivery up to seven miles
505 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach
727-754-5304
https://taco-bus.com/stores/clearwater
Tequilas Mexican Grill & Cantina
Mechanical bull! Live mariachis music and special meals and drinks, not to mention the most amazing queso ever!
422 Cleveland St, Clearwater
727-461-6949
https://www.facebook.com/TequilasMexicanGrillCantina
Banelly Taqueria (Authentic Mexican)
Dine in, take out, delivery
901 S Missouri Ave, Clearwater
727-462-9712
Don Pancho Villa Restaurant
Dine in, takeout, delivery
21565 US 19, Clearwater
727-799-0453
El Huarache Azteca
Dine in, takeout, delivery
2908 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater
(727) 535-0149
elhuaracheaztecarestaurant.com
Huarache Azteca
Dine in, takeout, delivery
22097 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater
(727) 290-7836
Pan Filo’s Company
Dine in, take out, delivery
656 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach
727-240-4998
https://www.facebook.com/panfiloscompany
Wherever you choose to spend your Cinco de Mayo, it’s time to get your fiesta on!
Feature photo by Roberto Carlos on UnSplash
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