It’s time to pull out your red, white, and green. May 5 is Cinco de Mayo, and we’ve found a few specials to help you have your very own fiesta here in Wichita, Kansas.
Although it’s traditionally a Mexican holiday, Americans have been known to join in the celebration, often by eating Mexican food and drinking margaritas or Mexican beer.
Here are the food and drink deals we’ve tracked down for Cinco de Mayo in Wichita! We hope to find more, and as we do we will add them here.
Feel free to contact us if you know of any other Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Wichita. Please email us at wotcinfo@gamil.com
Cinco de Mayo Celebrations & Deals in Wichita, KS
Chicken N Pickle Cinco de Mayo
Event: Kids Pinata on May 4th at 12:30 & 3 pm for ages 12 & Under.
Drink Deals: May 2, 4 & 5th, Chicken N Pickle will have drink specials on Strawberry Margaritas, Mexican Candy Shots, Pacifico Buckets, and Dos Equis & Modelo Draft Beers.
Food Features: They will be having Taco Monday and all-day loyalty points.
Open Street ICT: NoMar
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Open Streets at NoMar happens on or around Cinco de Mayo every year. NoMar is short for North Market and is located in a beautiful marketplace known for its great cultural offerings. They close the street to cars and open it up for walking, bicycling, live music, entertainment, food, art, and even dancing! Be a part of this fun and FREE community-building event.
Date: May 4, 2025
Location: 204 East 31st Street North
Price: FREE
Tacos & Tequila Wichita Event
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Tacos & Tequila is a free event, but food and drink are available for purchase. Enjoy a mariachi band, live music, cultural activities, and more at the Boathouse in downtown Wichita.
Date: May 3, 2025
Location: Wichita Boathouse, 515 S. Wichita St.
Price: FREE to attend; Tequila Tasting costs
Sedgwick County Zoo Cinco de Mayo
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The zoo will host a fun Cinco de Mayo event that’s included with regular zoo admission (and free for members). On Sunday, May 4, from noon until 6 p.m., Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with food, music, and fun!
Location: 5555 W Zoo Blvd, Wichita, KS 67212
Price: General Admission
Fuzzy Taco Cinco de Mayo
They are serving up good vibes and great drinks this Cinco de Mayo. On Monday, May 5, guests can enjoy $5 House Margaritas and $5 Sangria ‘Rita Swirls, along with the option to add a Coronita to any margarita for just $3.
Central Standard Brewing (156 S Greenwood St)
- May 5: Cinco de Mayo margarita pop-up
Nortons Brewing Company (125 N St Francis St)
- May 5: Taco Gose beer, frozen margarita beer slushies, themed brews
The Brickyard (125 N Mead St)
- May 5: Margaritas, taquitos, live music from Zac Crow and Mariachi Jalisco
Grow Plant Bar (320 S Market St)
- May 3: $5 margaritas, bouquet bar, and scent pop-up
Emerson Biggins (222 N Broadway St)
- May 3: Starting point for Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl
Red Lobster (Towne East & West St locations)
- $5 Cinco Rita cocktail
Little Busters Sports Bar (457 N Baltimore Ave, Derby)
- $7 margarita pitchers
Social Tap Drinkery (4510 E 19th St N, Suite 101)
- All-day food and drink specials
Old Chicago – Old Town (300 N Mead St)
- Vodka-Ritas featuring Greatness Vodka
The Sandbox at Derby (2412 N Rock Rd)
- May 5: Tequila flights, live music from 9 PM to 1 AM
Auburn Spirits (3740 N Maize Rd)
- May 4: Tequila tastings, cocktail samples, El Rey Mexico Cafe food truck
Bitchy Bingo at XY Bar (235 N Mosley St)
- May 5: $20 bingo fundraiser supporting suicide prevention
ElDo Cinco de Mayo – Walnut River Brewery (111 W Locust Ave, El Dorado)
- May 5: Tacos by MisFit Kitchen, live music by La Wapa
Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Wichita
Most of these restaurants will have deals!
- El Mexico Cafe – 2544 S Oliver St, Wichita, KS 67210
- Los Cocos Mexican Restaurant – 1335 N Tyler Rd, Wichita, KS 67212
- Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant – 1413 N Waterfront Pkwy, Wichita, KS 67206
- Molino’s Mexican Cuisine – 1064 N Waco Ave, Wichita, KS 67203
- District Taqueria – 917 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202
- Taquería El Fogon – 1555 S Bluffview Dr, Wichita, KS 67218
- La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant – 1138 N Nelson Dr, Derby, KS 67037 (just outside Wichita)
- Casa Martinez Mexican Restaurant – 609 E 47th St S, Wichita, KS 67216
- Ruben’s Mexican Grill – 915 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67213
- Tacos TJ 664 – 803 N West St, Wichita, KS 67203
- Paletería La Reyna – 2925 N Arkansas Ave, Wichita, KS 67204 (great for snacks & casual eats)
Outdated Deals for Cinco de Mayo
Connie’s Mexico Cafe will be open for Open Streets NoMar! (Also, celebrate a little early at Connie’s 62st anniversary party on April 27. They will have Baile Folklorico dancers and birthday cake while supplies last.)
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Price: Food available for purchase
Cinco de Mayo Restaurant Specials and Drink Deals:
Central Standard Brewing will host a Cinco de Mayo margarita pop-up on Sunday, May 5 from noon to 5 p.m. CSB is located at 156 S. Greenwood St.
Tulips & Tequila at GROW Plant Bar. Sip, Shop, & Create this Cinco de Mayo at Grow Plant Bar for Tulips and Tequila from 2-5! Enjoy $5 Margs, Build your own Bouquet Bar, & Signature Scent Co Pop-Up!
Auburn Spirits Cinco de Mayo Join us Saturday, May 4th, as we help you prepare for your Cinco De Mayo celebrations. Indulge your senses with tequila and cocktail tastings running noon – 6:00 PM on May 4th.
We are thrilled to also announce we have got the one and only El Rey Mexico Cafe food truck rolling in with mouthwatering tacos, quesadillas, and all the Mexican delights. They will be in our parking lot serving up your favorites starting at 11:00 AM.
Whether you are a tequila aficionado or just love a good time, this is an event you do not want to miss. It is free, and you must be 21.
Emerson’s Biggins weekend party. Tons of drink specials, $2 tacos, Tequila flights , and even a frozen margarita machine! Rock Island Live is open each night with live DJ and a Mariachi Band 7pm-9pm Sunday!
Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Cafe (Northeast, South & West). Are all locally owned and will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with deals.
Playa Azul in Old Town Wichita is know for their lime margaritas. They also have a great peach, mango or strawberry margarita.
The Brickyard will have a party on the patio with margaritas, taquitos and music! Mamacita’s takes over the Brickyard, serving food 1 pm to 4 pm. Music starts at 2 pm with Zac Crow and the No Shows. Mariachi Jalisco starts at 3 pm with more music from Zac Crow and the No Shows to follow until 5pm.
Location: The Brickyard, 125 N Mead St, Wichita, KS 67202
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Nortons Brewing Company is tapping some doozies for your Cinco De Mayo considerations! Taco Gose has been one of their most requested beers to bring back, so it’ll be here! 1 day only! No Sleep Til Margaritaville is their hazy IPA brewed with Motueka hops and key lime puree! They will be pouring frozen Margarita beer slushies! Salted rim, Lime or strawberry margarita, made with our sour Gose base, tequila, lime juice, and sour mix!
Location: 125 N. St. Francis
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Paint the Town at Harry and Rock will have an Open Studio from 6 – 9 pm. Reserve your seats at their East location – Cinco de Mayo-themed open studio! Open Studio times are self-guided, with no instructor. Adults only. No Birthdays are allowed during this time. BYOB, other food, and drinks are welcome.
Location: 1625 S. Rock Rd #135 Wichita
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ElDo Cinco de Mayo – Walnut River Brewery El Dorado Hola! Join Experience El Dorado for a Cinco de Mayo Block Party at Walnut River Brewery! Relax in the beautiful spring weather while enjoying tacos from MisFit Kitchen’s NEW Mexican-inspired menu! Dance the evening away with live music by La Wapa!
Location: 111 W Locust Ave, El Dorado, KS 67042
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Blast Off Bay indoor waterpark allows adults to enter for $15 and $5 margaritas!
Red Lobster will have $5, Cinco Rita. The limited-time cocktail – which pairs perfectly with Red Lobster’s delicious New Lobster & Shrimp Tacos – is made with Sauza Gold Tequila, Triple Sec, sour mix, and margarita mix.
Location: 333 S Towne East Mall Dr NEAR, Wichita, KS 67207 & 555 S West St, Wichita, KS 67213
Little Busters is having $7 Margarita pitchers.
Location: 457 N Baltimore Ave, Derby, KS 67037
Social Tap Drinkery is having a fiesta with food and drink specials all day.
Location: 4510 E 19th St N Suite #101, Wichita, KS 67208
Bitchy Bingo at XY will be from 6 pm – 1o pm. This event is to support suicide prevention.
Location: 235 N Mosley St, Wichita, KS 67202
Price: $20 for ten games. Cash Only
The Sandbox in Derby features eight sand volleyball courts, five outdoor and four indoor pickleball courts, a cornhole area, and yard games. The Sandbox is also a restaurant and bar. On Cinco de Mayo, they will have a live band from 9 pm – 1 m and tequila Flights.
Location: Sandbox Derby, 2412 N Rock Rd, Derby, KS 67037
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Price: Free to listen to the band
Old Chicago is Celebrating Cinco De Mayo this year. Local brand GREATNESS VODKA is teaming up with Old Chicago Old Town to celebrate the occasion with VODKA- RITAS. You can enjoy a Classic Vodka-Rita or MIX it up with a Cherry Peach flavor!! Celebrate your holiday with a new type of Greatness.
Location: 300 N Mead St. Wichita
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