From Mezcal to Margaritas: Cinco de Mayo Celebrations in Atlanta
Cinco de Mayo is coming in hot, and Atlanta’s ready to celebrate with street eats, tequila treats, and more margaritas than anyone probably needs. From a Peruvian-Mexican mashup pop-up at Hermanita to a weekend-long fiesta at DBA, Sunday art markets with Wild Heaven, and a colorful marg lineup at Vesper, we’ve rounded up a few ways to stretch the Cinco celebration from Friday to Monday.
Cinco de Mayo, Hermanita-Style: Street Eats, Mexican Specials, and Mezcal
This Cinco de Mayo, Hermanita—the fiery pop-up from James Beard-nominated Chef Arnaldo Castillo—is throwing a patio party packed with Peruvian street food, Mexican specials, and Mezcal cocktails. Kicking off at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 5, the little sister of Tio Lucho’s is taking over the sidewalk and grill once again, serving up a festive menu of flame-kissed bites, bright salsas, and refreshing libations designed to celebrate the season in true Hermanita style. Special for Cinco de Mayo, the menu features a tender grilled chicken taco topped with chalaca and aji limo for a bright, zesty finish, alongside a vibrant aguachile verde with shrimp, cucumber, and serrano pepper. Flame-kissed elote gets dressed in crema de aji, manchego, Old Bay, and green onions, while a traditional Tres Leches Cake rounds out the offerings with a rich, indulgent touch. To keep the party going, Producer Mezcal will be on site with refreshing Mezcal drink pouches, joined by housemade Chicha Morada and plenty of crisp, cold beers. Hermanita’s Cinco de Mayo pop-up kicks off Monday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Tio Lucho’s (675 N. Highland Ave. NE #6000, Atlanta, GA 30306) and will serve until sold out. For menus, updates, and future pop-up dates, follow along at @tioluchos and @hermanita_atl. For more information, call (404) 343-0278 or visit www.tioluchos.com.
DBA Tacos and BBQ Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with a Weekend-Long Fiesta
Cinco de Mayo deserves more than just a single day of celebration, and DBA Tacos and BBQ in Clarkston is making sure of it. From Friday, May 2 through Monday, May 5, 2025, DBA is turning up the energy with specialty tacos, cold beers, and house margaritas designed to keep the good times rolling all weekend long. Guests can dive into $4 beers, $6 house margaritas, and $8 Cinco margaritas, all while sampling a lineup of specialty tacos crafted just for the occasion. Whether it’s a casual happy hour, a Saturday spread, or a last-minute Monday celebration, DBA offers the kind of laid-back atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in and stay awhile. Known for its smoked meats and bold tacos, DBA Tacos and BBQ has quickly become a go-to spot for anyone looking for great food without the fuss. This Cinco de Mayo weekend, expect a lively crowd, unbeatable specials, and plenty of reasons to stick around for that second (or third) margarita. For more information, visit www.dbabarbecue.com. DBA Tacos and Barbecue is located at 4540 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Clarkston, GA 30021. Stay connected on Facebook at facebook.com/dbabarbecue and Instagram at @dba.bbq.
Margs, Beers & Early Cheers at Wild Heaven West End
Some holidays deserve more than one day, and Wild Heaven West End is getting a head start on the Cinco de Mayo festivities with its “Cuatro de Mayo“ bash full of tamales, tequila, and good trouble. On Sunday, May 4, the air will be rich with the scent of El Tesoro’s signature tamales—plus a few specials made just for the occasion—while ice-cold beers and freshly shaken margaritas flow freely across the taproom and patio. To round out the Sunday Funday, Sudnat Studios will add even more color to the mix with a curated art market, perfect for browsing between rounds. And for anyone stretching the weekend—or making up for missing it—Wild Heaven’s Margarita Mondays keep the fiesta going with half-priced margaritas at all three locations every week. This Cinco de Mayo weekend, consider Cuatro the pregame, with just enough tequila to tip the weekend into overtime. Wild Heaven Beer has three Atlanta locations: West End (1010 White St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310); Avondale (135B Maple St, Decatur, GA 30030) in Avondale Estates; and Toco Hills (2935B N Druid Hills Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329). Visit wildheavenbeer.com for more information. Stay connected on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wildheaven or on Instagram and Twitter at @beerwildheaven.
Tres Margs for Cinco at Vesper
Vesper is coming with the three amigos as they mix up a trio of margaritas to get the fiesta started for Cinco de Mayo. Available all weekend long, the Banana Margarita kicks off the party, blending banana liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, and tequila into a tropical getaway in a glass. For a floral-forward experience, the Lavender Margarita balances fragrant lavender syrup, vibrant pea flower, fresh lime, and a solid tequila base. And for those seeking a refreshing twist, the Prickly Margarita combines prickly pear, lime, cranberry, and tequila into a ruby-red sip with a hint of desert intrigue. Each concoction is a nod to the occasion without straying from Vesper’s signature touch, with the full menu of craveable American tapas and elevated cocktail program available. Vesper is tucked along the Atlanta BeltLine at 924 Garrett St., Suite D, Atlanta, GA 30316. For more information, visit www.vesperatl.com or call 404.343.1174. Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram at @vesperatl.
