Where to find the best Cinco de Mayo drink and dinner deals around Knoxville
What's better than a Friday night? The fact that this year Cinco de Mayo is on Friday, providing lots of drink and dinner deals to celebrate around Knoxville.
Check out these Cinco de Mayo drink and dining specials. ¡Salud!
If your business is offering food and/or drink specials for Cinco de Mayo and would like to be included in this list, please email hayley.choy@knoxnews.com.
Ancient Lore Village Cinco de Mayo Tequila Tasting
Ancient Lore Village will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo on May 4 with a tequila tasting and a generous Mexican food spread 5:30-8:30 p.m. Enjoy the village venue with dinner and tequila tastings alongside a relaxing bonfire.
Tickets are $50 per person and guests must be 21+ to attend. Cash bar available. For more information and to make a reservation, visit ancientlorevillage.com.
Cinco de Mayo Old City Pub Crawl
Gather in the Old City to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Old City Pub Crawl starting at 8 p.m. Wristbands for the fiesta can be purchased at the doors of the participating venues for $10.
Participating establishments include Merchants of Beer, Hannah's Cafe, Southbound, Wagon Wheel and Old City Sports Bar (OCSB). Live music performed by Matt Stillwell will be at the Wagon Wheel. There will also be a Cinco Silent Disco at OCSB back room 9 p.m.-midnight.
Cancun Mexican Grill & Cantina
This Cinco de Mayo, Cancun Mexican Grill & Cantina will be serving their margaritas and delicious Mexican entrees to celebrate the holiday. Menu items and specials for both the South Knoxville and West Knoxville locations can be found at cancunknox.com.
Casey's
Complete your fiesta food cravings with Casey's pizza. For Cinco de Mayo, Caseys' will offer a large Taco Pizza for $14.99. Casey's will also offer any other large specialty pizza for $14.99 on May 5. Check out their pizza menu and offerings at caseys.com.
Chivo Taqueria
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Downtown Knoxville? Stop by Chivo Taqueria to enjoy flavorful entrees and drinks. Try the specialty lavender cocktail that will be featured called the “Live, Love, Lavender." Representatives from Patron will be on site at 4 p.m. to provide merchandise, swag and samples to customers. Drink and food menu can be found at chivotaqueria.com.
Chuy's
Patio party with a variety of refreshing drinks and Tex-Mex favorites will be found at Chuy's this holiday. Various drink specials and upgrades will be offered, including the Grande giveaway cup while supplies last. To order online or check out the menu, order.chuys.com.
Condado Tacos
Celebrate the holiday with newly opened Condado Tacos in Turkey Creek. Condado Tacos will host their happy hour 3-6 p.m., featuring a variety of specialty margaritas and beverages. Specials and online ordering can be viewed at condadotacos.com.
Crafty Bastard Brewery West
This holiday, Crafty Bastard Brewery West will release its new Le Chlea Mexican Lager. Other specials will be available, like their original and passionfruit margaritas on draft. A special food menu including Mexican pizzas and nachos also will be available. Visit craftybastardbrewery.com to check out drink and food specials.
Drake's
Cinco de Mayo specials will be available all day at Drake's, that include Tequila Sunsets, margaritas, Corona buckets and chips with queso. Check out menu items and holiday specials at drakescomeplay.com.
El Burro Flojo
Fantastic flavors of Mexico can be found at El Burro Flojo this holiday. Drink specials and delicious menu items will be offered and can be viewed at burroflojo.com.
El Chico
An all-weekend celebration will be hosted by El Chico in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. An outside patio stage will feature a live band performance by Matthew Hickey. Specials on Jell-O and Patron shots, top shelf margaritas, import and domestic drafts will be offered. Giveaways will be available. Dinner special will include 'Fajitas for Two' for $24.99. For a look at the menu, visit elchico.com.
Fountain City Social Cinco de Drinko
The epic '80s bar Fountain City Social will celebrate its second annual 'Cinco de Drinko' with a live performance by The Johnny's. The celebration will start at 2 p.m. and will feature holiday drink specials and queso bar.
Habaneros Mexican Grill
Drink specials and delicious menu items will be offered at Habaneros Mexican Grill locations. Menu and drink details can be found on the restaurant's Facebook page.
Last Days of Autumn Brewing
Stop by Last Days of Autumn Brewing for a fiesta featuring menu specials and live music. The party will start at 6 p.m. and will have various street tacos available, as well as a new beer release, Light Mexican Lager. Alex and the Animals will perform live music at 7 p.m. to rock the night away. Visit lastdaysofautumn.com to view event details and menu items.
Loco Burro
Join Loco Burro for an all day Cinco de Mayo party. Activities include a taco-eating contest, donkey-riding contest, and raffle drawings for prizes. Music will be performed all day and drinks specials will be available. Loco Burro is a Tex-Mex restaurant and tequila bar located in West Town Mall.
Panchos
Drink specials and authentic Mexican menu items will be offered at Panchos this Cinco de Mayo. Menu and drink offerings can be found at panchosmexicantn.com.
Pelanchos Mexican Grill
Drink specials and delicious menu items will be offered at the Knoxville and Seymour Pelanchos Mexican Grill locations. View menu options and order online at pelanchos.com.
Soccer Taco
Spend Cinco de Mayo with Soccer Taco and enjoy tasty margarita specials and food options. The three restaurant locations will be open all day for the holiday. View menu options and specials at soccertaco.com.
SoKno Taco
South Knoxville's SoKno Taco will offer a wide variety of cervezas and mouthwatering food items this holiday. View menu and order online at soknota.co.
Tako Taco
Enjoy flavors of Latin America and Asia with food and drink specials from Tako Taco. For Cinco de Mayo, Tako Taco will be featuring a Jamaica ( Mexican hibiscus tea) Sangria and other margarita varieties. Drink specials and eclectic menu items can be viewed and ordered online at takotacoknox.com.
This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Knoxville Cinco de Mayo drink and dinner deals to help you celebrate
