There are so many Cinco de Mayo festivities and only one day to celebrate. Houston restaurants are upping their game, offering an abundance of choices to celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla in 1852. If you're having trouble deciding, here are some top picks for delicious food and fun.
The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation is doubling down with a vibrant fiesta of authentic holiday fun on Cinco De Mayo at both the Navigation and Uptown locations. Diners can enjoy mariachi performances inside and outside, along with discounts on cocktails, shots, and hard seltzers including the popular Uptown and Navigation Margaritas, specially made with Patron Tequila, as well as the Ranch Water and Paloma Loca. ninfas.com
After a successful launch of its Bellaire restaurant, Mandito's Tex Mex branched out into Katy. Diners can expect the same elevated Tex-Mex cuisine with a warm, neighborhood atmosphere. Mandito’s offers made from scratch classics, top-shelf margaritas, healthier options, family packs and their new Tex-Mex 2 Pack meals that comes with two tacos, chips, salsa, and a drink for just $10.
Both locations will have an all-day Happy Hour to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Diners can enjoy discounts on a select menu of favorites, beer, bottles of wine, and their delicious margaritas, including the seasonal favorite, Bluebonnet. manditostexmex.com
Houston’s oldest Tex-Mex restaurant, Molina’s Cantina will be celebrating with mariachis at all of their locations. Guests can enjoy happy hour pricing from 3 to 7 pm, and take home a complimentary koozie. Cinco de Mayo is the perfect time to feast on Molina’s legendary classics including Jose’s Dip with chips and Nancy Ames Nachos. Guests can also enjoy their famous Tex-Mex combos like the original recipe Enchiladas de Tejas or a Williams Special, which combines carne asada, grilled onions and cheese enchiladas. Want to have a party at home? Molina’s has catering and margaritas to-go by the half and full-gallon. molinascantina.com
