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Cinco de Mayo Celebrations

Tacos, tequila, and good vibes—here are eight Cinco de Mayo fiestas happening in Marin.

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Recommendation  #1
Playa

Playa's stretching their Cinco de Mayo celebration into a full-blown fiesta! From Saturday through Tuesday, the beloved Mexican restaurant & bar is going big with great food, drinks, music, and serious party energy.

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All Weekend Drink Specials:

$5 tequila + mezcal shots and $5 Tecate

$10 margaritas

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Then on Tuesday (Cinco de Mayo), things really turn up:

Taco Tuesday favorites, including $6 Tacos “Los Clásicos” — steak, chicken, carnitas & al pastor on handmade tortillas

$10 Margaritas, Palomas & Ranch Waters

Playa Nachos + Coctel Campechano

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Ilegal Mezcal + Espolòn Tequila will be in the house pouring samples and handing out swag.

 🎧 DJ CIANA kicks off at 6pm with tropical beats, hip hop, and Latin house

 🍹 Margarita Bar popping up on the patio lounge

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HOURS:
Saturday & Sunday, May 2nd - 3rd: 11am-9pm; Tuesday, May 5th: 4pm-9pm
Recommendation #2
Copita Tequileria y Comida

Tuesday, May 5th isn’t just Cinco de Mayo—it’s Copita’s 14th Anniversary, and they’re going big. That means two reasons to celebrate—and one place to do it right.

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Sip your way through $14 cocktail specials all day, including:

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Don Lorenzo — Don Pilar Blanco, lime, agave, half salt rim

Strawberry Margarita 

Mexican Boilermaker — Mexican beer + a shot of Cimarrón Blanco

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Then dig into crave-worthy food specials like:

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Baby Back Pork Ribs with BBQ macha salsa, chipotle aioli, coleslaw

Tlayuda loaded with carne asada, black bean purée, queso Oaxaca, cabbage slaw, avocado, tomatillo & chile de arbol salsa

Chocolate Flan Cake - strawberry, chocolate, whipped cream 

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This is the kind of fiesta that only comes around once a year. Vamos!

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HOURS:
Tuesday, May 5th: 11am-9pm
Recommendation #3
Taco Jane's

Head to Taco Jane’s on Cinco de Mayo and dive into a vacation-style vibe where tacos, tequila, and good times take center stage.

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🔥 The Lineup:

 • $5 Tacos – Mix & match your favorites: Mixed Veggie, Chicken, Chicken Tinga, Cochinita Pibil, Steak, or Chorizo

 • $7 Draft Beers – Including Negra Modelo, Sudwerk Pilsner & Pond Farm Hazy IPA

 • $7 El Jimador Blanco Shots – Smooth, simple, and ready to party

 • $9 Sangria – Because Tuesdays deserve a little sweetness

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This is your excuse to kick back, sip something cold, and savor every bite. Good tacos. Great drinks. Zero regrets.

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HOURS:
Tuesday, May 5th: 4:30pm-8:30pm
Recommendation #4
El Rey Mexican Bar & Grill

Head to El Rey Mexican Bar & Grill for a street taco fiesta that delivers big flavor without breaking the bank—three soft tacos for just $8, hot off the grill and loaded with all the good stuff.

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Build your trio:

✨ Carne asada

✨ Carnitas

✨ Pollo adobado

✨ Al pastor

🦐 Want to level up? Add shrimp for just +$0.50 per taco

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Each plate comes fully dressed with onions, cilantro, grilled onions, radishes, salsa, and a fresh squeeze of lime—because details do matter.

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Tacos: 2pm–9pm /Happy Hour: 3pm–6pm ( margaritas + yummy bites) 

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Round up your crew, grab a marg, and settle in—this is how you Cinco. 🎉

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HOURS:
Tuesday, May 5th: 2pm-9pm
Recommendation #5
Tam Tavern

Head to Tam Tavern for a full-on taco-and-beer Cinco de Mayo fiesta!

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On Tuesday, May 5th, they’re serving up the kind of no-fuss, all-flavor celebration we can get behind—$4 tacos and $6 draft beers all night long. Mix, match, repeat.

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Taco lineup:

 🌊 Fish — sautéed cod, cabbage, cilantro, jalapeño aioli

 🔥 Steak — marinated skirt steak, pico de gallo, lime-cilantro crema, salsa rojo

 🍗 Chicken — BBQ chicken, pico de gallo, chipotle crema, salsa verde

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Build your dream taco trio, grab an ice-cold beer, and settle in for a laid-back night of great food and good vibes.

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HOURS:
Tuesday, May 5th: 4pm-Close
Recommendation #6
Los Moles Hecho en Casa

Los Moles Hecho en Casa is celebrating Cinco de Mayo in style with delicioso drinks and Mexican bites.. 

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For just $15 per person, dive into a rotating lineup of tacos—crafted fresh each week, just like you’d find on the streets of Mexico.

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Sip & Savor

 • $5 Draft Beers + $5 House Wine

 • $6 House Craft Beers & $6 Micheladas

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Happy Hour Bites (3pm–6pm)

 Keep the good vibes going with crave-worthy deals:

 • Chips & Guacamole – $7

 • Tostaditas (2) with carnitas, shredded beef, or chicken – $7

 • Loaded Nachos – $10

 • Cevichile (shrimp, lime, serrano, cucumber) – $7

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Bring your friends, grab a drink, and let the taco cart do its thing.

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HOURS:
Tuesday, May 5th: 3pm-9pm
Recommendation #7
Insalata's

Insalata’s is turning up the heat this Cinco de Mayo with a one-day-only lineup of bold, crave-worthy specials that bring a fresh twist to classic Mexican flavors.

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Start things off with guac, salsa & chips (because obviously), then dive into crowd-pleasers like Poblano & Corn Flautas or a vibrant Shrimp, Scallop & Squid Ceviche Cóctel.

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For the main event, it’s all about the enchiladas—whether you’re team Chicken with rich chili california sauce or going all-in on Carnitas with tomatillo verde, cotija, and lime crema.

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And don’t you dare skip dessert: Cinnamon Tres Leches Cake topped with fresh mango and caramel is calling your name. 

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Wash it all down with a classic Margarita or sip on the Sierra Madre for something a little smoky, a little spicy, and totally festive.

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HOURS:
Tuesday, May 5th: 11:30am-8:30pm
Recommendation #8
Tiburon Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Trade the crowded bars for open water views and celebrate Cinco de Mayo aboard an Angel Island Ferry sunset cruise around the Bay.

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Set sail from the Tiburon Ferry Terminal and kick off the evening with two hours of music, margaritas, and good vibes as the sun dips behind the Golden Gate. Enjoy $5 drink specials, a lively crowd, and a pop-up taco stand serving authentic Yucatán-style bites. 

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This floating fiesta delivers the ultimate combo: scenic views + festive energy + tacos on deck.

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Tickets: $54.50 per person (21+ event) 

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Pro Tips: Dress in layers—it gets breezy on the water; Leave the heels at home; Bring your appetite (and your camera 📸)

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HOURS:
Tuesday, May 5th: 7pm-9pm
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