Grab your sombreros and put on your dancing shoes for an unforgettable Mexican fiesta at these bars and restaurants in Singapore
What’s not to love about Cinco de Mayo? The Mexican fiesta brings together great music, stellar Mexican food, dancing, and lots and lots of tequila and margaritas. Want to kick back like they do in Mexico or looking for things to do in May? Here are five spots to throw shapes and knock back tequilas come Cinco de Mayo on 5 May!
Bull and Bear
Really love your margaritas? Put your money where your mouth is and take part in Bull and Bear’s Cinco de Mayo celebration that’ll feature a piñata smash and even a margarita drinking competition! Throughout the night, you’ll enjoy deals on lime margaritas ($8.50++), strawberry margaritas ($9++), and six shots of tequila for ($45++). Hungry? Nibble on corn chips and salsa for $8++.
Bull and Bear, #01-01, 31 Pekin Street, Far East Square, Singapore 048761. p. 6557 0879. 5 May, 6pm-2am.
Tiger’s Milk
Salsa your way down to Tiger’s Milk for a rollicking good time at its Cinco de Mayo party on 5 May. Start the evening with a welcome shot of Patrón Tequila Silver, before tucking into chef’s specials like the crispy fish tacos ($14), mini chicken fajita skewers ($15), and crispy beef short rib tacos ($26). Keep the good vibes flowing with great drinks deals – get six shots of Patrón Tequila Silver for $55 or try their Agave Sour ($18) and the Margarita Punch ($20). To sweeten the deal, each table gets to participate in Bingo Amigo and stand a chance to win six shots of tequila!
Tiger’s Milk, 28 Ann Siang Road, Singapore 069708. p. 6808 2183. 5 May, 5pm-12am.
ADRIFT
Want a more food-focused Cinco de Mayo celebration? ADRIFT is pulling out all the stops for its Cinco de Mayo party on 5 May with a selection of Mexican classics like elote asado, mole pablano along with tipples like frozen margaritas and palomas. The evening ramps up with music, entertainment and lots of dancing. You’ll also enjoy free tacos with your first drink order!
ADRIFT, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Hotel Lobby Tower 2, Singapore 018956. p. 6688 5657. 5 May.
Bang Bang
A roof-raising, tequila-fueled Mexican fiesta awaits you at Bang Bang’s Cinco de Mayo party on 5 May! Don those sombreros or slip into your finest frock and get ready to dance the night away to “dope party music and EDM bangers”. You’ll also get to pick up twin Patrón bottles (Silver or XO Café) for $550. The $35 entry includes one drink.
Bang Bang, 7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square, Singapore 039595. p. 8127 2808. 5 May, 10pm ‘til late.
CÉ LA VI
Take your Cinco de Mayo celebrations to new heights at CÉ LA VI, literally. On 5 May, DJ Latin Prince, a household name in the San Francisco Bay Area, will take to the decks for a Mexican-themed evening of revelry at the Club Lounge. Cover charge for this Mexican shindig is $20.
CÉ LA VI, 1 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018971. p. 6508 2188. 5 May.
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