As we prepare for Cinco de Mayo 2018 Spanish for “Fifth of May” and celebrate margaritas and great food in the Acadiana area we wanted to give you a little background on the date and it’s meaning. The date is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army’s difficult victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza.

In the U.S., Cinco de Mayo has taken on a significance beyond that in Mexico. In the U.S. the date has become associated with the celebration of Mexican-American culture. In Mexico, the commemoration of the battle continues to be mostly ceremonial, such as through military parades.

Below is a list of many Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the Acadiana area. Have a great time celebrating and be safe!

Cinco de Mayo Celebrations

• El Paso Mexican Grill (Lafayette) – 1809 W. Pinhook Rd. – All day celebration starting at 2pm and ending at around midnight with Quarter Draft and The Two Dudes Playing music starting at 4pm – Margaritas and great Mexican food all day long!
• El Paso Mexican Grill (Lafayette) – 3910 Ambassador Caffery – All day celebration starting at 2pm and ending at around midnight with Paperjam starting at 1:30pm and Charlo and da Zydeco Stompers starting at 4:30pm – Margaritas and great Mexican food all day long!
• El Paso Mexican Grill (New Iberia) – 816 E. Admiral Doyle – All day celebration starting at 2pm and ending at around midnight with Darrell Whittington music starting at 4pm – Margaritas and great Mexican food all day long!
• Route 92 (Youngsville, LA) – 2600 E Milton – Cinco de Drinko – Drink specials, margaritas, and Broken MeauxJo starting at 10pm
• 501 Sports Bar (Youngsville, LA) – 808 S Saint Blaise – Cinco drink fun with The Cheetah Sneaks starting at 8pm!
• Agave Downtown – Dustin Sonnier & Todd ONeill