Grab your sombrero and fiesta your way to one of these Cinco de Mayo parties…

Any day of the week, we reckon that sombreros, tacos and margaritas are a winning combination, but none more so than on Cinco de Mayo. The annual Mexican fiesta rolls round again this week, and Dubai isn’t missing out on any of the action.

Here are five places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Dubai 

Coya

Coya win

Coya will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo in the Pisco Lounge this Saturday May 5 with a special selection of Mexican themed cocktails and floating canapes. If it’s an a la carte option you’re after – it’s normal service in the dining room.

Coya, Restaurant Village, Jumeirah Four Seasons 5pm to 7pm, Saturday May 5. Tel: (04) 316 9600. More info on website

Loca

Loca will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a one-off Saturday brunch this weekend. The five hour package is priced at Dhs285 and includes dishes such as huervos, slow-roasted ribs and kingfish fajitas served up alongside free flowing drinks beers, wines and margaritas. It’s complimented by a game of Mexican ‘Loteria’, a bingo-style game of cards with a chance to win some great prizes.

Loca, Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa, 12pm to 5pm, Saturday May 5, Dhs285. Tel: (04) 346 1111. More info on website 

Maya

This Cinco de Mayo, bring your ‘amigos’ to Maya Mexican Kitchen +  Bar where they’ll be throwing a street food Fiesta at Bar Tacos on the terrace. They’ll be selling vouchers for Dhs40, with each one redeemable against a drink or one of the many dishes on offer at the live cooking stations and food stands. For those wanting the à la carte option, service will continue as usual downstairs in the main dining area.

Maya Mexican Kitchen, Le Royal Meridien, 7pm to 1am, Saturday May 5, dishes from Dhs40. Tel: (04) 316 5550. More info on website

Taqado


Launching just in time for May 5, and available through Deliveroo exclusively, Taqado’s El Jefe Boxes are the way to go if you’re looking to host a fiesta at home. Available in two different sizes, the El Jefe boxes are made up of mini burritos, salsa, chips and nacho chips and priced at Dhs300 for 5 people and Dhs575 for a box that feeds ten.

Taqado, via Deliveroo, Saturday May 5, Dhs300 for 5 person box, Dhs575 for 10 person box. More info on website 

Zoco

Join in the Mexican fiesta and celebration at Zoco on Saturday May 5 from 5pm onwards and tuck in to Mexican street food that will be circulating the venue. Dishes start from Dhs55 to Dhs70, plus there will be live entertainment and a DJ to keep the party going. Bring your salsa shoes.

The Atrium, Al Habtoor City, 5pm to late, Saturday May 5, from Dhs55. Tel: (04) 437 0044. More info on website

 

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