Guide to celebrating Cinco de Mayo 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada

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Cinco de Mayo, fifth of May, commemorates the Mexican army’s defeat of the much larger French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Las Vegas celebrates Mexican heritage and culture with great food, drink specials, partying, festivities and more partying.

Cabo Wabo at Planet Hollywood

Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo Cantina is all about partying and having seriously good food. They will be putting on a four day fiesta for Cinco de Mayo. Included in the festivities will be a live DJ. Cinco de Mayo specialty cocktails include

  • Cocorita with Cabo Wabo Tequila, lime juice and creme of coconut, served on the rocks with freshly toasted coconut
  • El Santo with Santo Mezquila, freshly crushed jalapenos, orange and pineapple juice, chipotle, pepper and agave
  • Maui Rocker crafted with Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, orange curacao, pineapple juice, grenadine and sweet and sour
  • Tamarind Margarita with Santo Blanco Tequila, lime juice, triple sec and house made tamarind syrup served on the rocks

Cinco de Mayo signature bites of their tasty TexMex cuisine include

  • Carne Asada Tacos
  • Nacho Platter crafted with a house cheese blend, beans, jalapenos, queso sauce, cotija cheese and pica de gallo, sour cream and guacamole
  • Sammy’s Tequila Shrimp

They also feature tequila, lots of tequila, including Hagar’s Cabo Wabo brand. The Cabo Wabo tequila can be served straight as a shot or as part of a Mexican inspired cocktail.

Cabo Wabo is in the Miracle Mile Shops in Planet Hollywood. Planet Hollywood is a star packed resort with a great casino floor, nightclubs and bars.

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The Mob Museum

The Mob Museum lets you explore the real stories of the Mob through interactive exhibits and artifacts. See the St. Valentine’s Massacre Wall. Click here to get a 16% discount on admission.

The basement level Underground is a working speakeasy and distillery. They are offering drink specials to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. You can get a special Cadillac Margarita for $12. This offer is good from April 28, 2022, until May 5, 2022. The Underground is also offering a limited edition tequila and mezcal tasting flight, including Xicaru Reposado Mezcal, Siete Blanco, Espolon Reposado and Maestro Dobel Anejo. Pricing is $35 from April 28, 2022, to May 31, 2022.

Plaza Las Vegas

Are you ready to fiesta? Dance and drink under the bright lights of the iconic Plaza Dome. Enjoy all the elements of Cinco de Mayo at the Plaza Hotel & Casino. You’ll see Lucha Libre wrestling matches, a mariachi band, folklorico dancing and one enormous pinata. Enjoy the entertainment and take advantage of the many drink and food specials.

The historic Plaza Las Vegas is located at the end of the Fremont Street Experience. It has an 80,000 sq. ft. casino with over 500 slot machines and a Poker Pro poker room.

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Mandalay Bay

Said to be the originator of the Margarita in 1941, Hussong’s Cantina has a buoyant Baja atmosphere and authentic Baja cuisine. Located in Mandalay Bay, Hussong’s will have a mariachi band, plenty of drink specials and many surprises for its Cinco de Mayo Celebration.

Also in Mandalay Bay, Border Grill is famous for its Latin flavors in an urban candina. Its Cinco de Mayo fiesta will include a mariachi band, live entertainment and giveaways.

Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino features elegance and excitement in its accommodations, restaurants and entertainment. It features the Mandalay Bay Beach with a wave pool, lazy river and Moorea Beach Club.

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The LINQ

Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar at the LINQ opens early for breakfast and is offering a $25 bottomless mimosa deal (with a 90 minute limit). Try one of 25 Margaritas by the glass or pitcher. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can add a scorpion to any tequila shot for $5. Sit outside and watch the High Roller Observation Wheel.

It will be illuminated in the colors of the Mexican flag in honor of Cinco de Mayo.

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Arizona Charlie’s

Arizona Charlie’s Decatur and Arizona Charlie’s Boulder will have a culinary celebration for Cinco de Mayo. Their Sourdough Cafes will have a Tostada Trio Meal including

Appetizer – Choice of

  • Southwest Caesar salad
  • Chicken Tortilla soup

Entree

  • Trio of tostadas that will be carne asada, carnitas and shredded chicken tostadas topped with queso fresco, sliced avocado, crema and roasted Mexican salsa with a side of black beans and cilantro rice.

You’ll love the price. The Tostada Trio Meal goes for $14! The meal will be served from 11 am to 11 pm. And to make Cinco de Mayo even better, the signature house margarita will be going for $3!

Arizona Charlie’s Decatur is located off the busy Las Vegas Strip in a friendly neighborhood with a mall and a shopping center nearby. Their 258 spacious guest rooms have a beautiful Northwest themed decor. The casino has over 1,000 slot and video poker games, a keno lounge, a poker room and plenty of table games.

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Arizona Charlie’s Boulder Hotel & RV Park has easy access to U.S. 95 and is 10 minutes from downtown Las Vegas. Its 301 spacious rooms are well priced and it has several restaurants and lounges. The casino has 47,000 square feet of gaming with more than 1,000 slot and video poker machines, table games and a 24 hour bingo parlor.

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Luxor

The Luxor’s FANTASY has remained one of the top productions on the Strip since its premiere over 20 years ago. The Las Vegas Review-Journal called it “the gold standard of adult revues in Las Vegas.”

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a hot show and you could get a Cinco de Mayo Special. One lucky audience member will be chosen to receive a fiesta filled gift basket. The basket will contain FANTASY branded merchandise including

  • The “2022 The Gold Standard” calendar
  • A poster
  • A commemorative poker chip
  • A deck of cards
  • $100 Gift Certificate to Diablo’s Cantina in Luxor

Luxor is a 30 story black glass pyramid on the Las Vegas Strip. The Oasis Pool has a 5 acre pool area with four pools, a whirlpool and 12 private cabanas. It has 11 restaurants, a full service spa, a casino, 4 bars/lounges and a 24 hour fitness center.

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The Venetian Resort Las Vegas

The Yardbird Table & Bar in The Venetian Resort Las Vegas is now taking reservations for May 5. They are offering a special Cinco de Mayo Dinner of

  • Queso Fundido
  • Enchiladas Verde
  • Blanco y Rojo
  • Chocoflan

Pricing is $90 person.

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas is in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. It offers luxurious all suite accommodations, a casino, world class entertainment, wonderful restaurants, upscale shopping and gondola rides down the Grand Canal.

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