Cinco de Mayo in Gwinnett!

Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862, victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. While it is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations. You can learn more about the history of the holiday here.

If you're looking for a great meal to celebrate Cinco, we've got you covered. Our friend and Gwinnettian, Jose Martinez Ramirez, created a list of some of the county's most authentic Mexican restaurants. His suggestions include:

See the full post and Jose's suggestions of what to order here.

Want to celebrate at home? Order a Street Taco Kit from Strange Taco Bar in Downtown Lawrenceville, the "original unauthentic taqueria." The kit includes everything you need to build the perfect street tacos: fresh pico, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, and flour tortillas. Serves 8-10 people.

 
Strange Taco Bar sign

Highlighting Local Mexican Businesses

Through our local love series, we make an effort to promote local minority-owned businesses. Be sure to check out the two features below and plan a visit to each place ASAP. You'll thank us later!

Local Love: Beto's Tacos 
Nicknamed "Beto" by his parents, Roberto has been serving tacos to hungry Gwinnettians since 2019 and is still a local go-to place for locals. 

Local Love: Plaza Las Americas
Located in Lilburn, this building is an adaptive reuse of a vacant Lowe's storefront turned into an international indoor/outdoor market. 

Imported Image

Beto's Tacos

As far as events go, here is the lineup to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Gwinnett: 

 

May 3rd & 4th: Latino Family Festival @ Stone Mountain Park 

  • The festival features a family-friendly Drone & Light Show on the largest screen in the world, storytellers, and live international talent including Aztec Dancers, Colombian & Mexican Ballet, Flamenco Dancers, Mariachi Bands, Pleneros, Mexican bands, & more! 

May 4th: Cinco de Mayo Taco Fest @ Plaza Las Americas

  • Indulge in a flavorful fiesta featuring a variety of mouthwatering tacos from authentic food trucks, while enjoying live music and entertainment that will have you dancing all day long. 
  • 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm 

May 8th: KAPO EN VIVO EN ATLANTA @ The Atlanta Coliseum 

  • Don't miss the chance to see Kapo live! 🎶🔥 This 2025, the Por Si Alguien Nos Escucha tour! Join us for a night full of music, energy, and excitement! 🎸🎵 If you haven't had the chance to see Kapo live yet, now's the perfect time!
  • Starting @ 9:00 pm 

See our calendar for more.