Cinco de Mayo in Gwinnett!
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:
- La Mixteca Tamale House (Suwanee)
- Agavero Cantina (Lilburn)
- La Michoacana Loca (Lilburn)
- Taqueria El Dorado (Duluth)
- Talpa Supermercados (Lilburn)
- Taqueria Tsunami (Peachtree Corners)
- Taqueria Oaxaquena De La Guelaguetza (Norcross)
- Dulces Sueno Cakes (Norcross)
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.

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.
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