Where To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo In London
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Mexican-inspired parties are popping up across the city's bars and restaurants
Every year on 5 May, thousands of people around the world mark Cinco de Mayo, a vibrant celebration of Mexican culture. Introduced to commemorate the date of the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla, the event is particularly big in Mexico and the US, where it’s celebrated with colourful parades and Mariachi music. But you can get involved with the fun on this side of the pond too. Here are the best places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in London in 2026, featuring margarita flights, Mexican food, dancing and more.
Cinco de Mayo 2026: Bars And Restaurants To Visit In London
Los Mochis
Both the City and Notting Hill branches of Los Mochis are marking Cinco de Mayo with lively celebrations. There will be £10 margaritas on offer throughout the day, which guests can enjoy alongside the Mexican-Japanese menu of tacos, sushi and sharing plates – all while listening to music from live Mariachi bands. At the City branch, you’ll also be treated to panoramic skyline views, while the pretty Notting Hill terrace is perfect for a long lunch with friends or post-work drinks to catch the last of the evening sunshine.
100 Liverpool St, London EC2M 2AT / 2-4 Farmer St, London W8 7SN, losmochis.co.uk
Madera at Treehouse London
Perched on the 15th floor of the botanical-inspired Treehouse Hotel, Madera offers impressive views of the city, alongside Mexican-inspired fare. On 5 May head there to feast on unlimited tacos for £39pp, filled with slow-roasted lamb shoulder, roasted cauliflower, chicken mixiote or mushroom nopales. Pair with Don Julio’s sharing Paloma while getting stuck into the festivities with live DJs sets and ritual dancers.
Floor 15, 14-15 Langham Pl, London W1B 2QS, treehousehotels.com
The downstairs dining room at Ixchel, Chelsea
Ixchel
Buzzy King’s Road restaurant Ixchel is one of the capital’s top spots for Mexican food – beloved for its lively atmosphere and excellent cocktails. The vibes will be especially good on Cinco de Mayo, when a Latin music trio will provide the soundtrack. Meanwhile, diners can enjoy an agave tasting flight featuring a trio of miniature cocktails: a spicy peach margarita, a mezcal-spiked horchata and a jalapeño margarita, alongside a special dish of short rib mole.
33H King’s Rd, London SW3 4LX, ixchellondon.com
Crust Bros x Cavita
Not one for the purists: Mexican and Italian cuisines are fused together in a new collaboration between Neapolitan pizza group Crust Bros and Cavita restaurant. To mark Cinco de Mayo, the two have joined forces to create the Birria Pizza, topped with tender birria meat, smoked mozzarella and parmesan cheese, and finished with pineapple pico de gallo and fresh avocado salsa.
Available at all Crust Bros locations for a limited time, crustbros.co.uk
Side Hustle
Tucked away inside a former police station at the NoMad hotel, Side Hustle is known for its stellar margaritas. Try them this Cinco de Mayo, when the bar is serving a special taco and margarita pairing flight for one day only. This sees three margaritas matched with a specific taco: a rhubarb marg is served alongside the Carno Asada Taco, and a Cantarito Al Pastor cocktail comes with the Chicken Tikka Taco – while the final cantaloupe margarita is paired with a ‘surprise guest’ taco.
28 Bow St, London WC2E 7AW, hilton.com
Novikov Restaurant & Bar
Glitzy Mayfair stalwart Novikov is going big on its Cinco de Mayo festivities with a week-long celebration (5–9 May 2026). Think tequila cocktails, Mexican-inspired dishes and live music from Latin band Los Chicos. Visit early evening to try the special margarita menu made with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s brand Teremana, which includes drinks like Tropical with passionfruit and pineapple. Pair with guacamole and dips, Spanish tortilla, and tacos filled with wagyu, chicken and king crab.
50A Berkeley St, London W1J 8HA, novikovrestaurant.co.uk
