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Cinco de Mayo Celebrations in Springfield, MO

Celebrate this Cinco de Mayo with tasty food, vibrant drinks and local events in Springfield, MO

By Caiti Sloman

Apr 17 2019 at 12:39 p.m.

Cinco de Mayo, not to be confused with Mexico's Independence Day on September 16, has become a massive celebration of Mexican-American culture in the United States. Because we can't resist a Sunday funday filled with margaritas and guac, we rounded up tons of ways enjoy the day including festive dishes and drinks from local restaurants, recipes you can make at home and local events.

LOCAL DISHES

Southwest Missouri's Best Mexican Food
EAT

Southwest Missouri's Best Mexican Food

Southwest Missouri is dotted with Mexican restaurants both old and new and big and small, and after we talked to the people who make the magic happen at each restaurant, we learned that it’s all about the love.
5 Best Creative Tacos
TACOS

5 Best Creative Tacos

We know it’s hard to break routine, but these unusual yet tasty tacos are worth departing from your norm.
Tortilleria Perches
DISHES

5 Best Latin American Dishes

Jonesing for a vacation but don’t have time to travel? Take your taste buds on their own little tour around Latin America with these local foodie finds that are so much more than tacos and burritos.
5 Best Guacamoles in Springfield MO
GUACAMOLE

5 Best Guacamoles

We love dunking a crispy tortilla chip into a bowl of cool, creamy, freshly made guacamole. There are a lot of tasty things happening with avocado in 417-land, so we rounded up our five favorite bowls of guacamole from local eateries.

FESTIVE RECIPES

Roasted Salsa
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Roasted Salsa

Grandpa’s Famous Molcajete is the actual name given to this beloved family salsa recipe by Juan Jimenez of La Michoacana.
Spicy Shrimp and Mango Tacos
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Spicy Shrimp and Mango Tacos

Spice up your next taco Tuesday with Good Flavors mango habanero seasoning from Red Monkey Foods, headquartered in Republic, MO.
Fresh Pico de Gallo
pico de gallo

Fresh Pico de Gallo

A simple pico de gallo for a fresh summer salsa. Find the freshest produce at local farmers markets during peak tomato season. Recipe courtesy Sean Killingsworth.
Blood Orange Margarita
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Blood Orange Margarita

Winter and early spring is the best time of year for blood oranges, so it's a perfect time to whip up this drink. It's flavor is just as bright and vibrant as it's color.

YUMMY DRINKS

Yummy Margaritas in 417-Land
margarita

Yummy Margaritas in 417-Land

At your next happy hour, sip on one of the yummiest margaritas in 417-land.
Spicy Mango Mojito from Frida Mexican Cuisine
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Spicy Mango Mojito from Frida Mexican Cuisine

It’s just such a weirdly satisfying combo: cold but hot, sweet but savory.
Top Shelf Margarita from Little Hacienda
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Top Shelf Margarita from Little Hacienda

Enjoy some smooth, citrus lovin' with this perfectly balanced favorite.
Sangria from La Paloma Grill
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Sangria from La Paloma Grill

When the summer sun is beating down on 417-land, grab a glass of fruity sangria from La Paloma Grill and imagine yourself poolside.

LOCAL EVENTS

Cinco de Mayo in Springfield, MO
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Cinco De Mayo "Flight to Mexico!"

Enjoy a fiesta at Primas Mexican Grill including deals on Mexican beer, margaritas and shots.
Make your own Salsa in Springfield, MO
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Cuatro de Mayo

Get ready for Cinco and "make your own salsa" - music and food will be spicy, come and join the fun at Farmers Market of the Ozarks.
Latin Dance Class in Springfield, MO
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Cuatro de Mayo Dance Party

Join Springfield East Jazzercise for a fiesta like no other! This team taught specialty class will feature all your favorite Latin artists.
Cinco de Mayo in Springfield, MO
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Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

Live Mexican music, folkloric dances, authentic Mexican food, and cultural exhibits at the Springfield Art Museum.
Hike & Winery in Springfield, MO
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Cinco de Mayo Hike & Winery

After a hike that explores the many features of the park, visit Casa de Loco Winery.
Virtual Reality at Discovery Center Springfield
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Cultural Days: Cinco de Mayo

Take a digital vacation with us to learn about Cinco de Mayo in a free virtual reality cultural experience at Discovery Center Springfield.
Cinco de Mayo in Springfield, MO
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Three Amigos Quote-Along!

Enjoy a special menu with tacos and cocktails as well as fun props to help you get in on the action during Three Amigos at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.
Cinco de Mayo in Springfield, MO
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Æfter Kitchen Take Over

Head to Social on Patton for a contrasting twist on Cinco de Mayo with 6 courses of a South American style flavors paired with mezcal tequilas, unique cervezas & other Social libations.
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