El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, the birthplace of Los Angeles and home to world-famous Olvera Street, is presenting a family friendly Cinco de Mayo weekend celebration. Highlights include a theatrical performance of "The Real Cinco de Mayo: Made in California" with special guests Ballet Folklorico Flor de Mayo and Santa Monica College Global Motion World, Conjunto Tenocelomeh, mariachis, and children’s activities. Free admission.

Now in its 9th edition, Taco Madness is taking place at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes on Cinco de Mayo. Presented by LA Taco, L.A.'s longest running taco festival celebrates the taco lifestyle with the best tacos from carts, stands and trucks, to award-winning chefs and restaurants. Featured tacos include Guerrilla Tacos, Mariscos Jalisco, Ramona's, Carnitas el Momo, Tacos Arabes de Puebla, Sonoratown, Leo's Taco Truck, Burritos La Palma, Chichen Itza, Balam, Taqueria la Venganza and Todo Verde. Cool off with Micheladas and craft beer from Boomtown Brewery, Indie Brewing Company, and Wiretap Brewing. There's also DJs and cumbia, live art, Xbox game lounge, photobooth and more.

General Admission is free. Tickets for VIP Hour from 5-6pm are $25 and include early entry, free cocktail samplings, and a swag bag (while supplies last). Tickets are now on sale at Eventbrite. 

Border Grill, the colorful modern cantina in Downtown L.A., is featuring a special Cinco de Mayo menu. Available from 11am-10pm, the menu features $3.50 tacos, including alambre (ribeye), carnitas, fish, rajas; $5 bites such as mini brisket torta, queso fundido, campechana, veggie mulitas; and $5 beers & Margaritas. A local DJ will set the festive mood on the patio.

Celebrate Three Days of Cinco at Rosa Mexicano L.A. LIVE, which is featuring a Cinco de Mayo brunch and a la carte specials in the bar and dining room. Available 11:30am - 3pm, brunch menu highlights include Huevos Rosa, Huevos Josefina, Tacos de Huevos, Mexico City Chilaquiles, Churros French Toast and Carne Asada con Chilaquiles. A la carte specials include Chuletas de Cerdo (grilled pork chop) and Pollo a la Coca-Cola (Mexican Coca-Cola braised half chicken).

Fiesta at the Cantina bar with the signature Guacamole en Molcajete, Three Feet of Bocadillos (Mexican snacks on a board with salsa norteña), Three Feet of Tacos (three of each on a board with pasilla de Oaxaca and fresh lime) and specialty bottled Jala-Piña Margaritas.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is partnering with Tequila Herradura, an ultra-premium 100 percent agave tequila, and Baccarat, the world-renowned fine crystal manufacturer, to provide an elevated Cinco de Mayo celebration. From May 4-6, guests can indulge in the one-of-a-kind $100 Prime Margarita, made with Tequila Herradura Selección Suprema and Grand Marnier Centenaire, served in Baccarat's uniquely designed Diamant Highball. Guests are invited to take the glass home in Baccarat's iconic red box.

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo all day at Las Perlas in Downtown L.A. with a special menu, which will be served from 11am until the bar closes. Sip draft cocktails featuring Sino Tequila and El Silencio Mezcal for $11, or get a shot and a can of Tecate for a similar price. Beyond the spirits, guests can enjoy live music performed by Spaghetti Cumbia from noon to 4pm and buy an event t-shirt for $20.

Part of the L.A. Times Food Bowl, Journey Through the Cuisines of Mexico features James Beard Award-winning author Diana Kennedy, who will reflect on a life dedicated to the vibrant cuisines of Mexico at an event that will also feature show footage from the upcoming documentary "Nothing Fancy: Diana Kennedy." Taking place at the historic Million Dollar Theatre, the event will also include Carlos Salgado (Taco María), Gabriela Cámara (Contramar, Cala) and Bricia Lopez (Guelaguetza). Ticketholders can visit Grand Central Market to sample dishes from Mexican restaurants Ana Maria Mexican Food, La Tostadería, Tacos Tumbras a Tomas and Villa Moreliana. Tickets are priced at $15 and are now on sale at Eventbrite.

On Friday and Saturday, May 4-5, Lucha VaVOOM presents “Cinco de Mayan Gigante” at the historic Mayan Theatre in Downtown L.A., featuring a raucous mix of Mexican masked wrestling, burlesque and comedy. Besides the action-packed wrestling, Lucha VaVOOM also features Aztec dancers, folkloricos, lowriders, mariachis and plenty of tequila. Color commentary is handled by top comedians. Tickets are for General Admission - no ringside seating. Doors at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. 21 and over. UPDATE: Tickets for May 4 and May 5 are sold out.

One of Downtown L.A.'s top underground bars, El Dorado presents a special Cinco de Mayo edition of their Saturday night "Crazy Sexy Cool" party. Featuring Selena drag performances by Vivienne Vita and DJ sets by Pogo Pope, Furn Zavala and Sergio Amalfitano. No cover, 21 and over.

Starting at noon, Arts District Brewing is celebrating "Session de Mayo" with a special  tap takeover, featuring low ABV beers all day. Pair your beers with Mezcal El Silencio shots or upgrade to a Michelada. Be sure to come hungry, nachos will be available all day.

Los Feliz favorite, Big Bar is living up to its name and going big on Cinco de Mayo. And by "big" we're talking about "The Biggest Margarita in Los Feliz" - guests are invited to help finish a gargantuan Margarita made with El Silencio Mezcal, lime, agave and served (in human-sized portions) with an optional salt rim. Plus there's classic Margaritas all weekend long during the popular brunch.

Featuring a "Mexi-Goth" decor, craft cocktails, and more than 60 tequilas and mezcals, this Silver Lake hotspot from the husband/wife team of Jeremy Swan and Chef Vanessa Swan is a larger, amped up version of their first location in Glendale. Both restaurants serve Mexican cuisine made with naturally raised, organic ingredients and an emphasis on vegetarian and vegan dishes. On Cinco de Mayo, Mi Corazon is offering a T&T boilermaker: a Tecate and shot of Tequila or Mezcal for $8. A live mariachi band will add to the festive atmosphere.

Boasting one of the most beautiful patios in L.A. along with its plant-based Mexican cuisine, Gracias Madre is hosting a Pop-up Margarita Garden Party to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Taking place from noon to 10pm, the Garden Party features Purista Margaritas, Smokey Margaritas with Mezcal El Silencio, Palomas & Shots with Casamigos Tequila Reposado, Blonde Ale & IPA from Baja Brewing Company, Summer Water Rosé, and Just Water. And of course, Gracias Madre's signature Jackfruit Carnitas Street Tacos and Coliflor Frito Street Tacos. No cover, 21 and over.

On Friday, May 4, Descanso Gardens presents a festive four-course "Cuatro de Mayo" Pop Up Dinner at Maple Restaurant. Executive Chef Philip Mack has created a Latin-inspired menu influenced by European cooking techniques. The prix fixe menu is available beginning at 6pm and features Cerdo, Barbacoa de Mole and more. Pricing is $100 per person.

For a Cinco de Mayo party with a Polynesian vibe, head to Tonga Hut in North Hollywood. The landmark tiki bar is serving $3 South of the Border Shots and tequila tiki drink specials all day, including a Happy Hour from 4-8pm. The festivities include a South of the Border Tiki costume contest, raffle prizes all night, and bites from Durangos Tacos. No cover, 21 and over.

On Cinco de Mayo, Upper West in Santa Monica is hosting their annual Cinco de Mayo party to benefit HARK (Healing Arts Reaching Kids), an affiliate support group of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Upper West will donate 25% of the evening's sales to HARK. The fundraising event is taking place 5-10 p.m.

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at El Segundo Brewing Co with Central Texas style eats from Bartz Barbecue. From 1-7pm, Bartz will be serving up taco platters, beef ribs, pork belly burnt ends, brisket, pulled pork, chicken and pork sausage. Pre-orders for the 2/3 lb Brisket Taco Platter, Pork Belly Taco Platter, and Pulled Pork Taco Platter are priced at $18 each. Also available for pre-order are the 1 lb Pastrami Beef Rib ($15) and 2 lb Burrito (.5 lb brisket / .5 lb sausage). General Admission is free. Pre-orders are on sale at Eventbrite.

Located 10 minutes from Downtown L.A., the Citadel Outlets presents a weekend Fiesta de Mayo the whole family will enjoy. The festivities include traditional dance numbers from noon-2pm performed by Ballet Folklórico Company and youth mariachi troupe Mariachi Los Pollitos. Following the performances, shoppers can pose for photos in Center Court among the festive décor and hanging flags, enjoy street tacos from Ruby’s Diner, and score holiday savings of up to 70% off at over 130 on-site brands.