Rocco's Tacos Naples Planning 3 Day Cinco De Mayo Celebration

Rocco's Tacos Cinco De mayo celebration at Rocco's Tacos Naples and all Florida locations.

The Rocco's Tacos Naples location, in the Mercato Shopping Plaza, is planning an entire weekend of Cinco De mayo celebrations next month. With Cinco De Mayo on a Sunday this year, I'm sure it was an easy decision.

"We're excited to welcome you all to Rocco's Tacos for another year of our Cinco de Mayo celebrations. We look forward to this fun-filled tradition each year and this year will be no exception! From block parties to live music, you can always count on Rocco's Tacos for a memorable holiday fiesta," says Owner Rocco Mangel.

Tequila bottles ready for Cinco De Mayo

Rocco's Tacos Naples Cinco De Mayo Weekend.

With day to night celebrations beginning on Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5, holiday festivities feature live entertainment, mariachi music, captivating stilt walkers, delicious Mexican cuisine, Rocco's handcrafted cocktails and signature margaritas, beverage collaborations, and much more.

Rocco's Tacos is elevating the typical holiday experience with sampling opportunities of over 300 varieties within its tequila library with the largest selection in Florida. Tequila and mezcal offerings are available for sipping, within Rocco's signature cocktails, margarita pitchers, and tequila flight samplings.

Rocco's Tacos Naples

I was in Rocco's Tacos a couple of months ago and I'll tell this story in case anyone happened to be there that night. Someone on the internet created a Mrs. Roper Party based on the character from the tv show Three's Company. Why not, right? So we met up at The Pub in the Mercato. About 20 woman dressed as Mrs. Roper, one as Chrissy, and I was the only Stanley Roper. The show's a little before my time, but fortunately I could stream it for free for research.

After several drinks at the Pub, we crossed the street to Rocco's Tacos. So a group of woman in red wigs wearing housecoats, one blonde in short shorts, and me in the 70's shirt and vest I got from the thrift store. No one at Rocco's knew what was going on and we didn't really explain. So if you were there that night - that's the story.

26 Mexican Restaurants In Southwest Florida To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo

So, why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo anyway? According to National Calendar Day, Cinco de Mayo is a yearly celebration held on May 5, commemorating the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

Here in the United States, we have Americanized it and given ourselves another reason to go out and party, have some drinks and delicious food, all on a week night (at least this year it's a Friday). It's like St. Patrick's Day in May.

In fact, Cinco De Mayo is more celebrated in the United States than it is in Mexico. That's why we put together this list of 26 Mexican Restaurants In Southwest Florida For Cinco De Mayo.

Florida isn't too far from Mexico, but there are tons of places to hit up for a margarita (or three) and some tacos on May 5th. Several of the local restaurants listed below are hosting a Cinco De Mayo celebration of their own next week. Be sure to stay tuned for details on those. And, if there's a restaurant we've missed, let us know.

Check out the list below and make plans with your amigos for next Friday, May 5th!