This full-on DIY Bar + Restaurant Crawl is sure to make your Cinco De Mayo experience in Bastrop memorable.
From mariachi and margaritas to street tacos, specialty cocktails, mouthwatering flavors, and karaoke, here’s how to plan your perfect festive route.
Grab your friends, wear your fiesta colors, and let’s map it out
START YOUR FIESTA EARLY
Casa Chapala
Celebrating Friday, May 1
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Mariachi Band | 7–9 PM
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Taco Tuesday (all day on Cinco)
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$5 Margaritas (any flavor)
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$5 Soft Serve Margaritas
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$5 Chicken Fajita or Carnitas Tacos (2 for $5)
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$5 Tequila Shots
Grab your best fiesta hat and kick off the celebration early.
STOP 1: SWEET & FESTIVE
Cedar’s Coppice
Start your crawl with festive treats or a coffee boost:
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Churro Danishes
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Pineapple Crumb Bars
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Mexican Chocolate Muffins
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Hibiscus Citrus Refresher
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Coconut Lime Cold Brew
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Cinnamon Mocha
Perfect for a daytime kickoff or pre-dinner pick-me-up.
STOP 2: EL JEFE ENERGY
Neighbor’s Kitchen & Yard
The El Jefe Pizza
An elotes-style pizza featuring:
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Elotes crema base
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Mozzarella
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Roasted corn
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Pickled red onions
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Jalapeños
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Fresh cilantro
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Cotija cheese
It’s the perfect balance of sweet, heat, and brightness — and already a guest favorite.
Margaritas Highlight:
They fresh-squeeze all citrus in-house and make their own sweet and sour — something they take pride in and that makes their margaritas stand out.
They fresh-squeeze all citrus in-house and make their own sweet and sour — something they take pride in and that makes their margaritas stand out.
STOP 3: MARIACHI MOMENT
The Grace Miller (“Gracie’s”)
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Mariachi Los Viajeros | 5–6 PM
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Street Tacos
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Margaritas
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Tres Leches Cake
This is your golden hour stop. Grab tacos, order a margarita, and enjoy live mariachi in the heart of downtown.
AFTER GRACIE’S: MARCH UP MAIN
After Gracie’s, continue up Main through Piney Street — the energy keeps going.
Old Town Restaurant & Bar
6:00 PM – Mariachi Los Viajeros
Drink Specials:
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$3 Estrella Longnecks (5–7 PM)
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Margaritas (Coconut & Jalapeño)
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Ranch Water
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Mexican Candy Shot
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Bloody Maria (add cilantro shrimp!)
Food Specials:
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Street Corn Nuggets
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Mexican Street Corn Soup
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Street Tacos
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Charro Beans
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Spanish Rice
This is a great second-round stop if you want to keep the mariachi vibes going.
ELEVATED COCKTAIL STOP
Piney Creek Chophouse
Drink Specials:
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Mexican Candy Martini
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Spiced Paloma
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Carajillo
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Mexican Coffee
Food Features:
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Chimichurri
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Fiesta Mexican Caesar
A perfect stop for those wanting a craft cocktail twist on the celebration.
DISTILLERY STOP
Copper Shot Distillery
Spicy Watermelon Fresca | 2–9 PM
Refreshing with just the right kick — ideal for a mid-crawl sip or nightcap.
NIGHT OWL STOP
602 Brewing Company
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Margarita Special
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Karaoke | 7–10 PM
Because Cinco de Mayo and karaoke just make sense.
BONUS STOP: CHESTNUT GROVE FOOD TRUCK PARK
MooseBelly BBQ - 710 Chestnut Street
Open Wed–Sun | 11–3
While they may not be open on Cinco itself, if you’re celebrating the weekend before or after, add them to your food crawl list:
Fan Favorites:
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“Bella Dog” which is a bacon-wrapped sausage on a brioche bun topped with smoked corn pico, lime aioli & chili salt
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Orange Rosemary Infused Pulled Pork Carnitas
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Smoked Corn with Watermelon Pico de Gallo
Fresh, colorful, and perfect for a Cinco-inspired bite.
HOW TO DO THE DOWNTOWN CINCO CRAWL
✔ Start with coffee or early tacos
✔ Time your visit around mariachi performances
✔ Walk Main Street and explore multiple stops
✔ Mix sweet, savory, and cocktails
✔ End with karaoke or a nightcap
✔ Tag @DiscoverBastropTX in your photos
✔ Time your visit around mariachi performances
✔ Walk Main Street and explore multiple stops
✔ Mix sweet, savory, and cocktails
✔ End with karaoke or a nightcap
✔ Tag @DiscoverBastropTX in your photos
Downtown Bastrop is walkable, festive, and full of flavor making it the perfect place to build your own Cinco celebration.
One stop is fun.
A Cinco Crawl? Even better.
A Cinco Crawl? Even better.
