It’s Cinco de Mayo in downtown Lincoln so stop by one of these great Mexican restaurants in the downtown area to celebrate the holiday!

Burrito Shack: 10th and O Streets
Chipotle: 14th in between Q and P streets
El Potrero: 8th and Q Streets
La Mexicana: 17th and P Streets
La Tapatilla: 11th and L Streets
Oso Burrito: 15th and O Streets
Qdoba: 12th and P Streets
Tico’s: 17th and M Streets

And don’t forget to check out all of the events and deals going on downtown in honor of Cinco de Mayo:

Live Music at the ZOO Bar
Tijuana Gigolos will be performing from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Cost: $6
Hector Anchondo and Los Villanos will be performing from 09:30 PM - 01:00 AM. Cost:$5

Burrito Eating Contest at Qdoba
The contest will kick off at 5:00pm when 40 contestants will race to finish a signature Qdoba Mexican Grill burrito.  The winner of the fastest recorded time will receive the grand prize, free burritos for a year.  Second place will take home tickets to the NU vs. Texas baseball game. Contestants will be required to completely finish and swallow the burrito to end timing. It is at that time the finished contestant is required to raise their hands to signal they’re finished. Spectators will have an opportunity to get in the action and win prizes by voting each round for the contestant they believe will win the round.  Qdoba Mexican Grill and Wireless Zone have teamed up to provide fun prizes for the spectators and contestants. The burrito-eating contest will take place on the Qdoba Mexican Grill roof-top patio, Downtown Lincoln at 12th and P. Interested candidates should sign-up quickly to secure a spot at QdobaNebraska.com/Cinco. Entries will be accepted through Wednesday, May 4 unless entry spots remain. Each contestant on May 5 will receive a special event t-shirt with their $5 entry fee. Go to QdobaNebraska.com/Cinco for contest details and rules.

Electro de Mayo at District (1427 O Street)
10pm-2am / 21+ / No Cover. Cinco de Mayo celebration, featuring Beatz3 and Tyed’up on the decks. Free chips and salsa while it lasts. Specials Include: $2.75 Coronas & $3.00 Margaritaville Tequila Shots.

Duffy’s Tavern: Cinco De Mayo celebration with Shithook Starts at 09:00 PM.
Hour Lounge: Will feature DJ Jon Money tonight. $3 Jose Cuervo shots and Margaritas all Day Long $2.50 Bacardi, $2.50 Busch Lite Pints, $3 Captain Morgan, $3 Monster Vodkas…Jose Cuervo Girls at 9pm, Bacardi Girls at 11.
The Bar: DJ Sensi-Star & Steven Garcia DJing in the beer garden $2.50 Coronas, $2 Tequila Shots, $3 Margarita Bombs.
Captain Jack’s Bar: Mexican beer, tequila and margarita specials.
The Alley: Live music by Higher Empathy Movement and VibenHai, no cover.
Red9: 2 tacos (shrimp and beef) and a cerveza $4.00. Select tequlia shots $3.00 and $4.00. Margaritas $4.00.
Brothers: Specials on 1800 Tequila, Margaritas, and Landsharks all day and night.
The Beacon Lounge: Specials on all “Import Beers” (Corona, Dos Equis, Pacifico) $3.50!! Jose Cuervo on special for $2, Tall Margaritas $6.50 (doubles) $3 Bud Lt. Lime, $3.50 Jack Daniels & UV Flavors, $2.50 Draws.
Barrymores: Stop in and say “Tequila!!” to Senorita Halie Woll after 8 p.m. tonight and receive a free shot of tequila while supplies last.

For a complete listing of events going on downtown, visit our event calendar.