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Cinco de Mayo 2026: Where to Celebrate in the Hamptons
From waterfront margaritas and seasonal reopenings to one-day tequila tastings and anniversary celebrations, here’s where the Hamptons is marking Cinco de Mayo this year on the South Fork.
Cinco de Mayo falls on a Tuesday (May 5) this year and across the Hamptons it brings a mix of seasonal reopenings, special menus, and one-day celebrations from Southampton to Sag Harbor.
While the East End keeps things more low-key than the city, a number of restaurants and shops are marking the holiday with festive cocktails, chef-driven specials, and early-summer energy built around the weekend crowd.
Here’s where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the Hamptons this year.
BEST SPOTS & CELEBRATIONS
Rita Cantina (Springs / East Hampton)
Reopening for its sixth season on May 1, Rita Cantina launches with a Cinco de Mayo celebration as part of its opening weekend. Expect new dishes, seasonal cocktails, and a lively start to the summer season.
El Verano (Southampton)
A go-to for modern Mexican flavors in Southampton, typically leaning into Cinco de Mayo with festive energy, bold dishes, and a strong early-season dining crowd.
K Pasa (Sag Harbor)
A cantina-style favorite known for creative tacos and cocktails, bringing a casual, lively atmosphere to Cinco de Mayo in the village.
WATERFRONT & PARTY ENERGY
Rumba Island Inspired Cuisine and Rum Bar (Hampton Bays)
A Caribbean-inspired restaurant known for margaritas and rum-forward drinks, expected to host one of the more energetic Cinco de Mayo celebrations on the East End.
CASUAL & TAKEOUT FAVORITES
La Fondita (Amagansett)
A local favorite for authentic Mexican takeout, celebrating Cinco de Mayo alongside its 25th anniversary.
The restaurant — not currently open on Tuesdays — will open for the day to serve traditional specials in celebration of the occasion including tamales (pollo en salsa verde, puerco en salsa roja, rajas con queso) and chiles en nogada.
DRINKS & TASTINGS
Hampton Wine Shoppe (Westhampton Beach)
A Cinco weekend kickoff featuring Patrón tequila tastings from 3–6 p.m. on May 1, offering a light, festive pre-holiday stop.
For Cinco de Mayo celebrations in NYC, see our Spark Picks here.
