2025 SAN DIEGO FRIDA FIESTA @CINCO DE MAYO! 3 DAYS. 30 BARS | MAY 2 + 3 + 5
DESCRIPTION
Hola & bienvenido to the Gaslamp Quarter, official HQ of Cinco de Mayo, the most celebrated Mexican holiday in San Diego, California!
With the city's proximity to Tijuana, SD is SoCal's #1 destination for the best street tacos, tequila & mezcal bars, reggaeton-salsa music scene and all things Viva Mexico! And if you love #FridaKahlo like we do, you will love this Fiesta!
🌵2025 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS🌵
🌵 FRIDA KAHLO THEMED
Passionately themed after FRIDA KAHLO (one of the most beloved Mexican artists), event attendees are encouraged to dress in bold vibrant colors and enter the #FRIDAFASHION COSTUME CONTEST!
🌵 TRIPLE CELEBRATION
The Opening Party is a celebration of host venue, TORO NIGHTCLUB's Cinco (5th) Anniversary, featuring D.J. WonderBread and the Top Reggaeton music videos on massive LED screens! It is also #KentuckyDerby weekend!
🌵 EARLY ACCESS
Fiesta kicks off at 5pm on Fri. May 2 and 3pm on Sat. May 3, giving you 3 - 6 extra hours to maximize your enjoyment of 30 venues, 15 hosted welcome shots, drink and dining specials, DJ, live bands and entertainment.
🌵 $400 IN PERKS
Presented in association with the San Diego Tourism Authority, this party is jam packed with premium perks valued at over $400, including discounted hotel + parking with FREE overnight. Tickets start at only $29 and sell out every year. Grab yours now to celebrate with your best amigos and amigas!
🌵MEET YOUR CINCO DE MAYO SD HOSTS🌵
ENJOY FREE ACCESS AND INDULGENCES AT:
- AMERICAN JUNKIE (Pub)
- BLOOM (EDM nightclub)
- BUTCHER'S CUT (Dining)
- CASABLANCA (Hookah)
- CIELO ROOFTOP LOUNGE (Gaslamp's Secret & Most Instagrammable Rooftop Bar)
- DOUBLE DEUCE (Mechanical Bull)
- EL AFTER SOCIAL CLUB (Gaslamp's New Restaurant Bar)
- GARAGE KITCHEN & BAR (Regular + Reverse Happy Hour 51% Off)
- GASLAMP LUMPIA (Gaslamp's Only Filipino Lumpia Spot)
- GOOD NIGHT JOHN BOY (Gaslamp's newest 80s Disco Inferno)
- GREYSTONE STEAK & LOUNGE (Winner of Best Steakhouse)
- KARINA’S (Mexican / Seafood / Reggaeton)
- MARGARITAVILLE HOTEL: LANDSHARK (Bar & Grill)
- MARGARITAVILLE HOTEL: 5 O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE (Rooftop Bar)
- MOXY HOTEL SAN DIEGO (Hotel & Bar)
- MR. TEMPO (Mexican Bar)
- ONYX (Reggaeton / House / Hip-Hop)
- OMERTA LOUNGE AND NIGHTCLUB (DJ and Hookah)
- PARQ (San Diego's Top Club)
- PHANTOM LOUNGE (Hookah and Hip Hop)
- SEVILLA NIGHTCLUB (Reggaeton)
- SMOKIN J'S BBQ (BBQ Restaurant)
- STAR BAR (Gaslamp's Oldest Dive Bar with Pool Tables)
- TIME OUT (Sports Bar)
- TORO (Host of Opening Party)
- TRAILER PARK AFTER DARK (Unique Underground Trailer Bar)
- UNION KITCHEN & TAP GASLAMP (Restaurant & Bar)
- VIN DE SYRAH (Wine & Cocktail Bar)
- VYBZ NIGHTCLUB (Dance Music)
- WHISKEY GIRL (Live Music and DJ)
- YEAR OF THE FORTUNE (Gaslamp's Newest Asian Bar)
ENJOY A HOSTED WELCOME SHOT (NO PURCHASE NECESSARY) AT:
- AMERICAN JUNKIE before 10 PM
- DOUBLE DEUCE before 10 PM
- GOOD NIGHT JOHN BOY before 10PM
- LANDSHARK before 10 PM
- ONYX before 10 PM
- TORO before 10 PM
- 5 O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE before 10 PM
- MOXY HOTEL SAN DIEGO before 11 PM
- OMERTA before 11 PM
- WHISKEY GIRL before 11:30 PM
- CIELO before 12 AM
- YEAR OF THE FORTUNE before 12 AM
- VYBZ NIGHTCLUB before 12 AM
- EL AFTER SOCIAL CLUB before 1:30 AM
- PHANTOM LOUNGE before 1:30 AM
- KARINAS before 1:30 AM
- UNION KITCHEN & TAP GASLAMP before 1:30 AM
ENJOY A WELCOME SHOT WITH PURCHASE AT:
- SMOKIN J’S before 9 PM
- TRAILER PARK AFTER DARK before 10 PM
- GARAGE before 11 PM
- GASLAMP LUMPIA before 1:00 AM
- MR. TEMPO before 1:30 AM
TERMS:
This is a 21+ event. Please bring a valid ID for admission.
Passes must be picked up from TORO NIGHTCLUB or pre-arrange by texting Sasha at +1-619-944-8900
Free Entry + Hosted Drinks are subject to cut-off times, capacity, and sobriety.
Welcome shots are bartenders' choice.
Participating venues & offers are subject to change, and reduced for Mon. May 5.
🌵 2025 DATES 🌵
Day 1: Fri. May 2, 2025 | 6 PM - 2 AM
Passes Pick-up Hours: 6 PM - 9 PM
Day 2: Sat. May 4, 2024 | 3 PM - 2 AM
Passes Pick-up Hours: 3 PM - 9 PM
Day 3: Mon. May 5, 2024 | 6 PM - 2AM
Passes Pick-up Hours: 6 PM - 9 PM
🌵 KICKOFF LOCATION 🌵
TORO Nightclub San Diego
672 Fifth Ave (corner of 5th & G)
San Diego, CA 92101
All presenting venues are along the famous Fifth Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter and are walking distance from each other and the Gaslamp Quarter/5th Avenue trolley stations.
This is a 21+ event.
💃 HOW IT WORKS 💃
Purchase your ticket in person or online.
In-person purchase - you will receive all the passes and drink tickets in advance, and can begin anytime.
Online purchase – you will receive an e-ticket for admission.
Bring your print-out or smartphone to the exclusive Opening Party/Will Call between 5 PM – 8 PM on the event day.
We will scan it and issue your Cinco de Mayo Passport, passes, drink tickets, and a map with pre-planned routes. You may follow the suggested routes or crawl at your own pace.
⭐HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE⭐
1. Start early and observe venues' offers’ expiration time.
2. Do not miss the Opening Party + 5th Anniversary Celebration at Toro Nightclub.
3. If there is a line/queue outside the venues, approach the door politely to see if they extend a priority line for guests with Cinco de Mayo passes.
4. Cinco de Mayo is a busy weekend for all venues. Courtesy and patience will go a long way with the door hosts!
