40+ Fun And Cheap Cinco De Mayo Party Ideas

Planning a Cinco de Mayo party? We’re here to help! Here are over 40+ fun and cheap Cinco de Mayo party ideas to help you plan an unforgettable party!

Counting days till the sunny, warmer weather outside with amazing fiesta style, margarita cocktail in hand, salsa moves, and lots of cheerful moods. Because it is time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

No matter if you are planning a birthday party, or you just want to open the garden party season, the Cinco de Mayo party theme is a wonderful choice.

Not only because it correspondence by time, but simply because it offers colorful, bright, bold, funny decoration ideas, delicious, super tasty, and fresh food platters. Of course, not least- margarita cocktails in all variations you can think of.

So, let’s skip the explanations, and dive deep into the wildest party ever, without breaking your piggy bank.

We have selected some of the coolest Cinco de mayo party ideas below, and if you want more tips and hacks, do not forget to check out our Pinterest board too.

Fun and Cheap Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas

Cinco de Mayo party is your perfect excuse to eat chips, have a refreshing beer, and the best margarita’s ever.

Plus, everything is super colorful, bright, and fresh. One of the best things about this Mexican celebration is that you can use paper decorations, flowers, and even fresh fruits and veggies.

You would be amazed how a vase filled with all sizes, and colors of peppers could bring the special Mexican spirit.

Here are our other Cinco de Mayo party ideas you definitely need to know:

Set the scene
Make a piñata
Set a margarita bar
Offer a variety of finger food
Make some noise with maracas

Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas-Food

Of course, every party needs appetizing food, drinks, and a special selection of desserts.

Make sure you offer something for everyone. If there are kids at your Cinco de Mayo party too spicy and chilly foods are not the best things for them.

Take advantage of the fresh fruits and vegetables that besides their juicy flavors, they will make your table look more colorful and beautiful.

Do not forget to include lots of tortilla chips, jalapeno peppers, enchiladas, tequila, and margarita cocktails.

1. Cinco de Mayo Strawberries

Fresh, juicy strawberries with white chocolate and green sugar sprinkles will give an extra Mexican feeling to your party.

2. Watermelon Margaritas

We love margarita cocktails in all variations and recipes.

3. Tequila Sunrise

…because you deserve a shot!

4. Homemade Chips

Homemade chips are a great decision because you could add the spices you like the most.

5. Sombrero Cookies

If you are looking for a kid’s activity, sombrero cookies are a great way to keep them busy and entertained.

6. Mexican Corn

You can’t skip the corn.

7. No-Bake Margarita Cheesecake

As we said, margarita cocktail flavor in all variations and shapes.

8. Caramel Apple Taquitos

Kids gonna love them.

9. Chicken Tostadas

Delicious finger food idea.

10. Skewered and Deconstructed Guacamole

Yes, you can’t have a Cinco de Mayo party without guacamole.

11. Bacon-Wrapped Jalapenos

Tasty bacon-wrapped jalapenos with parmesan.

12. Red Pepper Hummus

Hummus is traditional Mexican food, so you can offer it as a dip.

13. Green Apple Licorice Twists

14. Watermelon Cactus

Cinco de Mayo party decor and food idea- 2in 1.

15. Churra Cupcakes

Cupcakes are great to add some more spirit to your themed party.

16. Pineapple Salsa

Pineapple salsa will give extra colors to your table, and give exotic flavors to your Cinco de Mayo menu.

Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas- Tablescapes

Each party needs a special touch for its decoration. The best thing about Cinco de Mayo pary is that you are free to mix and match colors, textures, and use fresh fruits and flowers to make your party super cool and unique.

Another advantage of Cinco de Mayo celebration is using of paper for its decoration. Flags, flowers, and cactuses made by colorful paper and cardboard are both beautiful and eco-friendly.

Here are some essentials for Cinco de Mayo party ideas and tablescapes:

vases with fresh flowers and peppers
bright and colorful glassware
cactuses and succulents
wooden maracases

17. Peppers Vase

18. Fiesta Paper Table Sign

19. Cacti Decoration

20. Succulents Table Decoration

21. Bright Cinco de Mayo Tablescape

22. Disco Paper Cactus

23. Color Glassware

24. Cactus Tablescape

25. Chili Peppers

26. Creative Name Tag

27. Maracas Tablescape

Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas- Cakes

One thing is sure- the cake is your super star for any party.

Here are some great Cinco de Mayo party ideas for impressive, and super cool cakes.

28. Cactus Cake

29. Cinco de Mayo Cake

30. Fiesta Cake

31. Lama Cake

32. Happy Cacti Cake

Happy lamas and cactis.

33. Flower Cake

Frida Khalo style- lots of flowers and colors.

34. Margarita Cake

More margaritas, please!

Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas- Decorations

Any party must be decorated with style and according to its theme.

Cinco de Mayo party ideas for fiesta spirit include:

paper flowers and gerlands
balloons
piñata
macrame decorations
sombrero
colorful paper pallettes

35. Cactus Bar

Yes, you need a cart like this one where I would replace the cactuses with cocktails.

36. Macrame Wall Decoration

Boho notes for elegant Cinco de Mayo party.

37. Paper Flowers

Pom Poms, paper flowers, and so much joy!

38. Balloon Cactus

Balloons are the perfect decoration for any occasion.

39. Frida Kahlo Style

Impressive scene for some party pictures.

40. Paper Garland

Do you like crafts and DIY’s?

41. Paper Taccos

Taccos, burritos, tapas and margaritas…

42. Pinata

It is time for FIESTA!

43. Sombrero

Sombrero for Cinco de Mayo party is a must. No matter if you are going to offer sombrero cookies or cupcakes, or you will use areal one as a decoration, make sure you have it as a detail.