Ogle over a wall of 100 tequilas and mescals Monday to the tune of live mariachi. There's no Mexican fiesta without guac, so starting now through June 15, Venga Venga's throwing a first annual Annual Guacamole Festival in celebration of the green dip’s regional variations. Executive Chef Richard Sandoval's picks include the Yucatan (fresh shrimp ceviche and spicy habanero salsa); Baja (kiwi, strawberry, mango, mint, jicama and chile arbol); or go locos with the Sur, which includes grasshoppers.

On Monday from 3 to 6 p.m., Puesto's Perfect Margaritas will be $6 (they're normally $10) and from 6 p.m. to close expect a Casa Noble Tequila tasting. Taco Tuesday comes a day early, with a Puesto Taco Icon Tattoo given to the guest who eats the most tacos between 6 to 7 p.m. The winner gets a free taco every Tuesday for life if they show their awarded ink.

If you're looking to get stuffed and sloshed on Cinco de Mayo, head to Wine Vault for 10 courses and five drinks. The upstairs wine bar is taking a break from vino for two nights, serving guests a shot of super-premium Fortaleza tequilas, IPA from AleSmith, and two margaritas. To absorb it all, nosh on crispy halibut tacos, braised chicken enchiladas, and slow roasted carnitas. The $45 experience is sold out for Sunday, but there are still seatings for after 8:30 p.m. Monday.

Giddy up to Cinco de Mayo at The Pony Room with half off margaritas, Mexican beers, tacos, tortilla chips and enchiladas all day. Farm-fresh dishes including skirt steak carne asada tacos, mahi mahi fish tacos and Shelton's Farm red chicken enchiladas. Festive libations include the resort's 25th anniversary cocktail, The Silver Pony, made with Tres Agaves Blanco, Cointreau lemonade, Serrano-infused syrup and garnished with a lemon twist. Did we mention there are 150 variations of tequilas to choose from? Might want to get a room.

Here's another reason to play hooky Monday: This Gaslamp sports bar is throwing an all day celebration with an array of specials, including their signature Skinny Scorpion margaritas, $4 Dos XX, and $1 street tacos.

With the lime shortage sending prices sky-high, there's a new margarita alternative that popped up in time for the holiday. The SoCal restaurant chain reacted to less lime by launching a new menu of clean cocktails, including a Pom Margarita featuring Sauza tequila, 100% pure pomegranate juice, housemade sweet and sour, and a black sea salt rim.

Pre-game the holiday all weekend in Del Mar, with entertainment kicking off Saturday with Ballet Folklorico at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., and mariachi performers from 1 to 9 p.m. On Monday during happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Cantina, guests get promotional giveaways from Dos Equis, Pacífico and Negra Modelo, as well as house margaritas for $3.95. Featured food and drink specials include the Cincorita Margarita and Enchiladas Banderas.

Gaslamp's hipster watering hole is hosting happy hour all night Monday with half off all appetizers and drinks. Expect a dance party to kick off, thanks to a mariachi band and the DJ that comes on at 10 p.m.

For Cinco de Mayo, trek across the Coronado Bridge for two braised short rib tacos with a Corona for $14, available for lunch and dinner. There will also be Leroy's Margaritas for $5.50. Fun cocktail party convo starter: The restaurant is named after Blue Bridge Hospitality's well-traveled co-founder, Leroy Mossel, who alongside his Blue Bridge partner and cousin, David Spatafore—both long-time residents of Coronado— launched the restaurant group in 1998.

Point Loma's retro poolside hot spot is going the authentic route Monday, tapping Tijuana talent to grill up tacos. Buddy and consulting chef Oso Campos is tag teaming with The Pearl's Chef Jaison Burke on the outdoor taco grill as a sneak peek for Burke's Tacos Perla concept. Feast on their creations from 4 to 7 p.m., or until they run out, with carne asada, octopus with pesto, chile de casa with shrimp, and vegan varieties. Choose from $5 Micheladas, $3 craft beers, $4 wells, and $5 wines, as well as $1 Buck-A-Shuck Oysters.

Head on down to this PB dive bar for an authentic beachside experience on Monday. Expect live music, roasted street corn, ceviche with fresh avocado, Mexican beers on draft, and what the hostess promises as "the best sangria in PB." Their Ultimate Baja Margarita stands out too, with Grand Marnier and a splash of OJ.