Cinco de Mayo Menu (2025 Update)

Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican restaurant located in Bayside, NY, offering a wide range of dishes with a casual yet classy ambiance. The menu includes traditional antojitos like Empanadas and Guacamole, hearty soups like Sopa de Frijoles Negros and Sopa de Mariscos, and flavorful vegetarian options like Chiles Rellenos and Paella de Mi Jardin. Customers rave about the excellent food and service, with reviews praising the friendly staff, strong drinks, and traditional ambiance. The extensive full bar, large alcohol selection, and fun cocktails add to the overall dining experience. With generous portions, top-notch fajitas, and amazing frozen margaritas, Cinco de Mayo is a go-to restaurant for delicious Mexican cuisine. The restaurant's loyal following and high recommendation rates solidify its reputation as a must-visit spot for authentic Mexican flavors.

Antojitos

Empanadas

Chicken or ground beef turnovers with chipotle-mayo.

$8.00

Guacamole

Mashed hass avocado with onion, tomato, lime juice, cilantro and jalapeno, prepared in authentic molcajete.

$12.00

Small Nachos

Nachos indidually topped with Cheese, black beans and salsa ranchera with jalapeno and sour cream.

$8.00

Super Nachos

Nachos topped with cheese, lettuce, black beans and salsa ranchera topped with jalapeo , Pico de Gallo , sour cream and guacamole. Add your choice of meat.

$12.00

Coctel de Camaron

Gulf shrimp dipped in Mexican style cocktail sauce with cilantro, onions and avocado.

$11.00

Quesadilla

Flour tortilla with cheese and choice of chicken, beef, mushroom, or spinach.

$9.50

Quesadilla with Shrimp

Flour tortilla with cheese and choice of chicken, beef, mushroom, or spinach.

$12.50

Quesadilla with Steak

Flour tortilla with cheese and choice of chicken, beef, mushroom, or spinach.

$11.50

Quesadilla with Grilled Chicken

Flour tortilla with cheese and choice of chicken, beef, mushroom, or spinach.

$10.50

Calamares

Fried calamares with chipotle-mayo sauce.

$10.00

Gambas con Hongos

Gulf shrimp and mushrooms sauteed with garlic, olive oil and white wine.

$11.00

Camarones al Chipotle

Grilled shrimp marinated in citrus-chipotle sauce.

$11.00

Almejas en Salsa Verde

Little Neck clams in parsley, garlic and white wine.

$10.00

Choriqueso

Mexican fondue with Spanish sausage served with 4 flour tortillas.

$10.00

Pulpo

Sauteed octopus in extra virgin olive oil, garlic and paprika.

$12.00

Chorizo

Charcoal grilled Spanish sausage.

$12.00

Mejillones

Mussels in parsley, garlic and white wine.

$10.00

Alitas de Pollo

Marinated chicken wings in BBQ or Buffalo sauce.

$9.00

Torta

Mexican sandwich, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, jalapenos. Choice of chicken Milanese or steak served with fries.

$14.00

Sopa de Frijoles Negros

Black bean soup.

$7.00

Sopa de Mariscos

Seafood medley soup.

$10.00

Sopa de Tortilla

Chicken, vegetables, tortilla strips and avocado in chicken broth.

$7.00

Ensalada de La Casa

Mesclun salad with cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, cucumber and house dressing.

$8.00

Ensalada 5 de Mayo

Baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, avocado, mushrooms, Spanish olives, and pine nuts with house dressing.

$9.00

Ensalada 5 de Mayo with Chicken

Baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, avocado, mushrooms, Spanish olives, and pine nuts with house dressing.

$13.00

Ensalada 5 de Mayo with Calamari

Baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, avocado, mushrooms, Spanish olives, and pine nuts with house dressing.

$14.00

Ensalada 5 de Mayo with Shrimp

Baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, avocado, mushrooms, Spanish olives, and pine nuts with house dressing.

$18.00

Ensalada 5 de Mayo with Salmon

Baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, avocado, mushrooms, Spanish olives, and pine nuts with house dressing.

$18.00

Ensalada 5 de Mayo with Steak

Baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, avocado, mushrooms, Spanish olives, and pine nuts with house dressing.

$17.00

Ensalada 5 de Mayo with Octopus

Baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, avocado, mushrooms, Spanish olives, and pine nuts with house dressing.

$19.00

Taco Salad

Crispy tortilla bowl filled with your choice of shredded beef, chicken or ground beef, lettuce, black beans, pico.

$15.00

Taco Salad with Steak

Crispy tortilla bowl filled with your choice of shredded beef, chicken or ground beef, lettuce, black beans, pico.

$18.00

Taco Salad with Grilled Chicken

Crispy tortilla bowl filled with your choice of shredded beef, chicken or ground beef, lettuce, black beans, pico.

$17.00

Taco Salad with Salmon

Crispy tortilla bowl filled with your choice of shredded beef, chicken or ground beef, lettuce, black beans, pico.

$19.00

Taco Salad with Shrimp

Crispy tortilla bowl filled with your choice of shredded beef, chicken or ground beef, lettuce, black beans, pico.

$19.00

Any Salad Grilled Specialty

Served with choice of salad and grilled meat. Optional crispy tortilla bowl.

$17.00

Sopas y Ensaladas

Platos Vegetarianos

Chiles Rellenos

Battered sweet poblano peppers stuffed with melted Muenster cheese.

$17.00

El Cubano

Fried sweet plaintains (maduros), black beans, yellow rice, green tomatillo sauce and sour cream.

$16.00

Paella de Mi Jardin

Vegetables and saffron rice with toasted almonds cooked in a paellera.

$17.00

Burrito Campero

Flour tortilla stuffed with vegetables, rice, beans, cheese, guacamole and sour cream on the side.

$16.00

Fajita Del Monte

Sizzling sauteed vegetables served with the works.

$16.00

Veggie Combo

Crispy guacamole taco, cheese enchilada and bean tostada.

$16.00

Pollo en Mole Poblano

Mexicos century old chili and chocolate sauce over sauteed chicken topped with sesame, served with corn tortillas.

$17.00

Milanesa de Pollo

Breaded chicken cutlet served with french fries, lettuce pico de gallo and guacamole.

$17.00

Pollo a la Francesa

Lightly battered chicken breast in lemon, garlic and white wine served with steamed vegetables.

$17.00

Pollo en Salada Verde

Chicken cooked in green tomatillo sauce, string beans, mushrooms, zucchini, rice and beans.

$17.00

Pollo a la Parrila

Grilled chicken breast served steam vegetables or rice and beans.

$17.00

Aves

Carnes

Bistec Chapala

Grilled skirt steak, served with mesclun salad and avocado.

$24.00

Chuletas

Grilled pork chops, served with steamed vegetables and sweet plantains.

$24.00

Solomillo

Grilled filet mignon presented with mixed vegetables and topped with cream of mushroom.

$27.00

Bistec Tampiquena

Skirt steak topped with creamy rajas and onions, cheese enchilada and guacamole.

$26.00

Bistec Ranchero

Grilled sirloin steak topped with salsa ranchera and served with rice and beans.

$24.00

Grilled NY T-Bone Steak

Served with french fries ,spinach ,steamed broccoli or sauteed string beans.

$26.00

Mar y Tierra

Grilled filet mignon, lobster tail, steamed vegetables and sweet plantains.

$30.00

Camarones Al AJillo

Sauteed gulf shrimp in garlic and olive oil with yellow rice.

$20.00

Camarones Veracruz

Gulf shrimp sauteed with onion, peppers and tomato sauce with rice and beans.

$20.00

Salmon

Roasted salmon filet in lemon-butter sauce presented with steamed vegetables.

$24.00

Lubina

Chilean sea bass in tomato sauce and Mexican spices with shrimp and vegetables.

$27.00

Mariscada Cancun

Lobster, gulf shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari and salmon in a green sauce.

$30.00

Fish Tacos

Soft shell fish tacos. Served with rice and beans.

$22.00

Mariscos

Sides

Side of Yellow Rice

$4.00

Side of Black Beans

$4.00

Side of Pico De Gallo

Fresh salsa.

$3.00

Side of Sour Cream

Tangy fermented cream.

$3.00

Side of Corn Tortillas

4 pieces.

$2.00

Side of Flour Tortillas

4 pieces.

$2.00

Side of Sweet Plantain

Maduros.

$5.00

Side of Fried Green Plantain

Tostones.

$5.00

Side of Jalapenos

$2.00

Side of Guacamole

A creamy dip made from avocado.

$6.00

Side of Sour Cream and Guacamole

A creamy dip made from avocado.

$5.00

Chiles Toreados

$2.00

Side of Tacos Rusvelero

Folded tortilla with a variety of fillings such as meat or beans.

$4.00

Side of French Fries

Fried potatoes.

$4.00

Side of Tostadas

$4.00

Side of Steamed Vegetables

$5.00

Side of Chips and Salsa

Dip made from tomatoes and onions.

$5.00

Side of Chiles Toreados

$2.00

Side of Cheese

$2.00

Side Salad

$4.00

Side of Rice and Beans

$4.00

Side of Chipotle Mayo

$2.00

Side of Avocado

$5.00

Side of Tacos

Folded tortilla with a variety of fillings such as meat or beans.

$4.00

Yuca Fries

Fried potatoes.

$5.00

Salsa

Dip made from tomatoes and onions.

$4.00

Side white rise

$4.00

Sizzling Fajitas

Combination of sauteed onions and peppers served on a skillet with rice & beans, sour cream, guacamole and choice of corn or flour tortillas.

$17.00

Paella Valenciana

Seafood, chicken and chorizo in saffron rice.

$23.00

Arroz con Pollo

Traditional dish with saffron rice, chicken and Spanish sausage.

$20.00

Paella Marinera

Mix seafood in saffron rice.

$24.00

Arroz con Pulpo y Camarones

Saffron rice, octopus and gulf shrimp.

$23.00

Enchiladas Suiza

Soft corn tortillas rolled with choice of filling, green tomatillo sauce, rice and beans.

$16.00

Enchiladas Poblanas

Mole poblano sauce, sesame seeds, rice and beans.

$16.00

Enchiladas Fiesta

4 enchiladas (1 chicken,1 shredded beef, 1 ground beef and 1 cheese) served with lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream.

$16.00

Burrito

Soft flour tortilla filled with rice & beans and your choice of shredded beef, chicken or ground beef, lightly topped with salsa ranchera and melted cheese.

$16.00

Grilled Chicken Burrito

Soft flour tortilla filled with rice & beans and your choice of shredded beef, chicken or ground beef, lightly topped with salsa ranchera and melted cheese.

$17.00

Steak Burrito

Soft flour tortilla filled with rice & beans and your choice of shredded beef, chicken or ground beef, lightly topped with salsa ranchera and melted cheese.

$18.00

Shrimp Burrito

Soft flour tortilla filled with rice & beans and your choice of shredded beef, chicken or ground beef, lightly topped with salsa ranchera and melted cheese.

$20.00

Tamales

Savory corn meal casings steamed in corn husks with chicken.topped with red sauce

$15.00

Chilaquiles

Corn tortillas chips cooked in special sauce topped with chicken or beef and melted cheese, served with rice, guacamole and sour cream.

$16.00

Tacos

Crispy folded tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef or chicken, lettuce, cheese and salsa.

$16.00

Soft Tacos

3 pieces. Folded tortilla with a variety of fillings such as meat or beans.

$17.00

Flautas

Rolled crispy corn tortillas filled with chicken or beef, served with rice and beans.

$15.00

Chimichanga

Golden crispy flour tortilla stuffed with cheese and your choice of chicken, shredded or ground beef.

$16.00

Ropa Vieja

Rice, beans and sweet plantains.

$16.00

Cinco 5 de Mayo Combo

Chicken enchiladas, shredded beef chimichanga, ground beef taco, served with rice and beans.

$18.00

Lomo Saltado

Strips of steak sauted with red onion, tomato, and french fries, served with white rice.

$20.00

Pollo Saltado

Strips of chicken, sauted with red onion, tomatoes and French fries, served with white rice.

$17.00

Arroz Con Pollo Peruano

Chicken cooked in green rice, cilantro sauce, carrot, green peas and sarsa criolla ( red onion, cilantro, tomato and lime juice)

$18.00

Ceviche de Camaron

Gulf shrimp cooked in lime juice, cIlantro , red onion.

$20.00

Steak Fajita

Combination of sauted onion, peppers served with rice & beand sour cream, guacamole & chose corn or flour tortilla

$18.00

Chiken fajita

$17.00

Specialidades

Postres

Helado Frito

Scoop of vanilla ice cream, rolled in corn flakes, lightly fried and garnished with whipped cream.

$9.50

Sopapilla

Crispy flour tortilla, topped with honey and cinnamon. Served with vanilla ice cream.

$9.50

Churros

Mexican cinnamon stick with vanilla ice cream.

$9.50

Flan

Traditional Mexican caramel custard.

$9.50

Tres Leches

Flavor of the day.

$9.50

Crepas

Mexican Apple crepes with vanilla ice ream.

$9.50

Brownie

American chocolate brownie with ice cream.

$9.50

Number 1 Lunch Special

Beef taco, 1 chicken enchilada.

$8.95

Tacos Lunch Special

Crispy or soft shell tacos with chicken or beef.

$8.95

Quesadilla Lunch Special

Choice of chicken, beef, spinach or mushroom quesadilla.

$8.95

Flautas Lunch Special

Crispy corn tortillas rolled up and filled with chicken or beef.

$8.95

Chuleta Lunch Special

Grilled marinated pork chop with rice, beans, guacamole and sour cream.

$8.95

Enchilada Lunch Special

Soft corn tortilla filled with chicken or beef, red or green sauce and melted cheese.

$8.95

Bayside Burrito Lunch Special

Soft flour tortilla stuffed with chicken or beef, topped with red sauce and cheese.

$8.95

Fajita Lunch Special

Grilled strips of chicken, steak or vegetables with onions, peppers and tortillas.

$8.95

Huevos Rancheros Lunch Special

2 fried eggs over corn tortilla topped with salsa.

$8.95

Chimichanga Lunch Special

Golden crispy flour tortilla wrapped around beef, chicken or ground beef.

$8.95

Plato Caribe Lunch Special

Sweet plantains (madras), rice and beans and sour cream.

$8.95

Taco Salad Lunch Special

Crispy tortilla bowl filled with your choice of shredded chicken or seasoned ground beef, lettuce, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole and shredded cheese.

$8.95

Chile Relleno Lunch Special

Roasted sweet poblano pepper stuffed with muenster cheese.

$8.95

Arroz chaufa Peruvian with Chicken Lunch Special

Fried rice mix with your choice, chicken and scramble egg on top.

$8.95

Arroz chaufa Peruvian with Steak Lunch Special

Fried rice mix with your choice, chicken and scramble egg on top.

$8.95

Arroz Con Pollo Peruvian style Lunch Special

Chicken cooked in green rice with cilantro sauce and sarsa criolla.

$8.95

Aguadito de Pollo Lunch Special

Green chicken cilantro soup, rice, carrot and green peas.

$8.95

Ensalada de Pollo Con Palta Lunch Special

Iceberg lettuce with avocado, grilled chicken, peppers, onion, tomato and carrot with house dressing.

$8.95

Pollo Saltado Lunch Special

Strips of chicken sauteed with onion, tomato and French fries, served with rice.

$8.95

Lomo Saltado Lunch Special

Strips of steak sauteed with red onion, tomato and French fries served with rice.

$8.95

Lunch Specials

Platos Peruanos

Platos Peruanos Arroz chaufa with Chicken

Fried rice mixed with chicken, chopped scallions and scrambled egg

$17.00

Platos Peruanos Arroz chaufa with Steak

Fried rice mixed with steak, chopped scallions and scrambled egg

$18.00

Platos Peruanos Arroz chaufa with Vegetables

Fried rice mixed with vegetables ,chopped scallions and scrambled egg

$14.00

Arroz chaufa Seafood

Fried rice mixed with mix seafood, chopped scallions and scrambled egg

$20.00

Arroz Con Pollo Peruvian style

Chicken cooked in green rice with cilantro sauce and sarsa criolla.

$18.00

Aguadito De Pollo

Green chicken cilantro soup, rice, carrot and green peas.

$10.00

Ensalada de Pollo con Palta

Iceberg lettuce with avocado, grilled chicken, peppers, onion, tomato and carrot with house dressing.

$12.00

Ceviche de Pescado

Fresh corvine fish, marinated with fresh lime juice, red onion and cilantro.

$22.00

Ceviche de Pescado Shrimp

Fresh corvine fish, marinated with fresh lime juice, red onion and cilantro.

$22.00

Ceviche Mixto

Mix seafood, calamari, shrimp and fresh corvine, marinated in fresh lime juice and red onion.

$24.00

Huevos Rancheros

Fried eggs over corn tortilla, chorizo, rice and beans.

$15.00

Omelette Primavera

Mixed vegetables omelette served with rice and beans.

$11.95

Ensalada de Salmon

Broiled salmon over mesclun salad with olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and house dressing.

$13.95

Chuleta a Caballo

Fried egg over grilled pork chop with black beans and sweet plantains.

$11.95

Ensalada de Pollo

Grilled chicken cutlets over mixed greens, carrot shavings, avocado, apple, cucumber and mango -chipotle dressing.

$11.95

Omelette al Gusto

Delicious omelette filled with your choice of spinach, mushrooms, cheese, broccoli, onions and peppers or jalapenos and cheese. Served with french fries and Spanish sausage.

$11.95

Super Burrito

Soft flour tortilla filled with eggs, cheese and ground beef and served with french fries

$11.95

Huevos Hollandeses

Eggs benedict over corn tortilla with sauteed spinach, finished with hollandaise sauce and served with house salad.

$11.95

Brunch (Archived)

Alcoholic Beverages (Must be 21 to Purchase) (Archived)

Margarita

Rock and frozen mango, passion fruit, strawberry. Must be 21 to purchase.

$11.00

Mojito

Must be 21 to purchase.

$11.00

Sangria

Must be 21 to purchase.

$11.00

Pina Colada

Must be 21 to purchase.

$12.00

Virgin Pina Colada

Must be 21 to purchase.

$8.00

Beer

Must be 21 to purchase.

$7.00

Large pitcher Margarita

Rock and frozen strawberry,mango,passion fruit. Must be 21 to purchase.

$42.00

Small Pither Margarita

Frozen and rock mango,passion,fruit,strawberry,melon. Must be 21 to purchase.

$26.00

Large Pitcher Sangria

Red and wine. Must be 21 to purchase.

$34.00

Small Pitcher Sangria

Red and wine. Must be 21 to purchase.

$19.00

Canned Soda

$3.50

Mexican Soda

$3.50

Bottled Water

$2.00

Soda 2 liters

Coke, sprite, incacola, diet Coke, ginger ale.

$5.00

Beverages