In the meantime, here are six in Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Sanibel going all in on Cinco de Mayo ― mechanical bulls and mariachi bands included.

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo on May 5? Check out our favorite Mexican restaurants - from Cape Coral to Marco Island - for fiestas anytime of the year.

Award-winning seafood restaurant in Fort Myers swimming along under new ownership The old Stevie Tomato's space in Fort Myers has been completely reimagined by Mr. Tequila Authentic Mexican ...

Casa Blanca Modern Mexican Tequila Bar opened on Aug. 7, near the juncture of Interstate 75 and Daniels Parkway in Fort Myers. “The floor tiles were bought in Vietnam,” Aguirre said.

And all of it’s fresh. (11530 S Cleveland Ave., south Fort Myers; 939-6992; carniceriamonterrey.com) Juanita’s Mexican Food: There is no counter at Juanita’s.

Cantina Laredo My go-to order at most Mexican restaurants are a few carnitas street tacos and a side of black beans and rice. Except at this longtime Fort Myers’ Bell Tower staple.