Cinco de Mayo is a festive holiday celebrated by many, but it’s not just about tacos, margaritas, and vibrant culture. For some, it’s also a prime opportunity to unleash their best (or worst) dad jokes. There’s something timeless about dad humor — corny, punny, and always guaranteed to make you smile or groan. In honor of the day, here’s a collection of 37 Cinco de Mayo-themed dad jokes that are sure to give your day a little extra zing. Grab a margarita, sit back, and enjoy these knee-slappers!
The Taco Takeover
1. What did the taco say to the burrito on Cinco de Mayo?
“Let’s taco ‘bout how much fun we’re having!”
2. Why did the taco break up with the burrito?
“It found someone with better fillings!”
3. What’s a taco’s favorite dance move on Cinco de Mayo?
“The salsa!”
4. Why don’t tacos tell secrets?
“Because they tend to spill the beans!”
5. What’s a taco’s favorite music?
“Wrap music!”
6. How do you make a taco stand?
“Take away its chair!”
Margarita Madness
7. Why did the lime cross the road on Cinco de Mayo?
“To get to the margarita!”
8. What’s a margarita’s favorite exercise?
“Sipping reps!”
9. How does a margarita get a party started?
“It shakes things up!”
10. Why didn’t the margarita want to work on Cinco de Mayo?
“Because it just wanted to lime around!”
11. What do you call a frozen margarita at the beach?
“A chill pill!”
12. What did one margarita say to another during happy hour?
“We’re in this together, lime and salt!”
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Fiesta Fun
13. What did the piñata say at the party?
“I’m stuffed!”
14. Why did the mariachi band break up?
“They couldn’t find common ground to strike a chord!”
15. What’s the best way to start a Cinco de Mayo party?
“Taco ‘bout it!”
16. What do you call a really tiny Mexican wave at a Cinco de Mayo celebration?
“A micro wave!”
17. Why did the guacamole go to the party?
“It was on the dip list!”
18. What do you get when you cross a piñata and a margarita?
“A punch line!”
Guacamole Greatness
19. Why did the avocado call the police?
“Because it was in a guacward situation!”
20. How do avocados party on Cinco de Mayo?
“They guac and roll!”
21. What did one guacamole say to the other at the Cinco de Mayo feast?
“You’re smashing it!”
22. Why don’t avocados play cards?
“Because they always get smashed!”
23. Why did the avocado stay out of trouble on Cinco de Mayo?
“It didn’t want to end up in a jam!”
24. How do you describe a lazy avocado?
“Guacamole in slow motion!”
Salsa Shenanigans
25. What did the salsa say to the tortilla chip?
“You’re nacho average snack!”
26. Why did the salsa refuse to go to the dance?
“Because it didn’t want to dip out early!”
27. Why did the tortilla chip become a stand-up comedian?
“Because it had a great crunch line!”
28. What’s the salsa’s favorite accessory?
“A tortilla purse!”
29. Why do tortilla chips always succeed?
“Because they’re all that and a bag of chips!”
30. What did the salsa say after winning the contest?
“I’m on a roll… with chips!”
Tequila Tales
31. Why did the tequila blush at the party?
“Because it saw the margarita shake!”
32. What do you call a slow tequila shot?
“Tequila mockingbird!”
33. Why didn’t the tequila invite anyone to its party?
“It wanted to drink solo!”
34. What’s a tequila’s favorite story?
“One with a twist!”
35. Why was the tequila always calm?
“It knew how to take life one shot at a time!”
36. How does tequila answer the phone?
“With a lime tone!”
37. What’s a tequila’s favorite type of weather?
“Sunny with a chance of lime!”
Conclusion
Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate culture, history, and, of course, enjoy some lighthearted fun. These dad jokes offer a humorous spin on the holiday, mixing elements of Mexican traditions with pun-filled humor that will make you laugh out loud or, at the very least, groan in amusement. Whether you’re sharing these jokes with friends at a fiesta or just looking to lift the mood, they’re sure to spice up your day. So, as Cinco de Mayo approaches, remember: life is better with a taco in one hand and a dad joke in the other!