The Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Music

No Cinco de Mayo fiesta is complete without upbeat tunes! Streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music have lots of curated playlists for the occasion, and I've included links to them below. But if you're feeling especially festive, you could make your own playlist. I've also included my song recommendations for your custom playlist, from contemporary Latin hits to traditional mariachi music. Who knows—you may discover a new favorite genre in the process!

Spotify

• ¡Viva México!
• Mariachi Joven
• This Is Vicente Fernández
• Cinco de Mayo
• Latin Hit Mix

Apple Music

• Rancheras y Mariachi Essentials
• De Fiesta
• Sabor a Mariachi
• Baile de los '90s
• '00s Latin Essentials

5 Songs to Add to Your Cinco de Mayo Playlist

1. "Candela" – Buena Vista Social Club [Spotify | Apple Music]
2. "I Like It" – Cardi B., Bad Bunny, J. Balvin [Spotify | Apple Music]
3. "La Bomba" – Ricky Martin [Spotify | Apple Music]
4. "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" – Selena [Spotify | Apple Music]
5. "Oye Como Va" – Santana [Spotify | Apple Music]