Day Of The Dead Cairns 2025
Free Entry & Entertainment
All Day
Join us for our final signature event of the year! Celebrate the vibrant traditions of Day of the Dead with live Latin music, DJ till midnight, margarita masterclasses, tequila tasting flights, smoked-meat feasts and free DOTD face painting. From marigold-drenched entrances to Insta-ready photo ops, we’re bringing the spirit of Día de los Muertos to life, Cairns-style.
Kick off your afternoon with brisket tacos and our smoked meats platters, then slip into a Mango & Jalapeño Margarita class or sample artisanal agave with curated tequila flights in the Agave Bar. 3 piece latin band ‘The Mojitos’ light up the venue from 3–6pm, the Cairns Street Salsa show hits at 6pm, and DJ Andresito keeps the dance floor moving from 6pm.
Pre-book your table and games early, or just turn on up on the day to join in on what will be a day to remember.
Dress up, paint up, and party with us — this is Mexi’s final signature celebration of the year and is not one to miss.
Tip: Arrive early for free face painting before the live band starts.
Itinerary
Entertainment
Get ready for a day packed full of fun! Mexicairns will transform into a marigold-drenched Día de los Muertos fiesta. Here is a sneak peak at what to expect:
Free Face Painting
– 12pm – 5pm
– First come first served
Live Music
– 3pm – 6pm: 3 piece latin band ‘The Mojitos’
– 6pm onwards: Latin DJ Andresito
Salsa Show
– 6pm at Fiesta Bar
Themed Photobooth
Plus more to discover on the day!
Specials
Specials On The Day
Brisket tacos
– $10 Brisket Taco special from 12pm until sold out
– Slow-cooked, smoky brisket topped with pico de gallo, lettuce & smokey BBQ sauce on a wheat tortilla
Tequila Tasting Flights:
– Featuring options from: Arette, Cascahuin & Don Fulano
– Includes 3 tastes – blanco, repo & añejo
– $30 per flight
– Served from Agave bar, Cairn’s premium tequila and mezcal bar
More bar specials throughout the day.
Smoked Meats
Smoked Meats Platters
12 hours slow-cooked MB5+ wagyu brisket, juicy pulled pork and spicy chorizo all piled high and served with loads of mouth-watering sides and sauces.
Served at 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5pm or until sold out. Limited portions available. Please book a table as well.
— 4 Person Platter $149 —
- 400g 12 hr slow cooked MB5+ wagyu brisket
- 400g 8 hr smoked pulled pork
- 400g 2 hr smoked spicy chorizo finished over the grill
— 2 Person Platter $89 —
– 200g 12 hr slow cooked MB5+ wagyu brisket
– 200g 8 hr smoked pulled pork
– 200g 2 hr smoked spicy chorizo finished over the grill
– Sides —
Warm Wheat Tortillas
Cheesy Corn – beautiful sweet corn in Mexi’s famous Queso sauce bound with stringy mozzarella (GF)
Fresh House Slaw – salad dressed with lime aioli (GF, DF)
Corn Bread loaf – Freshly baked mini loafs
Pico de Gallo – freshly chopped tomato, red onion and jalapeno (GF, DF)
Mexi’s house Guacamole – avocado, tomato, onion, lime topped with smoked pepitas (GF, DF)
Assorted Pickles – gherkin ,onion, radish (GF, DF)
— Sauces —
Smokey BBQ (GF, DF)
Chipotle Aioli (GF, DF)
Salsa Verde (GF, DF)
Spicy Beef Consommé (GF, DF)
Classes
$18 Margarita masterclasses
Join in on the fiesta at Day of the Dead! Learn how to make the perfect margarita from our resident Mexi mixologists at the cost of just a single drink. Hurry, there are only four sessions and space is strictly limited.
Making our signature: Mango and Jalapeno Margarita
*Please don’t make other bookings during your session.
Schedule:
– 30 minute sessions
– 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30pm
– 20 people max per session
*All activities and special items are subject to availability.
*We practice responsible service of alcohol. Please drink responsibly.
*Photography will be taken on the day.
