{"id":97171433,"date":"2015-05-04T22:10:26","date_gmt":"2015-05-04T22:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/?p=97171433"},"modified":"2015-08-10T18:35:40","modified_gmt":"2015-08-10T18:35:40","slug":"mexican-fare-margaritas-live-mariachi-bands-where-to-celebrate-this-cinco-de-mayo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/mexican-fare-margaritas-live-mariachi-bands-where-to-celebrate-this-cinco-de-mayo\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexican Fare, Margaritas & Live Mariachi Bands: Where to Celebrate This Cinco de Mayo"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cinco de Mayo started with a David and Goliath story. The year was 1862 and a rather unimpressive (in both training and number) Mexican army defeated the well-manned and well-equipped French forces at the Battle of Puebla. So, despite what you\u2019ve heard, today isn\u2019t<\/em> Mexico\u2019s Independence Day. The story of this unlikely military triumph is still, however, something to toast, eat, and dance to.<\/p>\n

Here are five spots in major cities around the world that are turning up the volume and serving up fine Mexican fare. Because every day should be a margarita and guacamole day, but having a reason to indulge makes those avocadoes and tequila even better, am I right? Of course I\u2019m right!<\/p>\n

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New York: Rosa Mexicano<\/a><\/strong>
\n9 East 18th Street
\nNew York, NY 10003
\n<\/em><\/h3>\n

Rosa Mexicano is typically a classy joint, but on Cinco de Mayo, it goes from Manhattan-chic to mmh-mmh-good. Sure, you\u2019ll nosh on Mexican favorites like top-notch guac, sizzling enchiladas, and tacos stuffed with farmer\u2019s market veggies \u2013all excelente. And if your stomach is already rumbling from pre-gaming it on tequila, their prix-fixe Cinco Menu features Rosa\u2019s yummiest classics. Plus, over 75 tequilas and mezcals will be available for your drinking pleasure. Just think of it as a fiesta for those of us who are SO over cramped bars and deafening tunes.<\/p>\n

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David Franklin\/Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n

Cancun: Casitas<\/a><\/strong>
\nRetorno del Rey 36
\nCol. Zona Hotelera
\n77500 Canc\u00fan, Quintana Roo
\nMexico
\nZona Hotelera
\n<\/em><\/h3>\n

Okay, so here\u2019s a little secret: Cinco de Mayo isn\u2019t really a big deal in Mexico. Here\u2019s proof<\/a>. But you know what IS a big deal? Casitas\u2019 grass-roofed beach cabanas. The only thing better than lounging on the sands of Cancun is dining on the sands of Cancun in your own personal cabana like a queen.<\/p>\n

Based out of the Ritz-Carlton resort, this upscale venue\u2019s food is out of this world. The menu includes tender filet mignon, Caribbean lobster aguachile, Baja California oysters, and many more drool-worthy items that are making our stomachs rumble in jealousy.<\/p>\n

If you need a romantic spot to spend with your sweetheart and an unbeatable selection of red and white wines, go here, and don\u2019t worry about missing out on buckets of tequila. After all, you won\u2019t want to forget this experience!<\/p>\n

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Franz Pfluegl\/Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n

San Francisco: Taverna Aventine<\/a><\/strong>
\n582 Washington Street
\nSan Francisco, CA 94111<\/em><\/h3>\n

This alleyway celebration is simple and affordable, the way NoCal should be. Maybe you\u2019re a San Fran native who just escaped a hectic office, or maybe you\u2019re in Cali for a few days and need a low-key way to celebrate. Whatever your reason, Taverna Aventine\u2019s got you covered. The party starts at 4 p.m. and features taco trucks, a live DJ, and \u2013 you guessed it \u2013 more alcohol than is reasonable to consume.\u00a0 Cheers!<\/p>\n

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Fer Gregory\/Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n

Paris: El Nopal<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Belushi\u2019s Gare du Nord
\n<\/em>5 rue de Dunkerque, 75010<\/em><\/h3>\n

Well, this is ironic. It seems that the French are celebrating Cinco de Mayo like they invented mariachi and margs. El Nopal, which is typically a hole-in-the-wall taco joint, partnered with Belushi\u2019s bar to throw a Mexican fiesta complete with a Mexican-themed food stand, frozen margaritas, a live band, face painting, and a pi\u00f1ata. I\u2019d fly to Paris any day, but the pi\u00f1ata makes this party all the more tempting. Now who has an extra ticket to France they don\u2019t mind parting with?<\/p>\n

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Tom Bartlett\/Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n

London: El Patron + Tequila Patr\u00f3n\u2019s Cinco de Mayo Special<\/a><\/strong>
\n141 Upper Richmond Road
\nPutney, SW15 2TX
\n<\/em><\/h3>\n

There\u2019s no place like London, even when it comes to a Mexican holiday. For Cinco de Mayo, El Patron paired up with the tequila brand Patr\u00f3n for a party that\u2019s serious business.\u00a0 Tequila Patr\u00f3n will whip up the tequila that made its name while the restaurant will serve up such mouthwatering options as fish tacos, pork burritos, guacamole, and gooey cheese quesadillas. Bring your friends, bring your partner, bring the random guy from the red double-decker bus, but do not miss this!<\/p>\n

Okay, so we\u2019ve dished out five of our top hotspots for Cinco de Mayo. Now we want to hear from you! Did you like what you saw here? Do you have any hot venues to add to the list? Let us know in the comments! <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Cinco de Mayo started with a David and Goliath story. The year was 1862 and a rather unimpressive (in both training and number) Mexican army defeated the well-manned and well-equipped French forces at the Battle of Puebla. So, despite what you\u2019ve heard, today isn\u2019t Mexico\u2019s Independence Day. The story of this unlikely military triumph is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":97171440,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[68,66],"tags":[433,434,436,437,435,438,269,302,37,183,413,156],"class_list":["post-97171433","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-travel","category-interests","tag-cinco-de-mayo","tag-cinco-de-mayo-celebrations","tag-cinco-de-mayo-food","tag-cinco-de-mayo-party","tag-cinco-de-mayo-tequila","tag-cinco-de-mayo-travel","tag-cun","tag-lon","tag-nyc","tag-par","tag-sfo","tag-top-5"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97171433","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97171433"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97171433\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97172592,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97171433\/revisions\/97172592"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/97171440"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97171433"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=97171433"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=97171433"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}