It may still be a few days away, but we can almost taste the salty rim of a margarita. If you’re on the hunt for a place to celebrate with a Mexican feast this Thursday, we’ve got you covered. Reserve your tables (and your friends) now for the fiesta of the year!
If you think the patio at RuRu’s is a a good time, how about the whole parking lot? That’s right, for Cinco De Mayo RuRu’s is expanding out into their shaded parking lot for a full on block party. There will be drink specials ($3 cans, $3 drafts and $5 margaritas) and live music. King of Pops is even getting in on the fun and making an exclusive Friend Zone margarita pop (named after RuRu’s house marg) just for the event.
Swing by a Cantina 1511 location for a celebration starting off with $5 nachos and ending with $2.50 Dos Equis drafts and $5 house margaritas. Try their new 1511 Queso with pineapple and bacon, or their new Bacon Guacamole. Sensing a pattern here? Or step up to one of their new tropical margaritas = Papaya, PassionFruit & Guava.
Come for dinner and stay for the party at Maverick Rock Taco. This Montford drive favorite is serving up a $10 taco bar and Dos Equis, Corona, Tecate, tequila and margarita specials. Enjoy live music on the patio from 5 pm-9 pm and a photo booth, giant beer pong and cornhole. Starting at 10, a DJ keeps the fiesta going until 1 am.
Bakersfield is sure to have a healthy crowd for Cinco de Mayo. Grab a family-style picnic table next to the open garage door style windows and order as many tacos as your heart desires. Sip on $4 Modelo drafts and $3 shots.
Can’t wait till Thursday? At Paco’s Tacos, they understand. Starting on Sunday, you can enjoy daily drink specials leading up to the big day. If you’ve committed to celebrating on May 5, enjoy 50 cent Coronitas, $2 Coronas, $8 Merry Mex Ritas and $5 Margarita with No Names.
Take a trip to Puebla, the site of the May 5Â Mexican victory over the French, with a multi-course tasting menu honoring the city. $50 per person. Call to reserve:Â 980.498.6576.
The whole family will enjoy a tex-mex meal, while the adults can partake in $3 Coronas and drink specials all day long.
If you’re looking for a little more sip for your celebration, head over to 1900 Mexican Grill for Cinco de Drinko. There will be live music from the band Hot Sauce, drink specials and even a special release brew from Triple C Brewing Company infused with Tequila Avion Reposado.
A lively block party will be happening at South End Station. Start off with food from Hot Taco on their fun patio, followed by Mariachi band tunes, piñatas and plenty of drink specials.
Indulge in their full menu plus enjoy all day drink specials including $3 Corona light drafts, $3 Modelo Especial draft, $5 CincoRita’s and $7 Espolon margaritas.