Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Palm Beach County with these restaurant specials
Cinco de Mayo is here and it's time to celebrate!
What better way than at one of the great local restaurants offering specials on this day.
Before you grab that margarita, shot of tequila, Modelo, Pacifico or Tecate, however, let's have a quick chat.
If you're celebrating Cinco de Mayo for the love of Mexican food, culture and drink, that's cool; but there's a deeper meaning that many Americans don't know.
Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of Mexico's victory, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza, over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
Learned something? You're welcome. Now get out there and enjoy.
Also, though the day is cause for celebration in Mexico, it might be even more popular in the United States.
Here are a sampling of local spots that are ready and willing to help you celebrate.
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Calaveras Cantina
This Harbourside hot spot will kick off the day with the Chihuahua Race at 6 p.m. First place is a $100 gift card, second $50 and third $25. If you've got a Chihuahua that can move this might be their moment to shine. Sign up is at 5 p.m.
There will be a live mariachi band from 6 to 8 p.m. and a DJ spinning until 1 a.m. There will also be drink specials including $5 Corona bottles and Corazon tequila shots, $10 Cinco ritas and $12 Ghost gitas.
Information: 125 Dockside Circle, Jupiter. Information: calaverascantina.com
Avocado Cantina
This Downtown Palm Beach Gardens spot will host its third annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta! It will feature two full bars, vendors and an expanded dance floor. Kozmo Koz will be spinning today’s hits beginning at 5 p.m. with Mojito Latin Band taking the stage at 8 p.m. A surprise DJ will come on late as the party will continue to 1 a.m. Chefs Julien and Naya will be serving up the goods at their outdoor taco stand for those who’d rather enjoy the party.
Information: 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-766-2430; avocadocantina.com
Honeybelle, PGA National Resort
Celebrity Chef Lindsay Autry, a Bravo “Top Chef” Finalist, will prepare a modern Mexican-inspired dining experience to celebrate the holiday. This sophisticated dinner event is a rare opportunity to enjoy a curated culinary experience and Cinco de Mayo-inspired creations from the mind of a chef as talented as James Beard-nominated Chef Autry.
Reservations are open to the public (click here to reserve a table).
There will also be a delicious lineup of cocktails inspired by Florida-based Costa Tequila including Honeybelle’s Cinco de Mayo signature cocktail. It features Costa’s Reposado tequila and locally sourced honey courtesy of the PGA Resort’s 5 million resident Italian honeybees!
Information: 400 Ave of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens. pgaresort.com
Rocco's Tacos
Patrons at Rocco's West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Garden locations will be treated to free shots of Santo Tequila along with live music, authentic Mexican cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and over 300 tequila varieties.
Information: 224 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 5090 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. roccostacos.com/
Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila
Bodega in West Palm Beach will celebrate with activities and entertainment along with multiple drink specials including: Cazadores draft margarita, Patron Silver shots and draft beer for $5 each, Patron margarita and Ranch Water (Topo Chico, Patron Silver) for $10 each. There will also be bottle specials including: Patron Silver for $250. These specials and the celebration will run from open to close.
Information: 118 S. Clematis St., West Palm Beach. bodegataqueria.com
El Camino, West Palm Beach
South Florida's cult favorite El Camino is throwing a massive Cinco de Mayo Street Festival at The Square. There will be multiple outdoor bars, tequila tastings, and their sizzling fresh made tacos. In addition, the hundreds of revelers expected to turn out can enjoy the mariachi band, a vintage VW Bus photo shoot, take dance lessons, get their faces painted, learn about Pinata decorating, games and activities.
Information: 700 Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach. elcaminowestpalmbeach.com
West Palm Beach Official Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl
Grab your sombreros and mustaches and get ready to shake your maracas — this bar crawl will be hitting several spots. It will feature live music, drink specials, costume contests and more. Runs from 4 to 10 p.m.
Information: eventbrite.com
Tropical Smokehouse
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Tropical Smokehouse style with Chef Rick’s brisket tacos for $5 and mahi tacos for $7. Both are served with pickled onions and avocado salsa on a house made soft tortilla. Tropical will also be serving up their famed margaritas and palomas for $8 all day.
Information: 3815 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. eattropical.com
Tulum Mexican Cuisine
Located in Wellington, Tulum will have a special menu along with giveaways and DJ Knox spinning for the holiday.
Information: 13889 Wellington Trace, Wellington. 561-318-5017; tulummexicancuisine.com
The Seagate Hotel, Atlantic Grille
Tucked inside the venerable Delray Beach hotel, the Atlantic Grille will celebrate the fiesta-drenched holiday with two glamorous señoritas: a Spicy Watermelon Mint Margarita rimmed with pink Himalayan coconut salt, and a Passion Fruit Mezcal Margarita rimmed with black Himalayan salt. Cinco de Mayo hours are 3 p.m. to close.
Information: 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 561) 665-4800; seagatedelray.com
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Deck 84
The Cinco De Mayo celebration at this waterfront restaurant will feature fabulous creations from Executive Chef Addam Actis, drinks specials and live music from Alive Beat Duo.
The menu will include Mexican-inspired specials like mango ceviche with scallops and grouper, chorizo queso dip, street corn flatbread, mojo pulled pork tostada, carne asada and churros for dessert. There will be drink features including a Jalisco Spritz with 1800 tequila, pineapple juice, jalapenos and club soda; the 1800 Paloma with 1800 reposado tequila, fresh lime juice, agave and grapefruit soda and Corona bottle buckets (five for $25).
Information: 840 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. deck84.com
Eddie Ritz is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at eritz@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.
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