Mexican or not, all people love a good party. That might explain the popularity of Cinco de Mayo in D.C., a holiday that commemorates the Mexican army's against-all-odds victory against French forces at the Battle of Puebla—not Mexican Independence Day, a popular misconception.
Several eateries, Latin-centric and otherwise, are celebrating the holiday with food and drink specials. Yeah, we know that Cinco de Mayo often means unimaginative tacos and margaritas, but hey—they're cheap tacos and margaritas! Plus, we're excited about the opening of Richard Sandoval's new taqueria, El Centro D.F.
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Chef Richard Sandoval fittingly opens his new taqueria, El Centro D.F., on May 5. For $20, swing by anytime between 5 P.M. and 2 A.M. for unlimited apperitivos and access to a cash bar that's stocked with 200 varieties of tequila, plus four types of margaritas and agave cocktails. Upstairs, a DJ will be spinning Latin tunes all night.
Ceiba is celebrating Cinco de Mayo all week long, everyday from 3 P.M. until close with $5 margaritas and Mexican streetfood.
Zola Wine Kitchen is offering a Cinco de Mayo-themed cooking class with a lesson plan that includes learning how to make fresh tortilla chips and salsa verde, classic Mexican dishes like pork tacos with green chiles, and, of course, margaritas. The class is $75 a person, call 202-639-9463 to make a reservation.
U Street eatery Masa 14 is marking Cinco de Mayo with five flavors of $5 margaritas.
Online deal site 'What's the Deal' is teaming up with Chief Ike's Mambo Room in Adams Morgan for a "happy" happy hour from 6 to 8 P.M. Swing by for a free Landshark Tall Boy, tequila sunrise cocktail, or a rum punch. Click here to RSVP.
If you're throwing your own Cinco de Mayo party, stop by Bell Wine for 10 percent off Mexican beers, margarita mixers, and .750 ml and 1 L bottles ot tequila through Friday.
Present this ticket to the bartender at BlackFinn for specials starting at 8 P.M. through close, including $3 Coronas and Corona Lights, $4 Cuervo shots, and $5 margaritas.
The Tackle Box's upstairs watering hole, Crackle Bar, is celebrating with $2 margaritas at happy hour (5 to 7 P.M.) on May 5.
For a more laid-back affair, check out Tuscana West's "quiet and relaxing" version of the holiday, which comes with complimentary fish tacos, $5 margaritas, and $5 Mexican beers during happy hour—4 to 7:30 P.M. at the bar and outdoor patio.
