Fiesta, fiesta!
Commemorate Mexico's victory with a menu of tacos, guacamole, drinks, parties and more. The following five restaurants will help you map out your festive day. All events will take place on Thursday, May 5 unless noted otherwise.
Tin Lizzy's Cantina: All locations will be open for Cinco de Mayo celebrations from 11 a.m. to midnight. Festivities will include outdoor block parties with DJs, which will be held 4-6 p.m. (varies by location). Drink specials including $5 Corona and Modelo Especial and $3 Grand Marnier Floats will be available from May 1 – 7.
Various locations, www.tinlizzyscantina.com.
Guaco Joe's: This Vinings restaurant will offer $10 - $12 dining specials including buffalo chicken nachos and seafood ceviche plus $3 Dos Equis Lager and Amber. To get the party started, a DJ will spin festive tunes from 12-4 p.m.
2950 New Paces Ferry Road S.E., Atlanta. 770-801-0020. www.guacojoes.com.
Ray's Rio Bravo: Head here for a free outdoor concert featuring Jimmy Buffett's favorite tribute band A1A plus canned and draft beers, street tacos and more at several cash-only satellite bars from 4 p.m. to midnight. The restaurant will also be open from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Read our review of Ray's Rio Bravo here.
6450 Powers Ferry Road, N.W., Sandy Springs. 770-612-2829. www.raysriobravo.com.
Red Pepper Taqueria: Revelers can take advantage of all-day specials including $2 smoked beef tacos, $3 Tecate, $4 Dos XX Lager as well as the full dinner menu and drink menu from 4 p.m. to close. Read more about Red Pepper Taqueria's bottomless mimosas here.
2149 Briarcliff Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-325-8151 and 3135 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-869-2773. www.eatredpepper.com.
Taqueria Del Sol: Fuel up before festivities at this local restaurant, which offers an array of tacos and more.
1200 Howell Mill Road N.W., Atlanta. 404-352-5811. www.taqueriadelsol.com.
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