Eat, drink and make merry as Mexican heritage festival Cinco De Mayo (Spanish for fifth of May)—which commemorates the victory of Mexican troops over the French forces in the Battle of Puebla in 1862—rolls around this weekend. Here's where to go to celebrate the occasion:
This weekend, Tacos & Salsa will roll out a special BBQ Mexican grill, only cooked and served for this festive occasion. The chef's recommendations are the pork ribs (B150) or chorizo (B120), as well as the scallop ceviche (B200). The fiesta starts this Friday May 2 and last till Monday May 5, and also includes special festive drinks and discounts.
49 Sukhumvit Soi 18. BTS Asok. 02 663 6366.
Charley Brown's is getting straight to the point, knowing the party won’t start without drinks. For this Cinque De Mayo weekend, they are offering a special deal of buy one pitcher of magarita, get four shots of tequila.
Sukhumvit Soi 11. BTS Nana. 02-651-2215.
This May 5, Senor Pico are rolling out a proper Mexican feast with a four-course menu comprising of rice, tacos, salsa and veggies at B699 per person. The meal will be complemented with what they're calling "The United Tastes of America": Mexican hotdogueria and American craft beer on tap, available from May 1 to 10. Reservations at 02-261-7100.
1/F, Rembrandt Hotel, 19 Sukhumvit Soi 18. BTS Asok.
This four-day Cinco de Mayo Fiesta (May 2-5) offers Mexican dishes like tostada de pollo, quesadillas zacatecas and chicken burritos (B250 each), while tequila is B100 per shot and B300 gets you two bottles of Corona, with guitar singer Jose Shamrock performing on May 3. Reservations at 02-309-3201.
Four Points by Sheraton, Sukhumvit Soi 15. BTS Asok.