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Local Restaurants to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Encino Patch picked five nearby restaurants with tasty specials and great prices for the holiday.
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the unlikely triumph of the Mexican army over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. However, Cinco de Mayo is not a Mexican holiday; it is an American Civil War-era holiday created by Mexicans and Latinos living in California. The festivities are a celebration of Mexican pride and heritage.
Encino Patch has compiled a list of Mexican restaurants in the area that will be having parties and deals in honor of this special day.
Casa Vega has an almost retro feel, with big, red booths and dim lighting. The restaurant opened more than 50 years ago and is renowned for its margaritas, great food and fun atmosphere. In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, Casa Vega plans on having a live guitarist and raffles. For more information, call 818-788-4868 or visit casavega.com.
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El Mariachi has an elegant yet inviting Mexican hacienda decor and a great sports bar area. The bar features multiple plasma televisions and serves various margaritas. In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, there will be a live mariachi band. There is also a lunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for just $9.99 and happy hour from noon to 7 p.m. Call 818-380-0160 or visit mariachicantina.com.
Senor Fred is an authentic Mexican restaurant with a chic bar and lounge. For Cinco de Mayo, it will have games and specials all day. Chicken wings, ceviche, gorditas, taquitos and tostadas will all be just $5. Its flavorful margaritas will also be on special for $7. For more information, call 818-789-3200 or visit senorfred.com.
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Sol Y Luna is decorated with Mexican artwork and statues. It is known for having delicious food and making fresh guacamole. On Cinco de Mayo there will be $7 margaritas, as well as a live mariachi band. The restaurant will also give out necklaces, little lights and sombreros. For more information, call 818-343-8488 or visit solylunarestaurant.com.
Mexicali Cocina Cantina has dim lighting, loud music and great prices. Happy hour is twice every day from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Small appetizers are just $2.95 and some drink specials start at $3.75. For Cinco de Mayo, giveaways will include T-shirts, necklaces and shot glasses. There will also be a live mariachi band. For more information, call 818-985-1744.
