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Cinco de Mayo, the Mexican-American "just for fun" holiday is almost upon us, which means it's time for tacos, margaritas, and more! While Eater readers can start warming up this weekend, thanks to our handy guide: Where to Drink Margaritas in San Diego, here are five Cinco de Mayo-centric events to get on your radar for the festivities next week.
Tres Amigos el Tres de Mayo Winemaker Dinner: The Patio On Lamont
Enjoy a five-course feast of authentic Mexican cuisine on Tuesday, May 3 with dishes including: marinated pork leg with pickled vegetables; a watercress and nopale salad; huaraches with pork chorizo and frijoles refritos, and rabbit stew with white wine. Each course will be paired with a hand-selected assortment of wines from Valle de Guadalupe, including Villa Montefiori & Paoloni Wines, Lechuza Vineyard, and Cava Maciel. Tickets cost $77 per person and are available here. 4445 Lamont St. (858) 412-4648 [Photo:The Patio On Lamont]
Cincoteca Dos: Puesto
Featuring live music, tacos, margaritas and beer, Puesto will once again transform the courtyard of the Headquarters into an epic Cinco de Mayo party (dubbed Cincoteca Dos) on Thursday, May 5. In addition to plenty of taco stands, expect margarita and beer specials from Casa Noble Tequila and Modelo Especial. From 3:30 p.m. 789 W Harbor Dr. (619) 233-8880 [Photo: Puesto]
Baja Wine Dinner: The Barrel Room
Cerveza Showdown: Karina's Seafood
Get your fiesta on in Bonita, Otay Ranch and downtown San Diego when five local craft breweries (Coronado Brewing Co., Mission Brewery, Bay Bridge Brewing, Aztec Brewing Co., Novo Brazil Brewing) will compete for the coveted spot as Karina's new signature brew. From 6 to 9 pm. on Thursday, May 5 expect delicious food and drink specials, plus all-night happy hour offerings, including $5 specialty margaritas and a $5 beer/craft tequila shot combo. Various Locations (619) 591-4444 [Photo:Karina's Seafood]
Cinco de Mayo Specials: Del Sur Mexican Cantina
With final design details in place, to celebrate its official grand opening South Park’s newest cantina will be serving up a variety of Cinco de Mayo style specials until late Thursday, May 5. Stop by for $3 beers, house margaritas and sangria; $15 sangria or margaritas pitchers; $5 specialty cocktails; $5 for two tacos; and $5 appetizers. 2310 30th St. (619) 501-0643 [Photo: Lyudmila Zotova]