Just like how everyone becomes Irish on St. Patty's Day, when Cinco de Mayo comes along everyone throws on a sombrero and slams tequila shots until they can't remember why they're celebrating. (Nobody knows what Cinco de Mayo is in honor of anyway!) Here's a list of some spots to to slip into a "magaritaville" of your own.
TeKela Mexican Cocina y Cantina Hosting a parking lot party from May 3 –5 with DJ Canny and featuring live music by Noisy Neighbors, Arctic Clam and Flabongo Nation. 25481 North Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-874-8800. www.tekelacocina.com.
Loma Linda’s Restaurant Their celebration takes place from April 29 – May 4 and features live music, food and drink specials, giveaways and a magician. 10400 Airport Hwy. 419-865-5455.
Ventura’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina Ventura’s will have food and drink specials from April 29 – May 4. 7742 Bancroft St. 419-841-7523. www.venturasmexican.com
El Camino Real On Friday, May 3 El Corazon De Mexico Dance Group at 4pm followed by the ‘Fastest Burrito Eating Contest’ at 6pm. On Saturday, May 4 the Noisy Neighbors Band will perform at 7pm. On Sunday, May 5 the official Cinco D Mayo Celebration will take place featuring a mariachi band, drink specials, Bud Light girls, burrito eating contests, free giveaways and DJ Symphonic. 2500 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-472-0700. www.elcaminorealoh.com
El Vaquero Drink specials all week long on margarita pitchers and buckets of Mexican beers. Kiss FM will have a radio spot on all three location’s patios on May 5. If it’s nice out, our best bet is to hit the location at the Docks. 24 Main St., The Docks. 419-690-8330. www.elVaqueroRestaurants.com
Cinco de Mayo Mexican Bar & Grill They will have a large tent set up on the patio all weekend with DJs and karaoke. On Sunday, May 5 there will be singers/mariachi inside the restaurant with DJs and karaoke outside in the tent as well. 304 E. Alexis Rd. 419-478-7530. www.5demayotoledo.com
El Tipico Restaurant The celebration begins on Saturday, May 4 with the restaurant opening at 8am and serving both Mexican and American Breakfast until 3pm. The regular menu will be served all day from 8am till 9pm. 1444 South Ave. 419-382-0661.
Toledo Zoo On Sunday, May 5 from 11am – 3pm, the Toledo Zoo will host family-friendly fun with Cinco de Mayo themed activities. From 11am – 12pm enjoy DJ Tony Rios, followed by the El Corazon de Mexico Ballet Folklorico Dance Group and a piñata. In case of rain, events move indoors to the Museum of Science. 2700 Broadway St. 419-385-5721. www.toledozoo.org
