To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, here are some of the restaurants, delivery services and events around Vancouver and beyond that will be celebrating.
Las Margaritas
This is our biggest event of the year. We are having Los Dorados Mariachis play on Saturday and Tuesday from 6-9PM. We will also have Corona , XX and Sauza Tequila here giving out prizing and samples. Also we will have a drink special it’s called a Low Rider and a combo dinner special on ( Chile Relleno, Chicken Enchilada and a Beef or Chicken Taco).
1999 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Web: http://www.lasmargaritas.com/
Twitter: @LasMargaritasBC
Tacomio
Whats better than tequila? A FREE Organic strawberry & Don Julio’s mini popsicles to celebrate 5 de Mayo. You will receive a mini popsicle with your purchase.
435 Abbott Street, Vancouver
Tel: (778) 868-7041
Twitter: @tacomiovan
Las Tortas
Tacos al pastor Puebla style on special
3353 Cambie Street, Vancouver
Tel: 604-569-1402
Twitter: @LASTORTAS
Santa Rosa
Our combos are the most popular choice on Tuesdays. They are $9.90 for a platter with refried beans, red rice and 3 enchiladas or any of those other choices we enlist under “Combos”. For Vancouver Foodster readers receive a free can of pop with your combo purchase if you mention you read about Santa Rosa in this article.
1585 Broadway St #121, Port Coquitlam
Tel: (778) 285-9336
Web: http://www.santarosabc.com/
Twitter: n/a
Little Mexico Cantina
Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo “The first Fiesta of the season” little mexico style at the Little Mexico Cantina May 5th to May 7th
Drink specials from 11:30am-9:30pm Tuesday to Thursday
Mexican Sangria – $4
Mexican Beer – $4
Michelada – $6.00
Jamaica or Lime Margarita – $4.75
Paloma – $4.50
Food specials from 11:30am-9:30pm Tuesday to Thursday (valid for dine in only)
3 for $10 Taco’s (Al Pastor, Campechano, Carne Asada or Carnitas)
3 for $12 Shrimp or Red Snapper
Nachos 1/2 price starting at 4:00pm
3131 Chatham St #150, Richmond
Tel: (604) 272-5123
Web: http://www.littlemexicocantina.com/
Twitter: @MexicoCarol
El Comal Mexican Foods
Offering different types of tacos like, fish tacos, tacos al pastor, etc.
7650 Winston Street, Burnaby
Tel:(604) 420-1327
Web: http://elcomal.ca/
Twitter: n/a
Poncho’s Mexican Restaurant
827 Denman Street, Vancouver
Tel: 604-683-7236
Web: http://www.ponchosvancouver.com/
Twitter: @PonchosMexican
The Mexican Corner
Cinco de Mayo is coming up soon… Join in our huge FIESTA this May 5th in #Whistler!
Dust off your sombrero, grab those maracas, pop on your party dress or wrestling mask and come over to The Mexican Corner for the BIGGEST party in town! From 5pm until late on May 5th 2015 enjoy a night of good food, great drinks and fantastic company.
> Various prizes for best Costume!
> Latin Salsa dance instructors to teach you a thing or two (from 5-7pm)
> Live music by SkiiTour local DJ Tim Livingstone!
> Live Tequila Bartending competition from 8pm-10pm where 4 local bartenders will go head-to-head for your vote of Best Cocktail!
> Food and drink specials to keep the Fiesta going all night long!!!
> $5 Coronas and $35 Jugs of our famous Margaritas
> Photo Booth and Prizes for Best Picture!
12-4340 Sundial Crescent, Whistler
Tel: (604) 962-4450
Web: http://themexicancorner.ca/
Twitter: @MexicanCorner
Office Celebrating
Foodee
We have the perfect #CincoDeMayo lunch planned for your office at Foodee! @TacoFinoVan @LasTortas Tweet us @foodee for details.
Events
“The Juice Truck” To Host All-Vegan Mexican Pop-Up Supper This Cinco De Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is coming to the Juice Truck // We’re having our first ever Pop Up Dinner with head chef Arnie Guieb. Get ready for Green Juice Margaritas, Horchata and an all Vegan menu below! Check out the event for tickets here.
Stateside Craft
We are having a big Cinco De Mayo party at Stateside!!
Featuring Cinco, Cinco, Cinco: $5 Tequila, $5 Beers, and $5 Spring Inspired Cocktail Specials !! More details here.
1601 Commercial Drive
Tel: 604-620-0048
Web: http://www.statesidecraft.com/
Twitter: @statesidecraft
I am sure there are many more restaurants and bars around the city who will have Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Feel free to tweet me your finds @vanfoodster
By: Richard Wolak