Where will you be donning your sombrero this weekend? Here are our favorite picks for Saturday's fiesta!
by Sarah Mintz, Contributing Writer
Toloache 251 West 50th Street nr. 8th Ave. Toloache 82 162 East 82nd Street nr. Lexington Ave. Try the “French Invasion” Margarita made with tequila,
tarragon, spring peas and lime or the “Mexican Passion” margarita made with
pineapple, horseradish and Valentina sauce. To soak it all up, Medina is
offering a $50 menu which includes adobo-marinated sea bass, skirt steak fajitas,
and more. Each entrée is served with rice and beans, Toloache salad, corn
tortillas, and a trio of salsas. Everything is served family style, so bring
friends and make it a true Cinco de Mayo party!
Pampano 209 East 49th Street nr. Third Ave.
Flex Mussels 154 W. 13th Street nr. 6th Ave. & 174 E 82nd Street nr. Lexington Ave. Stop by this Saturday for a huge pot of Fiesta Mussels for $24, a one-day special that combines a tequila-infused broth with sweet shrimp, bell peppers, lime, and japaleno. No trip to Flex Mussels is complete without dessert from Zac Young, so make sure to save room for the drunken margarita-custard filled doughnuts.
Suenos 311 West 17th Street nr. 8th Ave.
If you're heading to your standard Saturday brunch, make it a little caliente on Cinco de Mayo where the fiesta kicks off at noon. Chef Sue Torre’s will be dishing out breakfast burritos, chilaquiles with sunny-side up eggs and salsa verde and eggs benedict with chochinita pibil, and coconut-habanero shrimp tacos. Finish it all off with churros, sweet tamales and tres leches. Ariba!
Maya NY 1191 First Avenue nr. 64th Street
We recommend Maya for delicious, authentic uptown Mexican fare quite frequently, and the added bonus is they have 150 tequilas in the house! On Saturday from 6-10pm Maya will be jamming to a live mariachi band and handcrafted margaritas. Doors open at 3pm at the tequila bar so when you are properly sauces from delish margaritas, head to dinner in the dining room for a $50 prix-fixe menu which includes an achiote marinated filet mignon and tequila flambe shrimp.
Dos Caminos Various locations, see website
The fiesta starts on Friday and ends on Sunday, so you know if you go with Dos Caminos, you will be in good hands. They have a DJ lineup at all three locations, tons of special eats including a lobster guacamole ($24) and margaritas, galore. If you're looking for something a little crazier, the 27th & Park and MePa location are for you. If you're looking for something a little more low-key, hit up the Midtown resto.
by Sarah Mintz, Contributing Writer
Empellon 230 W 4th Street nr. 10th St.
The hottest chef of the moment, Alex Stupak is offering a five-course prix-fixe menu at Empellon Taqueria and Empellon Cocina. Both will include an open-bar of margaritas, beer and sparkling wine for $75-$90. The menu includes chorizo queso fundido and six types of tacos including a must-try, the lamb barbacoa. dishes such as Ruby Red Shrimp with Crispy Masa, Mezcal Cured Ocean Trout, and Melted Tetilla Cheese with Lobster. Both locations have 3 seatings at 5pm, 7:15pm & 9:30pm and reservations are going fast - this is the spiciest ticket in town!
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Get your drink on at Hecho en Dumbo
Credit: Robyn Lee, Serious Eats
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Hecho en Dumbo 354 Bowery nr. Stanton St.
We love us some Danny Mena, especially on the fourth drunkest holiday of the year. In true celebration of the Battle of Puebla, Mena will feature a battle of Pueblan delicacies - Mole Poblano and Las Monjas de Santa Rosa. In gringo terms, this means two awesome sauces that are going to ordain all your food the entire day. This all-day party will start at brunch and continue through dinner service with Mexico City's own Juan Cicerol performing live at 11pm.
Pulqueria 11 Doyers Street nr. Bowery
Who says Cinco de Mayo can only be celebrated one day a year? Not Pulqueria! Festivities start on Friday, May 4 and last through Sunday, May 6. Stop by to taste Pulqueria’s new spring menu, listen to live Mexican music, take a swing at a piñata, and maybe even kiss a donkey!
If you're on a budget, this is the place for you! Forget happy hour, Pampano is offering drink specials from 5pm-close including $6 margaritas & cocktails and $4 cervezas. Not feeling so crazy? Head straight to the dining room for a special 5-course Cinco de Mayo menu for $50 or $75 with wine or Latin cocktail pairings.
If you're heading to your standard Saturday brunch, make it a little caliente on Cinco de Mayo where the fiesta kicks off at noon. Chef Sue Torre’s will be dishing out breakfast burritos, chilaquiles with sunny-side up eggs and salsa verde and eggs benedict with chochinita pibil, and coconut-habanero shrimp tacos. Finish it all off with churros, sweet tamales and tres leches. Ariba!
We recommend Maya for delicious, authentic uptown Mexican fare quite frequently, and the added bonus is they have 150 tequilas in the house! On Saturday from 6-10pm Maya will be jamming to a live mariachi band and handcrafted margaritas. Doors open at 3pm at the tequila bar so when you are properly sauces from delish margaritas, head to dinner in the dining room for a $50 prix-fixe menu which includes an achiote marinated filet mignon and tequila flambe shrimp.
The fiesta starts on Friday and ends on Sunday, so you know if you go with Dos Caminos, you will be in good hands. They have a DJ lineup at all three locations, tons of special eats including a lobster guacamole ($24) and margaritas, galore. If you're looking for something a little crazier, the 27th & Park and MePa location are for you. If you're looking for something a little more low-key, hit up the Midtown resto.
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