You're not really sure what Cinco de Mayo means, but you're pretty sure it has something to do with margaritas, beer, and tacos, right? Well, if you're from Boston, it obviously does. So what is there to do in the city on this mysterious holiday? This guide will fill you in on Cinco de Mayo activites in Boston and may even educate you on the holiday.
The Cactus Club allegedly has the best margarita in Boston (their website is www.bestmargaritas.com, so it must be true!), and if this is the case, there is no better place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
I highly recommend the nachos. As in, they’re probably some of the best nachos in the city. I was absolutely in love with them and then last time I went to CC, I got them with ground sirloin and I fell in love with them even more.
The outdoor seating at Cactus Club is highly desirable as it’s in a fabulous people watching location, but you might have to wait a bit to get a table. Especially on Cinco de Mayo!
I mean, it’s Todd English’s restaurant, so you kind of already know it has to be good. And this one has a Latin American flair.
It is a little pricey (it is in the Park Plaza Hotel afterall), but from 5-8 p.m. on Cinco de Mayo they’re going to be offering specialty margaritas and $12 taco platters and homemade guacamole.
They’re calling it their Mi Casa Beecasa event (cute!) and from 8 p.m.- 2 a.m. it will be one big fiesta.
Come and listen to the music of Mariachi Fantasia and a muy especial Mexican menu. Dinner is served until 1 a.m. but you should probably make a reservation if you’re planning on eating there.
Cinco de Mayo IS on a Monday, so you might want to stay away from this dangerous Tequila combination.
Just Eat a Burrito
If you don’t want to go to a wild and crazy fiesta, but you would like to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with some Mexican food, stop by one of the smaller joints that have authentic burritos, tortilla chips, and more.
In my opinon, some of the freshest, best burritos in Boston- I once saw the owner buying all his produce for the restaurant at the farmer’s market. The people who work at Viva Burrito are all very charming.
In my opinon, some of the freshest, best burritos in Boston- I once saw the owner buying all his produce for the restaurant at the farmer’s market. The people who work at Viva Burrito are all very charming.
Tavern on the Water
Wanna spice it up a little this Cinco de Mayo? If so, Tavern on the Water is the place for you to be. The Charlestown restaurant is holding a jalapeno eating contest. Starting Friday, May 2, there will be 2 contests a day, with the finals on Monday, May 5.
Not only would this be amazing to watch and maybe even participate in, the restaurant is also holding a raffle to fight autism. And word on the street is that there are prizes like Kenny Chesney tickets involved. Talk about hot.
While Cinco de Mayo is a fabulous excuse to have a big fiesta and drink margaritas and sangria, I always like to know why I’m celebrating the holidays I am. So I brushed up on the history of Cinco de Mayo here.
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One of my favorite restaurants in the city is having a super Cinco de Mayo celebration all May long! You have no idea how excited I am about this (OK, who’s going with me??) They’re having a special $30 3 course menu (except on weekends) and margarita flights!
Oh, and on the actual Cinco de Mayo, they’re having a mariachi band and $5 margarita specials. Ole!
This is the best Southwestern food in the city and I honestly don’t think they have anything on the menu that isn’t amazing.
All you had to do was tell me this place has 11 kinds of sangria and I’d be there in a second. Between the apple sangria, pear sangria, mango sangria, and kiwi sangria I have no idea where I’d start (and luckily the restaurant is close to my apartment, so hopefully I know where I’d end).
You wouldn’t usually find me hanging out at Jose McIntyre’s, but this might be too good to pass up. It’s the Cinco de Mustache party! What? Yes, in honor of Cinco de Mayo Jose Mac’s is throwing a mustache party.
You MUST be sporting a mustache to get into the bar. But don’t worry, they’ll have fake mustaches at the door for the ladies.
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