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Here's how to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Orange County this Sunday, May 5.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Newport Beach at Palmilla Cocina y Tequila. PHOTO BY @ARTGRAYPHOTO
If a classic Latin brunch is calling your name, head to Palmilla Cocina y Tequila in Newport Beach this Sunday, May 5 for dishes ranging from Papas Rajas Hash to whipped maple stuffed French toast. Be sure to order discounted drinks, like the house margarita or a Modelo draft, or start the party early the night before with plenty of boozy specials, contests and dancing until midnight!
Indulge in bottomless margaritas on the SET Steak & Sushi patio at Pendry Newport Beach. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
SET Steak & Sushi at Pendry Newport Beach
For an alfresco fiesta, head to Pendry Newport Beach this Sunday, May 5 to experience SET Steak & Sushi’s Cinco de Mayo brunch. Guests can look forward to live mariachi music in a vibrant patio setting, serving delicacies such as lobster tacos, chorizo lobster scrambles and, of course, bottomless margaritas. Book a reservation here.
A colorful lineup of cocktails awaits at Descanso in Costa Mesa. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Spice up your Cinco de Mayo in Costa Mesa at Descanso’s celebratory brunch on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5. Diners can enjoy flavorful dishes, like hearty huevos con bistec, Francesca Toast, Chef Angulo's Mango Morita Chile Chicken Wings and tacos. Pair it all with $32 margarita pitchers, bottomless Bloody Marias or $5 Modelo draft pours to keep the party going.
Cinco de Mayo Pool Party at The Viv Hotel
Cool off this Cinco de Mayo with a rooftop pool party at the whimsical Viv Hotel in Anaheim. With fresh-off-the-grill specialties and flowing Volcán de Mi Tierra tequila, this party is not to be missed. Book an on-site stay for post-party relaxation and a stress-free celebratory experience!
Indulge in authentic Mexican plates at this breezy eatery in Costa Mesa. While its classic menu items will be available (hello, taquitos and fried calamari!), the eatery will also offer specials on nacho platters, street-style tacos, skinny margaritas, Mexican candy shots, and so much more!
This vegan hot spot in Newport Beach will be serving traditional Mexican meals with a twist, top-shelf tequilas and drink specials to kick off the holiday. Stick around for live mariachi music and DJs out on the patio to celebrate Cinco de Mayo while soaking up the sunshine.
Head to El Torito for delicious Mexican cuisine. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Kick the holiday off early at El Torito, where all-day happy hour will be offered on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4, highlighted by $12 house margaritas and $8 tequila shots. Return on Sunday, May 5, to indulge in all-you-can-eat brunch brimming with bottomless mimosas, a meat carving station and tacos until 2 p.m. From 3 p.m. to close, guests can continue the fiesta with an exclusive Cinco de Mayo dinner menu.
Toast to Cinco de Mayo with a house margarita at SOL Mexican Cocina. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
With locations in Irvine and Newport Beach, SOL Mexican Cocina will always be just an arm’s length away from wherever you are in the O.C. community. This Cinco de Mayo, gather with family and friends for all-day margarita specials (house and Cadillac), a boozy brunch and live entertainment until close. Or drop by on May 4 for an all-day happy hour. Cheers to that!
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