Cinco de Mayo

269 Pacific St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (map)

Brooklyn's go-to spot for Tex-Mex cravings.

475 W Broadway, New York, NY 10012 (map)

Dine on a three-course prix fixe menu while people watching at this Soho outpost with a sexy scene.

251 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019 (map)

Live Mariachi music starting at 6pm creates a celebratory environment, while special dishes, drinks, and desserts make for a good meal.

767 Washington St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

The place most likely to have patrons sporting sombreros and spilling drinks.

2672 Broadway, New York, NY 10025 (map)

Kiwi margaritas, live music, and a special menu make for a festive environment uptown.

669 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (map)

Can't get much better than sangria in the sun and live music at this Park Slope scene.

57 Jane St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

No kitsch in this kitchen: Mexican home cooking gets the respect it deserves.

201 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012 (map)

Pitchers of margaritas and buckets of Corona draw the drinking crowd, while dishes like vegetable and chicken empanadas provide an excuse for the rest to join.

111 W 17th St, New York, NY 10011 (map)

From May 2nd to May 9th Julieta Ballasteros puts a French twist on Mexican fare, serving her popular duck enchilada suiza paired with foie gras. The special $50 five course prix fixe menu includes another favorite, Milagro tequila pairings.

321 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002 (map)

For a home-style Cinco celebration head to the LES from May 1st to May 5th for raffles, games, and special menus.

1018 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025 (map)

Specials like housemade guacamole and giant beef burritos give this UWS American bistro a festive flair.

1191 1st Ave, New York, NY 10021 (map)

Chef Richard Sandoval's prix fixe menu presents a high-end take on traditional dishes. And a bar with more than 100 tequilas proves equally impressive.