Cinco de Mayo

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From the archives: April 07, 2008

Make plans to celebrate Cinco de Mayo on--you guessed it--May 5. From Maria's Mexican to Dos Caminos, find New York's best Mexican restaurants, margaritas and more.

Margaritas and More

  1. 1 Flushing Meadows Corona Park
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    11101 Corona Ave, Flushing, NY 11368 (map)

    From 10am to 6pm on Cinco de Mayo, listen to free live music from over 35 different acts while perusing crafts and sampling a variety of traditional Mexican delicacies.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Maya
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    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.

  3. 3 3.5 Star Rating: Average Mercado Sociale
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    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.

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average El Rey del Sol
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    232 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011 (map)

    Enjoy a potent margarita in the patio garden at this Cuervo-fueled, kitsch-filled cantina.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Crema Restaurante
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    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.

  6. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Obivia Bar & Lounge
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    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.

  7. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Tortilla Flats
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    767 Washington St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

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

  8. 8 3 Star Rating: Average Pacifico
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    269 Pacific St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (map)

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

  9. 9 3.5 Star Rating: Average Mama Mexico (Uptown)
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    2672 Broadway, New York, NY 10025 (map)

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

  10. 10 3.5 Star Rating: Average Mi Cocina Restaurant
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    57 Jane St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

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

  11. 11 3.5 Star Rating: Average Dos Caminos Soho
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    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.

  12. 12 3.5 Star Rating: Average Mexicana Mama Centro
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    47 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003 (map)

    The roomier of the two West Village locations also serves up stand-out Mexican.

  13. 13 3 Star Rating: Average Bonita Restaurant
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    243 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205 (map)

    The digs are spiffier and the flavors still fresh at this Fort Greene offshoot of the Williamsburg restaurant, where margaritas both sweet and spicy abound.

  14. 14 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended El Maguey y La Tuna
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    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.

  15. 15 4 Star Rating: Recommended Bistro Ten 18
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    1018 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025 (map)

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

  16. 16 4 Star Rating: Recommended Toloache
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    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.