It's a day for potent margaritas, flavorful Mexican fare and revelry. Here's a sampling of what's going on in the region.
Agave Grill, 100 Allyn Street, Hartford, will have specials on Dos Equis drafts and Avion tequila (silver, reposado and anejo.) The restaurant will also feature an ice luge Saturday. 860-882-1557, agavehartford.com.
At Besito, 46 South Main Street, West Hartford, the party starts early with two-for-one margaritas from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. through Thursday, May 3. On Friday, dining guests can enter to win a dinner for 8 people.
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On Saturday, specials include tiacoyo de pollo ($10; queso fresco filled fresh tortilla topped with chicken in a poblano cream,) lobster empanadas with mango salsa verde ($12) and pescado enfrijolado ($26; seared mahi mahi over mashed boniato and a black bean jalapeno salsa.)
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And on Sunday, the Cinco de Mayo brunch starts at 11 a.m., with 2-for-1 margaritas from noon to 2 p.m. and live music. 860-233-2500, besitomex.com.
Geronimo Tequila Bar & Southwest Grill, 271 Crown Street, New Haven, offers a weeklong menu of $5 food and tequila specials, including "buffalo nickels" (mini bison burgers); goat, pork belly and brisket tacos. On Saturday, Cuco the Donkey makes an appearance from noon to 5 p.m., with photo opportunities and T-shirt giveaways. 203-777-7700, geronimobarandgrill.com.
Haight-Brown Vineyard, 29 Chestnut Hill Road, Litchfield, adds sangria (made from the winery's Picnic Red,) chips and salsa to its Saturday offerings. Get all 3 for 10 (or a glass of sangria for $6.) 860-567-4045, haightvineyards.com.
Litchfield Saltwater Grille, 26 Commons Drive (Rt. 202) Litchfield, runs a three-course themed lunch Saturday for $20 ($15 for seniors.) The menu includes choice of soup (chilled melon cilantro or black bean) entree (grilled salmon with chimichurri sauce or chicken sopes) and dessert (dulce de leche bananas and cream or mango sorbet.) Margarita and beer specials are available all day. 860-567-4900, litchfieldsaltwatergrille.org.
Margaritas, 350 Roberts Street, East Hartford, marks the holiday with several pre-Cinco promotions. On Friday at midnight, the restaurant hosts a special toast to Cinco at midnight. Saturday's event, the restaurant's 25th annual Cinco celebration, features an all-day party. 860-289-7212, margs.com.
The Russian Lady, 191 Ann Uccello Street, Hartford, hosts a Cinco de Mayo party Saturday, kicking off at noon. Specials include "lime bowling" in the billiards room, a taco bar, $3 Coronas and a pub crawl (within the rooms of the building) starting at 9 p.m. 860-247-LADY, russianladyhartford.com.
Oaxaca Kitchen, with two locations in New Haven and Westport, features all-day happy hour specials, a DJ starting at 11 am and giveaways and freebies. oaxacakitchen.com.
SolToro Tequila Grill at Mohegan Sun crowns the winner of its Perfect Margarita contest Saturday. The winners of each semi-final competition are invited back to mix their drinks, and the grand-prize winner will be awarded $1,000 in prizes. The winning drink will be on SolToro's menu for a full year.
During the event, Coronas are on special for $4. Also, guests with a May birthday receive a free margarita Saturday, with ID/proof of birthdate. 860-862-4800, soltororestaurant.com.
The patio is open at Taqueria Tavern, 140 Park Road, West Hartford, which will run Cinco de Mayo specials all day Saturday. 860-899-1981, taqueriatavern.com.
Bring friends to share TD Homer's "Monster Margarita," a 54-ounce drink with white tequila, house margarita mix and triple sec topped off with flaming Bacardi 151. 461 Queen Street, Southington. 860-329-0387, tdhomers.com.
