Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Massive: Craze! Pepe Billete! Nadastrom! Sabo! Grand Central Miami!

Face it, you have no idea what Cinco de Mayo is about. No, it's not Mexican Independence. But you know what? It doesn't really matter. We're just happy to have an excuse to drink all the tequila, Corona, and Dos Equis we want, and get the chance to shake our asses to some moombahton. For everyone w ... More >>

Five Best Concerts in Miami This Week

If you made it through yesterday's Cinco de Mayo hangover, then the rest of the week will pass as smoothly as a shot of Herradura tequila. To make the week even smoother, these next couple of days will bring plenty of sunshine by day and rockin' concerts by night, from electronic world music to reg ... More >>

Brew at the Zoo in Photos: Fast Pours, Long Lines, Mexican Sombreros

If you are what you drink, then most of South Florida's beer snobs are fruits or just plain bitter. Hoppy, pungent IPAs and light, easy-drinking pilsners infused with berries or citrus garnered the longest lines at the Miami New Times' Brew at the Zoo on Saturday night at ZooMiami.

Cinco de Mayo: Azul's Gazpacho Water Recipe

If you've been celebrating Cinco de Mayo as long as we have -- you might be over the standard drink-cheap-margaritas -till-you-puke plans. So if you're looking for a more refined (yet still booze-heavy) approach to the holiday -- we've got you covered. This year, instead of shooting tequila - you c ... More >>

Cinco de Mayo: Miami's Ten Best Places to Celebrate

Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day (which is September 16, by the way). Cinco de Mayo is actually the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, when the Mexican army kicked France's butt May 5,1862. In any event, Cinco de Mayo (or Cinco de Drinko) is celebrated in ... More >>

Toro Toro Celebrates Cinco De Mayo All Weekend, Now Serving Brunch Saturday

Toro Toro charged into downtown at Miami's Intercontinental last fall. Soon after opening they began to offer brunch service on Sunday. Now, with summer charging in and Cinco De Mayo just around the corner, the restaurant is giving drinkers and eaters more reasons to celebrate. They have extended C ... More >>

Roofless Records' Spring of Rites Florida Tour: Dim Past, Lambskin, Diamond Hymen

Who's in the mood for some "aphotic tekno/psychedelic noise"? Awesome. 'Cause local cult of experimental tuneage Roofless Records and its high priest Matt Preira is convening a kickoff ceremony for the Spring of Rites Florida Tour at Wynwood's Gramps tonight. Go forth. Descend into the eternal out ... More >>

Cinco de Drinko

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Pepe Billete on Cinco de Mayo and Immigration: "Pobre Mexicanos, Se La Clavan Sin Vaselina"

"Retired marimbero" and Miami New Times columnist Pepe Billete doesn't know many specifics about the Battle of Puebla, Mexico's victorious May 5 mêlée against France during the Franco-Mexican War in 1862. However, that isn't stopping the frisky felt puppet from hosting tremenda fiesta to commemor ... More >>

Whole Foods Market North Miami Opens Today, Many Events Planned

North Miami, please welcome your newest neighbor -- Whole Foods Market. The grocery chain, which features organic foods, prepared goodies, a killer salad bar, and really cheap (but good) wine, opened its newest store today at 9 a.m. Hundreds of people are expected to show up for the opening day fes ... More >>

Carlos Ponce and Badass Bikers Talk Cinco de Mayo, Tequila Shots, and Donkey Shows

The background noise of small talk from athletes finishing the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run was interrupted by the roaring sound of motors as a group of about 15 bikers swarmed El Vato into Mary Brickell Village. The guys of the Cartel Baggers and Peterson's Harley-Davidson were blasting David Guet ... More >>

Kentucky Derby Day Parties in Miami: Juleps, Hats, and Bourbon

The 138th running of the Kentucky Derby is this Saturday and while it's been called the most exciting two minutes in sports -- it can also be said to be the shortest sporting event in the world.So how do you stretch two minutes into a day-long event? Wear silly hats and drink a lot of bourbon, of co ... More >>

Six Best Club Parties on South Beach This Weekend

General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín. You probably don't recognize the name. But General Seguín is the reason you'll tape a felt mustache to your clean-shaven face and inadvertently offend 66 percent of the Hispanic population in the United States on Saturday. Without his leadership, the Mexican arm ... More >>

Saturday's Brickell Fest: Nacho Libre Wrestling, a Mechanical Bull and Te-Qui-La

Brickell is no longer just the largest concentration of international banks in the United States. As one of Miami's fastest-growing neighborhoods, the area just south of downtown draws many to live, shop, eat and, or course, drink.Brickell Fest looks to take advantage of the area's growing popularit ... More >>

Cinco de Mayo Events in Miami: Food Trucks, Markets, Fiestas

Cinco de Mayo is this Saturday, and that means it's time for margaritas and mariachis. True, the holiday has turned into a bigger party in the States than in Mexico, and it's really not a celebration of Mexico's Independence Day (which, by the way, is September 16). But who cares? It's a reason to c ... More >>

Mexican Independence Day, or Something

Supernatural Mexican Conspiracy?

Ten Best Cinco De Mayo 2012 Parties in Miami

¡Orale, güey! Once again, it's that time of year when America gets wasted in the name of a holiday that most of us think honors Mexican Independence. Tequila rules, the city is on fire, and we don't need no water, let the motherfucker burn. ¡Viva Miami! Here are the ten best Cinco De Mayo 201 ... More >>

Dadeland Cinco de Mayo Block Party at World of Beer and Lime Fresh Grill

When Zaragoza crushed the French Army near Puebla, Mexico on May 5, 1862, he intended to commemorate the victory by celebrating with tortillas, guacamole, beer and block parties. Yes, block parties, kind of like the one World of Beer in Dadeland is hosting in two weeks.Authorities will close off the ... More >>

Free Curried Goat Tacos: Dos Equis Taco Truck In Miami Wednesday

If you've been waiting for the day a Dos Equis taco truck drives into your city, stay thirsty my friend. It's coming soon. The "most interesting" food truck in the world is on a multi-city tour and coming here on Wednesday, partnering with Jefe's food truck and chef Jack Garabedian to throw a 10-day ... More >>

Latinos Should Give St. Patrick's Day Back To the Irish, Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Instead

​I love Irish peeps. Some of my best friends have been Irish. The Irish are cool. The gregariousness of the Irish may be why Latinos in Miami tend to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with more reverence than they celebrate Cinco de Mayo -- another so-called "drinking" holiday, but also a more Latincent ... More >>

Cinco Cantina & Tequila Bar: Only the tequila and beers are authentically Mexican

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Cinco Cantina & Tequila Bar: As Authentic As Cinco De Mayo

Photo by billwisserphoto.comCinco Cantina's jalapeño rellenos. View photos of Cinco Cantina & Tequila Bar here.​It seems fitting that Cinco Cantina & Tequila Bar opened in the Village of Merrick Park this past Cinco de Mayo. Not only are the two "Cincos" in sync, but the holiday is celebrated ... More >>

Did LeBron James Spend $171,000 at a Las Vegas Nightclub?

​Hot on the hells of an alleged $189,000 receipt racked up during a Cinco de Mayo party at the Tryst nightclub in the Wynn resort in Las Vegas comes rumors that LeBron James once racked up an even bigger bill at XS, one of the Wynn's other nightclub. $171,973 to be exact, and that's before a tip, ... More >>

El Rancho Grande: Best Mexican Food Pics Ever

John Zur El Rancho Grande's fresh tostadas. ​It might not be Cinco de Mayo any longer, but that can't stop the craving for good Mexican food. At El Rancho Grande, lunch got started with a basket of complimentary chips, served warm with a side salsa kick.Although listed on the menu, guacamol ... More >>

Still Drunk From Cinco de Mayo? Get Right With the Vagabond's May Music Schedule

Skull pinata by Roberto BenavidezYour head after a Cinco de Mayo binge at El Vagabundo.​After getting ripped to the tits last night on makeshift margaritas, six Coronas, a half-bottle of mezcal, two flaming tequila shots, and Michoacan moonshine at El Vagabundo's Cinco De Mayo bash, you're hungove ... More >>

Mexican Bender

Tinga Recipe for Tonight's Cinco de Mayo Soirees

Photo by Riki AltmanLet your tongue tangle with this tinga​Today is the big Cinco and the culmination of our recipes. Yesterday you got a taste of grasshopper guacamole so now we'll share something a little more tame and lacking legs: the tinga. It may sound like a dirty word, but in truth it's ju ... More >>

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Ten Essential Tracks for Shooting Tequila

"I don't vomit often. But when I do, I've been drinking tequila. Stay thirsty, my friends."​Happy Cinco de Mayo, chingones! Pardon our French -- er, Mexican -- but tequila does that to you. Anyway, that fifth day of May is upon us once again. And you know what that means ... It's time to boister ... More >>

Central Beer Garden Opens Today

​Coconut Grove's newest addition, Central Beer Garden, will open to the public just in time for Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Along with its sister Sushi Central Lounge the venue is located on the fourth floor of CocoWalk. Boasting more than 60 beers on tap, they will also offer "hearty foods an ... More >>

Rosa Mexicano, Mercadito, Talavera: Cinco de Mayo for Foodies

Lesley ElliottRosa Mexicano wants you to eat, drink, and be de mayo'd, all day long this Thursday. ​Cinco de Mayo, coming this Thursday, is actually an American tradition that predates the college-drinking whoop-de-doo. A holdover from the good old days when pillaging was considered the equivalent ... More >>

Cinco de Mayo: Test Your Knowledge With True/False Test

True or False:This is the true meaning of Cinco de Mayo in America.Sadly, Cinco de Mayo is a largely misunderstood holiday. This is due to much misinformation being passed along in articles, blogs, and so forth. For instance, many people think that the real Mexican celebration has nothing to do with ... More >>

Mezcal Drink Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

An apple a day keeps the French away​In celebration of the upcoming Cinco de Mayo holiday, we're giving you a full five days of recipes you can either enjoy locally or make at home and some basic information on Mexican foods and traditions you can use to wow your friends or future prey.Let's start ... More >>

Cinco de Nada

Mystery Solved (Sort Of), Cinco Coming, and The Chew on TV

We found out the mystery café that had it's soft opening earlier this week will be called Crumb on Parchment. Michelle Bernstein's momma is making the baked goods. Stay tuned for an interview with her soon.Coral Gables is getting a new eatery: Cinco. Cinco is due--wait for it--on May 5 (uh, yeah, t ... More >>

Trinumeral Festival with Big Boi, Blackalicious, and Tokimonsta, October 8 to 10

Independence Dance

Tequila Tri-Tip Recipe for Mexican Independence Day

Here's a tip to try: Throw tequila on your meat, amigo!​If you still happen to have a few droplets of tequila left from Cinco de Mayo, you can always try this recipe for your Mexican Independence Day celebration tomorrow.The professionals advise you be prepared for flare-ups by keeping an open bee ... More >>

Hot Plates: Veronica Gessa at Mercadito

Photo by Danielle Alvarez​Veronica Gessa is a sassy and well accessorized Mercadito hostess. She's of Cuban descent and is a Miami native.The spunky 21-year old lures in patrons nightly with her long black hair and sultry dark eyes. And she boasts a confidence level only seen in locals. As she sta ... More >>

Get Totally Guitarded at Bar Tonight, Q&A with DJ G Or Die

via Totally Guitarded facebook.​"Totally Guitarded is a punk rock night at a cool Bar with cheap drinks. It's the only punk night with all DJ's, no bands." That's according to DJ G Or Die who later got so mad at us writing down everything he was saying that he called us stupid, accused us of being ... More >>

Cinco de Mayo Survival Guide

Rocktober

’Tis the season for swilling brewskis!

Midnight Glimpse: Churchill's Pub

Fiesta Forever

We’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo all night long

Cooking con Gusto

Latin Music Mishmash

Cinco de Drink More Beer-O

A Little Spice

Chow Down Under

It's January, so naturally we look forward to Australia Day