Drink to Independence

If you were going to judge countries based on their holidays, the Irish would be thought of as the world’s hardest partiers. And Mexicans would come in a close second. Well, if you’re looking to party like a Mexican to celebrate our friendly neighbors’ culture on Cinco de Mayo, there...

By Sara Ventiera

May 2, 2013

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If you were going to judge countries based on their holidays, the Irish would be thought of as the world’s hardest partiers. And Mexicans would come in a close second. Well, if you’re looking to party like a Mexican to celebrate our friendly neighbors’ culture on Cinco de Mayo, there are plenty of options. Uncle Julio’s in Mizner Park is turning the center into a street fest with a street taco stand, outdoor bars, photo booth, mariachi band, and more. The party begins at 10 a.m. Uncle Julio’s is located at 449 Plaza Real in Boca Raton. Call 561-300-3530, or visit unclejulios.com. All Rocco’s Tacos are hosting some serious tequila-drinking parties with drink specials, free tequila pourings, raffles, and live entertainment. The drinking is taking place from noon until whenever. Rocco’s Tacos is located at 1313 E. Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-524-9550. In West Palm, it’s located at 224 Clematis St.; call 561-650-1001. The Boca storefront is located at 5250 Town Center Circle; call 561-416-2131. In Palm Beach Gardens, Rocco’s is located at 5090 PGA Blvd.; call 561-492-4758, or visit roccostacos.com. Deck 84 will be offering a Mexican-inspired menu to help celebrate the day, as well as a number of drink specials, including $5 margaritas and $8 Corona Rita’s. Call 561-665-8484, or visit deck84.com.
Sun., May 5, 2013

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