EVENT | Cinco De Mayo Festivities - where to go to get your Mexican on in Toronto this wknd!

In just a few days, we'll be seeing a whole lot of Mexican takeover in Toronto in celebration of Cinco De Mayo! What better way to participate in the festivities south-of-the-border than to indulge in some tostadas, carnitas, tequila & a slew of other Mexican dishes. If you're searching for where you could get your Mexican party on, look no further than Drake One Fifty & El Caballito.

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Cinco De Mayo wasn't that big of a deal in Toronto and is mostly celebrated in the States, but these two restaurants are going to change all that.  With delicious Mexican menu's that's sure to make you drool and an abundance of tequila, Cinco de Mayo may just become your new favourite holiday.  Grab your sombrero and get ready to dance the night away!

Thursday, May 1st - Los Arrangos Tastings

Friday & Saturday May 2nd - 3rd - Teto Teto "Don Julio" Margaritas & Draft Beer Specials

Sunday May 4th - Mexican Fiesta Brunch from 12pm & Beer Specials

Monday, May 5th - Tromba Beer Bandera & Bandera Taco Plates

Also, you'll see Mexican dancers & Mariachi Bands!

Read our review of El Caballito

If you're looking to celebrate just one night only, then, head to Drake One Fifty!

On Monday, May 5th, Guest chef, Donnie Masterton will be working alongside Drake One Fifty Executive Chef Ted Corrado for a special Cinco De Mayo Dinner. Or, let the experts choose for you with a prix fixe menu for $55 per person.

Expect some mouth-watering dishes, including:

 + pepper crusted tuna tostadas with avocado
+ pork carnititas salad with lime
+ ancho chili braised pork short ribs
+ and more!

It's sure to be a tequila-filled, i mean, fun-filled night with a live DJ as well!

Read our review of the Drake One Fifty

For this special, one night only Cinco de Mayo pop-up at Drake One Fifty, Masterton has created a mouth-watering menu of modern interpretations of classical Mexican dishes, such as pepper crusted tuna tostadas with avocado, crisp leeks and chipotle crema, "pork carntitas" salad with lime, serrano chili, red onion, cilantro and cashews, coffee and ancho chili braised beef short ribs with triple cheese and poblano chile gratin, caramelized shallots and cumin glazed baby carrots, to name just a few features. - See more at: http://www.thedrake.ca/blog/2014/03/cinco-de-mayo-pop-drake-one-fifty-guest-chef-donnie-masterton-restaurant-san-miguel-de-allende/#sthash.KdJiqivi.dpuf