154 years ago the Mexican Army won a battle against the French, giving future generations the perfect excuse to party in kind-of remembrance.
These celebrations extend all the way into Shanghai, and before you worry about where to go or what to do, here are some events we’ve compiled for your perusal:
Cinco de... Mayita
Even before you read this, you must have had Mayita in mind, one of Shanghai’s top Mexi-Cali joints. For the Cinco they’re going all out, with food and drink specials, live music and face-painting. And if your Mexican or French accent is convincing enough, you get a free shot of Olmeca tequila.
RMB25 gets you three different margaritas, wine and Sol beer, or sangria; RMB75 gets you their chicken casserole, a meat plate with chorizo, chicken and taco al pastor with rice and beans. Mayita, see event listing.
Yuge Party at Zapata’s
Another Mexican favorite in Shanghai, Zapata’s offers a taco buffet from 6pm to 10pm with drinks a gogo. Later, you’ll be treated to a Corona-drinking Contest, free hourly tequila shots and, to top it all off, of course, a Trump Piñata. It’s gonna yuge.
RMB128 for the taco buffet with free flow of Carlsberg and Frozen Tequilas, with reservations. Zapata’s, see event listing.
F*** Your Friday at Logan’s Punch
Known for its cocktails, Logan’s Punch will be doing a tequila special tomorrow, with the special offer of two margaritas for RMB60, which they’ll be mass-producing all night. Why? To quote them, “Because f*** your liver, f*** your Friday, and f*** our bartenders could use some exercise, that's why.”
Logan’s Punch, see event listing.
Nachos and Beer at Shanghai Beer Factory
Shanghai Beer Factory is offering a Cinco de Mayo food and drink special throughout the entire month of May, giving you a much-needed excuse to indulge in the fiesta all month long. For RMB100 you can receive medium sized beef nachos and 2 home brewed 330ml craft beers. Ole!
Shanghai Beer Factory, see event listing.
3-Day Extravaganza at Pistolera
To Pistolera, tradition is important. And traditionally, Cinco de Mayo is no one-day affair. Hence, all three of their branches have set aside Thursday, Friday and Saturday for the occasion, featuring drink specials, face-painting and live music. And at the Hengshan location, “Pistolera girls to party with you.” What more could you want?
Pistolera Hengshan: RMB600 for 1800 silver tequila bottles, RMB100 for the Margarita Yard
Pistolera Hongmei: same deal as above, with RMB100 for fiesta snacks combo
Pistolera Jinqiao: same deal as above, with 20% off for fiesta platter. See event listing.
Tequila and More at The Rooster
Cock a doodle do, it's time to rock a doodle do at The Rooster with Hi Degree Tequila trays for RMB100 and RMB40 Hurricane Margaritas. The cherry on top of this alcohol-infused sundae is all patrons receive a free sombrero while supplies last.
May 5, The Rooster, see event listing.
Tapas and Tequila at Tepito
Can't go wrong with a 'lil (or a lot of) tapas and tequila. Tepito cordially invites all Cinco de Mayo enthusiasts to a grand event entailing drink specials all night long and free Mexican tapas for all. Follow them on WeChat for two free drinks of the day of the event!
RMB100 for 3 drinks (Margarita, Sangria or Beer). May 5, 7:00pm-late. Tepito, see event listing.
Four-course and Four-cocktail Dinner at Maya
We wrap up this tour of Shanghai’s Cinco de Mayo scene with this event, held fashionably late on Saturday at Maya. Two guest bartenders will work with Maya’s chef José to present a four-way course, including four cocktails and an Olmeca Altos agave shot. Watch the bartenders make the drinks as you dine.
RMB395 per person, with reservation. May 7, 7:30pm. Maya, see event listing.
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