Pig Roasts And Margs: The Guide to Cinco De Mayo

by Andra Zeppelin May 5, 2014, 4:20am MDT

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by Andra Zeppelin May 5, 2014, 4:20am MDT

While some Cinco de Mayo parties got an early start this weekend, the real deal is today. These nine restaurants and bars are bringing out the pig, the tequila, and the Tecate to celebrate Mexico's freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War. It is not Independence Day, but you can have as many shots, tacos, Margaritas and Coronitas as you please.

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LOLA

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Picnic of the Pig, a porcine throw down, starts at high noon at Lola. Happy Hour runs from 12 to 4 p.m. At 4 p.m., the pork menu rolls out and starting at 6 p.m. there is live music. Bonus: $2 Tecate and $3 Pacifico all day.

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1575 Boulder St, Denver, CO 80211

(720) 570-8686

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Comida

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Join the Comida crew for a grand patio-launch party. From 2 to 6 p.m. celebrate with a Tender Belly pig roast and ceviche bar complete with drink specials. The regular menu will be available too. $40 gets you the pig, ceviche, sides, and one cocktail or two beers.

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3350 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO 80216

(303) 296-2747

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Los Chingones

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Troy Guard's Mexican outpost in the RiNo neighborhood will open its doors at 11:30 a.m. with specials, funky tacos (think antelope or camel), and a stunning rooftop patio.

2461 larimer st, Denver, CO 80205

(303) 295-0686

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Taqueria Patzcuaro

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The LoHi old school Mexican restaurant offers $3 Tecates/ Tecate lights, $5 Sauza House Margaritas, $5 Deer and Beers featuring (Cazadores Blanco and Tecate), and $7 CoronaRitas. And there is a lot of food to enjoy this with.

2616 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211

(303) 455-4389

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Tamayo

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From 2 to 7 p.m., Tamayo offers happy hour in the lounge and bar areas where between 6 and 8 p.m., Patron offers free shots and/or margaritas with Patron Reposado and Anejo. Bonus: $5 traditional margaritas or Tecate with a shot of house tequila for $5 available in the whole restaurant.

1400 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202

(720) 946-1433

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Zengo

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Zengo’s Cinco Celebration will feature a Tequilajito cocktail for $5, a sweet drink made with mint, lime, sugar and a splash of sour and simple. Zengo will also feature their $5 Mojitos all night.

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1610 Little Raven St, Denver, CO 80202

(720) 904-0965

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La Biblioteca

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It is 5/05 and Cinco de Mayo so La Biblioteca is offering $5 traditional margaritas all day.

1610 Little Raven St, Denver, CO 80202

(303) 572-3000

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Lil Devils Lounge

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Between 4 and 8 p.m., the bar is hosting a potluck and green chili cook-off. The winner (judged tasting at 7 p.m.) gets a $30 bar tab. Bring your favorite Mexican dish for the potluck. Beer and drink specials will be available.

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255 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209

(303) 733-1156

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Kachina Southwestern Grill

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Kick off Cinco de Mayo on the indoor/outdoor patio at Kachina Southwestern Grill at 4 p.m. Chef Jeff Bolton will roast a pig on the patio and will be whipping up $5 tacos, while guests can enjoy $20 pitchers of margaritas and sangria. Complimentary face painting will be available for kids/adults alike.