Cinco de Mayo is annually observed on May 5 as a celebration of Mexico’s victory over France in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Frankly, it’s more widely celebrated in the United States than it is in Mexico, but these days, we’re all about celebrating anything we can! PLUS, it falls on a Tuesday this year. Cinco de Mayo AND Taco Tuesday?! Fiesta time!

So even though you might not be able to head to your favorite Mexican spot to enjoy margaritas with your friends, here are some ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at home this year.

Order Takeout from a Local Business

These are just a few of the Philly spots offering curbside pickup and/or delivery.

El Vez (2020 Happening List Winner)

121 S. 13th Street, Philadelphia
215-928-9800
www.elvezrestaurant.com

El Vez is open from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call ahead for pickup or order delivery through Caviar.

Revolution Taco (2020 Happening List Finalist)

2015 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
267-639-5681
www.therevolutiontaco.com

Get your tacos, guac and new family-style meals to celebrate! They’re also offering a special Taco Bar for 2 with chips & dip, empanadas, dessert and margarita mix for $45. Revolution Taco is open for takeout, delivery and curbside pickup.

Loco Pez (2020 Happening List Finalist)

2401 East Norris Street, Philadelphia
267-886-8061

700 S. 20th, Philadelphia
215-644-8080

Loco Pez is open for takeout and delivery. Please note that the West Philly location is temporarily closed.

Distrito

3945 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
215-222-1657
philadelphia.distritorestaurant.com

(Photo from Distrito on Facebook.)

Distrito is open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. for takeout. Come get your quesadilla, tacos or burritos!

Xochitl

408 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia
215-238-7280
www.xochitlphilly.com

Margarita mixers, takeout beer, and DIY taco boxes!

Try a Recipe at Home

If you’d rather make it into a family activity, here are some links to recipes you can make at home. Or you could even order takeout for the main meal, and make a dessert to go with it.

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Loaded Guacamole

10 Mouth Watering Taco Tuesday Recipes

Chopped Mexican Salad

Authentic Beef Enchiladas

Spicy Skillet Shrimp Fajitas

Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Easy Baked Churros

Caramel Apple Empanadas

Tres Leches Cake

Easy Mexican Fried Ice Cream

Churro Cupcakes

Frozen Strawberry Margarita

And if nothing else, just a simple Taco Night at home can become a party with some streamers or balloons, festive music, and a fun drink!

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