Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Glen Burnie

Cinco de Mayo may be a celebration of the Mexican victory over the French on May 5, 1862, but in America it is a reason to drink margaritas, eat traditional Mexican dishes and celebrate their heritage.

So amigos grab your sombreros and check out these five area restaurants that are serving up some specials for the occasion.

El Salto is an authentic Mexican restaurant where it is correct to eat tacos and tortillas with your fingers. Enjoy hot food from the grill and cold drinks from the bar. Vegetarian dishes are also served. For those who like "spicy" hot foods, a dish of hot sauce will be put on the table.

Location: 5513 Ritchie Highway, Brooklyn Park
Phone: 410-789-1621
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Saturday noon.-10 p.m.; Sunday noon-9 p.m
Cinco de Mayo Specials: Mexican beer specials

Mi Pueblo is a family-owned restaurant that leans toward the Mexican original cuisine. Offering all the traditional Mexican favorites, why not try a shrimp fajita or crab enchiladas instead? Or, you can create your own combo meal with two or three items that includes rice and beans.

Location: 7556 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie
Phone: 410-590-1616
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday noon-11 p.m., Sunday noon-10 p.m.
Cinco de Mayo Specials: Margaritas

Dancing Pepper is Glen Burnie’s newest Tex-Mex restaurant. They offer a 10-percent discount for parties of 10 or more. If you are in the mood for a good time, check out the Dancing Pepper. With a name like this it should be a fiesta for all.

Location: 7523 Ritchie Highway
Phone: 410- 766-1660
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday noon-11 p.m.     
Cinco de Mayo Specials:  Mexican beers $2.50, margaritas $3.50

Plaza Garibaldi is a family-owned restaurant that's been serving authentic Mexican dishes since 1997. An award-winning restaurant with a full-service bar, they offer take-out orders from their entire menu. Stop in and try some of their homemade Mexican delights.

Location: 7917 Ritchie Highway
Phone: 410-761-2447
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday noon-11 p.m.; Sunday noon-9 p.m.
Cinco de Mayo Specials: Five tacos for $6, two beers for $5, two margaritas for $6

Los Portales serves authentic Mexican dishes at affordable pricing and is located 5 minutes from BWI Airport.  Claiming the best margaritas in town, stop in to sample some of their seasoned dishes and happy hour Monday thru Friday.

Location: 6938 Aviation Blvd., Suite D and E
Phone: 410-766-9800
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Saturday noon-11 p.m.; Sunday noon-9 p.m.
Cinco de Mayo Specials: Two beers for $5, two margaritas for $6

Happy Cinco de Mayo Everyone!