Seasonal & Holidays

Where To Celebrate Cinco de Mayo In Arlington

If you're looking for a place to party on May 5, here are the top Cinco de Mayo destinations in Arlington.

ARLINGTON, VA— Who doesn't like Cinco de Mayo? Music, food, dancing, margaritas, enchiladas, tacos, cerveza, sugar skulls ... the holiday is full of mystery and lore and great food and drink. If you're looking for a place to party on May 5, here are the top Cinco de Mayo destinations according to Yelp.

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If you do plan to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, don't risk your life or others when partying in the DC area. The nonprofit organization Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) partnered with the ridesharing service Lyft to provide WRAP’s SoberRide service in the Washington-metropolitan area through 2017.

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Residents can use the popular and free safe ride service SoberRide from 7 p.m. May 5 to 4 a.m. May 6. This is a way to keep local roads safe from impaired drivers during a traditionally high-risk period. Find out more here.

La Union Restaurant

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El Paso Cafe

My favorite Northern Virginia restaurant!
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Don Tito

Blood orange margaritaaaaaaa . . . #fourthyear
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Pancho Villa Mexican Cuisine

My kind of Sunday #frozenmargaritas #panchovilla #mexicanfood
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Taqueria El Poblano

#chunklife
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