Patch Picks: Five Places in Hudson to Have a Fiesta for Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo, or "the fifth of May" for our non-Spanish speaking readers, is a day to commemorate the victory of the Mexican Army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Even if you can't trace your roots to Mexico, celebrate cultura mexicana at these places around Hudson:

Agave Kitchen

It's no surprise that , named after a plant native to Mexico, is holding its own fiesta. The restaurant is offering tacos for $1 all day and night—as well as $2 Dos Equis and Pacifico beers.

Green Mill

is marking Cinco de Mayo with lots of cerveza—it is throwing a free beer tasting party. Set for 6:30-8:30 p.m., five different beers will be available for customers to sample and the restaurant also will give away prizes throughout the event.

Afton Hudson Cruise Lines

Afton Hudson Cruise Lines' ship the Grand Duchess is setting sail May 6 for the annual Cinco de Mayo Dinner Cruise Fiesta. Departing from Hudson at 6:30 p.m. and returns at 9 p.m. Party-goers can enjoy a Mexican-style dinner buffet, margaritas, mojitos and beer, as well as live music. Reservations are required, and tickets are $54.95 per person. Passengers must be 21 years of age or older.

San Pedro Cafe

is gearing up to serve some special dishes on May 5 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. On the menu are beef barbacoa enchiladas served with red chili-spiced Spanish rice and red beans, San Pedro street tacos with either wood-roasted pork or jerk-spiced chicken, traditionally-prepared posole of house-smoked, hand-pulled pork and onion simmered in a spicy tomato broth with white hominy, oregano and lime—garnished with radish and fresh cabbage. For dessert, sample the tres leche cake. Customers can also take $1 off of Corona, Corona Light and margaritas. Have a taste for Mejor Tequila? It's on special for $6 on Cinco de Mayo.

Barker's Bar and Grill

is marking Cinco de Mayo with a special margarita—the raspberry margarita, made with Sauza Gold tequila, triple sec, fresh lime and orange juice and raspberry puree. Pair a margarita with blackened shrimp flatbread tacos from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.