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Cinco de Mayo in Seattle
From the archives: April 28, 2010
Cinco de Mayo means two things: booze and food. And, it begs the question, how many Tecates can you drink? From margaritas and gigantic burritos at classic-yet-campy Gorditos to bites at Ballard's mod-and-trendy Oaxaca, Cinco de Mayo is a great excuse to celebrate delicious Mexican food--and drink yourself into the partying spirit. (Photo by: Flickr user Judy B - The Travelling Eye)
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Agua Verde Paddle Club
Read Reviews1303 NE Boat St, Seattle, WA 98105 (map)
A U-District cult classic merging paddle boats and cheap tacos, Agua Verde is a classic sunny day destination. Sip on the strong margs, nosh on $6 tacos, and bath in the self-serve salsa bar. Only one rule: don't drink and kayak.
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Barrio
Read Reviews12th & E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122 (map)
Ok so this is the deal: go between 4pm and 6pm for one of the best happy hours in the city. The space itself feels a little like the cave from "The Princess Bride," but with comfy chairs. However, the deal is in the food: $2 tacos (duck confit is the best). Booze: $2 Tecates and $5 margs.
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El Chupacabra
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6711 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)
On the tip top of Phinney Ridge is this warm cantina serving up enormous house-made margaritas. You won't need more than one to get in full fiesta mode, and make sure to temper all the booze with cheesy burritos or spicy posole.
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Gorditos
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213 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)
The name is a bit of a misnomer; the food isn't unhealthy--but a hulking burrito isn't the height of clean living, either. Gordito's provides satiation in the best of ways: with huge portions, low prices, and the perennial favorite: salsa bar.
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La Carta De Oaxaca
Read Reviews5431 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)
The house margaritas are strong, the food is salty and tangy delicious, and there is a self-serve salsa bar with FOUR kinds of salsa. What more do you need on the 5th of May? Oh, and they have the great drink that is a michelada: beer + hot sauce + lime juice = taste-bud heaven.
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Peso's
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605 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 (map)
Set in the middle of meet-market Lower Queen Anne, this zesty bar has surprisingly great tacos and camorones with a bevy of options for spicy-food lovers. Campy at heart, with vivid paint colors and a frat-boy-ish crowd, Peso's is a perfectly tawdry way to spend your Cinco de Mayo.
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Tacos El Asadero
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3517 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98127 (map)
Cinco de Mayo festivities don't have to wait until happy hour: spice up your lunch break with a drive-by Mexican feast at this Columbia City taco truck. Housed in an old school bus and serving up some of the best cheap food in town, Tacos El Asadero has long been a cult classic among Seattle area chefs.