On Monday from 3–10 p.m., 9 Mile Garden will host food trucks from La Colombianita, Mr. Gonzo’s Tacos, and Ground Zero, in addition to offering bucket specials on Modelo and Corona, as well as flights and towers of margaritas in regular, spicy, blackberry, passionfruit, and strawberry. 9375 Gravois.
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Cinco de Mayo Cherokee Street Festival
All day Saturday, Calle Cherokee is the place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. The festival footprint encompasses six blocks between Jefferson and Nebraska avenues, and the fest includes more than 100 small vendors, two stages full of great music, a mechanical bull, a Kids Zone with a bounce house and games, and the beloved lucha libre wrestlers. Entry is limited to four specific spots—at Jefferson and Nebraska and a block north and south of Cherokee on Iowa. The People’s Parade steps off from El Lenador at 1:11 p.m., and the festival goes from 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
At El Molino del Sureste, farm-to-table is the order of the day—and every day, really. The restaurant is hosting a five-course menu of local produce, house-made tortillas, and fresh-milled masa. End on a dulce note, of course. Tickets are $65 per person, with alcohol available for a la carte purchase. 6:30 p.m. 5005-5007 S. Kingshighway.
Javier Mendoza’s Cinco de Mayo Show
Every year, Javier “Hobo Cane” Mendoza throws a fabulous Cinco de Mayo show. This year it’s at Joe’s Café with special guests Eric Grossman on bass and Dennis Stringfield on drums, plus other surprise pals. Tickets are $29. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Bring your own food and drinks. 6014 Kingsbury.
At Ladue Taco on Friday from 5–8 p.m., test your mettle on a mechanical bull, enjoy a live mariachi band,and race against local celebrities on margarita bikes. They’ll have cans of the brand new Pedal the Cause beer from 4 Hands. It’s all raising money for Pedal the Cause, so you can feel good about every single taco that you chomp. 9783 Clayton.
On Saturday, Molly’s in Soulard throws open the doors at 10 a.m. Live DJs, specials on margaritas, and the tasty foods you’d expect. Probably a good idea to reserve yourself a spot (which is free). The party goes until 11 p.m. 816 Geyer.
Break in the new Nixta location in the Delmar Maker District with a Cinco de Mayo Block Party on Sunday, May 4th starting at noon. The party, featuring live entertainment and chef-crafted nibbles, is food-forward for sure but don’t sleep on the cocktails. Reserve ahead for indoor seating or take to the patio for outdoor spots, food, and drink. 5232 Delmar
The South City standard (which just celebrated its 27th birthday) opens at noon on May 5—the only day of the year it is open for lunch. Get there early to secure your spot for a rockin’ good time and signature margaritas in such flavors as watermelon, blue curacao, raspberry, pomegranate, mango, and more, as well as plenty of cervezas. 5127 Hampton.
STL Barkeep in Tower Grove Park
On the actual cinco de Mayo, Monday May 5, STL Barkeep will be partying near the Ruins Pond Loop. Visit between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. for themed cocktails, tacos, and free tequila tastings. 4257 Northeast.
The Delmar Loop forms a crispy shell around myriad taco options, and they’re banding together on Monday for a Taco Crawl. A $35 ticket gets you five specialty tacos from any of the eight participating venues, as well as entry to an afterparty at the Moonrise Hotel. 4–8 p.m.
