NYC’s 10 Best Cinco de Mayo Events & Attractions

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5. Agave Restaurant. 140 7th Avenue South, West Village. One of the top restaurants in New York City for margaritas and tequilas. They have a large selection of rare and fine tequilas. For something different try their spicy jalapeno infused vodka in your margarita. Food menu is Mexican and Southwest inspired. Average dinner is around $16 and lunches $11. Call 212-989-2100 or go to www.agaveny.com for reservations.

4. Cinco de Mayo with DJ Camilo – Afterwork Celebration. Amnesia NYC Club, 609 West 29th Street, Chelsea. DJs spin salsa, merengue, house, hip-hop, and more. 2 for 1 drinks and free buffet until 7:00 pm.

3. Cinco De Mayo Pub Crawl 2010. Downtown & Uptown Manhattan (over 50 bars). May 1st & May 5th. Any good celebration should include alcohol. Round up the crew and make it a date. Let’s drink to the Battle of Puebla! Specials include $1 Bud drafts, 2 for 1 Corona’s, and $3 tequila shots. Go to oncincodemayo.com for more information on the 50 bars participating and ticket purchasing.

2. The Kong Show: Cinco De Mayo-nnaise vaudeville style comedy show presented by the LionHearted Players. Upstairs at the Iguana VIP Lounge, 240 West 54th Street, Midtown. Monday, May 3rd at 7:00 pm. Presale tickets are $5. Come early and enjoy one of Iguana’s 25 types of margaritas.

1. 14th Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival 2010. 116th Street, East Harlem. May 2nd from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm. Thousands attend this event held by CECOMEX (the Mexican Community Center). Come here to experience authentic Mexican food and culture with live music including Mariachi. Vendors line 116th, blocked off to cars for the festival, with merchandise and food.

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