Best Mexican Restaurants in Phoenix AZ for Cinco De Mayo Celebration

Visit one of these Mexican Restaurants in the Phoenix area for your Cinco de Mayo dining out fiesta! Many fine Mexican restaurants will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with live music, mariachis, and happy hours including food and drink discounts. Here is a list of the top 5 Mexican Restaurants in the Phoenix area serving up some genuine Mexican cuisine and celebration!

Arriba Mexican Grill - Locations in Phoenix, Glendale, Scottsdale, Ahwatukee, and Gilbert.

Website: www.arribamexicangrill.com
What makes Arriba Mexican Grill special? They use fresh Hatch green chilies brought to Arriba Mexican Grill directly from Hatch, New Mexico, the chile capitol of the world. They prepare all their dishes daily from scratch with the finest ingredients. The menu rates dishes with 1-3 chilies for heat.

1 chile = snappy, such as the Fish Taco made with white fish, served in two corn tortillas with the special creamy Hatch chile sauce, pico de gallo and sprinkled with shredded cheese.

2 chilies = fiery The New Mexico Enchiladas are triple layered enchiladas with your choice of machaca beef, ground beef, or chicken with either red or green chile, this dish will give you the 2 chile experience!

3 chilies = meltdown! If you want to try the 3 chile meltdown, the Hatch Chile Cheese Crisp Appetizer will set the evening on fire!

Arriba Mexican Grill will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo at all locations with plenty of food and drink specials, live entertainment, dancing and free give-aways. Check out their website for exact locations and a full menu.

Dos Gringos - Locations in Scottsdale, Mesa, South Tempe and Chandler

Website: www.dosgringosaz.com

If you are looking for a casual place to hangout and celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Dos Gringos is the destination for you. All locations of Dos Gringos have patio seating with the Chandler location having the patio located inside the restaurant as a courtyard setting. Sit back, relax and have fun. Signature menu items include; Gringo Rolls, soft flour tortillas rolled and stuffed with black bean hummus, jack and cheddar cheeses served with baja sauce, about $7 or try their Gringo Burro, a full pound of burrito pleasure for about $8. Some of the activities planned for Cinco de Mayo at Dos Gringos include, live music, DJ's, Happy Hours and Food Specials. Call or check out the website for more Cinco de Mayo event information for each location.

Macayo's Mexican Kitchen - Locations in Phoenix, Goodyear, Glendale, Surprise and Tempe
Website: www.macayos.com

Macayo's is a family owned and operated restaurant that has been serving great Mexican food since 1952. The first Macayo's was opened at 4001 Central Ave. in Phoenix and is still in operation today. If you desire a great chimichanga try the Chimichanga de Macayo. It has a crispy fried flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of shredded beef, chicken or pork covered in Macayo's zesty relleno sauce and sour cream. The Chimichanga de Macayo is my personal favorite menu item. It is served with rice or beans for $9.99. Another recommendation is the Macayo's Famous Cheese Crisp Starter for $6.29. This appetizer consists of a crispy flour tortilla smothered with layers of melted cheeses; you may add chicken or beef for $1.99, guacamole $1.99, and farm fresh chilies $.99 Cinco de Mayo festivities include food and drink specials, live music,piñatas and face painting. Call or visit the website for more specific information at each location.

Aunt Chilada's - Location: 7330 N. Dreamy Draw Dr., Phoenix, AZ. 85020
Website: www.auntchiladas.com

Aunt Chilada's is situated beneath Squaw Peak Mountain, and it is a historic landmark. Constructed in the 1890's from desert stone and railroad ties, the original building served as a supply storehouse and general store for the mercury miners that worked in the area. Now this unique building is home to great Mexican food and entertainment. Complete with a fountain, stone fireplace and lovely garden patio; why not celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the huge Cinco de Mayo Fiesta planned at Aunt Chilada's? There will be live music starting at 4:00 pm, food and drink specials, and free give-aways. You must be 21 or over to attend and you may purchase tickets now for $5 by contacting the restaurant or $10 at the door.

Los Sombreros Cantina - Location: 2534 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ. 85257
Website: www.lossombreros.com

Are you looking for truly authentic Mexican cuisine? Then you need to visit Los Sombreros Cantina for your Cinco de Mayo meal celebration. Los Sombreros has a special Cinco de Mayo menu planned with an appetizer of Tacos de Birria de Chivo for $12.95 and Estofado de Puerco (entree)- Chunks of pork in a mole sauce with fruit. $18.95 Complete the meal with Crepas de Cajeta and Fresh Berries (dessert) for $7.95. There will be drink specials offered as well.

Tip: As with any special event, restaurants can fill up quickly on Cinco de Mayo, you should call ahead and make reservations to assure seating.

Sources: www.about.com/phoenix
www.azcentral.com/phoenix