With Mother’s Day (May 10) and Cinco de Mayo falling just a few days apart. It might be best to treat mom to a Mexican Feast this year. Whether you decide to combine your holidays or separate them, here are some good choices.
Cinco de Mayo
TacoCraft’s Plantation and Coral Springs locations hold block parties with DJs, live music, margaritas, and taco specials from open to close. The all-day festivities kick off at noon and feature a lineup of live bands, Mariachi and DJs, several bars and food stations offering Tacocraft’s famed tacos and handcrafted margaritas, as well as ready-to-drink favorites including Surfside and SipMargs. For more information, please visit TacoCraft.com.
Lona Cocina & Tequileria, Fort Lauderdale’s Mexican hotspot known for its extensive tequila selection and breathtaking views of the ocean at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, has an all-day fiesta planned with special promotions in collaboration with several tequila and spirit brands throughout the day, plus specially priced $12 Lona Margaritas, giveaways, and live DJ entertainment starting at 5 pm. The lineup for brands: Volcán Tequila from 12-2 pm, Dos Equis XX Lager from 3-5, Espolòn Tequila 5-7, and Curado Tequila from 7-9. For more information, visit LonaRestaurant.com.
It’s a full-on Latin pop takeover at RHouse in Wynwood. On Saturday night, May 2, the weekly R House Icons show steps into a Latin Pop Icons theme, spotlighting artists such as Selena, Shakira, J.Lo, and Bad Bunny, with a special guest performance by Jan from RuPaul’s Drag Race (Season 12). The night pairs over-the-top performances with 2-for-1 tequila shots and margaritas, keeping the party going well past dinner. The celebration continues at 11:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, with a Cinco de Mayo edition of R House’s iconic Drag Brunch. Go to RHouseWynwood.com for more info and reservations.
Atlantic Village in Hallandale Beach is going all out this Cinco de Mayo with an all-you-can-eat festival, featuring tacos, starters, and churros, complemented by live mariachi, a DJ, and all-day entertainment from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Priced at $50 per person, which includes one drink ticket. Reservations are encouraged, as seating is limited, go to AtlanticVillage.com.
Cinco de Mamá & Mother’s Day
Casa MX, in Miami, will be offering special brunch items on Mother’s Day along with its regular brunch menu, making it the perfect way to celebrate with family and loved ones. The brunch specials include: torrejas (Mexican French toast), lobster tostadas, and freshly baked conchas by Oh, My Concha! Brunch favorites from the regular menu include chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, huevos divorciados, breakfast burrito and torta de Milanesa. To complement the celebration, bottomless mimosas and margaritas will be available for $31. Reservations are suggested, CasaMXMiami.com.
Hilton West Palm Beach offers live music and delicious dining at Galley, with a brunch buffet featuring all Mom’s favorites, from an indulgent seafood bar to fresh pasta and made-to-order poke. Enjoy a live-fire parrilla grill, artisan charcuterie and cheeses, rustic pizzas and seasonal salads, and swoon-worthy desserts. To make the day even more memorable, mothers will be welcomed with a complimentary glass of champagne and flowers, along with a professional family photo. Mexica Tequila will also be on-site with a unique salt-tasting pop-up experience. After brunch, continue the celebration with a fun-filled family day by the pool. For more information go to HiltonWestPalmBeach.com.
Give Mom a culinary trip to Vietnam this year at Le Colonial in Delray Beach. Beverage offerings include La Vie En Rose and specially priced bottles of Veuve Clicquot “Yellow Label” Brut. Small plate specials include yellowtail crudo with coconut–lime dressing, green papaya and mango salad with tiger shrimp, and wagyu beef wrapped in fragrant betel leaf with miso peanut sauce. Holiday large plates include tea-smoked duck confit, roast trout, and braised lamb shank with curry and snow peas. Le Colonial Delray will be open for lunch from 12 to 3 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 9:30. For more information or to make reservations, go to LeColonial.com.
