Cinco de Mayo 2013: celebrate the Mexican festival in NYC

Killer tacos, mind-blowing mescals, flawless margaritas: Your definitive guide to eating, drinking and partying on Cinco de Mayo 2013 and beyond.

Photograph: Caroline Voagen Nelson

Cinco de Mayo 2013 falls on May 5 (one day after the mint-julep-fueled Kentucky Derby), and three things are crucial to enjoying this holiday: tacos, guac and tequila. Here's where to find New York's best varieties of each, plus nachos, mescal and more.

Cinco de Mayo events

Photographs: Caroline Voagen Nelson

Guactacular 2013

  • Price band: 2/4
  • Critics choice
  1. The Bell House 149 7th St, between Second and Third Aves, 11215
  2. Sun May 5
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El Vez

El Vez

  • Price band: 2/4
  • Critics choice
  1. Drom 85 Ave A, between 5th and 6th Sts
  2. Until Sat May 4
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Joe's Pub

Villalobos Brothers

  • Price band: 2/4
  1. Joe's Pub at the Public Theater 425 Lafayette St, between Astor Pl and E 4th St
  2. Until Sun May 5
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Rodeo Bar

Jack Grace and the Broken Mariachi Horns

  • Price band: 1/4
  1. Rodeo Bar & Grill 375 Third Ave, at 27th St, 10016
  2. Until Sun May 5
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Cinco de Mayo 2013

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