Primero, wherever you go, be ready to correct "that guy" who is going to announce this is Mexican Independence Day. Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day! (That's actually September 16, by the way). But what can you do with a guy who doesn't know the difference between El Grito and a Chipotle burrito?
Bueno. Now on to the guide!
THE BEST
GUAPO'S
I'm picking Guapo's as the top spot, because they're doing more for Cinco de Mayo than any place I've heard from so far.
Saturday evening, they will have an actual mariachi band in the house. The Budweiser Girls will be handing out giveaways and beer samples. And a DJ will finish out el noche from 10 PM to close.
It sounds like an evening of not only genuine Mexican atmosphere, but also fun, and that's what Cinco de Mayo is really about, right?
Guapo's, 8130 Wisconsin Avenue. 301-656-0888.
DATE NIGHT
OK, so what if you aren't single, and your date isn't going to be favorably impressed by Budweiser Girls? I have the solution:
PLAZA DEL SOL
The Gazette said that Plaza del Sol has the best Mexican food in downtown Bethesda. Their chef is the former executive chef of Lauriol Plaza downtown. You may have heard of it!
What makes it a great date night spot, is that they are having a live, flamenco performance by guitarist Miguelito, and dancer Ginette at 7:00 PM Saturday night.
Plaza del Sol, 4932 St. Elmo Avenue. 301-215-4199.
BEST OF THE REST
Now, a number of places are keeping quiet about their plans. I'll try to keep you updated here, and on Twitter at @BethesdaRow as late news comes in.
For now, here are some I've heard from, and in other cases, I have to channel Carnac the Magnificent to guess, because they're not sharing!
UNCLE JULIO'S
Every day is Cinco de Mayo at Uncle Julio's at Bethesda Row! So I'm surprised their marketing for Saturday simply says, "Beer. Margaritas."
I guess that's enough for certain target audiences, but don't forget, they've got great food, patio dining and - of course - their famous Swirls!
Uncle Julio's, 4870 Bethesda Avenue. 301-656-2981.
UNION JACK'S
Specials from 4-9 PM: $3 Coronas, $15 Corona buckets, $5 Margaritas. You get the idea.
They'll also have Game 4 of the Capitals vs. the Rangers on at 12:30 PM.
Union Jack's, 4915 St. Elmo Avenue. 301-6-JACK-61.
TIA QUETA
This is a family-owned Mexican restaurant in Old Town Bethesda. The most distinctive feature of the restaurant, is their rooftop patio, the only one in Bethesda besides the Doubletree hotel!
They celebrate Friday and Saturday, with special prices on appetizers and drinks.
Tia Queta, 4839 Del Ray Avenue. 301-654-4443.
CALIFORNIA TORTILLA
Caltort is making it a 48-hour affair, too! Make any purchase Friday, May 4, or Saturday, May 5, and you will receive a coupon for a FREE TACO, which you can redeem between May 6-15, 2012!
California Tortilla, 4862 Cordell Avenue. 301-654-8226.
Feliz Cinco de Mayo from Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row!
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