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The following is a list of more than 100 Cinco de Mayo celebrations and activities planned around the Valley at various venues this week, including festivals, food and drink specials, and live entertainment. Listings are separated by venue type and event start date. Call the numbers listed for more information.

Thursday, April 29:
The Improv
930 E. University Dr., Tempe

Latino comedian Gabreil Iglesias. Thursday, April 29, through Sunday, May 2. 8 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, $15; 8 and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, $17. Call 480-921-9877.

Friday, April 30:
Cinco de Mayo Festival -- Mesa
Pioneer Park, 526 E. Main St., between Country Club and Stapley

Music, arts, dance, food, children's activities, arts and crafts vendors, carnival rides and games, salsa contest, piñata contest and more. Friday, April 30, 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, May 1, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Free. Call 480-644-EVENT.

Fort McDowell Casino
10424 N. Fort McDowell Rd., Fountain Hills

"Pre-Cinco de Mayo Party: Fiesta at the Fort." Food and drink specials, live entertainment by Banda Tierra Blanca, Los Morros del Norte, and Los Astros de Durango. 8 p.m. Free. Call 1-800-THE-FORT.

Garcia Elementary School
1441 S. 27th Ave.

Cinco de Mayo Festival. Food and entertainment, music, games, student talent show. All day. Free. Call 602-353-5111.

Saturday, May 1:
Chandler Center for the Arts
250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler

"Quetzalli de Veracruz," a visual fiesta of old Mexico with Ballet Folklorio. 8 p.m. $18 to $26, children 12 and under half-price. Call 480-782-2680.

Cinco de Mayo Festival -- Chandler
A.J. Chandler Park, 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler

Music, food, arts and crafts, children's activities, Chihuahua races, and the crowning of the festival's King and Queen Chihuahuas. Noon to 8 p.m. Free. Call 480-782-2735.

Cinco de Mayo Festival -- Phoenix
Patriots Square Park, Central Ave. and Washington St.

More than 100 entertainers, Mexican and Tex-Mex music, arts and crafts vendors, food. 1 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 1; noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, May 2, $5, children 12 and under free. Call 602-279-4669.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration -- Scottsdale
Paiute Park, 3210 N. 66th St., Scottsdale

Mariachis, music from Mexico, the Scottsdale International Club dancers, food vendors, DJ, raffle prizes, games. 6 to 9:30 p.m. Free. Call 480-312-2771.

Tuesday, May 4:
Museo Chicano
147 E. Adams St.

Exhibitions featuring the works of Chicano and Chicana artists. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, and Wednesday, May 5, $2 admission for general public, $1 admission for students and seniors. Call 602-257-5536.

Wednesday, May 5:
ASU West Campus
4701 W. Thunderbird Rd.

Cinco de Mayo event in the Delph Courtyard. All day. Free. Call 602-543-5500.

ASU's Karsten Golf Course
1125 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe

"6th Annual Sandbox Golf Classic on Cinco de Mayo." A charity golf tournament to benefit the Association for Supportive Childcare, silent auction, fiesta lunch, contests and raffle drawings. All day, tournament starts at 7:15 a.m. $125 per individual, $450 per foursome. Call 480-829-0500, extension 102.

Brunswick Bowling Lanes -- Mesa

1754 W. Southern Ave., Mesa

"Cosmic Bowling." Draft beer and food specials. 9 p.m. to close. $9.99. Call 480-834-0588.

Brunswick Bowling Lanes -- Phoenix
7241 W. Indian School Rd.

"Cosmic Bowling." Draft beer and food specials. 9 p.m. to close. $7.99. Call 623-846-2090.

Garfield Elementary School
18th St. and Garfield

"Cinco de Mayo Community Celebration." Carnival, kids' games, Mexican food, 3 to 6 p.m. Ballet Folklorio, 5 to 7 p.m. Free. Call 602-257-3863.

Glendale Community College
6000 W. Olive Ave., Glendale

Percussion Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m. Free. Call 623-845-3713.

The Phoenician
6000 E. Camelback Rd.

"Cinco de Mayo Welcome Reception," an informal reception with interactive activities to celebrate the Fifth of May. 6 p.m. Free. Call 480-941-8200.

Bars and Clubs Saturday, May 1:
Devil House
829 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

"Uno de Mayo." $2 Coronas, $1 Tecates, $3 margaritas, $2 tequila shots, $2 burgers and tacos, $3 chimichangas, live music, swimming pool, mechanical bull, contests. All day. $5 cover after 2 p.m. Call 480-517-1188.

Dos Gringos Scottsdale
4209 N. Craftsman Court, Scottsdale

"Cinco de Mayo Beach Party Weekend." 10,000-gallon pool, music, food, beverages, tricycle races, balloon toss, scuba relay, dunk tank, hot tamale contest, water volleyball tournament. 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, April 30; noon to 1 a.m. Saturday, May 1; noon to 1 a.m. Sunday, May 2. Live entertainment Friday by Chalmer's Green from 5 to 7:30 p.m., and Chadwicks from 8 to 11 p.m. Live entertainment Saturday by Tina Bailey Duo from 1 to 4 p.m., Chris Hiatt Band from 4 to 7:30 p.m., and Quantum from 8 to 11 p.m. Live entertainment Sunday by Matt Tener from 1 to 5 p.m., and Knee Deep from 6 to 10 p.m. $5 cover. Call 480-423-3800.

Dos Gringos Trailer Park
1001 E. 8th St., Tempe

"Pool Party at the NEW Dos Gringos Location." Bring your swimsuit and beach chairs, and hang out by the pool all day long while drinking $2 Coronas. 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, May 1, Sunday, May 2, and Wednesday, May 5, No cover. Call 480-968-7879.

Sunday, May 2:
The Village on University
1635 E. University Dr., Tempe

Pool party from noon to 6 p.m. Entertainment by DJ So-and-So from noon to 2 p.m. Entertainment by Caterwauls from 2 to 4 p.m. Hard Body Contest from 4 to 6 p.m. All day. Prices vary. Call 480-699-5333.

Tuesday, May 4:
Chaser's Bar and Nightclub
8005 E. Roosevelt St., Scottsdale

$2.50 U-Call-Its. No cover. Call 480-945-4985.

Margarita Rocks Beach Club
410 S. Mill Ave., Tempe

"Pre-Cinco De Mayo Party." Hosted by Chuck Powell of The Edge, $2.50 margaritas, live music by Dexter Freebish. VIP passes will be available for the May 5 Cinco de Mayo party at Margarita Rocks. 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, no cover. Call 480-968-3301. "Cinco de Mayo Party." Swimming pools, water slides, outdoor volleyball, 10 bars and beer tubs, DJ music, food and drink specials. Wednesday, May 5, all day. Call for cover charge info. 480-968-3301.

Piano Jazz Showcase
15600 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

Dom Moio Viva! "Cinco de Moio." 7 p.m. $5. Call 480-488-4553.

Wednesday, May 5:
Baby Dolls
3522 Grand Ave.

Corona and tequila drink specials, exotic entertainment. All day. $5 cover. Call 602-336-9777.

Brennan's Sports Bar
13610 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

Food and drink specials, DJ at 9 p.m. All day. No cover. Call 480-951-8837.

Elixir
7419 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale

"Cinco de Mixer: a celebration of all things tequila and all beers Mexican." Drink specials, Mexican food specials, DJ spinning Latin house and hip-hop. All day. No cover. Call 480-970-1945.

Flicka's Baja Cantina
2003 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

"No-frills, neighborhood bar type fun." Food and drink specials, $2 Coronas, $3.50 margaritas, $3 tequila poppers, games, giveaways. Entertainment by LMNOP featuring Amanda Starr from 5 to 9 p.m. Live entertainment by T.A.T.E. from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. No cover. Call 480-945-3618.

Fuel Motorsport Café
2827 E. Bell Rd.

$2.50 margaritas on the rocks, $2 Coronas, chicken enchilada and taco with rice and beans $5.99. Noon to 1 a.m. No cover. Call 602-788-0500.

Iguana Mack's
1371 N. Alma School Rd.,

Chandler

Tent party, food and drink specials, live music, late-night DJ, "Beerbelly Contest" for the guys, dancing. All day. No cover before 6 p.m., $5 cover after 6 p.m. Call 480-899-6735.

Jet Lag Lounge
7908 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale

$3 tequila sunrises, margaritas and tequila shooters, lunch and dinner specials. All day. No cover. Call 480-941-9144.

Jillian's
21001 N. Tatum Blvd.

Win fun prizes all night long, $2.50 Coronas. 5 p.m. to close. No cover. Call 480-538-8956.

Last Exit Bar and Grill
1425 W. Southern Ave., Tempe

"Cinco de Mayo Karaoke Bash." 8 p.m. No cover. Call 480-557-6656.

Maloney's on Campus
955 E. University Dr., Tempe

Drink specials, including Corona. All day. No cover. Call 480-894-2224.

Martini Ranch
7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale

"Cinco de Rancho." Martini Ranch will be transformed into a Mexican beach fiesta. $4 Cuervo margaritas, $2 Don Eduardo tequila poppers, $3 Coronas, $3 Cuervo shots, live bands, four DJs. Noon to 1 a.m. No cover. Call 480-970-0500.

Max's Sports Bar
6727 N. 47th Ave., Glendale

$2.25 Tecates and Coronas, $2.25 margaritas, $2 Bud and longnecks from 6 to 7 p.m. All day. No cover. Call 623-937-1671.

McDuffy's
230 W. 5th St., Tempe

Cuervo Party Patrol 5 to 7 p.m., $2 Cuervo and Coronas 4 to 7 p.m., 25 cent well, wine and draft 8 to 10 p.m., 75 cent drafts 10 p.m. to close. 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. $5 cover for the guys. No cover for the ladies. Call 480-966-5600.

McDuffy's Wide World of Entertainment
15814 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria

$1 drinks for the ladies, $1.50 Bud and Bud Lights 6 to 8 p.m., $1.50 Coronas 8 to 10 p.m. Prizes, tee shirt giveaways, DJ from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. No cover. Call 623-334-5000.

Mickey's Hangover
4312 N. Brown Ave., Scottsdale

"Cinco de Mayo Fiesta." $2 margaritas and Mexican beers, prize for the best sombrero, live mariachi band, Mexican food. 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. No cover. Call 480-425-0111.

The Monastery
4114 N. 28th St.

Domestic drafts $1.50, Coronas $3. 3 to 7 p.m. No cover. Call 602-840-7510.

NOYZ
4224 N. Craftsman Court, Scottsdale

DJ, 2-for-1 drinks until 11 p.m. $5 U-Call-Its 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. $5 cover. Call 480-941-9333.

The Old Brickhouse Grill
1 E. Jackson St.

Drink specials, live music with Rum Tenor, Sweet Bleeders, Fatigo, and Soul Trax (formerly The Hypnotwists). 7 p.m. $5. 21 and over. Call 602-258-7888.

Pattie's 1st Avenue Lounge
7220 E. 1st Ave., Scottsdale

1800 tequila promotion, tee shirts and giveaways, Corona beer and shot specials, DJ music. All day. Never a cover charge. Call 480-990-0103.

San Felipes Cantina
20825 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale

"Cinco de Drinko Outdoor Festival." $2 Coronas, extended premise onto the DC Ranch patio grounds, live music by Rock Lobster and Shirley's Temple starting at 5 p.m. Corona Models patrol 9 to 11 p.m. Bud Models patrol and $3 Bud Fresh 6 to 8 p.m. Sauza Model patrol and Sauza tequila specials 7 to 9 p.m. Prizes and giveaways. 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. $5 donation to enter. Proceeds benefit the Scottsdale Boys and Girls Club. Call 480-563-9495.

Salty Señorita
3636 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

"Cinco de Mayo Party." Four bands, food and drink specials. Noon. $10. Call 480-946-SALTY.

Shepherd's Nite Club
3114 E. Cactus Rd.

$2 Coronas, entertainment by DJ Earth, salsa music. 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. $3 cover. Call 602-482-0751.

Superstition Skies Bar and Seafood Grill
945 E. Scenic St., Apache Junction

$2.50 Coronas, $3.50 Cuervo margaritas, happy hour 2 to 6 p.m. Karaoke 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dinner specials. All day. No cover. Call 480-982-6026.

Tijuana Country Club
3820 E. Ray Rd., Ahwatukee

Cuervo promotion, $2 Cuervo shots, food specials, DJ 8 p.m. to close. All day. $3 cover. Call 480-704-0881.

TT Roadhouse
2915 N. 68th St., Scottsdale

Cinco de Mayo party. Jukebox. 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. No cover. Call 480-947-8723.

The Vine Tavern and Eatery -- Scottsdale
2323 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

25 cent Coronas and Pacificos, $2 U-Call-Its. 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. No cover. Call 480-946-0696.

The Vine on Indian School
2808 E. Indian School Rd.

$2.25 Coronas, $3 margarita flavors, $3 Cuervo Gold shots, $5.99 taco special. All day. No cover. Call 602-957-9806.

Thursday, May 6:
DrinX
7330 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale

Raffle prizes, 50 percent off food and drinks 4 to 7 p.m. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. No cover. Call 480-423-9430.

Friday, April 30:
The Matador
125 E. Adams St.

"Cinco de Mayo Party." Live entertainment by Manic Hispanic, 8 p.m. Friday, April 30. Promotion with 104.7 KISS FM, 8 p.m. $8 cover. Call 602-254-7563.

Mi Amigos Mexican Grill -- 3 locations
1264 S. Gilbert Rd., Mesa, 480-892-6822.
6465 E. Southern Ave., Mesa, 480-830-6677.
455 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, 602-256-7355.

$2 Coronas, special steak poblano marinated in chipotle sauce with refried black beans, white rice and corn tortillas. Friday, April 30, through Thursday, May 6, all day.

Saturday, May 1:
Dillon's Restaurant
8706 W. Thunderbird Rd., Peoria

Live entertainment in the bar at 6 p.m. Drink specials, Budweiser prizes and giveaways. 6 p.m. to midnight. No cover. Call 623-979-5353.

A Favored Affaré Catering and Bistro
4016 E. Main St., Mesa

"Chili Peppers." Free samples of signature salsa, chips and nachos, DJ music. Noon to 4 p.m. Free event. Call 480-807-7949. Havana Café -- 2 locations
6245 E. Bell Rd.
4225 E. Camelback Rd.

Special Cinco de Mayo menu, featuring posole, chiles en nogada, and mole poblano de guajolote. Tequila tasting and mixing, live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. Saturday, May 1, through Sunday, May 9. Call 480-991-1496.

Wednesday, May 5:
Armadillo Grill
1904 E. Camelback Rd.

$2.50 Coronas, prizes and giveaways, complimentary appetizer buffet from 5 to 7 p.m. No cover. Call 602-287-0700.

Arriba Mexican Grill -- Phoenix
1812 E. Camelback Rd.

Mariachis, DJ music, margarita specials, folklore dancers. No cover. Call 602-265-9112.

Arriba Mexican Grill -- Glendale
17211 N. 79th Ave., Glendale

Mariachis, DJ music, margarita specials, folklore dancers. No cover. Call 623-878-5777.

Arriba Mexican Grill -- Scottsdale
15236 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale

Mariachis, DJ music, margarita specials, folklore dancers. No cover. Call 480-948-3030.

Aunt Chilada's Hideaway
7330 N. Dreamy Draw Dr.

Jacuzzi bar, drink specials, entertainment by T.A.T.E. from 4 to 8 p.m. Entertainment by Raun Alosi and The Knockouts from 5 to 11 p.m. Entertainment by Furious George from 8 p.m. to midnight. 21 and over. $10 cover after 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit United Phoenix Firefighters charities. Call 602-944-1286.

Aunt Chilada's -- South Mountain
7777 S. Pointe Parkway West

Happy hour extended until midnight on the patio, mariachis from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. DJ music from 8 p.m. to midnight. No cover. Call 602-431-6470.

Barrio Café
2814 N. 16th St.

Food and drink specials. Call 602-636-0240.

Carlos O'Brien's -- Scottsdale
7111 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale

"Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta." Food and drink specials, giveaways, DJ 7 to 11 p.m. No cover. Call 480-367-0469.

Carlos O'Brien's -- Tempe
1125 W. Elliot Rd., Tempe

"Fiesta." Food and drink specials, tequila girls, prizes, DJ 7 to 11 p.m. No cover. Call 480-940-0565.

Casey Moore's Oyster House
850 S. Ash Ave., Tempe

"Cinco de McMayo." $2.50 Coronas, Dos Equis and other Mexican beers, $3 margaritas. Call 480-968-9935.

Champps Restaurant
2520 E. Camelback Rd.

"Grande Size Cinco de Mayo Party." Food and drink specials, prize giveaways, live music by Mercury Project. 7:30 p.m. to close. No cover. Call 602-852-0033.

Copper Canyon Grill and Brew Pub
5945 W. Ray Rd., Ste. #13, Chandler

"Celebrate Cinco." Food and drink specials. Call 480-705-9700.

Desert Sweet Shrimp
3202 E. Greenway Rd.,

"Drinko for Cinco at Desert Sweet Shrimp." Great beer specials, lunch and dinner specials. No cover. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call 602-493-4960.

Famous Sam's -- Glendale
4343 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale

Budweiser promotions and giveaways, DJ, live entertainment by Straight Up at 9 p.m. $4 cover. Call 623-937-6131.

Flip Flops Island Grillhouse
222 E. University Dr., Tempe

"Cinco de Mayo Party." $2 Coronas and Red Stripes, live music. 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. No cover. Call 480-967-7744.

Fox Sports Grill
16203 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

$2 Coronas, $1.99 quesadillas. No cover. Call 480-368-0369.

Frank and Lupes Old Mexico
4121 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale

Half-price appetizers and house margaritas, $2 Coronas. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Call 480-990-9844.

Hidden House
607 W. Osborn Rd.

"Cinco de Drinko." $2 Coronas, $2 shots of Cuervo, $1 buffet. 7 p.m. to close. No cover. Call 602-266-1763.

Jalape&ntile;os
23587 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

Sauza girls 5:30 to 7 p.m. Corona party patrol 7 to 8 p.m. Giveaways, new drinks, elephant burrito special, live entertainment by Omar. No cover. Call 480-585-6442.

La Perla Café
5912 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale

"Celebrate Mexican Heritage." Live music and DJ. Wednesday, May 5, Friday, May 7, Saturday, May 8, and Sunday, May 9, 8 p.m. to close. $6 cover Friday and Saturday evening. Call 623-939-7561.

Los Compadres
2350 W. Northern Ave.

"Cinco de Mayo at Los Compadres." Food and drink specials. Call 602-864-0043.

Los Dos Molinos -- Mesa
260 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa

Drink specials. Call 480-969-7475.

Los Olivos
7328 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale

Sonoran-style dishes. Call 480-946-2256.

Los Sombreros
1849 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe

Special Cinco de Mayo menu, featuring Lamb Barbacoa, Conchinita Pibil, Mixiotes de Conejo, Smoked Goat Tacos, and Nieve de Cajeta. Each entree is $14.95, except for the Smoked Goat Tacos ($6.95) and the Nieve de Cajeta dessert ($4.95). Call 480-994-1799.

Mabel Murphy's
7018 E. Main St., Scottsdale

Free steak with purchase of two drinks. 6 to 8 p.m. Call 480-946-0363.

Macayo's Mexican Kitchen -- Ahwatukee
12637 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee

"Fiesta." Live music, mariachis and face painters. 4 to 11 p.m. No cover. Call 480-598-5101.

Macayo's Mexican Kitchen -- Glendale
6012 W. Bell Rd., Glendale

"Fiesta." DJ, mariachis and face painters. 4 to 11 p.m. No cover. Call 602-298-8080.

Macayo's Mexican Kitchen -- Central
4001 N. Central Ave.

"Fiesta." DJ, face painters and mariachis. 4 p.m. to midnight. No cover. Call 602-264-6141

Macayo's Depot Cantina
300 S. Ash Ave., Tempe

"Macayo/Radio Edge Party Train." Food booths, live music featuring Dexter Freebish, Marcy Playground, The Kicks, The Chadwicks, Girl Kicks Boy, Nate's Twin Brother, and Logik. 4 p.m. to midnight. $15. 21 and over. Proceeds benefit Homebase Youth Services. Call 480-966-6677.

Macayo's Mexican Kitchen -- Desert Sky
7829 W. Thomas Rd.

"Fiesta." Drink specials, mariachis, face painters, balloonists, and live entertainment by La Familia Band and DJ Ruben. 4 to 10 p.m. No cover. Call 623-873-0313.

Macayo's Mexican Kitchen -- Goodyear
1474 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear

"Wild, Wild West Valley Cinco Party." Mechanical bull rides, food booths, face painting, live music by Chris Hiatt and Cold Shot, Rondavous, Vigilante, and Tina Bailey Band. 4 p.m. to midnight. $10. Proceeds benefit the YMCA. Call 623-209-7000.

Macayo's Mexican Kitchen -- Mesa
1920 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa

"Fiesta." Live entertainment by Alonzo, karaoke, mariachis, face painters and balloonists. 4 to 11 p.m. No cover. Call 480-820-0237.

Macayo's Mexican Kitchen-Shea
11107 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

"Fiesta." DJ, face painters, mariachis and balloonists. 4 to 11 p.m. No cover. Call 480-596-1181.

Macayo's Mexican Kitchen-Thunderbird
1909 W. Thunderbird Rd.

"Fiesta." Mariachis and balloonists. 4 to 11 p.m. No cover. Call 602-866-7034.

McCormick and Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
2575 E. Camelback Rd.

Full seafood menu. Lunch 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner 4 to 11 p.m. Call 602-468-1200.

Mezcal
7122 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale

Cinco de Mayo salsa challenge, special Cinco de Mayo menu featuring $7 seafood cocktails, $10 carne asadas, $10 chicken anchiote brochettes, $14 costilla al carbons, and $2 agua frescas. A portion of Mezcal's profits will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Call 480-556-0770.

Painted Horse Cafe
10989 E. Dynamite Rd., Ste. 103, Scottsdale

Barbecue, frozen sangria and margaritas, $2 Coronas and Dos Equis, house artist Jen Reynes 11 a.m. Live entertainment by Caffeine 1 p.m. to close. No cover. Call 480-585-8499.

Parilla Los Picos
1542 W. University Dr., Mesa

"Margarita Happy Hour." 2-for-1 Margarita Los Picos. 2 to 5 p.m. No cover. Call 480-833-4711.

Pepe's Taco Villa
2108 W. Camelback Rd.

Delicious Mexican home cooking. Call 602-242-0379.

Rosa's Mexican Grill
328 E. University Dr., Mesa

$1.99 margaritas. 11 a.m. to close. Call 480-964-5451.

Serrano's Fish Market and Restaurant
313 E. Shea Blvd.

"Mariachi Night: Serrano's 3rd Anniversary Celebration." Live mariachi band, margarita and beer specials, food specials. 6 to 9 p.m. No cover. Call 602-717-9964.

Some Burros
101 E. Baseline Rd., Tempe

Great Mexican food, food and drink specials. Call 480-839-TACO.

Sushi 'N Rock
15111 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale

Happy hour all night, $2 Coronas. 4:30 to 10 p.m. No cover. Call 480-991-7625.

Three Margaritas Family Mexican Restaurant
4717 E. Bell Rd.
1717 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

$2.50 Coronas, $1 tequila shots all day. Live mariachis from 6 to 9 p.m. at Phoenix location. No cover. Call 602-867-1967.

Top Shelf Mexican Food and Cantina -- Mesa
1976 W. Southern Ave., Mesa

"Celebrate Cinco de Mayo." Salsa music, Top 40 hit list, giveaways, food and drink specials, happy hour and complimentary munchies from 3 to 7 p.m. in cantina. DJ at 5 p.m. No cover. Call 480-964-4571.

Top Shelf Mexican Food and Cantina -- Peoria
21910 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria

Live entertainment by Power Drive Band from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Party tents, beer promotions. No cover. Call 623-561-0050.

Tropicana Café and Sports Bar
9401 W. Thunderbird Rd., Peoria

"Cinco de Mayo -- Tropicana Style." Mexican food dinner $6.50 each, $2 margaritas. 5 to 10 p.m. No cover. Call 623-972-9776.

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