Cinco de Mayo Guide

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You could be the lucky winner of a pair of tickets to the Dave Matthews Band concert at Cricket Pavilion on August 24. Count the number of silver 1800 bottles that appear in this Cinco de Mayo Guide and e-mail your guess to tickets@newtimes.com. Winners must be 21 or older and will be selected through a random drawing of all correct entries. Winners will be notified by phone by Monday, May 10.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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“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

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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

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“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

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“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

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$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

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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

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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

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“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.,

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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$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

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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.

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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.

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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

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“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.

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“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.,

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“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

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“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

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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

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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.

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“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

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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

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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

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“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

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“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

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“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

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“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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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“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

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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

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“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

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“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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