By Lanna Nguyen | @EATDRINKDC
Margaritas, tequila and tacos, oh my. Here’s where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in DC.
BLT Steak
For Cinco de Mayo, BLT Steak will be offering its own twist on the classic Sangrita which will be paired with a flight of small-batch 123 Organic Series Tequila. For $30, you’ll get the full flight tequilas with Sangritas (including the classic Sangrita made with fruit, citrus juices and chili powder, a chili infused Sangrita, and a refreshing spicy cucumber, honeydew Sangrita).
BLT Steak
For Cinco de Mayo, BLT Steak will be offering its own twist on the classic Sangrita which will be paired with a flight of small-batch 123 Organic Series Tequila. For $30, you’ll get the full flight tequilas with Sangritas (including the classic Sangrita made with fruit, citrus juices and chili powder, a chili infused Sangrita, and a refreshing spicy cucumber, honeydew Sangrita).
El Centro D.F.
On Cinco de Mayo, both locations (Georgetown and 14th Street) will be offering a bottomless buffet featuring authentic Mexican food with a taco, enchilada and fajita station. There will be plenty of sides and passed appetizers like mushroom empanadas, Mexican rice, and shrimp ceviche tostadas. Pair your meal with $6 El Centro Margaritas. Food will be served from 4 - 10 PM, beverages until 2 AM.
On Cinco de Mayo, both locations (Georgetown and 14th Street) will be offering a bottomless buffet featuring authentic Mexican food with a taco, enchilada and fajita station. There will be plenty of sides and passed appetizers like mushroom empanadas, Mexican rice, and shrimp ceviche tostadas. Pair your meal with $6 El Centro Margaritas. Food will be served from 4 - 10 PM, beverages until 2 AM.
| Espita Mezcaleria The southern-Mexican inspired restaurant will be offering Mexican craft beer and flight specials along with a special fried oyster taco. The tacos come with fried oyster, watercress, lime mayo and cracked pasilla. Served on heirloom corn tortillas, they are priced at two for $10 or three for $15. Beer specials include $5 Cerveceria Allende Golden Ale and Cerveceria Allende Brown Ale. All specials will be available May 5th starting at 5 PM. |  Specialty Tacos from Espita Mezcaleria |
Penn Social
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with games and $4 Dos Equis on draft and $5 margaritas and quesadillas all night long at Penn Social.
Hawthorne
The U Street newcomer will be hosting it’s first annual Cinco de Rooftop. From 5 - 10 PM enjoy awesome food and drink specials like $4 chicken tacos, $10 large guac with chips, $5 16oz Tecates, $6 El jimador shots and $7.50 Hawthorne Margaritas.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with games and $4 Dos Equis on draft and $5 margaritas and quesadillas all night long at Penn Social.
Hawthorne
The U Street newcomer will be hosting it’s first annual Cinco de Rooftop. From 5 - 10 PM enjoy awesome food and drink specials like $4 chicken tacos, $10 large guac with chips, $5 16oz Tecates, $6 El jimador shots and $7.50 Hawthorne Margaritas.
The Prospect
The U Street sports bar will be serving up special tacos in honor of Cinco de Mayo. Stop by for the slow-braised Goat Taco with North African ras el hanout spice, feta, crunchy romaine and lime and Fish Tacos made with Icelandic cod, avocado-lime cream, cilantro and red cabbage.
The U Street sports bar will be serving up special tacos in honor of Cinco de Mayo. Stop by for the slow-braised Goat Taco with North African ras el hanout spice, feta, crunchy romaine and lime and Fish Tacos made with Icelandic cod, avocado-lime cream, cilantro and red cabbage.
| STK The modern steakhouse and lounge will be offering a specialty cocktail throughout the Month of May in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. The Picante Passion combines tequila, lime, red chili pepper, watermelon and a Tajin spice rum for a cocktail with kick. Throughout the month, any purchase of the Picante Passion will come with a complimentary shot of tequila. |  Picante Passion Specialty Cocktail From STK |
