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New Canaan Toasts Cinco De Mayo With Fiesta Fun

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Happy Cinco de Mayo, Fairfield County. 

There are lots of drink and entree options at Fairfield's Rio Bravo.

There are lots of drink and entree options at Fairfield's Rio Bravo.

Photo Credit: Rio Bravo
Darien's Bodega Bar boasts over 80 tequilas.

Darien's Bodega Bar boasts over 80 tequilas.

Photo Credit: bodega bar

The holiday, created to commemorate the 1862 victory of Mexican forces over the French army in the Battle of Puebla, has turned into an excuse to enjoy massive margaritas, along with those all important chips and guac.

The below is a sampling of South of the Border options for raising a (shot) glass and getting into the festive spirit.

Bartaco, Stamford and Westport: In Stamford, DJ Nick Pepe gets the party started at 6 p.m. (till 9 p.m.) while in Westport guests will be treated to Drop the Needle from 6 p.m. to 8pm. Westport will also have a “kids’ corner” with some fun Cinco de Mayo festivities and giveaways from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Plus, of course, all the usual happy hour festivities. Celebrate: 222 Summer St., Stamford, 203-323-8226; 20 Wilton Road, Westport, 203-222-8226, www.bartaco.com.

Boxcar Cantina, Greenwich: The festiva atmosphere will be on display all day but will gear up around the dinner hour where there will be giveaways, special margaritas and pinatas for the kids. Celebrate: 44 Old Field Point Road, 203-661-4774, www.boxcarcantina.com.

Bodega Taco Bar, Darien and Fairfield: Blanco? Reposado? Anejo? Don Julio? With 80-plus tequilas to choose from, you'll have plenty of options for celebrating. And what a party it will be. A pig roast is planned for the Darien location, along with a live band and a host of drink specials and giveaways. The Fairfield location will be just as festive with giveways and drink specials occuring throughout the night. Celebrate: 980 Post Road, Darien 203-655-8500; 1700 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-9590, www.bodegatacobar.com/.

Casa Villa, Stamford: A special menu highlighting the best of the restaurant's entrees will be on tap for Cinco de Mayo as will some new margaritas. Celebrate: 866 E. Main St., 203-348-0622, www.casavillarestaurant.com.

Don Carmelo's Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar, Norwalk: Get set to dance -- or at least move to the music. There will be a reggae band during the day; a mariachi band later at night. Celebrate: 7 Winfield St., 203-957-3000, www.dcmexicangrill.com

Pancho’s Tacos, Danbury: Monster margaritas and more than 30 tequilas are availalbe here as are fajitas galore. Celebrate: 145 White St., 203-790-0900, www.panchostaco.com.

Rancho Alegre, West Redding: Cinco de Mayo is being celebrated with shot girls from Sauza and Patron Tequila along with plenty of cold Dos Equis and Negra Modelo. Sizzling fajitas and traditional favorites like chile rellenos, flautas and enchiladas help add to the celebratory atmosphere. Celebrate: 6 Main St., 203-544-9464, www.ranchoalegrect.com/site.

Ristorante Gallo, Ridgefield: MOWgaritas and other libations will be poured from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with 10 percent of all bar transactions and 10 percent of dinner checks going to Meals on Wheels. There is also a costume contest and raffle items. Celebrate: 5 Grove St., 203-431-7726, www.galloridgefield.com.

Rio Bravo, Fairfield: In the mood for a flaming margarita you can Instagram to your friends? Or a margarita you can create yourself with the restaurant's "Make Your Own" option? Rio Bravo offers an array of choices, along with fresh fajitas, tacos and burritos. Celebrate: 770 Commerce Drive, 475-282-4316, www.riobravotacosandtequila.com.

Taco Loco, Bridgeport: There's always live music and a fun fiesta-like atmosphere at this standby favorite where Cinco de Mayo is just another excuse to dine and enjoy. Celebrate: 3170 Fairfield Ave., 203-335-8228, www.tacoloco.com.

Tequila Mockingbird, New Canaan: With more than 300 tequilas, you have your choice of cocktails and authentic Mexican fare. Celebrate: 6 Forest St., 203-966-2222, www.tequilamockingbirdnc.com.

Viva Zapata, Westport: Giveaways and a party atmosphere are only part of what make this eatery so popular come Cinco de Mayo. The other is killer margaritas, solid Mexican fare and a Viva la revolución spirit. Celebrate: 530 Riverside Ave., 203-227-8226, www.vivazapata.com.

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