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Cinco de Mayo: The Mexicano's 3-Day Festival


Join The Mexicano for a three-day festival May 5 to 7 (3 p.m. to 11 p.m). A portion of proceeds from this event will be donated to Childhelp.

In addition to the restaurant being open for normal dining hours, The Mexicano will feature a festival-style event in the parking lot with Lucha Libre, a Modelo Beer Garden, Don Julio Margarita garden, live entertainment, carnival games, The Mexicano tacos, burritos, and churros, and more! If waiting to be seated at the restaurant, guests are encouraged to join in on the fun at the outside event. General admission: $35 includes 5 food and drink tickets. Kids 12 and under free. Tickets will only be available at the door on the night of the event. VIP seating opportunities will be offered on a first-come-first-serve basis and include 10 wristbands, 50 tickets and VIP seating for wrestling matches.

Daily event schedule:
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.: mariachi band and live music
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Lucha Libre wrestling
9 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Late-night DJ music

 For more information, visit www.themexicano.com or their Instagram @themexicanocomida.