Ola Mexicana!

Foodhall

Must have: Gazpachos in different flavours This month, Foodhall promises a warm and earthy Mexican treat with a volley of spices. Their Mexican Fiesta will include churros, tacos, nachos, enchiladas, fajitas and tortillas. But, what we will be stopping by for is their cold and soothing variety of gazpachos and margarita mixers that is the perfect way to tackle Mumbai’s blistering heat.

Where: 3rd floor, Palladium Mall, Tulsi Pipe Road, Lower Parel. Tel: 022 30264581

Chili’s

Must have: Tacos The American dining chain goes all out to create the right mood with waiters in sombrero hats and scarves, native lanterns, piñatas, a live artist playing Mexican tunes, with traditional food and drinks.

Where: 13, Ventura Building, opp. Domino’s, Central Ave, Hiranandani, Powai. Tel: 022 67419001

Sun N Sand

Must have: Tequila-based cocktail Mexican Madras The Consul General of Mexico will inaugurate the festival. The spread will include burritos and other traditional dishes. And there will be tequila. Patrons will get a free drink on every two tequila-based cocktails they order.

Where: Sun-n-Sand, 39, Juhu Beach, Juhu. Tel: 022 26201811

Raising a toast to victory

• Cinco de Mayo is mostly an American tradition that is based on a miraculous military win in the 1862 Battle of Puebla. • The Mexicans defeated the French, who had not lost a battle in 50 years, even though they were largely outnumbered. • Cinco de Mayo has become the Mexican equivalent of St Patrick’s Day. • It is also fondly called Drinko De Mayo