Cinco de Mayo might traditionally be a Mexican holiday commemorating the historic victory over the French Empire in 1862, but to most Americans today, it’s just an excuse to indulge in margaritas and tacos. Here are our top DC and Northern Virginia picks for celebrating on May 5.
• Cinco De Mayo Sunday Funday at Bar Bao: The biggest patio party in Clarendon, featuring $3 signature tacos, spiked snow cones and margarita and tequila specials.
• 4th Annual Washington D.C. Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl: Make your way through Dupont Circle’s bar scene with tequila shot, margarita and other drink specials.