Cinco de Drinko

Wanna celebrate Latino culture? You're in the right place, wey, as hundreds of eateries and cantinas from Avondale to Apache Junction will be dropping the Hispanic hotness, giving you the chance to bash piñatas with a bat, dance to rockin' reggaeton beats, or load up on tequila and more Mexican beers than you can shake a lime at. We've pulled together listings of the biggest and the best so you won't wind up wasting away again in Margaritaville. ¿Donde esta la fiesta caliente? We got 'em right here, cabrón.

You could be the winner of a pair of tickets to the Sammy Hagar concert on June 4 at Cricket Pavilion, a case of Corona, and six Harkins Theatres movie passes! To win, just count the number of Corona Light bottles that appear throughout the print version of this Cinco de Mayo Guide, and enter your guess online at: www.phoenixnewtimes.com/corona. Winners must be 21 or older. The winner will be selected at random and notified by phone by Monday, May 8, 2006.

THURSDAY, MAY 4

Bars & Clubs:

La Perla Cafe
5912 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale
Pre-Cinco de Mayo party with cumbia artist DJ Kane (formerly of Los Kumbia Kings) performing at 10 p.m. and DJ Big Latin spinning Latin hip-hop and reggaeton throughout the evening. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. $25 cover. Call 623-939-7561.

Margarita Rocks Beach Club
410 S. Mill Ave., Tempe
www.margaritarocks.com
Maxim Exposure Party with the preliminaries of a $3,000 bikini contest, 50-cent drinks until 11 p.m., $3 Sauza margaritas, $1 tacos, 10-cent wings, and $1 Budweisers and Bud Lights until midnight (and $2 thereafter). 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. $5 cover after 9 p.m. Call 480-968-3301.

Mythos Mediterranean Bistro
2515 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
www.mythosbistro.com
Salsa night with beginner and intermediate dance lessons at 9 p.m. and live music from Havana Che and Latin Lady DJ Margarita at 10 p.m. Open until 2 a.m. $7 cover. Call 480-947-6896.

Next Lounge & Nightclub
7111 E. 5th Ave., Scottsdale
www.nextscottsdale.com
DJs Mikey Mike, Big Latin, and Richie Rich work the wheels of steel with $4 tequila drinks and $2 Coronas all night long. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $7 cover (with ladies free until midnight). Call 480-970-6398.

SixShooters Sports Grill
7611 W. Thomas Rd.
Get a jump on the holiday with Club 95.1's pre-Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring drink specials and DJs Uniq and Shy spinning reggaeton, salsa, merengue, and cumbia. 9 p.m. $10 cover. Call 623-247-8540.

FRIDAY, MAY 5

Special Events:

Epiphany Lutheran Church
800 W. Ray Rd., Chandler
www.epiphanychandler.org
Cinco de Mayo family with food, live music, salsa challenge, piñatas, games, and more. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. $5 admission. Call 480-963-6105.

Glendale Arena
9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale
www.glendalearenaaz.com
Cowboy up at a concert by country music sensation Brad Paisley, with opening acts Sara Evans and Josh Turner. $39.50 admission. Call 480-784-4444 or see www.ticketmaster.com.

Glendale Gaslight Inn
5747 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale
www.glendalegaslightinn.com
Live jazz from Delphine Cortez, Joel Robin, and others. 8 to 11 p.m. $5 cover. Call 602-505-1399.

Marquee Theatre
730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe
Authority Zero performs a special Cinco de Mayo concert with Vayden, Pour Habit, and The Heartless as supporting acts. 6:30 p.m. $15. Call 480-829-0707 or see www.luckymanonline.com.

Peoria Sports Complex
16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria
Arizona Cinco de Mayo Fiesta with food, drinks, games, a carnival, vendors, and live entertainment from Fiesta Mexican Ballet Folklorico, the Rastafarmers, the Str8up Band, and the Zapp Band. 3 to 11 p.m. $4. Call 623-878-4337 or see www.azcincodemayo.com.

Scottsdale Center for the Arts
7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale
www.scottsdalearts.org
The Virginia G. Piper Theater hosts nuevo flamenco guitar Jesse Cook, whose diverse musical style fuses Latin, jazz, and world sounds. 8 p.m. $38 admission. Call 480-994-2787.

Scottsdale Civic Center Library
3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale
library.scottsdaleaz.gov
Nosh on chips and salsa from Chipotle during a screening of The Legend of Zorro. 4 to 6 p.m. Free. Call 480-312-2170.

Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale
Cinco de Mayo festivities include live music, arts and crafts, and a performance by the Scottsdale International Club dancers. 4 to 10 p.m. Free. Call 480-312-2711.

The Teeter House
622 E. Adams St.
www.theteeterhouse.com
Appetizers, desserts, specialty drinks, and Mike Ozuna performing a set of Latin jazz. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Call 602-252-4682.

Restaurants:

Arriba Mexican Grill
1812 E. Camelback Rd.
17211 N. 79th Ave., Glendale
15236 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale
4649 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix
www.arribamexicangrill.com
Whoop it up at all four Arriba locations with live music, promotions, and giveaways. 4 to 10 p.m. No cover. Call 602-265-9112.

Aunt Chilada's
2021 W. Baseline Rd., Tempe
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta offering a design-your-own-burrito station (at $8 per burrito), tequila dinners for $50 per person, live music, and a special appearance by the Sauza girls. 4 p.m. to midnight. $5 cover. Call 602-431-6470.

Buckets
7216 E. Shoeman Lane, Scottsdale
www.bucketsscottsdale.com
Live music by the Ted Allan Jazz Trio at 6:30 p.m. and the Latino Rebel Band at 10:30 p.m., as well as drink specials like $3 Coronas, $5 Patrón shots, $2.50 domestic beers, and $3.50 well drinks. 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. No cover. Call 480-994-8484.

Cantina Laredo
7361 E. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale
www.cantinalaredo.com
Cinco Party on the Patio with a mariachi at 5 p.m., and a DJ and karaoke at 8 p.m. Open until 1 a.m. No cover. Call 480-951-3807.

El Torito Mexican Restaurant
6200 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
Fiesta featuring $3 margaritas and Mexican beers, prize giveaways, and music from mariachis. 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-948-8376.

Los Compadres Restaurant
2350 W. Northern Ave.
Highlights at this Cinco celebration include prize giveaways, and food and drink specials. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. No cover. Call 602-864-0043.

Los Olivos Mexican Patio
7328 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale
Free taco bar, live music from Atrapados at 7 p.m., prizes, free tee shirts, and more. 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-946-2256.

Los Olivos Norte
15544 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale
www.losolivosrestaurant.com
Live music from Bohemios at 6 p.m., as well as food and drink specials, prizes and giveaways. 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-596-9787.

Los Sombreros
2534 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
Special Cinco de Mayo prix fixe menu with the choice of four appetizers (including seared tuna ceviche style and smoked chicken tamal), four entrees (such as carne asada with scallop verdolaga enchiladas, grilled duck breast with mole poblano, and pork barbacoa), and four desserts (like Yucatán flan and crepas de chocolate), and patrons can enjoy the botana of grilled shrimp calabacitas sope. Mango margaritas will also be served for $8.95. Dinner is $32.95 per person. Call 480-994-1799.

Macayo's Depot Cantina
300 S. Ash Ave., Tempe
www.macayo.com
Cinco de Macayo's outdoor fiesta with food and drink specials, a live remote by Super Snake and Chris Cruz of KISS FM from 5 to 9 p.m., as well as live music by The Chadwicks, and Cage 9. 1 p.m. to midnight. $5 cover from 3 to 5 p.m., $10 afterward. Call 480-966-6677.

Macayo's on Central
4001 N. Central Ave.
www.macayo.com
Celebrate with food, drinks, a live broadcast by KFYI from 8 to 11 a.m., a mariachi from 6 to 9 p.m., a face painter from 5 to 10 p.m., and a DJ from 3 p.m. to close. 11 a.m. to midnight. No cover. Call 602-264-6141.

Macayo's Mexican Kitchen -- Ahwatukee
12637 S. 48th St., Phoenix
www.macayo.com
Experience live mariachi music, DJs, face painters, and magicians at this party. 5 p.m. to midnight. No cover. Call 480-598-5101.

Macayo's Mexican Kitchen -- Desert Sky
7829 W. Thomas Rd.
www.macayo.com
Cinco de Macayo party featuring food and drink specials, piñatas, local DJs, and mariachis. 5 to 10 p.m. No cover. Call 623-873-0313.

Macayo's Mexican Kitchen -- Goodyear
1474 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear
www.macayo.com
Fiesta fund raiser for YMCA with a face painter from 5 to 8 p.m., a DJ spinning the hits, and music from the Tina Bailey Band. 5 p.m. to midnight. Call 623-209-7000.

Macayo's Mexican Kitchen -- Glendale
6012 W. Bell Rd., Glendale
www.macayo.com
Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration with food and drink specials, a live remote by KNIX from 4 to 7 p.m., mariachis from 5 to 8 p.m., a DJ from 5 to 10 p.m., and more. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Call 602-298-8080.

Macayo's Mexican Kitchen -- Mesa
1920 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa
www.macayo.com
Join Macayo's annual celebration for food, drinks, a live remote from KGME at 1 p.m., music by Alonzo at 6 p.m., a mariachi at 6:30 p.m., and karaoke from 7 p.m. until close. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Call 480-820-0237.

Macayo's Mexican Kitchen -- Shea
11107 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
www.macayo.com
Cinco de Macayo party offering food and drink specials, mariachis, piñatas, and face painters. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. No cover. Call 480-596-1181.