Cinco de Mayo 2018: How to celebrate it in Singapore

Our guide to celebrating Cinco de Mayo 2018 in Singapore

thama

30 Apr 2018

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Lower East Side 45
Craving for some good tostadas? Look no further. LES45 has the perfect Mexican gourmet line-up for you this year. Enjoy a breathtaking view of our little island from the 45^th floor while teasing your tastebuds with their signature Tostadas train – Tempura Battered Hake, Chicken Tinga and Baby Corn (S$ 25++). Complete your experience with their Tequila train comprised of three high-quality tequilas – Don Julio Blanco, Siete Leguas and Los Danzantes (S$ 25++).
Where: 50 Raffles Place, 45^th floor
When: April 23 – May 5
Photo: Lower East Side
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Lower East Side Katong
Lower East Side Katong is ready to serve you their mouth-watering hard-shelled tacos this Cinco de Mayo! Enjoy their limited-edition Tacos train (S$ 18++) – comprised of Chicken, Beef Chili con Carne and Pulled Pork tacos. Pair your meal with their Tequila train of three premium Mexican tequilas (S$ 25).
Where: 19 East Coast Road
When: April 23 – May 6
Photo: Lower East Side
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CÉ LA VI
Want to experience the fiesta on a whole new level? You can literally do that at CÉ LA VI’s Sky High Brunch! Treat yourself to some delicious Mexican cuisine while admiring the view below from this rooftop bar. What better way is there to celebrate?
Where: 1 Bayfront Avenue
When: May 5 (12 – 4 pm)
Photo: CÉ LA VI (Facebook)
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CINCO DE MAYO 2018: A Primavera Fiesta
Mexican street food expert Lucha Loco is all ready to mark the 156^th year of Cinco de Mayo with their own exciting primavera fiesta à la lawn party. You and your amigos are going to love their cocktails, tequilas and tacos. Did we mention there will be drinking games like beer pong throughout the night? We’re smelling some serious fun here!
Where: 15 Duxton Hill
When: 6 pm (May 5) – 2 am (May 6)
Photo: Lucha Loco (Facebook)
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1-Altitude
Dance your way into this year’s festival like there’s no mañana at 282 metres above the city around you. 1-Altitude is all set to entertain with fresh tacos, plenty of margarita and tequila, and most importantly – lots and lots of live music to party to. Here’s also your chance to catch your favourite party bands up close. It’s time to let your hair down and get in the groove!
Where: Level 63, 1 Raffles Place
When: May 5
Photo: 1-Altitude (Facebook)
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Singapore Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl
Tequilas and Saturday night! How many Cinco de Mayos can fall on such a perfect day? Get your amigos and head on over to Singapore Pub Crawl where you can party all evening in a completely safe environment. Seize the VIP entry deal for five pubs at just S$ 25 now!
Where: Fat Pigeon Statue, 80 Raffles Place
When: May 5
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Cinco de Mayo at Chimichanga
Did someone just say S$8? That’s right! Chimichanga is offering food and drinks at an insanely reasonable price. Their Twin Tacos are just $8 and so are their double tequila shots and beers. We’re going crazy already!
Where: 36 Dunlop Street
When: May 5 (5 pm onwards)
Photo: Chimichanga (Facebook)

Everything’s about to happen bigger, better and brighter this year!

It’s time for yet another Cinco de Mayo, mi amigos! Seriously, can you believe how quickly one year has passed since the last time we all had fun on the 5^th of May? To those who are new to this festival, Cinco de Mayo (literally means the fifth of May) is an annual celebration to commemorate the Mexican army’s success in defending the Puebla city from the French army – back in 1862. Although Cinco de Mayo is not a big deal in Mexico – except the city of Puebla itself – it has gained popularity elsewhere like in the US and of course, our very own Singapore.

Typically, the Cinco de Mayo fiesta involves everything Mexican – from food to lots and lots of margarita and tequila, to music and dance. We don’t want you to miss out on any fun this year, so head up to our gallery and check our guide to celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Singapore!

Thamayanthy

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