Helmsman Ale House, Newport Beach
➜ Sign up for the Off the Menu Club and receive a free specialty perron (flour tortilla taco wrapped around cheese, pinto beans, and guacamole) with your choice of carne asada or mushroom filling plus a Topo Chico hard seltzer.
offthemenuco.com
El Mercado Modern Cuisine, Santa Ana
➜ Happy Hour specials all night from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
mercadomodern.com
Paséa Hotel & Spa’s Roller Skating Rink, Huntington Beach
➜ Selena-themed night at the pop-up, beachfront rink
meritagecollection.com/pasea-hotel/special-events/roller-rink-huntington-beach
Rodeo 39 Public Market, Stanton
➜ Free comedy night at Bearded Tang Brewery starting at 8 p.m.
rodeopublicmarket.com
Gracias Madre, Newport Beach
➜ Cinco de Mayo Party Kit featuring 4 canned margaritas, guacamole, chips and salsa, jackfruit taco kit, esquites, and a mini bottle of mezcal ($100)
graciasmadre.co
Alta Baja Market, Santa Ana
➜ $5 16-ounce micheladas
altabajamarket.com
Grater Grilled Cheese, Irvine and Huntington Beach
➜ Torta grilled cheese sandwich for $12 all day
gratergrilledcheese.com
Flower Child, Newport Beach
➜ Vegetarian and gluten-free chicken enchiladas with guajillo chile, smoked gouda, poblano crema, organic black beans, roasted corn, and avocado (Available through May 31)
iamaflowerchild.com
Sol Mexican Cocina, Newport Beach
➜ Exclusive menu with live music
solcocina.com
Susie Cakes Bakery, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, and Laguna Niguel
➜ Churro-inspired cupcake (available today only)
susiecakes.com
Outpost Kitchen, Bristol Street location in Costa Mesa
➜ 3-course chef tasting with Cincoro Tequila from 6 to 8 p.m., $65 per person
outpostkitchen.com/reservations
Taquiero Taco, Irvine
➜ Grand opening of second Irvine location (5643 Alton Parkway)
taquierotaco.com
Cerveza Cito, Santa Ana
➜ Special promotions on beer, extended hours (3 p.m. to 11 p.m.), and music from live DJs
cervezacito.com
Reader Raves: Margaritas
We asked our Instagram followers for their favorite margarita in Orange County.
Sol Agave, San Juan Capistrano
“The cilantro cucumber margarita @solagave is so refreshing and delicious with fresh cilantro and strips of cucumber that will delight your taste buds!” —@t_beythoun
180Blu, Dana Point
“Tamarind‑Togarashi Margarita at 180blu at The Ritz‑Carlton, Laguna Niguel” —@maegan_elisabeth
Ola Mexican Kitchen, Huntington Beach
“Watermelon jalapeno margarita from Ola. Refreshing, with a kick.” —@curlfitness
Urbana, Anaheim
“Hands down the best is: @urbanaanaheim.” —@mauriceparada
Splashes, Laguna Beach
“The watermelon margarita at Surf and Sand Resort!!! Amaaaaaazinggggg.” —@brandinebarclay
Read more reader raves here:instagram.com/p/BgClFLqHkcj/
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