>> The best places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Dayton
With Cinco de Mayo falling on a Sunday fun day it only seems right.
All you need is your phone with the Uber app, a healthy appetite and a credit card.
FIRST COURSE
La Michoacana #5 Mexican Market’s breakfast
Kick off Cinco de Mayo with an authentic breakfast — Chilaquiles, hot cakes and huevos rancheros is the start to Cinco de Mayo that the day deserves. Do a little shopping after and get ready for round two.
748 Troy St., Dayton
(937) 220-9600 | www.michoacanamarket.com
SECOND COURSE
Taqueria Mixteca’s Guacamole
Taqueria Mixteca is inexpensive and tasty. The best course here is to go with a large guacamole and chips. If avocados aren’t your thing (we can’t imagine!) the authentic tacos are absolutely delicious. If you are at the Trotwood location grab a margarita. If you are on E. Third St. head across the street to DK Effect for a margarita sampler and some video games.
>> The best Mexican restaurants in Dayton
1609 E. Third St., Dayton
(937) 258-2654
2190 Shiloh Springs Road, Trotwood
937-529-7535 | www.taqueriamixteca.com
THIRD COURSE
Elsa’s Queso Loco … and a Bad Juan
Two words — Bad Juan. An aptly named margarita that becomes exponentially badder with each one ordered. But if you are going to make it through all five courses you just get one. Order up some chips and queso loco — a hot, white cheese sauce with diced peppers and ground chorizo sausage.
Elsa’s Kettering Sports Grill — 1216 E. Stroop Road, Kettering
(937) 294-9210
Elsa’s East — 3618 Linden Ave., Dayton
(937) 252-9635
Elsa’s South — 6318 Far Hills Ave., Centerville
(937) 439-3897
Elsa’s on the Border
1227 Wilmington Ave., Dayton
(937) 938-7372
Elsa’s Corner Cantina
6204 A Wilmington Pike, Sugarcreek Twp.
(937) 310-1373
Credit: Mark Fisher
Credit: Mark Fisher
FOURTH COURSE
El Toro’s Molcajete
El Toro continues to rank at the top of the list with voters in the Best of Dayton polls. With a full menu to choose from and a number of locations that are nearly as plentiful as the dishes that are offered, there’s never an El Toro too far away. Consider trying the El Toro Molcajete featuring tender slices of steak, chicken, chorizo and shrimp grilled with green onions and Nopales (cactus). Drizzled with green sauce and covered with melted cheese, if you are looking to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in a big way, this is a solid option.
710 Gardner Road, Springboro
4421 Ohio 725, Bellbrook
894 S. Main St., Centerville
2335 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Miamisburg
9190 N. Main St., Englewood
1375 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek
2915 Harshman Road, Dayton
448 Indian Ripple Road, Beavercreek
2100 S. Limestone St., Springfield
8321 Old Troy Pike, Huber Heights
6770 Miller Lane, Dayton
794 Northwoods Blvd., Vandalia
2017 N. Bechtle Ave., Springfield
FIFTH COURSE
El Meson’s dessert
With one of the best patios in Dayton this is the spot that will be throwing one of the best parties in honor of Cinco de Mayo, this is one of the best spots for Cinco de Mayo celebrations at the start, middle or finish. With a menu of dishes they are known for as well as a robust menu of featured specials, there’s always something both familiar and new to enjoy. The fifth and final course is a great party and dessert — go for the passion fruit creme brulee or the guava lemon bundt cake.
>>MORE DETAILS: What’s better than one Cinco de Mayo celebration? El Meson says two
903 E. Dixie Drive, West Carrollton
937-859-8229
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