Cinco de Mayo in Spartanburg

Cinco de Mayo may look a little different this year with social distancing measures, but at the holiday's core, it is an opportunity to celebrate the culture of Mexico! On May 5th, 1862 during the Franco-Mexican War, the Mexican army defeated France at the Battle of Puebla.Did you know? The largest Cinco de Mayo celebrations are held in the United States, while Mexico favors celebrating with festivals for their Independence Day on September 16th.Spartanburg is home to many Latinx residents and business owners, and while the annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Festival (presented by Mezcal Taberna Mexicana and City of Spartanburg Special Events,) and Willy Taco's "Willy de Mayo" event, have both been canceled this year due to Coronavirus and social distancing measures, you can still celebrate our Mexican neighbors' culture from home!(Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Festival has been rescheduled for September 5th, 2020, to coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month.)Crack open a cold Corona beer, pour yourself a crisp margarita, mix up some cinnamon horchata, and order a meal from one of these local Mexican restaurants to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, with cuisine ranging from Authentic, to Tex-Mex, to Mexican Fusion:Uno.) Mezcal Taberna Mexicana, 143 West Main St, SpartanburgMezcal features tapas-style small plates with traditional Mexican ingredients and flavors, such as empanaditas, tostadas, and ceviche. This week only, they are offering $5 bottles of their signature margarita mixes, for you to cheers Cinco de Mayo from home. (Tequila not included.)Mezcal is offering takeout or delivery, including family meal deals. Call (864)699-9176 to order. Dos.) El Mex- Lake Bowen, 7124 SC-9, InmanIs there anything more exciting than food served in other food, because these Pineapple Fajitas look fantastic! Choose from enchiladas, burritos, fajitas, tacos and more, then end the meal with fusion desserts, such as a cheesecake chimichanga or fried ice cream. Family-friendly, El Mex's kids plates are just $5 each.Open for takeout, delivery, or outdoor seating in their expanded patio, El Mex has temporary hours of 11am-8pm seven days a week. Call (864)708-0880 to order. Tres.) Holy Mōlli, 2500 Winchester Pl #108, SpartanburgA combo of burritos, bowls, and sushi burritos, Holy Mōlli's Mexican fusion combines traditional elements of Northwestern Mexican food and international cuisines! Choose your meats and fresh veggie fillings, to either bowl or roll into a tempura fried sushi roll, topped with crab salad and an array of sauces.Perfect for social distancing, Holy Mōlli also has a drive-through pick-up window, open 11am-9pm seven days a week. Order online, or call (864)327-9432. Cuatro.) El Conquistador Mexican Restaurant, 352 E Blackstock Rd, SpartanburgWith authentic ingredients and flavors, in both familiar and adventurous dishes, El Conquistador has something for everyone on the menu. They are open for takeout (including daily family meal specials) or outdoor dining under their new canopy tent, 11am-9pm seven days a week.Order here: (864) 586-2017 Cinco.) Uncle Berto's Burritos, 2509 Stone Station Rd, RoebuckUncle Berto's Burritos specializes in "homestyle Mexican cooking," or "sobor casero." Find a full range of tortas, tacos, combo plates, nachos piled high, churros, and more, with twelve different meats to choose from. And, did someone say fresh tamales?They are open for pick-up at their drive-through window or curbside, or offer delivery, 11am-9pm Monday-Saturday. Order online, or call (864) 586-3973. 

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We picked just five of Spartanburg's local Mexican restaurants, but that's only scratching the surface of what Spartanburg has to offer! You can also check out Burrito Hub, Nacho Taco, Los Mexicanos Restaurante, MR. Jalapeño,  Guacamole Mexican Grill, Taco Dog, La Tablita Grill, Los Cabos,  Broncos Mexican Restaurant, and so many more.Many of these restaurants offer their own versions of curbside pick-up, takeout, outdoor dining, and delivery through restaurant staff. Find more restaurants available for third-party delivery with Hub City Delivery.