Cinco de Mayo is almost here, and you have all weekend to celebrate! Grab your margarita and tacos and check out this list on how to live it up for Cinco de Mayo Weekend in Aspen.
- Take a siesta at one of the many parks in Aspen. Whether you choose to relax by the stream at John Denver Sanctuary, stay shaded in the gazebo at Paepcke Park, or toss the Frisbee at Wagner Park- you’ll be well rested for the weekend's celebrations.
- On Friday, join the Cinco de Mayo fiesta at Mi Chola, a hip and trendy restaurant serving up spiced Mexican fare in a fun environment. Mi Chola will be celebrating with music, piñatas, delicious Mexican food, and lots of tequila specials! (411 E. Main St)
- Las Montanas located in the heart of downtown Aspen, serves Mexican food highlighting Tex-Mex classics including tabletop sizzling fajitas and house made tortillas as well as ceviches and grilled steaks and seafood, cocktails and agave spirits, as well as an extensive wine list, rounding out the full Las Montañas experience- perfect for the ultimate Cinco de Mayo afternoon. They are serving up happy hour everyday from 3pm-5pm.
- Belly Up will be featuring Drunken Hearts on Saturday May 6, keeping the festivities going through the weekend with this nearly free concert (tickets are $5-$15). (450 S. Galena Street)