cinco de mayo

Jose Cuervo, 1800 Tequila, El Jimador, Herradura, and Patron all skyrocketed up in sales, by skyrocketed we mean 60%. That's a huge number to accomplish in 4 short weeks.

I have never had to celebrate this wonderful made-up holiday during quarantine, and chances neither have you. So, I figured we could cover the bases and make sure you find a delicious recipe and make a fabulous marg to go with it.

Taco Bell has saved "Taco Tuesday!"

This weekend is loaded with reasons to gather and raise a glass. Here are some ways to incorporate two of the biggest events in your celebration.

Get ready for the 2018 Communities Cinco De Mayo Benefit Festival at Kiwanis Park in Lufkin. This is the biggest celebration at the park all year, and is for a great cause.

This is the 21st year for the Communities Cinco De Mayo Benefit Festival at Kiwanis Park in Lufkin. This is the biggest celebration at the park all year, and is for a great cause.

Some people express confusion over Americans celebrating Cinco de Mayo, when it's not even that big of a deal in Mexico. We express confusion over people turning down an excuse to eat tacos and sip tequila until the sun comes up/you've gone cross-eyed. Not to mention, did you see that photo? That is a capybara wearing a fake mustache. We rest our case.

This is quite the milestone in the Mexican Community.  It's the 150's Anniversary of the Mexican Army's victory over Napoleon's mighty French Army, at the battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862.  Way back then I bet they had no idea that we would celebrate this holiday 150 years later.

You don’t have to be of Mexican heritage to partake in Cinco de Mayo festivities, or even to throw your own bash. Here are five tips for planning the best Cinco de Mayo party this side of the border:

Though many argue about who actually invented the margarita, the drink first appeared on Mexican bar menus in the '30s and '40s. Prepare for your own Cinco de Mayo party by making a batch of the tasty libation: we've concocted a list of the best margarita recipes to help you out. ...