On May 3rd, 2014 The 2014 Host Committee will be organizing the first annual: Cinco de Mayo Pilsen Cantina Crawl Sponsored by Capote Tequila. The cantina crawl will feature drink specials at 8 Pilsen restaurants and bars, as well as food samplings, appetizers, live musical performances, karaoke, games, raffle give aways, and trolleys to transport patrons from bar to bar. Proceeds from this event will support the 2014 Arts and Music Festival to take place in Pilsen in August, 2014.
This event will take place in the Pilsen Neighborhood and University Village, and it is significant as the first organized 5 de Mayo event to take place in the Historic Mexican Neighborhood and surroundings. Mariachis will be performing in select venues, as well as Norteño and Trío bands and some local musical acts including DJs. Appetizers and food samplings will also be available at participating venues.
The cantina crawl will run from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Registration starts at 11:30 am at La Vaca (1160 W. 18th Street), and Honky Tonk (1227 W. 18th St.)
Participating local businesses:
Lalos Mexican Restaurant (733 W. Maxwell)
A Taste of Mexico in University Village
La Taberna Tapas (1301 S. Halsted)
“Best Sangría Ever!” “Best Tapas in Town!” “Relax & Enjoy the Food and Friends”
Simone’s Restaurant and Bar (960 W. 18th St.)
Chicago’s Best Pub Grub
La Vaca Margarita Bar (1160 W. 18th Street.)
Serving traditional Mexican Food in Historic Pilsen
Honky Tonk BBQ (1800 S. Racine)
Rib a Que Chicago Rib Contest Champion, and featured on Check Please
Harbee Liquor and Tavern (1345 W. 18th Street)
“The Original Neighborhood Bar”. Established 1878 and serving over 100 beer brands.
Plzen Gastropub (1519 W. 18th Street)
“The restaurant has been updating classic mixed drinks using in house made concentrates and infused liquors with flavors from Latin America. ”
Caminos de Michoacán (1659 W. Cullerton Street)
“Torres is a great bartender who always accommodates his patrons and it’s a really cool spot to hit up.”
Buy your tickets here:
http://www.2014pilsencantinacrawl.mivoz.com/
Facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/658837517487100/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
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