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Grito de Delores marks the beginning of Mexican Independence Day. In Las Vegas, that means margaritas, tequila, special Mexican fare and even dinners to celebrate the 204th anniversary of Mexico's liberation from Spain. Here, 17 ways to eat and drink your way through Mexican Independence Day in Las Vegas.
Read MoreBlue Agave Bar at Fiesta Rancho has $4 specialty margaritas and $2 drafts from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday night.
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Border Grill at Mandalay Bay has a tequila dinner featuring Sauza Tequila on Tuesday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets are priced at $75 per person at 702-632-7403.
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Cabo Wabo Cantina at the Miracle Mile Shops has a three-course pre fixe menu Friday through Tuesday for $39 per person. The menu includes tortilla soup or Baja shrimp ceviche appetizer, tequila shrimp or chicken mole tamal and salted caramel fried ice cream.
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Carlos ‘n Charlie’s at the Flamingo has a four-hour open bar for $25, as well as numerous other drink specials like 2-for-1 Coors Light drafts and 2–for-1 frozen margaritas. Continue the fiesta over at the nearby Margaritaville, where guests can treat themselves to $3 Margaritaville brand Tequila shots.
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Honoring Grito de Dolores, China Poblano at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas has “Viva Mexico” Sept. 15 through Oct. 13 with a tasting menu and selection of daily specials featuring traditional Mexican dishes, including the classic Chile en Nogada, alongside favorites such as Costilla de Puerco con Mole Amarillo, Tamal Yucateco Colado, Menudo, and Café de Olla. To kick off the month-long festivities, the restaurant will offer free tequila tastings, pouring Casa Dragones tequila on Saturday and Campeon tequila on Sunday.
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Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas throws its inaugural Original Margarita Festival from 7 to 11 p.m. Monday night. Bartenders from Vesper Bar, Velveteen Rabbit, Herbs & Rye and more conjure up their own margarita recipes. Tickets are $40 at 1-800-745-3000.
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Chayo Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar at The Linq has a mole sampler with mini short ribs with mole negro, duck carnitas with pasilla mole and chicken breast with red mole for $28, and the chile en nogada with marinated pulled pork for $22.
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Diablo’s Cantina at the Monte Carlo has two-for-one margaritas all day long on Tuesday.
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Garduños at Fiesta Rancho has a burrito challenge at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Finish the five-pound burrito in an hour or less and Garduños will take care of your dinner as well as donate $25 to the Arturo Cambiero Senior Center.
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Margaritaville at Flamingo has tequila shots for $3, LandShark drafts for $4 and bottles for $5 on Tuesday.
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Mercadito at Red Rock Resort has two specials on Monday night. The chiles en nogada feature stuffed poblano pepper, ground pork, green apple, plantains and raisins finished with a creamy walnut cinnamon sauce. The Huarache Mexicano has chile guajillo corn masa, black bean hash, cabbage, crema fresca and cotija cheese with either carne, pollo or pastor. Also featured, The Tippling Bros. La Gritona with tequila blanco, absinthe, lemon and basil.
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Park on Fremont teams up with Dos XX to throw a festive celebration in honor of this Mexican holiday. Score Dos XX beers for $1 and street-style tacos for $2 on Tuesday.
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Rhumbar at the Mirage has the Beso Caliente, priced at $14, with Milagro Reposado Select Barrel tequila, Yellow Chartreuse, fresh lime juice, cilantro leaves, fresh jalapeño, sweet agave nectar and is finished with a sprig of cilantro and a freshly sliced jalapeño wheel garnish on Tuesday.
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The Salted Lime at Aliante Casino hosts a five-day party from Friday through Tuesday with half-priced chicken fajitas, $2 house margaritas and $6 Dos Equis beer with a Arta Tequila shot.
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Tacos & Tequila (T&T) at the Luxor parties Friday through Tuesday with chicken posole soup with guajillo epazote broth, shredded chicken, white hominy and cabbage; Mexican banderillas with marinated filet mignon, citrus achiote shrimp and grilled vegetables with a cactus chorizo salad and avocado salsa; and a chocolate ice cream churro tower served with Mexican chocolate ice cream, warm churros and whipped cream. La Diabla cocktail made with Cazadores Reposado goes for $10 and a Don Julio Blanco, Reposado and Añejo tequila flight is $13.
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Tequila Bar & Grill at Bally’s Las Vegas has $2 tacos on Tuesday.
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Wine Cellar at the Rio has a three-flight tequila tasting for $20 on Tuesday.
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Blue Agave Bar at Fiesta Rancho has $4 specialty margaritas and $2 drafts from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday night.
Border Grill at Mandalay Bay has a tequila dinner featuring Sauza Tequila on Tuesday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets are priced at $75 per person at 702-632-7403.
Cabo Wabo Cantina at the Miracle Mile Shops has a three-course pre fixe menu Friday through Tuesday for $39 per person. The menu includes tortilla soup or Baja shrimp ceviche appetizer, tequila shrimp or chicken mole tamal and salted caramel fried ice cream.
Carlos ‘n Charlie’s at the Flamingo has a four-hour open bar for $25, as well as numerous other drink specials like 2-for-1 Coors Light drafts and 2–for-1 frozen margaritas. Continue the fiesta over at the nearby Margaritaville, where guests can treat themselves to $3 Margaritaville brand Tequila shots.
Honoring Grito de Dolores, China Poblano at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas has “Viva Mexico” Sept. 15 through Oct. 13 with a tasting menu and selection of daily specials featuring traditional Mexican dishes, including the classic Chile en Nogada, alongside favorites such as Costilla de Puerco con Mole Amarillo, Tamal Yucateco Colado, Menudo, and Café de Olla. To kick off the month-long festivities, the restaurant will offer free tequila tastings, pouring Casa Dragones tequila on Saturday and Campeon tequila on Sunday.
Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas throws its inaugural Original Margarita Festival from 7 to 11 p.m. Monday night. Bartenders from Vesper Bar, Velveteen Rabbit, Herbs & Rye and more conjure up their own margarita recipes. Tickets are $40 at 1-800-745-3000.
Chayo Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar at The Linq has a mole sampler with mini short ribs with mole negro, duck carnitas with pasilla mole and chicken breast with red mole for $28, and the chile en nogada with marinated pulled pork for $22.
Diablo’s Cantina at the Monte Carlo has two-for-one margaritas all day long on Tuesday.
Garduños at Fiesta Rancho has a burrito challenge at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Finish the five-pound burrito in an hour or less and Garduños will take care of your dinner as well as donate $25 to the Arturo Cambiero Senior Center.
Margaritaville at Flamingo has tequila shots for $3, LandShark drafts for $4 and bottles for $5 on Tuesday.
Mercadito at Red Rock Resort has two specials on Monday night. The chiles en nogada feature stuffed poblano pepper, ground pork, green apple, plantains and raisins finished with a creamy walnut cinnamon sauce. The Huarache Mexicano has chile guajillo corn masa, black bean hash, cabbage, crema fresca and cotija cheese with either carne, pollo or pastor. Also featured, The Tippling Bros. La Gritona with tequila blanco, absinthe, lemon and basil.
Park on Fremont teams up with Dos XX to throw a festive celebration in honor of this Mexican holiday. Score Dos XX beers for $1 and street-style tacos for $2 on Tuesday.
Rhumbar at the Mirage has the Beso Caliente, priced at $14, with Milagro Reposado Select Barrel tequila, Yellow Chartreuse, fresh lime juice, cilantro leaves, fresh jalapeño, sweet agave nectar and is finished with a sprig of cilantro and a freshly sliced jalapeño wheel garnish on Tuesday.
The Salted Lime at Aliante Casino hosts a five-day party from Friday through Tuesday with half-priced chicken fajitas, $2 house margaritas and $6 Dos Equis beer with a Arta Tequila shot.
Tacos & Tequila (T&T) at the Luxor parties Friday through Tuesday with chicken posole soup with guajillo epazote broth, shredded chicken, white hominy and cabbage; Mexican banderillas with marinated filet mignon, citrus achiote shrimp and grilled vegetables with a cactus chorizo salad and avocado salsa; and a chocolate ice cream churro tower served with Mexican chocolate ice cream, warm churros and whipped cream. La Diabla cocktail made with Cazadores Reposado goes for $10 and a Don Julio Blanco, Reposado and Añejo tequila flight is $13.
Tequila Bar & Grill at Bally’s Las Vegas has $2 tacos on Tuesday.
Wine Cellar at the Rio has a three-flight tequila tasting for $20 on Tuesday.
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