¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

We have the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at the 1862 Battle of Puebla to thank for the glorious festivities that take place every May 5th. Guacamole, margaritas, mariachi music ... all good things.
Here are a few ways to celebrate:

• Learn how to make some Dos Caminos-style guac. And while you're at it, a rice, bean and corn salad (I used black beans and a lime, cumin, cayenne and cilantro dressing) and some Berry Rosé

• Sangria to wash it down.$3 Dos Equis drafts and margaritas, $2 quesadillas and burritos at the South St Seaport's Water Taxi Beach & Beer Garden opening party, 4-10 pm.

• Grab a margarita-flavored cupcake from the CupcakeStop truck.

• Celebrate Cinco and Bike Month with the Time's Up ride, complete with breaks for pinatas, dancing, and burritos.

• Free margaritas, chips and salsa from 6-7 at West 3rd Common when you become a fan on Facebook.

• Check out the opening night of Diablo Royale Este, a massive Mexican saloon in the East Village.

• Listen to live mariachi, sample "the hottest drink on Earth" (or stick to $5 tequila shots), and enjoy a $30 sharing menu at Mercadito .

• Free margaritas and live music at Ofrenda in the West Village for anyone eating dinner between 7 and 9. Free jalapeño margs for the first 25 people who ask at 9pm. Oh yeah, and a 4-hour happy hour starting at 3, with $5 chorizo nachos and $5 margaritas.

• Blast a little Gloria Estefan, and some Ricky Martin for good measure. You know you want to.