HOLIDAZE
Cinco de Mayo - What it is and What to do
April 23th, 2006

The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the Mexican state capital city of Puebla and throughout the state of Puebla, with some recognition in other parts of  Mexico, and especially in U.S. cities with a significant Mexican population. It is not, as many people think, Mexico's Independence Day, which is actually September 16.

Now you know.  So go celebrate the defeat of the French - All Month Long - at one of the Small Town lowdown's favorite hang outs….LA CASA DEL RIO GRANDE.  If you've never been - you got to go!  Located on Grand River in New Hudson (a little ways west of Milford Road on the south side of Grand River), this restaurant serves up a variety of Authentic Mexican Foods, with daily and nightly specials.  

This Cinco de Mayo, why settle for corporate Mexican at a big chain restaurant when you can have "Real" Mexican Food with local flair, while enjoying a unique variety of margarita's at the Rio Grande.  The owner and STLD's good friend Dawn, imported all her recipes directly from central and southern Mexico.  No Americanized spiced up "Tex -Mex" here - just real GOOD Mexican food. 

To celebrate this historic French defeat, La Casa del Rio Grande is pulling out all the stops for the entire month.  Special events are planned to keep everyone happy.  Mark your calendars….

Cinco de Mayo Week - $2.75 / 16oz. "Cinco de Mayo" aluminum bottle Budweiser's
May 3rd - Cuervo 1800 promotion / drink specials - 5 to 9pm. 
May 4th - Cointreau promotion / drink specials - 5 to 9pm. 
May 5th - Cinco de Mayo Celebration!  (reservations recommended)
May 6th - Agavero promotion / drink specials - 5 to 9pm
May 14th through May 18th - Rio Grande Anniversary Party / Drink & Food Specials all week long!
May 17th  - Tarantula Tequila promotion / drink specials - 5 to 9pm. 
May 18th - $2.50 Captain Morgan Island Drink promotion - 5 to 9pm + Twisted Tea for only - $2.50
May 19th - What the heck - $3.00 wells
May 20th  - A professional clown for the little ones from 6 to 8pm (reservations recommended).
May's beer of the month - $2.00 Coronas / Corona Lights - Every Day!

And, we would be remiss if we didn't tell you about the regular weekly offerings as well.  Early bird dinner specials are available every night from 3-5 p.m. Every Sunday and Wednesday are Margarita Days with house margaritas for $4.00. Mondays are All You Can Eat Taco Days with corn (hard) tacos for $7.25 and flour (soft) tacos for $8.25. Tuesdays and Saturdays are Kids Days with kids meals for only $2.99, this includes their meal a beverage and ice cream for desert. 

This biker friendly establishment is also a great place to take a ride and hang out.  Cruise on over to the Rio Grande, sip a margarita, down a cold beer, make new friends and enjoy some great Mexican eats on the deck.   Once you ride here, you'll keep riding back.

La Casa del Rio Grande is open for both lunch and dinner 7 days a week.   Address is 57721 Grand River, New Hudson MI 48165.   Call ahead seating  and carry outs are welcome by calling 248-446-7700. Reservations are appreciated.  To join the Rio Grande's email club and receive coupons and party updates just log onto www.TheEmailClub.com/riogrande or, Visit them online at www.riogrande-restaurant.com.

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