NIGHTLIFE
We like Mexicans
August 25nd, 2006
So much so, that we want you to celebrate Mexico's Independence Day which occurs every September 16th. But before the celebration can begin, here are the basic facts.
In the early nineteenth century, Mexico, with a little influence from the US and France, began talking about a revolt against Spain. Father Miguel Hidalgo from Dolores, Mexico, was a leader of one of the rallying groups. Hidalgo and his officers were planning a revolt for late fall of 1810. The Spanish people found out about the revolt which led the Spanish Government to order the arrest of Hidalgo and his officers. When Hidalgo found out, he called a meeting at his church. He rang the church bell on the night of September 15, 1810 to call his congregation to mass. Here Father Hidalgo rallied the people to fight. He gave the speech which is now known as 'Grito de Delores', saying "Viva Mexico" and "Viva la independencia!" These famous words have been remembered and are said each year at the Independence Day celebrations.
Everyone fought together, including the Criollos (wealthy Mexicans of Spanish descent), Mesizos (children born from the marriage of a Spaniard and an Indian), and Indians. Armed with clubs, knives, stone slings, and ancient guns, they fought as they marched to Mexico City. A battle took place in Guanajuato between the Spanish soldiers and Hidalgo's followers. The army sacked the town, killing the Spaniards. They continued to fight on their way to the capital. When they finally reached Mexico City, the army hesitated before going in to fight and some of them even disserted the army. Before the year was over Father Hidalgo was captured and executed. Some people continued to fight for the cause and Father Hidalgo's Grito de Delores (Cry of Delores) became the battle cry of the Mexican War of Independence. The people fought for eleven years before they finally won their freedom. With such a hard fought battle, you'd think they would want to stay put. Ahh, but I digress - back to the celebration!
Now you know. Go celebrate Mexico's Independence Day (before they take over the south western United States) all Month Long at 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 Mexican Independence day, 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 Dawn Salvati, 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 day of our good neighbors to the south, La Casa del Rio Grande is pulling out all the stops for the entire month. Special events are planned to keep everyone happy. Call for details or just stop in often - for fantastic daily food and drink specials - all month long. You'll be glad you did.
And if you don't need a holiday excuse to get your taste buds worked up for a Mexican Feast - go there anyway - any time of the year. Dawn always has great specials and pricing. In fact, you can dine in style (and have a few adult beverages) for about the same price you'd pay for junk food at McDonalds and the like. Check this out….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. Why eat crappy fast food when you can have a private Mexican Fiesta - at the same price?
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.
Richard Wood
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