Fiesta, Anyone?

Planning your Cinco de Mayo Party

After recuperating after French and Irish celebrations for the Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day holidays, it’s now time to start thinking ahead for the annual holiday that gives anyone reason to throw back the tequila and eat a little too much queso. For anyone ever up for a good time, missing out on a Cinco de Mayo fiesta is an obvious no-no. Virtually every Mexican restaurant in town will be passing out the margaritas and whipping up chimichangas all day long. If you’re strapped for cash or aren’t up for the Cinco de Mayo crowds, it’s always possible to throw your own “Fiesta! Fiesta!” with a few festive decorations, take-out queso, and of course, enough Margaritas to keep your guests having fun.

For any festive Cinco de Mayo party, it wouldn’t be complete without the right décor. Some crucial decorative items are available online, such as:

• The Inflatable Fiesta Cooler
• The Donkey Jumbo Pinata
• The Fiesta Lantern Garland

My personal favorite queso is from La Paz in Crestline Village. For one quart, it costs $25.08. For a small bowl size, it costs $7.97. Call (205) 879-2225 for take-out orders. Each order comes with a complimentary batch of fresh tortilla chips.

A few fun margaritas can always liven up a Cinco de Mayo Party. Simple and easy to make, these margaritas are worth trying.

• Pomegranate Margaritas
• Strawberry Margaritas
• Raspberry “Sangre” Margaritas
• Classic Margarita