Sizzle Ya Monday Blues! Cinco de Mayo Hits Delhi and Mumbai Restaurants
Mexico's magic in India: Eateries serve unique menus for Cinco de Mayo festivities
When the workweek hits hard, let Cinco de Mayo bring some zest to your platter! This Mexican celebration is now rocking India, and restaurants are cooking up a storm with special edibles and experiences.
Skip the sombreros - What's Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on May 5, marks the Battle of Puebla's win in 1862 against French forces. Not Mexico's Independence Day, yet a global tribute to Mexican culture is brewing.
Unfolding borders
Gurugram's EnCanto presents a burst of Mexican street foods with flame-kissed BBQ, tangy street snacks, and juicy fruit stalls. With a special Coco (2017) screening, EnCanto director Tusheeta Khanna invites you to taste the fiesta.
Monkey Bar in Delhi boasts a special menu spun around Elote Style Street Corn, Mushroom Mexicana, and scrumptious Prawn al Pastor, chased by tequila cocktails like Pina Picante, Tomatini, and Daisy Dia. Chef Sumit Choudhary shares, "We're embracing a diversity of Mexican chillies, chopping it up with locally sourced ingredients to honor fresh, homemade salsas."
Flavors on the go
Mumbai's Someplace Else tempts with golden, crispy tostadas laden with fresh toppings, smoky chipotle chicken skewers, Indo-Mexican tantalizers, headlined by Mutton Kakori Tacos. A refreshing lineup of margaritas and a fiery Picante sign off the affair.
Carnival by Trèsind in Mumbai is hosting a food festival, with highlights including Pani Puri Aguachile, Marinated Tuna, Papas a la Diabla, Corn Chaat, and Champaran Style Carnitas. Chef Sarfaraz Ahmed explains, "We're inspired by Mexico's rich culinary tapestry, blending authentic flavors that resonate with our guests."
While Someplace Else Mumbai unites Indian tastes with a Mexican twist, chef Parikshit Joshi clarifies, "We've crafted a menu for the occasion, like Charred Chipotle Skewers, Tostadas, and Loaded Nachos, balancing Indian flavors while maintaining Mexican essence with our Mutton Kakori Tacos."
Marièta in Gurugram unwraps a special cocktail menu with punchy Margaritas, revitalizing Palomas, and fiery Picantes, capturing Mexico's bold and spicy spirit.
Celebration galore in Delhi, Mumbai, and Gurugram
While specific details about restaurants in these cities remain unknown, global celebrations usually find their way to international-themed eateries offering special menus and events. Check restaurant listings or social media for Cinco de Mayo happenings near you!
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- India's thriving metropolises, Delhi and Mumbai, are embracing the vibrant culture of Mexico this Cinco de Mayo, with restaurants offering special menus and experiences that showcase the flavors of Mexico, such as EnCanto's Mexican street foods, Monkey Bar's Elote Style Street Corn, Someplace Else's Indo-Mexican tantalizers, and Carnival by Trèsind's Pani Puri Aguachile.
- The celebration of Cinco de Mayo is not just limited to Mexican restaurants; it is a global tribute to Mexican culture, and one can in fact find indications of this cultural travel in gourmet experiences, as Marièta's cocktail menu in Gurugram demonstrates.
- As Cinco de Mayo brings a spicy zest to the plates of India, it also introduces a taste of Mexico's rich history and lifestyle, providing a unique opportunity for travelers to immerse themselves in the Mexican culture, right here in India.
