A Real Fiesta West of the Ashley

This weekend there will be plenty of celebrating in West Ashley for everyone’s favorite American holiday — Cinco de Mayo! And yes, technically it isn’t an American holiday at all. And yes, the 5th of May isn’t until Monday, but that’s not stopping many red-blooded Americans from getting the party started this weekend.
West Ashley Mexican staples El Dorado and Señor Tequila will no doubt be packed with Cinco de Mayo revelers drinking 32-ounce lime-topped beers and ordering by number, there are a few West Ashley bars that are stepping up their game in honor of this glorious occasion. See below for some of the West Ashley’s hottest Cinco de Mayo spots.
Cinco Palooza 2014
May 2-5
Officially kicking the party off in West Ashley is 3 Matadors Tequileria. This West Ashley Mexican-themed restaurant and bar is hosting a weekend-long celebration with Cinco Palooza 2014. Beginning on Friday, May 2 with live music from Gracious Day. This weekend’s festivities is also the official grand opening of 3 Matadors’ Patron Tequila Lounge. So now boasting three bars, 3 Matador’s will be offering drink specials and giveaways all weekend long.
On Saturday the party continues from noon until midnight with live music from The DNR Band, Forrest Baldwin, Jones & Woodard Duo, and Not So Serious. On Sunday, the Equal Rights Reggae Band will play and Cinco Palooza wraps up on Monday with live music from Matt Jordan and Eddie Smith.
3 Matadors Tequileria is located at 2447 Ashley River Road. For more information call 414-7894 or visit their Facebook page.
Cinco de Mex 1
Block Party
Saturday, May 3
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina will actually be celebrating Cinco de Mayo on Tres de Mayo this year. Mex 1’s second annual Cinco de Mex 1 Block Party will begin when the restaurant opens for lunch on Saturday, May 3 and continue all day with food and drink specials and a host of live music. Brought to you by Big Hair Productions, the Block Party will include live music starting at 3pm with Malandro Soul. The fiesta keeps going with The Dubplates taking the stage at 7 pm.
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina is located at
817 St. Andrew’s Blvd. For more information 751-4001 or visit
www.mex1coastalcantina.com
Cinco de Manny’s
Monday, May 5
Sure, Manny’s Neighborhood Grille is known as West Ashley’s Greek food headquarters. But the Ancient Greeks were never ones to shy away from a chance to party, so why would it be any different today? On Monday, May 5, the long time West Ashley restaurant’s “Cinco de Manny’s”  party will feature “Cinco” dollar nachos (that’s five bucks, gringo), half-priced cheese and chicken quesadillas, Mexican Combo of chicken or beef burrito with queso and Mexican rice, buckets of six Dos Equis, Corona, and Corona Light for $18, and $3 Margaritas and Jose Cuervo Mojitos. And like any Mexican restaurant worth their salt-rimmed glasses (take note, Taco Boy), chips and salsa are absolutely free with your food order of the Manny’s.
Manny’s Neighborhood Grille is located at 1680 Old Towne Road. For more information call 763-3908 or visit
www.mannysgrills.com.
Cinco de Monday
Monday, May 5
Mexico is renowned for its beautiful beaches, so you know a place called The Beach Bar is going to get in on the Mexican fun of Cinco de Mayo. So stop by this new beach-themed West Ashley bar to celebrate with fish tacos and margarita specials on Monday. There will also be beach games going on and much more.
The Beach Bar is located at 1124 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. (formerly Dog & Duck). For more information, call 212-3100 or visit www.beachbar843.com.