News capsule

Hot Taco and South End Station will be Charlotte’s biggest Cinco de Mayo celebration – and it’s free. You can expect live music, DJs, food and drink stations and, of course, ¡tequila! The party continues from Hot Taco all the way to the walkways along the light rail.

Photo via Hot Taco

Fast facts

• Hot Taco & South End Station present: The Largest Cinco De Mayo Party in Charlotte
• Tacos, churros, piñatas, tequila and more
• May 5 (duh)
• South End Station, 200 E. Bland St.

Get hungry

• Margarita Cupcakes and churros station
• Taco Truck (beef and chicken), chips with salsa + guac
• Al Pastor carving station
• Traditional Street Corn
• Cornita Flips
• Beer Tubs

Drink specials @ Hot Taco:

• $5 El Jimadora
• $7 Herradura
• $10 Flights Herradura
• Corona/Corona light

Drink specials @ South End Station:

• $5 El Jimadora
• $7 Herradura
• Corona/Corona light bottles

The entertainment

• South End Station: Outside patio Mariachi Band, 6 – 8 p.m.
• DJ inside at Hot Taco, 8 p.m. to 11 a.m.
• All American Pub: Bollack inside, 8 p.m. to 11 a.m.

GET EXCITED.