CELEBRATE MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE

Shout out ‘Viva Mexico’ and celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day

September is a joyous month for Mexico, as the country commemorates its independence from Spain. So what better way to celebrate than head down to one of these Dubai-based Mexican haunts to eat great food and party the night away?

PARTY AT SENOR PICO

Celebrate the occasion in true Mexican style as Senor Pico will be hosting a fiesta. Located on Palm West Beach, the vibrant restaurant invites Mexican nationals and all food lovers to explore the flavours of California Mexican cuisine, at its two-day long celebration, consisting of unlimited Mexican bites and refreshing beverages. Two packages starting at Dh199 for unlimited mocktails and Dh299for unlimited beverages. Backed by panoramic views of the Dubai Marina skyline, lively music and scrumptious Mexican delicacies, it’s a great way to kick of the weekend.

WHERE: Señor Pico, West Palm Beach

PRICE: Dh199 with unlimited mocktails, Dh299 with unlimited mixed beverages

WHEN: Today and tomorrow, from 7pm to 10pm

EGGSPECATION’S SPECIAL MEXICAN FAJITA

Add some flavour to your day with a pan of sizzling fajitas at Eggspectation this Mexican Independence Day. Chef Rohan has a passion for Mexican food and has taken this opportunity to handcraft and launch a one day only special menu for Mexican Independence Day. Tuck into a pan of chicken or Angus Striploin beef fajitas served in a cast iron skillet with all the bells and whistles. Combining classic Mexican flavours, like bell peppers, onions, guacamole, and Pico de Gallo, all wrapped up in tortillas, these filling fajitas are the best way to celebrate Mexican Independence Day this year. Available exclusively on Thursday the 16th of September.

WHERE: JBR and City Walk

PRICE: Dh69 per dish

WHEN: Tomorrow

CELEBRATE AT MAYA

Every year, Mexican Independence Day is celebrated with huge street parties, parades, drinks, fireworks, and performances in Mexico. This year, Maya Mexican Kitchen + Bar is bringing the fiesta to Dubai. For Dh99 or Dh299, you can experience a night filled with music, carefully crafted beverages and classic Mexican dishes from the freshest guacamole to traditional tacos filled with bold flavours and more.

WHERE: Maya Mexican Kitchen + Bar, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai

COST: Dh99 for four Mexican beverage shots and Dh299 for free flow of Mexican beverages and a mix platter of Mexican favourites including tacos, quesadillas and guacamole.

WHEN: Thursday, September 16 all day from 7pm to 1am

INDEPENDENCE FIESTA AT LA TABLITA

Grab your friends and family for a fabulous Mexican dinner to celebrate Independence Day. Dress up so you can get a chance to win a “free Drunch for two” and sing along to traditional Mariachi. There is a grand dinner buffet, freeflowing beverages and piñatas for the little ones. Or for a day time affair, head down on Friday and celebrate with unlimited food and beverages at the Friday Brunch by La Tablita. With traditional Mariachi tunes and a DJ to vibe along to, your Friday afternoon plans are set. There will also be live stations and a massive dessert bar.

WHERE: La Tablita, Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights

COST: Packages starting at Dh199 per person

WHEN: Tomorrow, from 7pm to 10pm and Friday, from 7pm onward

ZOCO’S MARIACHI NIGHTS With great offers on food and drinks, Mariachi tunes and a Mexican vibe, expect to have a memorable time at Zoco during Mexican Independence Day. The venue will be adorned with an authentic Mexican vibe to give you a feel of a traditional celebration.

Whether you want to enjoy a beverage, listen to good music or get your fill of tacos, Zoco is the place to be. Speaking of Tacos, for Dh75 you get five soft shell tacos (chicken, beef or vegetarian) and a Mexican beverage on the rocks, available all week from 5pm onwards.

WHERE: The Atrium , V Hotel, Al Habtoor City

COST: A la Carte

WHEN: Tomorrow to Saturday

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN AT TULUM

Enjoy a delicious traditional Mexican meal with dishes such as Bone Marrow Esquites, Octopus Tiradito, Wild

Salmon with Huitlacoche Risotto and Cauliflower Steak with Cilantro Potato Puree. Save room for dessert, the Mexican flan is famous at Tulum for being one of the dishes created by the chef’s great, great grandmother. Make sure you also try out their virgin margarita, mojito and sangria. Sit back and take in the views of the Burj Khalifa and fountains. It’s the perfect start to the weekend.

WHERE: Dubai Mall, Fashion Avenue

COST: A la carte

WHEN: Daily from 10am to 1am

UNLIMITED TACOS AT MUCHACHAS

Lucky for us Mexican Independence Day falls on the same day as Muchachas’ Taco o’ clock deal, which offers unlimited Tacos for Dh99 every Wednesday night. Stop by Muchachas on Wednesday, September 15 from 7pm onwards with your friends and loved ones and enjoy as many tacos as your stomach can handle.

WHERE: Holiday Inn Express Al Safa.

COST: Dh99

WHEN: Wednesday, September 15 from 7pm onward