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Sunday, May 5, 2013

Cinco De Mayo in Hampton Roads


Cinco De Mayo is a day many in the U.S and certain regions of Mexico spend celebrating with food, drinks, family, and friends.
 
Hampton Roads has a variety of restaurants that will help you celebrate with delicious Mexican dishes and flavorful drinks. Here are the Vacation Channels top 4 places to spend the 5th of May.
 
1.Ole! Restaurante Mexicano- Located at 5191 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach. They will be offering specials on drinks and other menu items.
 
2. Pelons Baja Grill- Located at 738 W. 22nd St., Suite 15 Norfolk. They are offering .99 cent tacos and 3.00 margaritas! 
 
3. Plaza Azteca- Has numerous locations throughout the Peninsula but our favorites are 12099 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News or 1430 High Street, Williamsburg, VA . There will be live entertainment, giveaways and more! 
 
4. 3 Amigo’s- 3120 R, Kiln Creek Parkway, Yorktown. Stop in to enjoy $2 coronas and some great food.
 
Feel like staying in and having your own celebration at home? Try this quick and easy recipe for Enchiladas de Gringo.
  • 1 Rotisserie Chicken (original seasoning)                                                                           
  • 1 can of Green Chilies
  • 3- 4 cans of Green Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 Large white onion (chopped)
  • 1 pound bag shredded Mexican Cheese
  • 12 -10inch Flour tortillas 
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a medium baking dish.
  2. Fill each tortilla with equal amounts of chicken, cheese, onion, and green chilies reserving 1/4 cup cheese for topping. Roll tortillas to form enchiladas. Arrange enchiladas in the prepared baking dish. Cover with the enchilada sauce.
  3. Bake enchiladas 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Top with reserved cheese, and continue baking 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.

For a drink we suggest, 1800 The Ultimate Margarita, which can be found pre mixed and ready to go at liquor stores.
 
 

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