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Annual Cinco de Mayo Party!

Join us for Cinco de Mayo Friday May 5th 2023

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at RĂ¡pidos

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, and we at Rapidos Mexican Restaurant are thrilled to celebrate this festive occasion with you! This year, we're bringing in the ultimate party band, Whiskey Blend, to keep the festivities going all day long. So, come and join us for a day filled with live music, drink specials, food specials, t-shirt giveaways, free swag, and an outdoor tent to keep the party going!

History of Cinco de Mayo

Before we dive into the festivities, let's take a moment to talk about the history of Cinco de Mayo. Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's Independence Day (which falls on September 16th). Cinco de Mayo actually commemorates the Battle of Puebla, which took place on May 5th, 1862. The Mexican army, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza, defeated the much larger and better-equipped French army in this battle. While the victory was ultimately short-lived, as the French went on to conquer Mexico, the Battle of Puebla became a symbol of Mexican resistance against foreign domination.



Our live music for Cinco 2023

This year we will have the Whiskey Blend Band. They are a local Kansas City area-based band formed in 2020. Although we're a standard four-piece band (two guitars, drums, and bass) they play a unique combination of Classic Country music and Classic Rock and Roll. Members include Rick McCauley (Vocals/Guitar), Steve Palmer (Vocals/Bass), Dave Trabue(Vocals/Guitar), and Mike Boguske(drums). We are excited to have them! You can find more information on their Facebook page. The live music will start at 6 pm.

Specials, Deals, and Giveaways

A lot of the fun in celebration of Cinco De Mayo is all the free swag! 

  • T-Shirt Giveaways: Show off your love for Rapidos Mexican Restaurant by wearing one of our branded t-shirts. We'll be giving them away throughout the day, so come early to make sure you get yours.
  • Free Swag: In addition to our t-shirt giveaways, we'll also have free swag available for you to take home. From sunglasses to keychains, you never know what you'll get, so stop by and see what we have in store.
  • Outdoor Tent: We'll have a tent set up outside, where you can enjoy the festivities in the open air. Our outdoor tent is the perfect spot to enjoy live music, food, and drinks with your friends and family.
  • Outdoor Bar: Beat the line at our outdoor bar The Cinco Cantina where we will serve our delicious margaritas and beer all night. 
  • Stay the night: In addition, we have partnered with our neighbor suburban studios for a special deal. Use promo code  Rapidos when booking to receive a special Cinco de Mayo discount.
  • Share Your night with Friends: We will have a professional photographer on-site to capture all the fun! Photographer Rob Smith Photography will be posting pictures to our Social media so be sure to tag all your friends and family. You can find more information on Rob Smith Photography on his website robsmithphotos.com

 

How to Prepare for Cinco De Mayo at RĂ¡pidos

Need some tips to help to make the most of your Cinco de Mayo! Here is a list to help you prepare for the best fiesta of the year. 

  • Join the Wait: Use google wait to get on the waiting list. You can join the wait by visiting google or by clicking this link. 
  • Dine Inside then Party Outside: We will serve a full kitchen and bar inside after you can listen to live music outside.
  • Where to Park: Parking will be in the normal parking lot as well as behind the building, and the hotel next door.

Join us on Friday, May 5th, 2023

The Best Cinco de Mayo Party in the Northland

At Rapidos Mexican Restaurant, we're passionate about bringing you the best Mexican food and drink around. This Cinco de Mayo, we're taking it to the next level with Platte City's biggest Cinco party. Join us for live music, drink specials, food specials, t-shirt giveaways, free swag, and an outdoor tent. So, grab your friends and family, and come celebrate with us! We can't wait to celebrate with you!