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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Conejo Valley

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Conejo Valley

If you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Conejo Valley, you’re in the right place. Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills and Newbury Park are home to dozens of excellent eateries featuring festive foods and tasty drinks. Check out our round-up of the best options for tacos, margaritas and more!

Best tacos: Bad Ass Street Tacos  

If you’re craving street tacos, this is the place to go. Bad Ass Street Tacos are authentically prepared, delivered quickly, and are delicious and inexpensive. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available here too!

Best chips & salsa and best margaritas: Habanero Mexican Grill

Habanero is the perfect place for a Cinco de Mayo happy hour! Locals rave about the chips and salsa at this new establishment in Thousand Oaks, and many more say the margaritas are the best in town. What else could you want? If you’re hungry for more, the restaurant has a full menu with all the favorites.

Best upscale Mexican restaurant: Sabor Cocina Mexicana  

If you’re in the mood for a leisurely, full-scale dining experience, this is your place. Enjoy authentic, modern Mexican cuisine made with farm fresh ingredients on the restaurant’s gorgeous patio – but be sure to get there early or make a reservation as this is a popular dining establishment. Local tip – get their house margarita!

Best overall experience: Adobe Cantina

Adobe Cantina gets five stars for everything from its charming outdoor patio with lovely views to its refreshing margaritas to its lobster tacos and Chile Verde. All in all, we’d say this sounds like the spot to go for the full Cinco de Mayo experience.

Best Guacamole: Plata Taqueria & Cantina

If you’re all about finding the best guacamole around, Plata Taqueria & Cantina is the place to go! Their traditional guacamole dish is a local favorite known for its mouthwatering recipe of pico de gallo, jalapeño and cilantro mixed with avocados – a must-order!

Best Burritos: Latino Market & Grill

Latino Market & Grill brings in visitors from near and far just for their burritos – they are that good! From popular classic burritos to veggie burritos, this place has it all. The restaurant is known for serving layers of authentic ingredients. We recommend their Chile Verde Burrito!

Best Happy Hour: Cisco’s Mexican Restaurant

If you’re looking for a fun place to grab a margarita or some Mexican food for happy hour, head to Cisco’s Mexican Restaurant in Thousand Oaks. This place has happy hour daily, and even has a super happy hour in the afternoon! You can’t go wrong with Cisco’s Margarita and some tacos.

Best Atmosphere: The Alamo Bar & Grill

The Alamo Bar & Grill is known for its fun and lively atmosphere – a perfect spot to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Their complimentary chips are freshly made served with delicious salsa. Local tip – get their shredded beef tacos!

Are you hungry for chips and guac, yet? There are plenty of options in addition to these local favorites, so come explore for yourself and taste another side of California this Cinco De Mayo!