WindsorEats’ 3-day Cinco de Mayo fiesta draws thousands

Published May 08, 2024 • 1 minute read

Mexican cuisine and culture was front and centre as thousands came out to enjoy the weekend-long Cinco de Mayo celebrations at WindsorEats, transforming its Windsor patio into a vibrant fiesta. Photo by Madeline Mazak /Windsor Star

Tacos and tequila are the essential ingredients of any fiesta, according to Adriano Ciotoli of WindsorEats, and that sentiment rang true this past weekend during their Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

Ciotoli estimates more than 2,000 people came out to indulge in Mexican culture and cuisine over the course of the three-day party spanning May 3 to 5 at the WindsorEats Food Hall.

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The most popular drink of choice: margaritas.

Ciotoli said he was shocked at the nearly 1,000 tangy, salt-rimmed drinks that were sold.

“And those are strong margaritas,” he added.

Food trucks served up beloved Cinco de Mayo dishes to fiesta-goers at WindsorEats on Sunday, May 5, 2024. MADELINE MAZAK/Windsor Star Photo by Madeline Mazak /Windsor Star Foodies indulged as food trucks rolled out the fiesta favourites, including tacos, as WindsorEats celebrated Cinco de Mayo all weekend in Windsor. Photo by Madeline Mazak /Windsor Star

Fiesta-goers danced, ate, and drank their way through the weekend.

Three food trucks on the WindsorEats patio — Rico Taco, Frylicious, and Kaeru Snack Bar — offered various renditions of beloved Mexican dishes.

The menu featured an array of taco varieties including carnitas and birria, and also elotes — Mexican street corn.

Alexander Keats, left, and Zilar Drew dig into a bowl of buffalo chicken poutine during Cinco de Mayo party at WindsorEats on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Photo by Madeline Mazak /Windsor Star

Ciotoli said “some authentic Latin Bands” were brought in from the Leamington area to “set the tone and the atmosphere. It got people up and dancing, and really made it a celebration. People were having fun and forgetting about any worries that had for a bit.”

The weekend’s music lineup featured performances by the Sabor Latino Band, Julian Rodriguez, Grupo Diamante Latin Band, as well as the acoustic Spanish guitar sounds of Transeo.

“There was a lot of dancing happening,” Ciotoli said.

“From conga lines, to the Macarena, to salsa dancing, people were just getting up and enjoying themselves.”

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Cinco de Mayo crowds celebrated Mexican culture and history through music, cuisine and drinks at WindsorEats over a long weekend of fun. Photo by Madeline Mazak /Windsor Star