Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on the Fly

By VITA Daily

If you find yourself in an airport terminal this Friday, May 5, and wonder where the fiesta is, fear not! Cheapflights.ca has scouted the Mexican-themed bars and restaurants closest to the runway for easy access to tequila and tacos on the fly!

• Portland International Airport, Portland, Oregon, U.S.

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  Did you know there are more than 200 different tequilas? Well, now you do, and, at Sandoval’s Tequila Grill in Portland, you can try them all (not recommended). Sip them on the rocks or have them blended into your favourite spicy cocktail. Location: Concourse C Drink this: Cazadores Reposado tequila sampler, a 100% blue agave blend aged in a white oak cask.

• Denver International Airport, Denver, Colorado, U.S.

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  While Denver is known as a beer town (and even has its own airport brewery), there are also a few cocktail spots to keep you entertained before heading to your gate. We picked Denver‘s Que Bueno!, an affordable quick-serve pit stop with freshly made burritos and tasty margaritas. Location: B gates near Gate B52 Drink this: Sip on the Fresh Jalapeno Margarita for a spicy twist on a classic.

• George Bush International Airport, Houston, Texas, U.S.

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  With more than 30 years of famous Tex-Mex cuisine, the small but mighty Pappsito is known for flavour and freshness. Tasty margaritas, tacos and nachos put this Houston pick on our list. Location: Terminal A Drink this: If you’re feeling fancy, try the Grand Gold Margarita, made with Jose Cuervo gold tequila, orange liqueur and topped with freshly squeezed lime juice.

• Toronto Pearson International Airport, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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  Apropos has breakfast burritos, fresh fish tacos and guacamole on its menu, which is exactly what you’re looking for from Cinco de Mayo fare. Stop by for a quick bite and a refreshing cocktail next time you’re in Toronto. Location: Terminal 1 near gate F62 Drink this: A Mexican-inspired take on the Bloody Caesar, the Apropos Caesar features tequila, celery and sriracha.

• Chicago O’Hare Airport, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

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  In-house guacamole and hand-crafted margaritas? Yes, please. Chicago‘s Tortas Frontera is a highly reviewed walk-up that has amazing Mexican food, and there’s typically a long line to prove it. Trust us, it’s worth the wait, and the line moves quickly. You’ll have a fresh drink in hand, stat. Location: Terminal 1, 3 & 5 Drink this: Tortas Frontera claims to have the best margarita you could find in any airport, so choose anything.

• Other Top Picks

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  On top of those choice spots, here are five more places you’ll find a salt-rimmed margarita glass with your name on it: Barrio Cafe, Phoenix Key Harbor Airport; Baron Rojo, Mexico City International Airport; Tequileria, Dallas/Ft Worth International Airport; Andale, Oakland International Airport and Jose Cuervo Tequileria, Charlotte Douglas International Airport.