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Holiday HappeningsMay 1, 2012 Cinco De Mayo On The IslandSaturday, May 5 is Cinco De Mayo! Sip and savor the tastes of Mexico at one of these spots!  Besito 1516 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn, 516-484-3001 402 New York Ave., Huntington, 631-549-0100 Besito will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with some festive specials. Monday, April 30th - Thursday, May 3rd: 2 for 1 margaritas from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 4th: Cinco de Mayo Raffle - Enter to win dinner for 8 guests *Only dining guests will be eligible to enter Saturday, May 5: Festival a la carte specials Sample Specials Queso fundido con jaiba $14 Maine Jumbo lump crab served with tomatoes, chipotle, and Queso Oaxaca Pescado con picante gordita $29 Pan seared Sea Bass served over a gordita stuffed with spicy chorizo and queso fresco finished with a roasted tomato salsa Callos de Hacha $ 15 Three pan seared sea scallops served over mashed sweet camote and chileajo verde Parrillada Mixta $28 Grilled skirt steak chicken, and Mexican chorizo and jumbo shrimp-with melted Chihuahua cheese and chile de arbol salsa, garnished with pickled red onions Camarones con pina $29 6 Pan seared jumbo shrimp cooked seved over grilled pineapple and white sweet potato with coconut and pineapple chipotle glaze Sunday, May 6: Cinco de Mayo Brunch starting at 11 a.m. 2 for 1 margaritas 12 - 2 p.m. & live music with featured guitarist ******************************************************  K. Pacho 1270 Union Tpke, New Hyde Park, 516-358-2222 Beginning at 1 pm, enjoy top 40 music, an appearance by K. Pacho's son and drink specials every hour. Menu offerings may include: QUESADILLAS all served with chipotle spice, chihuahua cheese, sour cream, avocado & cilantro CHICKEN 14.95 / SHRIMP 16.95 SHRIMP CEVICHE tomato, orange, lemon, scallions & cilantro 14.95 JALISCO STYLE PORK LOIN marinated in pineapple, chili, garlic & vinegar served with pineapple mango salsa - plantain hash18.95 SEA BASS VERACRUZ roasted tomatoes, olives, capers & chorizo rice 21.95 MEXICAN SHRIMP lemon, garlic, crushed chilis and green chili grits 21.95 RED CHILE POLLO red chili sauce, grilled onions, black beans & rice 19.95 ******************************************************  Maria's 211 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset, 631-979-7724 Play 'Pick the Tail of the Donkey', enter to win prizes and listen to live music at Maria's. Specials include $5 margaritas, $4 Coronas and Fiesta Sangria for $20 per pitcher. Menu offerings may include: Lechon Cubano - Cuban style roast pork served with "Moros and Cristiano" and sweet plantains Churrasco Argentino - Grilled shell steak Argentine style served with Chimichurri, rice and green beans Bistec Encebollado - Pan seared top round steak sautéed with onions, served with green plantains, rice and beans Churrasco a La Pobre - Grilled shell steak Chilean style topped with sautéed onions, fried eggs, served with fried potatoes Bistec a La Criolla - Top round steak sautéed in Latin style Creole sauce served with green plantains, rice and beans Chuletas de Cerdo al Ajillo - Boneless pork chops sautéed in garlic sauce served with yuca fries, rice and green beans Ternera al Jerez - Veal sautéed in sherry sauce topped with mushrooms, onions and peppers, served with rice and green beans ******************************************************  Navy Beach 16 Navy Road, Montauk, 631-668-6868 Navy Beach celebrates with food and drink specials at the bar on Saturday, May 5 from 12 to 5 p.m. The specials are three fish tacos with pico de gallo and lime crema with a Corona, for $15, or with a margarita, for $20. ******************************************************  Phao Restaurant 29 Main Street, Sag Harbor, 631-725-0101 Phao will celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Saturday, May 5 at 10:30 p.m. Drink specials include $5 drafts, $10 well drinks and tequila specials. DJ Chile spins top 40s all night long. There is no charge for entry. ****************************************************** 
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