Atlanta weekend food events: May 2-4

• James Camp
• Celebrate Cinco de Mayo weekend with Takorea and other Atlanta restaurants starting Fri., May 2

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Friday

Las Margaritas Fri.-Mon., May 2-5 Cinco de Mayo Outdoor Festival Enjoy drink specials, live DJs, a Mariachi band, and more leading up to the outdoor festival on Monday. Details

Takorea Fri.-Sun., May 2-4, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Cinco de Quarto Celebrate the holiday that was started as a way to destroy all Cinco de Mayo foods and decorations so Hispanic staffs wouldn’t take May 5th off as part of the “war on May the 5th.” Indulge in drink and taco specials all day. Details

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Saturday

The Original El Taco Sat.-Sun., May, 3-4, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Cinco de Mayo Weekend Start celebrating early with drink specials on shots of tequila, beer buckets, margaritas, and more. Details

Tin Lizzy’s Sat., May 3, 9 a.m. Stache Dash 2014 Why not start off the day healthy before the festivals begin? Participate in the 5k run dressed in your best mustache and sombreros. To celebrate your achievement, head back to Tin Lizzy’s for its post-run celebration with tacos and tequila. Details

Octane Coffee Westside Sat., May 3, 9 a.m.-noon H&F Bread Co. Pop-Up Toast will literally be popping up on the Westside by serving guest its signature bread toasted golden brown and topped with local butter from Decatur’s Banner Butter. Details

H. Harper Station Sat., May 3, 3-7 p.m. Derby Day Watch the race on multiple large screens while sipping on Mint Juleps, Old Fashioneds, and other Derby-inspired drinks. Grub on the full Kentucky-style buffet featuring hot browns, benedictines and Derby Pie. Enjoy live music and a fashion contest crowning “Best Hat” and “Most Dapper”. Details

Southern Art & Bourbon Bar Sat., May 3, 3-8 p.m. Peachtree Downs Join this inaugural Kentucky Derby party with an all inclusive ticket that provides snacks, Mint Juleps and other beverages, live music, and prizes all day long. Details

Meehan’s Atlantic Station Sat., May 3, 4-7 p.m. Derby Day Come dressed in your Kentucky Derby best and receive a 5 percent discount along with prizes and outdoor games. Details

The Family Dog Sat., May 3, 4 p.m. Kentucky Derby Day Dress up and head over to watch the race on large screens while sipping on a complimentary Mint Julep. Enjoy other drink specials along with a Founder’s Brewing Co. tap takeover featuring its special Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS). Details

Cook Hall Sat., May 3, 4-10 p.m. Second Annual Kentucky Derby Viewing Party Celebrate the big race with Mint Juleps, a Big Hat contest, Southern swing music, and food all on the patio. Details