¡ViVa MeXiCo!

Mexico is really taking a beating lately. Drug wars, kidnappings, swine flu outbreak and even an earthquake in Mexico City.

Which is why we need to support our favorite Spring Break spot by celebrating Cinco de Mayo like true hombres: with tequila and tacos.

An Arizona native, I'm used to delicious authentic Mexican food - something hard to come by in this city that specializes in every other ethnic cuisine. So which restaurant do you wear your sombrero and hospital mask to tonight?

Elizabeth. No, it doesn't sound very authentic. But today I'm going to excuse that because the NoLita restaurant is having an unbeatable especial tonight. Listen up amigos, from 5 -7 pm grab your spare pesos for 50 cent Tanteo tequila shots, 50 cent pulled-pork tacos and 50 cent tequila-flavored sorbet. Cash only, por favor.

Don't fret about the pork, the W.H.O. assures Swine Flu isn't spread by eating pig-products. But that's your call. You can always stick to tequila shots and sorbet, which will probably make you sick anyways.

Hopefully if this rain stops, you can enjoy your chupitos y comida at Elizabeth's outdoor garden space. But I'm sure a sombrero acts as a decent umbrella... it would in Mexico.