With Cinco de Mayo signaling the beginning of the summer heat, keep cool with Rocco’s Tacos’ celebrations, known for their music, food and drink specials. This year, owner Rocco Mangel will be popping up at various festivities and is sure to dance on the bar as usual. Each location in SoFla (Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and Fort Lauderdale) will have its own show. Live music will be at Boca (Euphoria playing) and Fort Lauderdale (Suenalo). The fun starts at noon on May 5.
Salute Market (5530 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens) will have, starting at 4 p.m., $5 margaritas and $3 El Presidente beers, and the regular menu that includes the Molcajetes, with seafood or meat. Live music starts at 7 p.m. Food includes street tacos, ceviche and more.
Rosalita’s Tex-Mex Grill (5949 Congress Ave., Atlantis, 561/964-5747), a fun, bright, large restaurant with a devoted following, will celebrate May 5 starting at 5 p.m., with live music from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The 24 Karat Margaritas are popular for a reason; enjoy specials, entertainment and complimentary valet parking.
“Dine for a Cause” Wine Series: Table 26
For the third year, Table 26 (1700 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, 561/855-2660) will host its “Dine for a Cause” series, a monthly, four-course wine dinner event benefiting a different non-profit each time. On May 9 at 6:30 p.m., Executive Chef Joe Ferro (pictured) and Sommelier Andre Trevieso will work with Ruinart Winery, and the event will benefit 211 Helpline.
Other event dates and info:
June 13-Nickel & Nickel winery, benefiting Compass
July 11-Caymus Vineyards, benefiting Loggerhead Marine Center
Aug. 8-Banfi Vintners, benefiting Lighthouse Artcenter
Sept. 12-Paul Hobbs Winery, benefiting Place of Hope
Oct. 17-Trefethen Family Vineyards benefits Big Dog Ranch Rescue
The cost for each of the dinners is $195 per person, and includes everything.
